Sports Motivation

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.

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?

In Sport Is Life with the Volume Turned Up, Joan Cronan offers a refreshing and innovative perspective on strengthening performance and achieving success in both the business world and everyday life.

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.

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.

Inspiring Football Stories for Kids and Teens 🏈 35 Epic Stories of Perseverance, Teamwork, and Legendary Greatness! 🏆 Football isn’t just a game—it’s a journey of determination, teamwork, and never giving up. Every touchdown, every impossible catch, and every game-changing play is a lesson in resilience, heart, and pushing past limits. In this book, young readers will dive into 35 inspiring true stories of football’s greatest players, coaches, and teams. From Tom Brady’s underdog rise to GOAT status to Patrick Mahomes’ electrifying playmaking, from Walter Payton’s ...

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.

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.

"Transform Your Day: How 'Words That Spark' Will Illuminate Your Mind and Ignite Your Inspiration" Are you tired of feeling lost and overwhelmed in the midst of your daily routine? Do you wish there was a way to find clarity and motivation when you need it most? Look no further - this book is your guide to overcoming the fog and finding the words to propel you forward. Experience a renewed sense of purpose and motivation with carefully curated "Words That Spark" Ignite your imagination and dispel uncertainties with profound insights Find guidance for every pivotal moment of your day: from ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

If you're serious about improving your boxing skills and achieving your goals in the ring, Boxing Affirmations is the perfect audiobook for you. Listen regularly and let these powerful affirmations guide you on your journey toward becoming a true boxing champion.

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.

With Come to Win, Venus Williams, the multiple Grand Slam tennis champion and entrepreneur, along with an esteemed group of business leaders, politicians, and acclaimed artists, serves up a book of wisdom that shows how to turn a competitive spirit and athletic background into success off the playing field.

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!

The undeniable principles provided in Champions’ Creed separate the good from the great. Writing from a deep been-there experience, author Marke Freeman takes you on a journey to discover your champion within. She provides unpopular and unknown actionable strategies to separate you from your counterparts and deliver the results you seek. With authentic examples and results-proven knowledge, Marke shares and unpacks the nine essential characteristics needed to achieve greatness.