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  When GRIT is Not Enough -...

  Kirsten Peterson

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  Grit, that combination of passion and perseverance, can take you from zero to hero in pursuit of those big, challenging goals worth pursuing. Gritty people, be they athletes, coaches, or corporate C-suiters, thrive best when the road ahead is clear and plans make sense. In times of uncertainty and change, however, grit may not be enough; in some circumstances, it can even be counterproductive. This book is for those times.  
  In this book, you will learn:  
  •	To recognize when you are overindexing on grit; 
  •	How to build a more agile mindset that sustains through change; 
  •	Why purpose trumps passion in times of uncertainty; 
  •	How to clean up and smooth out your effort  
  In short, you will learn how to work with uncertainty and perform more effectively in ways that benefit you as well as those you lead and work with. 

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  The Christian Athlete -...

  Brian Smith

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  The Christian Athlete is a gospel-centered guide that assists athletes who identify as Christians and are seeking to understand how to practically apply their faith to their sport. Athletes desire—and deserve—a more substantive expression of the Christian faith in the context of sport, but they don’t know what it looks like or where to turn to learn more.Author Brian Smith shares his story as an athlete and coach, and his experience working with high-level athletes in the last decade to help readers better understand how to integrate faith and sport by:Assisting those who want a wide-angled understanding of how to live the Christian faith in the context of sportsWalking through the many questions Christian athletes ask about winning, losing, injuries, practice, and everything in betweenMoving Christian athletes from simply having clichéd spiritual sayings decorating their bodies or t-shirts to actually living out their faith through all the opportunities their sport offers themThe Christian Athlete will show readers how to live out a biblical perspective on athletics and urge them to engage in the gifts they are given to glorify God whether they are the team MVP or riding the bench.

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  Lessons From The Dojo - Applying...

  Peter Tocco

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  What we seek lies within. Lesson From The Dojo provides you the ability to unlock the transformative knowledge historically available only to those who dedicated their lives to martial arts. 
  The teachings represent the accumulated wisdom of hundreds of martial art masters acquired throughout the centuries – centuries during which extreme adversity was the norm. This wisdom is as relevant today as in centuries past, and it is now available to you. Everyone can benefit from this book. 
  Therefore, if you are tired of hearing about new-age solutions to age-old problems, this book is invaluable. It provides the insight needed to eliminate the debilitating noise that clouds our minds and negatively impacts our bodies. It ensures a healthier, more productive perspective, and the peace-of-mind that comes only by acquiring a deeper self-understanding. 
  The lessons within will help you: 
  ·        Control Fear, Anxiety, Anger, and Self-Doubt 
  ·        Eliminate the debilitating effects of Analysis Paralysis 
  ·        Understand the critical differences between Principle and Technique 
  ·        Become the Constant in Every Equation 
  ·        Beneficially redefine your conception of Victory and Defeat 
  Knowing others is wisdom; knowing oneself is enlightenment. Lessons from the Dojo provides you with both. It is a life-changing investment in your future because wherever you go, you bring yourself, so venture outside your comfort zone to reach your potential. Times change, people do not.  
  TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE BY INVESTING IN YOURSELF!

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  In My Skin - My Life On and Off...

  Brittney Griner, Sue Hovey

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  Hailed by ESPN as the world’s most famous female basketball player, Brittney Griner, the dunking phenom and national sensation who is shattering stereotypes and breaking boundaries, now shares her coming-of-age story, revealing how she found her strength to overcome bullies and to embrace her authentic self.Brittney Griner, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft, is a once-in-a-generation player, possessing a combination of size and athleticism never before seen in the women’s game. But “the sport’s most transformative figure” (Sports Illustrated) is equally famous for making headlines off the court, for speaking out on issues of gender, sexuality, body image and self-esteem.At 6’8”, with an 88-inch wingspan and a size 17 shoe (men’s), the Phoenix Mercury star has heard every vicious insult in the book, enduring years of taunting that began in middle school and continues to this day. Through the highs and lows, Griner has learned to remain true to herself, rising above the haters trying to take her down.In her heartfelt memoir, she reflects on painful episodes in her life and describes how she came to celebrate what makes her unique—inspiring lessons she now shares. Filled with all the humor and personality Griner has become known for, In My Skin is more than a glimpse into one of the most original personalities in sports; it’s also a powerful call to readers to be true to themselves, to love who they are on the inside and out.With a 8 pages of photos.

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  Arkle - The Legend of 'Himself'

  Anne Holland

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   In 1964, Arkle's  first-place finish  in the Cheltenham Gold Cup  was  the first big  win by  Ireland's most  celebrated  racehorse: the horse  by which  all others are measured. Fifty years on from  the start of his incredible career - which included wins in  the Cheltenham Gold Cup (three times), Irish Grand National, Hennessy Gold Cup, King George VI Chase and Punchestown Gold Cup  -  Anne Holland looks at Arkle's  life and legend through the eyes of those who knew him best .  
   She  describes  Arkle's career,  his  incredible wins,  and the  people involved with him , interviewing many of his connections, including  Jim Dreaper, Paddy Woods, Tom Taaffe, sculptor Emma McDermott, the Baker family and others .   Arkle was a star - the story goes that he received items of fan mail addressed to 'Himself, Ireland' -  and th is is a well-researched and intimate portrait of a  legendary horse. 
  Shortlisted for Horse Racing Book of the Year 2014, British Sports Book Awards

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  Ephphatha - growing up...

  Dr. Thomas M. Caulfield

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  For two decades a father kept a secret journal documenting the life of his only son, Christopher, who was born profoundly Deaf. He had a simple dream of someday presenting that journal to Christopher as a special gift from father to son. But as each new challenge was surmounted, it became clear Christopher Caulfield’s story had to be shared. 
  Ephphatha, which means “to be opened,” follows Christopher’s transformational journey through the unimaginable obstacles he faced during his young life. Whose right is it to choose the intervention strategies that will help you be your best? How do you keep going when adults and children can be so unkind? Can you make yourself understood when no one around you has experienced what you are facing? 
  Christopher’s support came from those in his life who did open up. His chances for success on and off the basketball court also hinged on hard work, faith, and his own undeniable inner fortitude to never give up. 
  By the time he was nine years old he had already completed 1,500 hours of speech therapy. That same dedication led him to be a Division I college basketball recruit before he reached high school. He may not have set any records being invited to birthday parties growing up, but with Ephphatha, you’ll be rooting for Christopher all the way to the Ivy League!

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