Training Camp
What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else
Published on 21. April 2009
176 pages
978-0-470-50308-9 (ISBN)
Description
Training Camp is an inspirational story filled withinvaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best inyourself and your team. The story follows Martin, an un-draftedrookie trying to make it in the NFL. He's spent his entirelife proving to the critics that a small guy with a big heart cansucceed against all odds. After spraining his ankle in thepre-season, Martin thinks his dream is lost when he happens to meeta very special coach who shares eleven life-changing lessons thatkeep his dream alive--and might even make him the best of thebest. If you want to be your best--Training Camp offersan inspirational story and real-world wisdom on what it takes toreach true excellence and how you and your team (your work team,school team, church team and family team) can achieve it.
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JON GORDON's bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals, and nonprofits. Jon invites you to visit and connect with him at www.JonGordon.com. Follow him on Twitter @JonGordon11.
Content
Acknowledgments x
Author's Note xii
Introduction xv
1 Kickoff 1
2 Ankle Sprain 5
3 Press Conference 7
4 Pain 9
5 The Phone Call 15
6 Treatment 19
7 Questions 23
8 On the Sideline 27
9 The Playbook 29
10 The Telescope 35
11 Continuous Improvement 43
12 The Benefits of a Coach 47
13 TheMyth 51
14 The Game-Day Principle 53
15 Ten Percent Better 57
16 TheMicroscope 61
17 Mental Zoom-Focus 67
18 Patience 69
19 Mental Toughness 71
20 TwentyWays to Get Mentally Tough 77
21 A Bad Day 81
22 Heal Strong 85
23 Feeling Better 89
24 Preparation 91
25 The Cut 93
26 Faith 97
27 The Fishing Trip 99
28 Story and Belief 105
29 Tests 107
30 Pressure 109
31 Seize theMoment 111
32 The Breaking Point 115
33 The Spotlight 125
34 Celebration 129
35 Final Cuts 131
36 Leave a Legacy 135
37 The Day 139
38 The Coin 143
39 The Final Lesson 147
40 A New Beginning 151
Appendixes 155
Author's Note xii
Introduction xv
1 Kickoff 1
2 Ankle Sprain 5
3 Press Conference 7
4 Pain 9
5 The Phone Call 15
6 Treatment 19
7 Questions 23
8 On the Sideline 27
9 The Playbook 29
10 The Telescope 35
11 Continuous Improvement 43
12 The Benefits of a Coach 47
13 TheMyth 51
14 The Game-Day Principle 53
15 Ten Percent Better 57
16 TheMicroscope 61
17 Mental Zoom-Focus 67
18 Patience 69
19 Mental Toughness 71
20 TwentyWays to Get Mentally Tough 77
21 A Bad Day 81
22 Heal Strong 85
23 Feeling Better 89
24 Preparation 91
25 The Cut 93
26 Faith 97
27 The Fishing Trip 99
28 Story and Belief 105
29 Tests 107
30 Pressure 109
31 Seize theMoment 111
32 The Breaking Point 115
33 The Spotlight 125
34 Celebration 129
35 Final Cuts 131
36 Leave a Legacy 135
37 The Day 139
38 The Coin 143
39 The Final Lesson 147
40 A New Beginning 151
Appendixes 155
