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A business fable about excellence – from the bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The No Complaining Rule
In the spirit of his international bestseller The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon returns with another inspirational business fable filled with invaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best in leaders and teams.
Training Camp follows the story of Martin Jones, a five-foot-seven rookie trying to make it to the bright lights and big money of the NFL. He’s spent his whole life proving to the critics that a small guy with a big heart can succeed against all odds. After spraining his ankle in the preseason, Martin thinks his dream is lost. Just then he happens to meet a very special coach who shares nine life-changing lessons that keep Martin’s dream alive…and might even make him the best of the best.
Based on his work with professional sports teams, world-class sales organizations, and interviews with top professionals in a wide variety of fields, Gordon reveals the deep truths and proven strategies that get the best to the top of their game.
Training Camp shows how the very best performers–whether it be in sports or in business–all share the same nine qualities. Among other traits, the best of the best are able to maintain a big-picture vision while taking zoom-focused actions, they are mentally stronger, they inspire excellence in the people around them, and they become the model by which others measure themselves.
For anyone who wants to make it to the top of their field, Training Camp is a practical life-changing story with simple wisdom about what true excellence requires–and how anyone can achieve it.
Table of Content
Acknowledgments x
Introduction xii
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 The Myth 51
14 The Game-Day Principle 53
15 Ten Percent Better 57
16 The Microscope 61
17 Mental Zoom-Focus 67
18 Patience 69
19 Mental Toughness 71
20 Twenty Ways 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 the Moment 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
The Energy Bus Training Program 157
Other Books by Jon Gordon 159
About the author
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.Jon Gordon.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jon Gordon11.
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