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Achieving extraordinary dreams through Olympian resilience.
Ruben Gonzalez's journey is authentically inspirational. He wasn't born an athlete; he forged himself into one through sheer determination. This book could be the spark that ignites your drive to overcome your own obstacles. If you're hungry for a real-life example of success against the odds, then let Ruben's story motivate you to chase your own Olympic-sized dreams.
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ISBN: 9789380227337
Authors:
Ruben Gonzalez
Publisher: Embassy Books
Date of Publication: 2010-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.4
(rated by 5 readers)
Description
Take control of your life with the success principles of a three-time Olympian! As an Olympian and a national luge champion, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again. Now you can learn the keys to success from someone who’s been there. Learn time-tested ways to build confidence, unleash your passion, unlock your full potential, turn defeat into victory, and achieve your life ambitions. This is the incredible story of how an ordinary person with an extraordinary dream achieved his destiny - and how you can achieve yours too!
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Achieving extraordinary dreams through Olympian resilience.
Ruben Gonzalez's journey is authentically inspirational. He wasn't born an athlete; he forged himself into one through sheer determination. This book could be the spark that ignites your drive to overcome your own obstacles. If you're hungry for a real-life example of success against the odds, then let Ruben's story motivate you to chase your own Olympic-sized dreams.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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