The True Spirit of Competition


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Brady Poppinga discovered his passion for football at an early age. Determined to first play for Brigham Young University and then the NFL, Brady immersed himself in youth sports. Even as he gained strength, skills, and eventually became a BYU recruit, Brady faced a monumental challenge: his inability to control his emotions in the heat of competition. With a win at all costs mentality, Brady details how he became known for an over aggressive style of playing that led to strained relationships, and questions about his character. But it was not until he served on a mission in South America that Brady finally understood the true spirit of competition. Brady shares how he learned to master his emotions, achieve excellence on the field, and help lead his team to championships. He encourages others to apply his lessons-not just to games-but life as well. The True Spirit of Competition offers a captivating look into a Super Bowl Champion's inspiring approach to handling life's competitive moments, both on and off the field.




Know Your Foe


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“Know Your Foe - In Search of an Enemy Within” is an insightful exploration into the hidden threats that can undermine our personal and professional lives. This book delves into the idea that the most significant adversaries we face are often not external forces but rather the internal struggles and attributes that lurk within us. Through thought-provoking narratives and practical insights, the book encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, illuminating the potential enemies that may manifest in the form of self-doubt, fear, complacency, and negative thought patterns. These internal foes can silently sabotage our ambitions, relationships, and overall well-being, making it imperative to recognize and confront them. The book aims to create awareness of these hidden threats, providing tools and strategies for identifying and overcoming the obstacles that hinder personal growth. By fostering a deeper understanding of our internal landscape, readers are empowered to cultivate resilience and authenticity in their lives. Each chapter presents relatable anecdotes and practical exercises designed to help readers reflect on their own experiences and confront the internal enemies that may be haunting them. Whether it’s overcoming the fear of failure, breaking free from limiting beliefs, or addressing toxic habits, “Know Your Foe” serves as a guiding light, inspiring individuals to take proactive steps towards self-improvement. Ultimately, this book is not just about identifying enemies but also about embracing the journey of self-awareness and growth, leading to a more fulfilling and empowered life. Through this exploration, readers will learn that knowing their foe is the first step toward conquering it.




Compete, Play, Win


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Told from the viewpoint of a self-described competition junkie, Compete, Play, Win is a look at the psychology behind the competitive drive, a look at the sociological ramifications of acting on competitive impulses, and a book of advice on how to channel those impulses for personal gain in business, sport, and in life. In a chapter called?Sperm Wars,? author David Apostolico pinpoints conception as the beginning of our competitive nature, and discusses the competition for a mate that precedes that, setting up the idea that competition is a biological necessity, and evolution has embraced and modified that drive. In a later chapter called?Competitive Nation,? Apostolico uses himself as a test subject, entering a far-flung variety of contests (including competitive eating contests, dog shows, and drag races), in order to test how far he, as a competitive junkie, is willing to go for victory. At the end of each event, he answers a list of ten questions, concluding with,?Can a competitive junkie ever feel truly satisfied?? Along this personal journey, Apostolico draws parallels between personal competition and competition in the business world, and imparts his firsthand knowledge of how to use the competitive drive to win at everything you do.




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Sportuality


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Sportuality is an examination of sports at all levels from a Western perspective, focusing on how it reflects our cultural belief in separation and dualistic thinking, as well as how sports can grow peace, understanding, and joy. Sportuality crosses disciplines of sports and spirituality to help readersathletes, coaches, parents, and fansevolve a higher consciousness within sports and competition. Using a journal and questions for self-reflectioncalled a box score and time-outreaders can reflect upon and create their own sportual stories. By examining words traditionally used within sports, Sportuality helps the reader think critically about competition, community, communication, spirit, humor, enthusiasm, education, religion, holiness, sanctuary, sacrifice, and victory. Sportuality can also expose our learned beliefs in war and violence so we might be willing to choose the alternatives of joy and peace.




101 Essays for IAS/ PCS & other Competitive Exams


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Most of competitive exams test a candidate’s writing skills with the inclusion of Descriptive Questions in the form of separate test(s). These tests are mainly aimed at checking how well a student is aware of his/ her surroundings and how well he/ she can express the same. Clarity of thought is what is required to crack these exams. The Descriptive Questions cover Essay Writing, Article Writing, Making Arguments in favour or against and Opinion Expression to evaluate the aspirant’s writing ability. 101 Essays by Disha has been designed for the aspirants of UPSC Mains, various State PSCs, and other competitive exams like MBA, Bank PO etc.. The book emphasises on the importance of a cogently written essay and the art of essay writing. The book has a special coverage of India as most of competitive exams these days ask rather deeply in respect of issues pertaining to their own country. With this approach, 101 Essays aims to provide a complete roadmap for aspirants aiming to maximize their scores in such Descriptive Questions. The book contains 101 essays of varied variety covering topics of Current Affairs, Social Issues, Environment, Politics, Education, Economy, Science & Technology, International Affairs, Personalities, Sports, etc. All the essays in the book provide sufficient information and data thus providing an insight into the crux of the issues stimulating the thinking ability of the students. 101 Essays has been structured such that it incorporates all the latest and important fascinating topics pertaining to India and the world presented in a classical style. Each essay is a model essay both in respect of language and matter and has fast-flowing facts narrated in a simple and lucid language. The book for sure will prove highly beneficial to students in their academic pursuits and to those preparing for various competitive exams.




The British Architect


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Competition in the Computer Industry


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