by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Achievement, Inspirational Stories, Overcoming Challenges, Peak Performance, Popular, Success
I started luging in 1984. For 24 years I didn’t like the sport of luge. I forced myself to slide because the luge was my ticket to the Olympics. The Olympic dream kept me going. And the dream was always in focus. Whenever I was up at the start tower preparing to...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Achievement, Attitude, Peak Performance, Popular, Success
Create a crystal clear image of what you want to accomplish. Find a mentor who believes in you, who will support you, and who will push you toward your dream. Focus on your strengths. Find an arena you are suited to play in, have the courage to get started, have the...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Peak Performance, Popular, Self Talk, Success
When Muhammad Ali said, “I am the Greatest!” He was doing several things at once; he was psyching out his opponents, he was branding himself, he was getting publicity, but most importantly, he was conditioning his subconscious mind to help him become “The Greatest.”...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Achievement, Attitude, Inspirational Stories, Motivational Stories, Popular, Success
They call it “The Miracle in Lake Placid.” The date was February 22, 1980 – George Washington’s Birthday. The story of David and Goliath was about to repeat itself. The young, scrawny, inexperienced United States Hockey team was about to face the mighty Soviet Team at...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Achievement, Attitude, Inspirational Stories, Motivational Stories, Popular, Success
One day in February of 1972, I turned on the TV and I saw something that changed my life: the Sapporo Winter Olympics. After watching the pageantry of the Opening Ceremonies and the thrilling competitions, I turned to my younger brother Marcelo and said, “I’m going to...
by Ruben Gonzalez | May 24, 2020 | Attitude, Fun Adventures, Motivational Stories, Popular, Success
Opportunity is everywhere. You just have to keep your eyes open and focus on finding it. Once you spot an opportunity, if you decide you’re willing to do whatever it takes, it’s only a matter of time before you get what you want. In November 1987, we had just arrived...
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