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The Corporate Athlete: How to Achieve Maximal Performance in Business and Life

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Finally - a book that delivers on its promise to help you get to the top of your game, to help you achieve maximal performance levels in life - and does so using a common sense approach that integrates experience, study and science with focus and commitment. The key is training like an athlete whether its following an exercise or nutrition program or developing a positive attitude. What a refreshingly realistic concept in this "a pill a day takes the fat away" world! Through Dr. Groppel's convincing clarity, it all makes perfect sense. And you don't have to be in the business arena to benefit from the principles of THE CORPORATE ATHLETE. Maximizing performance can be a goal that crosses age, gender and occupational or vocational boundaries. But what makes this book stand out for me is Dr. Groppel's holistic approach - completing the palate of fitness by incorporating the physical, mental and emotional with the spiritual. It takes courage to take spirituality out of its politically correct closet and plop it onto the Board Room table, to make it a key component of performance enhancement. Could it be that the growth of courage, confidence, conviction and character is a natural end product of one's development into the ultimate corporate athlete? I am convinced, after reading the book, that this is the case.

This great book should be on the desk of every stressed out business executive.It brilliantly describes what it takes to be in a peak state of mind when you need to be.There is no question that business people as well as everyone should train their bodies to get their minds in top shape.This book illustrates that with great information about diet,exercise,and proper attitude.A wise investment.

I waited in anticipation for this book to arrive. Much hype had been made about this new research and the 21 day plan. Business men and women stuggle to balance work and home-life, and the foundation of this book is right on. If we loose weight, drink more water and exercise we will have more energy for both. The problem with this book is that it says very little more. I found myself brousing through the book looking for new ideas to give me some boost. The book does have some excellent chapters on how to deal with stress in the work place. In fact, this book is worth buying just for these two chapters. However, for those of us who read self help books on a daily basis, you might be looking for more.

I bought this book after hearing a presentation Groppel made at a conference a few years ago, and being impressed with what he had to say there.

The content of this book is great: simple, practical, accessible suggestions for improving your "health and happiness" through better exercise, diet, emotional balance, etc. I particularly like Groppel's pragmatic views on diet and exercise, which are not at all prescriptive, and thus attainable for anyone, no matter what their age and current activity level. I'm slowly trying to adopt his approaches and am finding them helpful. My one criticism is that the book is not very well-written: he tends to ramble a little at times and say similar things in multiple sections of a chapter in a rather unstructured way. If you can put up with that minor problem, you should get a lot of benefit from the book.

Overall a very good book. Some of the dietary tips such as what you want to eat if you need a good nights sleep or what you need to eat in order to have sustained energy were very useful. Most people do not have the discipline to follow a strict diet or exercise regiment. Even if you can't follow that closely or stick to it there is still plenty of good information in this book to help you increase your energy level and overall performance in business and in life..

great read for incorporating an athletic training approach to life. dr. groppel suggests to focus attention on nutrition, exercise and recovery time all in efforts to maximize performance at the office and in your personal life. want more energy for the important events in life? this read will help...

A great book for those that feel that there is a definite connection between physical fitness and career performance. Great for those already fit, but can be an inspiration to those who are not, but could benefit from some support as to the benefits of doing so. Read it, then read it once a year to refresh.

The Corporate Athlete provides insight that helps individuals perform at their peak -- maximum performance. Just like professional athletes train, so must corporate "athletes". It's a fine art to balance your mental, physical, emotional and spirtual life. Dr. Groppel provides a great plan to help you realize what's important, and how to achieve your full potential. I wish I would have read this 20 years ago....but it's never too late to become your very best! I'd highly recommend this book. Put a plan in action -- the proof is in your mindset and willingness to commit to action -- which the author provides careful details and a road map.