Finding the Champion Within


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One of the world's greatest athletes provides a plan, useful to anyone, for personal growth. Using the decathlon as a metaphor for development, Jenner offers a powerful success strategy--one that he has molded over a lifetime.




The Unsuccessful Champion


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Having grown up in an impoverished environment, Demario Davis found himself leading a life filled with drugs, alcohol, violence, and eventually, jail. With the odds against him at every turn, he continued to pursue his dream of making a name for himself in the NFL. But when given a divine warning that he was dangerously close to hitting his final strike, he began searching for something greater. Journey with him as he shares his story of finding what it means to become a true champion in the midst of what the world may deem defeat. “If you’ve ever had the chance to meet Demario, you will truly understand the common phrase ‘force of nature.’ This title is normally reserved for athletes who are so powerful and agile that it’s overwhelming; you can’t stop it. Demario is like that on the field, but his joy, character, and passion for life might be his most powerful attributes. This book reminds us all that there’s something greater we live for. This might not always show up on a scoreboard or in a bank account, but our wins and losses do not have to define us. God’s call on our lives is the most important. Demario’s life is evidence of this exact thing. This book will be a blessing to anybody who is trying to make a difference in this world. I highly recommend it.” Carl Lentz, lead pastor of Hillsong East Coast “Demario’s story is one that will inspire, encourage, and challenge anyone who reads it. This book is a powerful story from an incredible man, whose faith in God will impact generations to come.” Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints quarterback “It speaks volumes when people who have money, power, and influence take time out of their busy lives to focus on the things that matter most. I’m looking forward to seeing what Demario creates off the field through his new book and the insights he’s found through his journey.” Andy Mineo, rapper




Creating the Champion Within


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HELP YOUR TEEN LEAVE THE EXCUSES BEHIND AND TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. Ever feel stuck? Like life's knocked you down and you're not quite sure how you're going to get back up...again? Does it ever seem like EVERYONE has an opinion about how you can get back up (your parents, teachers, friends, Instagram followers), but you don't know which opinion would be most helpful? Have you thought about giving up instead of getting up because it's just too hard? Enter Molly Kennedy. Growing up, Molly struggled constantly with knock-downs. She was neglected as a child, ran away at 15, and suffered more abuse as a teen. But she didn't give up. She got back up in a BIG way. Despite her circumstance she became a bodybuilding champion, an Olympic-style weightlifting gold-medalist, and an Ironman Triathlon finisher. Molly went on to build a successful business empowering students, educators, and caring adults around the US. How did Molly make such a dramatic and positive change in her life's trajectory? That's exactly what you'll learn in Creating the Champion Within. Through humor, compelling stories, and gut level honesty, Molly provides the insight and tools that will help YOU get back up and moving toward the life you've always wanted. Molly Kennedy is a nationally-acclaimed youth speaker and author. As a leading authority on the subject of resilience, she's empowered thousands of students to persevere by shifting how they think about their challenges and opportunities. Her humor, vulnerability, and expert advice has earned her the respect of students and educators around the country.




Deep Drive


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An inspiring, national bestselling memoir from a Red Sox hero and MVP of the 2007 World Series. In 2007, Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell triumphed over a lifetime of adversity when he led the world’s most zealously followed baseball team to the promised land—their second World Series title in four years. But there was much more to the story than what happened that October night. From the hardships of his childhood in Puerto Rico, to the ups and downs of his baseball career, to his battle with testicular cancer, this is the story of man who overcame every challenge pitched at him to become one of the best third basemen in baseball—and a true role model for millions. “Lowell’s story . . . [is] told in his own occasionally salty, but always sincere voice . . . quite candid.” —The Hartford Courant “Mike Lowell is such an honest man, a man who plays the game hard, and plays the game right, the whole time.”—Manny Ramirez, Red Sox outfielder




How to Help Children Find the Champion Within Themselves


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Winning ways to help children succeed Powerful and positive communication tools to deliver extraordinary results Written by David Hemery, Olympic Medalist Encouraging, motivating and inspiring for adults and children alike




The Champion: Finding the Most Valuable Person in Your Network


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Who is the most valuable person in your network ... your networking MVP ... that person most likely to champion your cause? Wouldn't you like to know? This is the person best able to set you up with all sorts of great ideas, wonderful opportunities and incredible new contacts. Find the Champion in your network and success will surely follow.




The Champion's Mind


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Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—its the mental game that matters most. Sports participation—from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level—is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including: • How to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble • How to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellence • Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped With hundreds of useful tips, breakthrough science, and cutting-edge workouts from the world's top trainers, The Champion's Mind will help you shape your body to ensure a longer, healthier, happier lifetime.




The Champion in All of Us


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This symbolic tale of four athletes and their passion to succeed at the Olympic Games has much more to do with you as a person. The insights that symbolise a deeper moral and spiritual meaning reveal what it takes to bring out your full potential and what you are capable of so you really can be who you are and then live it.




The Champion in You


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True champions are made, not born. God builds champions and He wants to build you into the champion you were meant to be. Success is defined in today s culture mostly by monetary wealth. Leaders are defined by leading. But champions are in a class by themselves. They are not defined by money or followers, but by how they live and influence people in ways that glorify God and encourage and inspire others. Examining the lives of biblical and modern-day champions gives you the keys to becoming a champion through developing: · Stamina during challenges. · Winning character traits. · Integrity and trustworthiness. · Leadership qualities. · Solid moral values. Author and pastor Kenneth Ulmer offers guidance and advice in a world increasingly bereft of true champions. You will learn how to stay on track to becoming a true champion God s way, and not be tripped up as many self-described Christian leaders have been in recent years. Choose today to be a champion!




String Processing and Information Retrieval


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This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Symposium on String Processing and Information Retrieval, SPIRE 2019, held in Segovia, Spain, in October 2019. The 28 full papers and 8 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. They cover topics such as: data compression; information retrieval; string algorithms; algorithms; computational biology; indexing and compression; and compressed data structures.