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Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else

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I've read Jon's prior books and found them inspirational and insightful and this is no different. Admittedly, it starts a bit slow and perhaps corny, but games speed quickly and finishes very strong. Consistent with his prior writings, it's a simple message, delivered in a readable style with great character development. In the end, you actually learn some good lessons to apply to your business environment and employee development practices as well.

Positive, uplifting, and real. Training Camp along with its companion play book are an indispensable resource for coaching oneself through the daily "plays" of life. As one improves their own game, the invariably are going to improve the game of someone else, organization or system. It is just that real and contagious. I love the main principle of the book "The Best Make Others Around Them Better." This is the the message of the book, you grow better, people and things around you also get better. Its time for Training Camp, lets get going.

One of the better books that I have read this year. Jon Gordon's fable is simple, direct and to the point. It is a highly recommended read for everyone. These principles should be taught in our schools and in our families.

Okay, we've all read books about the underdog who rises to the top through sheer determination and hard work with the guidance of a special coach. We've seen the movies (ROCKY and KARATE KID come to mind) in which coaches inspire athletes to do more than they ever dreamed possible. Why do we love books and movies with this story line? Well, I think it's because we readers and viewers believe the best in ourselves is yet to come...if only the right coach discovers and hones our true talent. Read this book and let the words of Jon Gordon be your coach. Follow Martin, a RUDY-like aspiring NFL football player, who attempts to defy the odds to make his childhood dream come true.

Read it and you will be inspired. Live it and you will inspire those around you.

Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else is a must read for anyone and everyone from the sports enthusiast to the business owner to those striving to be good parents.

With Training Camp, Author, Jon Gordan has used sports as a basic metaphor for readers to gain knowledge about overcoming, achieving, preparing, having faith, handling pressure, overcoming a bad day, and seizing the moment in whatever you as the reader may be involved in personally. This book is even better than Gordon's previous best seller, The Energy Bus. As a writer myself I only wish I had written this book because I firmly believe it stands to be one of the strongest self help and achievement titles of 2009. I highly encourage everyone who buys or has read my book- Wisdom & Wisecracks for the Aspiring Business Owner- to also read Training Camp. It will change how you think about overcoming, achieving and success in business and in life.

Will Estell-Author/Publisher

WOW, WOW, WOW and THANK YOU are all I can think to say! I just finished Training Camp and I am so excited about your message. This is by far the best of your 3 and I love all of them. The message in Training Camp will make you reach deep inside of yourself to feelings you may have left behind in the past. I can't wait to share it with our team, friends, family and anyone else who will listen to me. You have out done yourself and millions of other writers I have read over the past years. Looking forward to your next book as I KNOW you will strive to do better than this one and I can't imagine what that could possibly be but I have faith in you!!! You are The Best of the Best in my book!! Shea M.

With so many people looking for a life of meaning and significance, who knew that type of life would be rooted in humility. This is an inspiring story that will make you think about how you are living, what's most important to you, and what kind of legacy you will leave behind. I have given it to business leaders, coaches, athletes, parents, and kids - and all have loved the simple yet profound principles found within. Let it inspire you too.

I love this book. I am an athlete myself and with this book it taught me lessons about sport and life that I will use the rest of my life. I recommend everyone should read this book at least once.

This is a great book. Like Jon's other books, the approach is simple and to the point. Many leadership books have you deciphering the underlying principles and thinking of ways to apply them. Jon's books always show the principles in action and inspire you to wake up the next day and take action in your life. I especially like the online resources that accompany Training Camp. I printed out a PDF of the 11 Traits of the Best of the Best and the 20 Ways to be Mentally Tough and put them on my wall at work. Now, this book is a part of my life as I read these every day. A book that makes you think about it on a daily basis is the mark of a great book. Teach the priciples to your family and team at work. Find what you are passionate about. Strive to be your best every day. Leave a legacy. Let this book inspire you to greatness.

The story is simple and straightforward about the rookie wanting to make the NFL team. Underneath the simple story, however, are a series of concise, easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to implement lessons about becoming your best. There are many books about companies and organizations (In Search of Excellence, Good to Great, etc.) that offer insights on what makes some companies excellent. Training Camp is about what makes individuals great. This book also has a solid message about ethics/morals in becoming your pesonal best. A great contrast to the Ken Lay/Bernie Maddof culture of false riches, no ethics and the inevitable conclusion. Training Camp's last 3 points sum up why the message is different and superior to other "self-help" books that focus only on selfish rewards and satisfaction. I can identify these 3 traits in all the best and most admired leaders throughout history. I am working to enact them in my life.