Awaken the Olympian Within: Stories from America's Greatest Olympic Motivators (Paperback)

~ John Naber (Compiler)

Editorial Reviews

Review

A wonderful collection of behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most electrifying moments in Olympic history and what inspired Olympic glory...This is about more than sports, this is about how to be triumphant in life. -- Tom Curley, President and Publisher, USA Today

An awesome book! It's about mental toughness, conquering the insurmountable, learning to change, making adjustments and loving the feeling of pressure. Its about awakening the Olympian, not only in yourself, but in others, too. -- Terry Dillman Manager, Olympic Marketing, Xerox Corporation

The reflections recorded by the great Olympic heroes in this book can be applied to the everyday lives of all. Their stories of focus, confidence, persistence, and ultimately, success, serve as a great inspiration to anyone striving to be there best. -- Harvey W. Schiller, President, Turner Sports

Winning in life, as in sports, is not luck but preparing every day to be the best you can be. Awaken The Olympian Within reinforces this thought process. A gold medal read. -- Peter Ueberroth

"Winning in life, as in sports, is not luck but preparing every day to be the best you can be. Awaken The Olympian Within reinforces this thought process. A gold medal read. ----Peter Ueberroth

In Awaken The Olympian Within, John Naber has gathered an impressive array of Olympic athletes who share their moments of challenge, perseverance and achievement. All of the individuals in this collection have found a way to harness their winning spirit and tenacity and carry it beyond the world of sport. -- Digby Diehl,Literary Correspondent, Good Morning America

Product Description

In this inspiring new book, four-time Olympic gold medalist and television sports announcer John Naber has assembled a collection of Olympic stories to help people see their own personal dreams come true - by "Going for the Gold" in their chosen fields.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Griffin Publishing (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1882180984
• ISBN-13: 978-1882180981
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #709,471 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's got something for everybody!, January 18, 1999

By A Customer

"Awaken the Olympian Within" is filled with different stories, each of which makes an inspiring point. You'll learn about what the athletes go through to succeed at the Olympic level, and you'll also hear what you can do to succeed in business, politics, home care, whatever! It's like eating a box of fudge.... there's so much rich material, you'll have to pace yourself over time. It takes a little longer, but it's worth it.

You'll probably turn to the chapters from famous Olympians like Dan Jansen, Nadia Comaneci and Flo-Jo first, but there are also wonderful stories from athletes who did not win a medal, and still learned something worth passing along.

Check it out and buy one for a friend because everyone you know knows someone who can benefit from the "good stuff" in these pages.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Read One a Day for Inspiration and Focus, November 1, 1999

By	Mr. Ronald E. Miller "brron" (Tobyhanna, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Twenty-seven short inspirational true stories by Olympic winners. Each writer has a point to make about setting a goal and achieving it. By reading these stories and thinking about them, you can be encouraged to set and meet your own goals, to focus your daily life to achieve.

I read one a day, and take time to think about each one.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivation, Encouragement, Education and More, May 9, 2000

By	Harry Sneider (Arcadia, California USA) - See all my reviews

Not long ago my good friend John Naber sent me this book. I was very impressed with the quality and the insights each athlete had to offer humanity. John, being a high caliber human being and an Olympic champion, brought out points for us to follow in this daily journey called life. Please read this wonderful work. You'll be very glad you did..