by Four-time Olympian Ruben Gonzalez
We stood for hours in the plaza trying to stay warm in the chilly Pyrenees Mountain morning. There were about 3000 people of all ages from all over the world drawn to Pamplona by the mystique of running with the bulls.
You could feel the tension rise as the time got closer... READ MORE
by Four-time Olympian Ruben Gonzalez
Karoly Takacs. You’ve probably never heard of him. However, in Hungary, he’s a national hero - everybody there knows his name and his incredible story. After reading his story, you’ll never forget him…
In... READ MORE
Leaders in every field agree that there is a shortage of people who get things done. People who get results. That is great news. It's an opportunity for all of us. What that means is that if you want to move up in
your field, all you have to do is to start getting results. So how do you do that? By becoming a person of action.... READ MORE
by Four-time Olympian Ruben Gonzalez
Whether I’m speaking for 25 people in a boardroom or 10,000 people in an arena, I finish my speeches by saying, “What are the chances that someone like me was going to make it to the Olympics? I wasn’t... READ MORE
Why do some people pursue their dreams while others bury their dreams?
It comes down to belief and desire. Whether you believe it’s possible, whether you believe YOU can do it, and whether you want the dream enough to do whatever it takes.
Let’s say you believe it’s possible and you... READ MORE
RUBEN GONZALEZ SUCCEEDED in making his dream of competing in the Olympics a reality. Gonzalez took up the luge, hurling himself down an icy track on a sled at speeds over 80 MPH. While most Olympic luge athletes begin training by the age of 10, he started at 21.
To some, Gonzalez’s dream seemed hopeless,... READ MORE
1. Create a crystal clear image of what you want to accomplish.
2. Find a mentor who believes in you, who will support you, and who will push you toward your dream.
3. Focus on your strengths. Find an arena you are suited to play in, have the courage... READ MORE
By Michelle Nichols about Olympian Ruben Gonzalez - BusinessWeek
Feeling stuck? Batteries low? Need a motivational shot in the arm? Try setting a Big Hairy Goal for yourself.
You probably have plenty of sales goals, but do you have a Big Hairy Goal? Every salesperson should. A BHG is a goal that is so... READ MORE
Have you ever had something happen that took all the wind out of your sails? What did you do? Did you respond right away, or did you crater and quit?”
When I saw Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili crash to his death at the Vancouver Olymipcs, I was shocked. We were all shocked. In 26 years in the... READ MORE
For the last 40 years, I have been a student of success. During that time I've read hundreds of biographies and manuscripts in search of the timeless principles of success. After studying the lives of the most successful people in history; people like Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas... READ MORE
