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    The Inner Game of Success
    The Inner Game of Success
    The Inner Game of Success
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    The Inner Game of Success

    By Ruben Gonzalez

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    Four-time Olympian, bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker Ruben Gonzalez shares what he had to do to make it to the Olympics and how following those success principles will help you realize your goals and dreams. Take control of your life with the success principles of a four-time Olympian.

    As a four-time Ol

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOlympia Press
    Release dateJul 26, 2014
    ISBN9780975554784
    The Inner Game of Success
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    Ruben Gonzalez

    Ruben Gonzalez is a four-time Olympian, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and an award-winning keynote speaker.At the age of 21, Ruben took up the sport of luge. Four years and a few broken bones later he was competing in the Calgary Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Olympics, becoming the first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade - 1988, 1992, 2002, 2010.He's spoken for hundreds of Fortune 500 companies about developing mental toughness, attitude, and the principles that lead to success in business and in life. TheLugeMan.com

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      Book preview

      The Inner Game of Success - Ruben Gonzalez

      "Chase your dream and make

      your life an adventure."

      -Ruben Gonzalez

      Ruben Gonzalez

      Salt Lake City Olympics 84 MPH

      The Inner Game of Success

      How to Condition Your

      Mind to Win More in

      Everything You Do

      by Four-time Olympian

      Ruben Gonzalez

      Olympia Press

      What other Top Achievers are Saying
      about Ruben Gonzalez’ Work

      Ruben Gonzalez achieved what few people ever do: mastery of his will. Motivating and inspiring!

      Dr. Stephen Covey

      Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

      Ruben speaks from both his head and his heart, and inspires ordinary people, convincing them they can do extraordinary things. He is persuasive, enthusiastic and very real. Invite him to present his ideas to your group and you will glad you did.

      Zig Ziglar

      Author of See You at the Top

      I was there for the Miracle on Ice in Lake Placid in 1980 and, again, for the miracle on the mountain in Utah in 2002. No Olympian I have ever met has more of what makes a champion than Ruben Gonzalez. Read and internalize, and you will realize and materialize your own dreams!

      Dr. Denis Waitley

      Author of The Psychology of Winning

      Ruben Gonzalez’ life confirms an age old truth; determination, faith and believing in your God given abilities are still some of the keys to personal success.

      Wally Amos

      Author of The Cookie Never Crumbles

      If you will read listen to Ruben speak, your life will change for the positive.

      Lou Holtz

      Legendary Notre Dame Football Coach

      Author of Winning Every Day

      Ruben teaches us that once we transform our fear into energy we begin to transform our dreams into reality.

      Gerhard Gschwandtner

      Founder and Publisher, Selling Power Magazine

      Ruben’s not only earned his spurs, but he’s for real. His thankful spirit and his humble attitude, makes him one of the most wonderful speakers, most genuine speakers I have heard in my life and I recommend him with all my heart to you.

      Charlie Tremendous Jones

      Author of Life is Tremendous

      Ruben Gonzalez’ exciting story of hard work, dedication and commitment – leading to success and achievement in the greatest competition in the world – is inspiring and uplifting in a wonderful way!

      Brian Tracy

      Author of Maximum Achievement

      Practical advice that will energize and empower you to succeed. Ruben hits you with the absolute truth about what it takes to succeed in the real world.

      Jim Rohn

      America’s Foremost Business Philosopher

      Inspirational! Ruben has a unique ability to motivate and challenge his audiences. His compelling story about triumph over adversity on the road to the Olympics provokes us all to set and reach lofty goals.

      Jack Canfield

      Author of The Success Principles

      Ruben knows the steps to success. His enthusiasm and positive attitude are contagious!

      Mark Victor Hansen

      Co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul

      Ruben is a testament to the power of the human spirit. His book is a passionate call to action, challenging you to be the best that you can be. Through his amazing Olympic story, Ruben will inspire you to pursue your dream, equip you to get through the struggle and encourage you on to victory.

      Rudy Ruettiger

      Inspiration for the blockbuster movie Rudy

      Ruben’s message of determination, commitment and persistence struck home with our sales organization. His inspirational message proves he is a winner not only in the greatest sporting competition of all, but also in team motivation. He is living testament to the concept of Never Quit!"

      Jerry Farmer

      VP North American Sales Xerox

      Terrific! Ruben is a true Rhino! His crystal-clear vision of success cuts through all boundaries. Ruben challenges us to do more, be more, take more chances, and ultimately live life to the max.

      Scott Alexander

      Author of Rhinoceros Success

      What Top Achievers are Saying

      About Ruben’s Presentations

      "Invite Ruben to speak
      to your group
      You’ll be glad you did."

      - Zig Ziglar

      "Ruben is a great speaker; funny,

      quick-witted, and he has an

      incredible story to boot."

      - Dave Ramsey

      "Ruben’s incredible story

      inspires people to be their best."

      - Howard Putnam

      The Inner Game of Success

      By Ruben Gonzalez

      Copyright © MMXIV by Ruben Gonzalez

      All rights reserved under International and Pan American copyright conventions. Written permission must be secured from the publisher to use or reproduce any part of this book, either in print or electronically, except for brief quotations in book reviews or news articles.

      ISBN-10: 0975554743

      ISBN-13: 978-0-9755547-4-6

      ISBN: 978-0-9755547-8-4 (e book)

      Olympia Press

      832-689-8282

      This Book Could Change Your Life.

      (But only if you apply it’s information)

      Following these five tips will help you turn the information in this book into habits that will change your life:

      1. Read this book more than once. I’ve read both Think and Grow Rich and The Magic of Thinking Big every year for the last 20 years. The more times you read a book, the more you become like the book.

      2. Underline and make notes. Make sure you have a pen and highlighter in hand. Underlining specific lines and paragraphs will triple your retention rate. Write your own thoughts in the margins and own this book.

      3. Re-read your underlines. Re-read your key items over and over. Record and listen to your notes.

      4. Apply the material immediately. Doing so will help you understand the material better. Don’t try to be perfect. Done is better than perfect.

      5. Prioritize what you want to learn. Select one to three things from the book, apply them faithfully and make them a habit.

      Note - I talk a lot about the importance of having a coach or mentor in this book. I’m not a professional coach. I’m a professional keynote speaker. But coaches and mentors have made a huge difference in my life and I believe everyone will benefit from them as well.

      This book is dedicated to my

      parents, who taught me the values

      and principles that helped me

      realize my dreams.

      Contents

      Part I – The Dream

      You Were Created for Greatness

      The Power of what You Say

      It All Starts with Belief

      How to Fuel Your Desire to Win

      Use Your Strengths

      Find Your Dream and Purpose

      Part II – Taking Action

      The Power of a Team

      Acting in Spite of Your Fear

      Fortune Favors the Brave

      Get Started and Don’t Quit

      How to Get Yourself to Take Action

      No Guts No Glory

      Take a Chance

      Part III – Setting Goals and Planning Ahead

      Successful People Set Goals

      How to Set Goals Like a Champion

      The First Step in Your Journey

      Focus, You Won’t Succeed Without It

      Feedback, the Breakfast of Champions

      Measuring Your Progress

      Game Plans for Success

      Part IV – How to Become a Better Leader

      Birds of a Feather

      The Power of a Coach

      Leadership and Chick-fil-A

      How to Become a Better Leader

      What Do You Stand For?

      Developing Your Vision to Succeed

      Walking Your Talk

      Part V – Committing to Your Dream

      The Power to Choose

      You’re Only Six Inches Away

      The Right way to Use Affirmations

      Starting Your Day Like a Champion

      Going from Wishful Thinking to Commitment

      Decide You Will Get the Last Laugh

      Commit to Excellence

      The Power of Being Flexible

      How to Hit Your Goals in Half the Time

      Part VI – Overcoming Challenges on the Way to the Top

      The Price of Success

      Eliminating Your Obstacles

      Bouncing Back Quickly to Win

      Even Cancer Could not Stop Her

      How to Eliminate Your Self-Limiting Beliefs

      What’s Holding You Back?

      How to Turn Defeat into Victory

      Meeting Hard Times with a Harder Will

      Taking Responsibility to Take Charge of Your Life

      You are Closer to Success than You Think

      How to Become Self-Motivated

      Probabilities and Possibilities

      Part VII - Becoming all That You Can Be as You Cross the Finish Line

      A Technique Every Champion Uses

      How to Benefit from Other People’s Success

      How to Succeed when Conditions Change

      Take Advantage of Opportunities

      How to Run Your Brain for

      Maximum Achievement

      The Olympic Attitude…Whatever it Takes!

      Your Choices Will Impact Many Generations

      How to Make a Difference in Other People’s Lives

      Success is Like Learning How to Ride a Bike

      One Step at a Time

      Dream. Struggle. Victory.

      How to Use Success Principles to

      Create a Better Life

      Invest in Yourself

      Use Your Gifts to Reach Your Dream

      Outwork Your Competition

      Associate with Winners

      Make the Necessary Sacrifices

      Ruben’s Rules for Success

      The Champion’s Creed

      About Ruben Gonzalez

      Foreword by Lou Holtz

      Ruben Gonzalez in an ordinary person who got to compete in four Olympic games in spite of always being the last kid picked to play sports in school and in spite of not taking up his Olympic sport - the luge, until he was 21 years old.

      He did it by consistently and persistently following a set of success principles that will work for anyone, anywhere, anytime. He shares those principles in this book.

      Ruben is an outstanding, accomplished and inspiring keynote speaker. His timeless message is applicable to anyone who is dedicated and committed to improving their performance and achieving their goals and dreams.

      More than just a motivator, Ruben’s story is an inspiration to anyone who is going through struggles and has thought about quitting the pursuit of their dreams.

      Ruben has written a book that you will love. In it, he shares the principles he used to realize his Olympic dream. I believe that as you read Ruben’s common sense ideas, you will think he’s right there, by your side, sharing his insights, pointing you up the right path. The Inner Game of Success is more than just a book; it’s a blueprint to success.

      Ruben will help you identify your dream. Then, he’ll help you discover your strengths. Finally, he’ll be by your side as you use those strengths to realize your dreams. The Inner Game of Success does more than tell Ruben’s personal views on success. Ruben will get you to see that reaching your dream is possible, and then he’ll inspire you and equip you to take the necessary steps to realizing your dream.

      After reading this book and applying its ideas, you’ll be committed to your dream and you’ll be walking like a champion.

      The Inner Game of Success comes to life, because Ruben has written this book straight from his life experiences. An accomplished athlete and entrepreneur, Ruben pressed his way through the unfounded judgments of skeptics, broken bones, and zero sponsorship to become an Olympian…four times over. In four different decades! Ruben is candid and transparent about his difficulties and his successes in this book, and is just as candid and just as transparent about how his tenacious bulldog spirit transformed him into a winner.

      There’s a champion in all of us. Whether you’re a struggling salesperson, an entrepreneur building a business, a student looking for better grades or a coach seeking to motivate your entire team to the state title, The Inner Game of Success will speak to you.

      Read The Inner Game of Success. Read it carefully. Take it seriously. Follow through like Ruben. Do what Ruben says. Do what Ruben does.

      If you do what I say and

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