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

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I've had the pleasure of actually hearing this author speak and then read his book. At the time I had just begun a "late in life" adventure into kayaking. I knew I wanted to take this new passion to a new level...Ruben's book was an incredible inspiration for me with positive motivation and very definitive steps to achieving whatever I wanted to "go for!" And I'm actually writing this review as I reread this book...for the third time. Every time I find something new to inspire me. He's an author that you cheer for and that you know is cheering for you with every word he writes! Read it; have several highlighters handy because you'll be highlighting alot of inspirational information that just jumps at you!

Ruben Gonzalez shares his incredible, inspring true story of how he was born in Argentina, and moved to the US as a child, knowing no English. Ruben grew up in Houston Texas, learned English by reading books, and was inspired by watching the Olympics. He is now a 3 time (soon to be 4 time) Winter Olympian in a sport (luge), which he had never seen or tried until age 21.

Ruben is a captivating story teller, and does a wonderful job of describing how it feels to be on the Luge Sled, zipping down the icy curves of the track at 90 mph. He relates his experiences to our everyday stuggles in life, and shows how we can overcome these obstacles with the right mental attitude. When you relentlessly visualize what you want and pursue your dreams with passion, you will succeed!

In my own practice as a Financial Advisor, I have had many slick icy curves of my own to overcome this year, and Ruben's story certainly motivated me to keep going - no matter what. The most important lessons I got from reading this book were reinforcing the importance of belief in yourself and commitment to achieving your goals. Ruben uses plenty of quotes from successful people who have inspired him throughout the book. To quote Ruben - "If you believe, and are willing to take massive action, miracles are possible."

I would certainly recommend this book for anyone who wants more from life.

The title says it all - Ruben shares his story of overcoming impossible odds to give the reader a way to overcome an impossible situation and succeed! Ruben is a friend, and I can tell you that he is an inspiration to me personally and to hundreds of thousands of others around the world who have heard his message.

If you've every wondered if success was possible for you; then you need to read this book. No matter what challenges you've faced in your life, now you can apply the principles from The Courage To Succeed to your life and achieve the impossible. Buy this book today, and become an Olympian!

Joe Heller
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Ruben's book is simple, easy to read and great to dip into again and again as a refresher.

I keep it next to my bed and pick it up from time to time, open it and get inspired all over again.

Ruben spoke to our staff, wowed them, and they woweed us with the increase in sales! Ruben (and the book) changed my life and had a huge impact on my teenage sons, who are now both scholarship and sports awards winners. Ask them why - they will both say Ruben and his book has played a major role!

I had slipped into mid-life slowdown and read the book in a night. More than a year later I'm still doing what he says and improving all the time. I've shed 12 kgs, my resting pulse went from 84 to 52 and I took one of my sons on a 200 mile cycling safari in Botswana and Zimbabwe - unthinkable for me a year ago. Ruben's book was the catalyst!

Buy it, read it and thank the special man - Ruben Gonzalez!

This book can be described in one word "genuine". Ruben, writes from the heart because he has lived through the struggle and achieved success. As an entrepreneur during these times, the right words of inspiration, direction of ageless principles, and the motivation from someone who knows what it is to be hungry to achieve a dream and successfully arrive, is needed everyday. I will always remember his words and refer his book to others, because hope is what everyone needs. Ruben brings that like no other. I highly recommend this book.

What a testament to perseverance and determination. Ruben is a man of moderate ability with an Olympic-sized heart and an even larger dream. This book makes it clear that if the dream is big enough, the facts do not matter. If you apply these principles and practices, you too can overcome your greatest challenges. Thank you Ruben!

My husband and I read Reuben's "The Courage to Succeed" on a cross-country roadtrip from Northern Colorado to a small Iowa town. Whoever wasn't driving did the page-turning and read aloud. The miles, which normally drag on and on, flew by as we were engrossed with how this young man from hot and humid South America was able to compete and succeed in a WINTER Olympic event. The book is filled with real-life tales of Reuben's struggles and successes, as well as practical advice on how to apply the same principles in everyday life. This book gave me the courage to step out and change jobs after years of comfort in a job I didn't really enjoy. It also helped me through my recovery after a serious car wreck. I highly recommend this read, but only if you are willing to make some real changes in your life!

I wrote this book five years ago. Every week I get emails from people who were inspired to fight for their dreams and goals after reading this book.

My goal in writing "The Courage to Succeed" was to inspire and equip others to chase their dreams and be all they can be. To be strong and proactive in the face of life's challenges. To stop talking and to start doing. To get started and not quit. Pretty basic stuff that works.

Over the years I've noticed that it appeals to many different types of people: Men, women, young and old, salespeople, Moms, and even cancer survivors. I think the common denominator is anyone who has challenges to overcome.

The book is divided into four parts:

PART ONE - What I had to do to become an Olympian (the challenge was I was always the last kid picked to play sports in school) and how following those principles will help anyone realize their goals and dreams.

PART TWO - The principles of success. Several short chapters that explain the timeless principles successful people consistently follow to win both personally and professionally. (I've been a student of success for 30 years and these are the principles I've learned from reading countless biographies).

PART THREE - Inspirational stories of people who overcame great odds to succeed by using the above princiles. This section is very important because most success books only give you the principles (speak to your mind). You have to have the stories to drive the points into your heart so you'll actually apply the principles. You can read every success book ever written, but nothing's ever going to happen until you start taking action.

PART FOUR - How I used these principles to build a successful business. [...]

The stuff in this book will work for anyone, anywhere, anytime. It will help a kid focus more in school and it will help salespeople sell more. It will inspire people to start taking consistent and persistent action on the road to realizing their goals.

Ruben Gonzalez is the premier speaker and author when it comes to creating success. Ruben shares with us the courage we all have inside to rise to the occasion and meet our goals head on. A recommended read for anyone wanting to take charge of their life!
- Mick Moore - The Internet Entrepreneur - Speaker/Author and creator of the Home Business Success Kit

Ruben spoke at an event I was attending recently and I got a copy of his book just for being there. It sat around for a couple weeks before I read it. I shouldn't have waited that long. Ruben's stories of overcoming obstacles and never giving up are sure to inspire anyone. His story is simple, but resonates with the reader. It only takes an afternoon to read cover to cover or do as I did and start your day it. You'll walk through walls at work getting things done!