by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Attitude, Inspirational Stories, Motivational Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Popular, Success
A couple of days after finishing my competition at the Salt Lake City Olympics I was sitting in the Olympic Village coffee shop drinking an espresso. There, I met an incredible lady. Ildiko Strehli of Hungary. She was in her mid thirties and I was 39, so we both stood...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Attitude, Popular, Success
Success is simple, but it’s not easy. One of the hardest parts of doing something special, great or unique — like building a business, creating a new product or exploring the far reaches of the world — is facing naysayers, those people whose goal is to stomp on other...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Attitude, Motivational Stories, Popular, Success
Have you ever gotten excited about the idea of doing something or creating something — maybe starting a business, writing a book or even doing something really wild, like biking across the United States to raise money for a special cause? Did you do it? Did you follow...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Attitude, Inspirational Stories, Motivational Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Popular, Success
Back in 1938, Karoly Takacs of the Hungarian Army, was the top pistol shooter in the world. He was expected to win the gold in the 1940 Olympic Games scheduled for Tokyo. Those expectations vanished one terrible day just months before the Olympics. While training on...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 23, 2020 | Achievement
How to Win the Gold in Business and in Life In today’s fast-paced business environment, change is a constant. You have to be mentally strong and nimble to get to the top and to stay there. The principles I used to make it to the Olympics will help you develop the...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 26, 2017 | Popular, Public Speaking Tips
How To Take Your Public Speaking to the Next Level (2006 Interview with Johnny Blue Star) Ruben Gonzalez brings a unique experience to public speaking. As a four time Olympian in the field of luge racing, a sledding event where the contestant lies supine on a sled and...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 26, 2017 | Popular, Public Speaking Tips
So… You Want to Become a Professional Speaker? Several times a year, someone asks me to help them out getting started in the speaking business. I’ve created this post to direct you to some great resources to help you get started. Read on only if you’re serious about...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 26, 2017 | Achievement, Attitude, Creating Champions, Leadership, Motivational Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Peak Performance, Success
“Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere. Confidence is a result of one thing – hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication.” Roger Staubach – Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys Coach Tom Landry and Roger...
by Ruben Gonzalez | Jul 29, 2015 | Achievement, Attitude, Goal Setting, Peak Performance, Popular, Success
Would you like to be able to reach your goals in half the time? Would you like to have a greater sense of control over your life? People that have a sense of control over their lives are happier and more confident than people who feel out of control. A big part of...
by Ruben Gonzalez | Jul 12, 2015 | Achievement, Inspirational Stories, Peak Performance, Success
Hershel Walker and I at the Olympics I got to meet Hershel Walker back in 1992 at the Albertville Winter Olympics. I was competing in the luge and Hershel was competing in the bobsled. Back then Hershel was playing football for the Washington Generals. Hershel tells a...
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