Sports Motivation

Leap can take you somewhere you've never been. Katie Peuvrelle's unique perspective on performance psychology is thought provoking and insightful, deep yet simple. It evokes a focused curiosity for truth - your truth. You're an athlete, an entrepreneur, a creative, a thought leader, a professional, or a tech executive and you crave more.

Follow the journey of Mark Tullius, former cage fighter and boxer turned author and stay-at-home dad as he puts his love of fighting and his sociology degree to use. What began as a personal exploration to unlock his reasons for continuing to train and pursue a fight career evolved into an in-depth sociological study of why competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) appeals to fighters. Why do these men and women subject themselves to the endless hours of grueling training required for the full-contact sport?

Longtemps, je n'ai pas pris la parole. Longtemps, je me suis méfié de l'oralité. Je la trouvais vaine, voire suspecte. On se méfie des beaux parleurs, des "grandes gueules", de ceux qui bavardent à tort et à travers, souvent pour ne rien dire. Mais j'ai compris par l'expérience à quel point la parole, si elle est utilisée à bon escient, est une arme exceptionnelle, une force redoutable qu'il ne faut jamais sous-estimer. C'est parce que j'ai l'impression d'avoir perdu des années à l'apprivoiser que je mets aujourd'hui un point d'honneur à transmettre l'art de bien parler aux jeunes pour qu'ils se libèrent des déterminismes sociaux.

One of the most respected and successful athletes ever to grace a major-league pitcher's mound, Orel Hershiser had an approach to the game that put him in a class by himself. Now that he's retired, this Cy Young Award winner, MVP of division- and World Series-winning teams, and Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" looks back on the people, events, and decisions that most affected his life, on the field and off.

Great leadership begins with great understanding. No one knows that better than basketball legend Byron Scott and lifelong business executive Charlie Norris, who, respectively, won NBA championships and resurrected multimillion-dollar corporations by being team players no matter their positions. Whether it's on the basketball court, in the boardroom, or in everyday life, getting to the heads and hearts of people is paramount to getting the most out of them.

On the 23rd of May 2019, Hakan Bulgurlu became one of the fortunate few to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. To stand on top of the world’s highest mountain is a humbling experience; to bear witness to nature at its most awe-inspiring and powerful is even more humbling. Bulgurlu’s quest to climb Everest came with a purpose: Making the environment the centre of his ambition to highlight the catastrophic effect climate change is having on our planet, to lead by example and to seek out practical solutions.

Job loss. Foreclosure. Relationship woes. Health issues. Dire financial straits. If recent history has taught us anything, it's that nobody goes through life unscathed -- no matter how rich, how smart, how talented, or how fortunate they may be. White collar, blue collar, or no collar, there is an undeniable commonality to the raw emotion that strikes people when they are knocked down.

The founder of Tough Mudder - the world's greatest obstacle course races - takes us inside his unconventional company and reveals how tribes form and grow in surprising and powerful ways.

GROWN UP POETRY: ODES to sports, politics, life in general, family, profit, city growth, recessions. A little sarcasm, a lot of seriousness.Insight into the world we live in, suggestions on skewed views perspectives.

Paying for a gym membership you never use? Want to get fit, but can’t find the time? Made a start, but got bored? 'New year, new you' – sound familiar? You set your fitness goals and move forward with promise but somehow get stuck with unfulfilled inspiration… If you’re struggling to maintain long-term fitness motivation, it's time you learn how by mindfully establishing a healthy, sustainable approach to fitness that feels like you and boosts your overall well-being! “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” ~ Nido ...

An engaging blend of business and baseball that inspires and entertains, Small Ball Big Results is about the little things that add up to the big wins in baseball, business, and life. Leaders and team players alike will draw vital lessons from stories that transport you from the baseball field to the board room revealing what it takes to build an unbeatable culture. Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster Joel Goldberg shares tales of perseverance, patience, grit, and gratitude from soldiers, executives, entrepreneurs, baseball players, and many more.

Interviewing for his first teaching job, and armed with an advanced degree, Jeff Astor confidently walked into the principal’s office and told the men in charge why he thought he thought he’d make a great teacher. When the vice principal curtly excused himself, Jeff was a little surprised. When shortly thereafter the principal called an abrupt end to the interview and asked, “Would you like to add anything?” Jeff was miffed. Feeling a little panicked, he said, “Well, I was captain of the college baseball team.” Suddenly, the elderly principal called the vice principal back into ...

Stand out, beat the odds, and be a leader who not only succeeds but leaves a lasting impact on the world. This isn't just a guide, It's your challenge to take on, your chance to rewrite your story. The ambitious leaders like you seeking success, this book is your strategic roadmap a transformative experience redefining your leadership narrative, paving the way for unparalleled achievement and lasting impact. Embark on a transformative journey with this meticulously designed guide, exclusively crafted for you, ambitious leaders are driven by the relentless pursuit of success, goal ...

It's described as the greatest achievement the modern game has seen, and Ivan Cleary is the man behind it - the astonishing, historic benchmark of multiple back-to-back premiership wins by the Penrith Panthers in 2021, 2022 and 2023. In his own words, Cleary tells all about what he's learned and how he leads, informed by his decades as a player and coach—a playmaker, team builder, mentor and leader who understands that not everything counts, but everything matters.

Growing up, young Chris Paul dreamed of playing professional basketball. But he knew it would take more than dedication and practice, so Chris looked to his grandfather Papa Chilly as a shining example of the values he could apply both in basketball and in life. Papa taught him about respect, faith, kindness, generosity, and the determination to succeed, just as Papa had succeeded as the first Black business owner of a service station in North Carolina.

Der Welterfolg zum Trendthema "Micro Habits" jetzt endlich auch im Hörbuch. Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs: "Die 1%-Methode". Sie liefert das nötige Handwerkszeug, mit dem Sie jedes Ziel erreichen. James Clear, erfolgreicher Coach und einer der führenden Experten für Gewohnheitsbildung, zeigt praktische Strategien, mit denen Sie jeden Tag etwas besser werden bei dem, was Sie sich vornehmen. Denn bereits kleinste Veränderungen der täglichen Routine können dem Leben eine neue Richtung geben.

This audiobook is about developing winners - providing salespeople with the secrets sports professionals have used over the years to help them win in highly competitive environments. For example, most top golf pros are all virtually equal skill-wise - you couldn’t pass a sliver of paper between their ability, yet only one of them can win each week. Only one can triumph. So what is it that separates them - if not their skills? The answer to this question is as simple as it is profound; it’s all about how they think!

Our book is not just about running; it's about unleashing your inner marathoner! We'll share powerful motivation and mindset techniques that will keep you inspired throughout your journey. With our guidance, you'll develop the mental strength to overcome any obstacle and become a marathon finisher!

In The Winning Mindset, Professor Damian Hughes, the acclaimed author of Liquid Thinking and How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson, draws on both his lifetime experience and academic background within sport, organization and change psychology to reveal the best ways to create a winning mindset in both personal and professional life.

Learn the essential and practical strategies to gain rock solid motivation and keep it! Are you fed up with setting your goals and not having the drive to get them? Do you find yourself making the same goals year after year, but not getting any closer than the last time? So many people find themselves in a vicious cycle of constantly trying to achieve a goal but never getting there because of the lack of motivation. It's not that they can't get motivated, but that they haven't found how to leverage their mind to work for them rather than against them!