Training Camp, Jon Gordon
Training Camp, Jon Gordon
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Training Camp
What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else

Author: Jon Gordon

Narrator: Jon Gordon

Unabridged: 2 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 01/29/2010


Synopsis

In the spirit of his international bestseller The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon returns with another inspirational fable filled with invaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best in yourself and your team.

Training Camp follows the story of Martin Jones, an undrafted rookie trying to make it in the NFL. He's spent his entire 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 . . . until he meets a very special coach who shares eleven life-changing lessons that keep his dream alive—and might even make him the best of the best.

Whether you play sports or the piano, work with a computer or a scalpel, these lessons apply to you because we all must climb the mountain before reaching its peak.

Based on his work with professional sports teams, world-class organizations, and interviews with top professionals in a wide variety of fields, Gordon reveals the deep truths and proven strategies that take the very best to the top. The best performers—in any field—all share the same qualities. Among other traits, they are able to maintain a big-picture vision while taking focused action, they are mentally strong, they seize the moment, and they inspire excellence in the people around them.

But these aren't inborn traits; they're skills and attitudes that can be learned and applied by all. Training Camp offers inspiring, real-world wisdom on what it takes to reach true excellence and how you and your team—whether at work, school, or at home—can achieve it.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Eliza on December 23, 2014

Doesn't really say a lot that I don't get from reading blogs on the internet. The bits about God lacks nuance, and I never really appreciate it when someone tries to imply people who lack God in their life are missing something or are broken. This is especially the case because nothing said here rea......more

Goodreads review by Tina on March 28, 2013

If you have ever read anything written by Jon Gordon, you know that he often writes in fables. Training Camp is no exception and the first book that I am recommending to my children. Both of my boys are football players and this book is a great playbook for life. A personal development book disguised......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on September 09, 2013

One of the best books I've ever read! Not just for athletes, but for anyone pursuing greatness and searching for purpose in their everyday life. It is so motivational, and I hope the message gets through to other members of my team who are also reading the book. The author is so positive and inspira......more

Goodreads review by Julie on November 04, 2014

Luckily, the main points were emboldened, so I did not have to read closely to find them. This is more of the same that I've read in other business/management/leadership books, but with an additional sports metaphor that did not appeal to me at all. One interesting piece from chapter 32: "The best t......more

Goodreads review by Robert on November 20, 2013

I didn't really get anything new from this book. What it does have going for it is that it's a relatively quick read and if you have not read a lot on the topic then there are some good takeaways to be had. Although I am not a football fan, the football setting did work well to convey the message. Th......more