The Courage to Succeed: Success Secrets of an Unlikely Three-time Olympian - Softcover

Gonzalez, Ruben

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0975554700 ISBN 13: 9780975554708

Publisher: Aspen Press, 2004

Synopsis

Take control of your life with the success principles of a four-time Olympian.As a four-time Olympian and a national luge champion, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again. Now you can learn the keys to success from someone who's been there.
Learn time-tested ways to:
- Build confidence and destroy fear
- Unleash your passion and drive
- Unlock your full potential
- Turn defeat into victory
- Achieve your life ambitions
An incredible story of frustration, broken bones, and ultimate triumph in the Olympics.
Ruben wasn't a gifted athlete. He didn't take up the Olympic sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years and a few broken bones later he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Olympics.
This is the incredible story of how an ordinary person with an extraordinary dream achieved his destiny - and how you can achieve your destiny.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Create Your Ideal Life with the Success 
Secrets of a Four-time Olympian.

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Ruben Gonzalez, America's most dynamic Olympic speaker, 
has delivered countless motivational presentations at meetings, conferences and conventions all around the world. His award-winning "Go for the Gold" success system is used by Fortune 500 Executives, Olympic athletes and top achievers to create lasting impact in their lives.

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"Adventure, danger, and an unbelievable success story. 
Motivating and inspiring."

         Stephen Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People



"The Courage to Succeed is filled with excellent advice. 
Apply its teachings and watch your life change."

Ken Blanchard - The One Minute Manager



"Read it carefully, take it seriously and 
I really will see you at the top."

Zig Ziglar - See You at the Top



"The absolute truth about what it takes 
to succeed in the real world."

      Jim Rohn - Leading an Inspired Life



"Exciting, inspiring and uplifting."

      Brian Tracy - Goals

About the Author

Ruben Gonzalez wasn’t a gifted athlete. He didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Four years later and against all odds, he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Olympics. 
As a Four-Time Olympian and a national luge champion, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again.

A master storyteller, Ruben uses his Olympic experiences to inspire audiences to think differently, live life with passion and have the courage to take the necessary steps toward their goals – to push beyond self-imposed limitations and to produce better results.

Ruben’'s appeared nationally on ABC, CBS, and NBC. He’s been featured in Time Magazine, as well as publications in Canada, Germany, Switzerland, France, Austria, and Argentina. His articles on peak-performance are read on every continent.

His clients include, Oracle, Coca-Cola, Dell Computers, Shell Oil, Continental Airlines, Farmers Insurance, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Ortho McNeal, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Wells Fargo, ERA Realtors, The Government Finance Association, The Health Underwriters Association, The U.S. Treasury Department and many more. 

He’'s shared the stage with some of the top speakers including Zig Ziglar and Charlie "Tremendous" Jones.

Ruben lives in Colorado with his wife Cheryl, their daughter Gabriela, and their son Gracen.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aspen Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0975554700
• ISBN 13: 9780975554708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 182