What We Need Is Speed


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Speed Strength


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In training speed, the most elusive athletic quality, what really works, and what doesn't? What are the components of sprinting itself that elites do, where amateurs falter? And how can we arrange all of this in a training medium that facilitates high performance? Speed Strength is the product of hundreds of athletes trained, thousands of hours of study, dozens of expert mentors, and an open mind. If you are interested in the answer to these questions, then Speed Strength is the book that holds the answers you are looking for, and much more.Joel Smith is the host of the Just Fly Performance Podcast and a track and strength coach of 13 years. As a track coach to national champions and Olympic champions as a strength coach, Joel has seen the elements of speed inside and out. Featuring the insight of over 25 field leaders, Speed Strength touches on the most important trainable elements of sprinting in a holistic and thorough manner.




Speed Limits


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A contemplation on “the durability of our fast-tracked, multitasked modern world . . . a stimulating cautionary report for the digital age.”—Kirkus Reviews We live in an ever-accelerating world: faster computers, markets, food, fashion, product cycles, minds, bodies, kids, lives. When did everything start moving so fast? Why does speed seem so inevitable? Is faster always better? Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology, fashion, and finance, Mark C. Taylor presents an original and rich account of a great paradox of our times: how the very forces and technologies that were supposed to free us by saving time and labor now trap us in a race we can never win. The faster we go, the less time we have, and the more we try to catch up, the farther behind we fall. Connecting our speed-obsession with today’s global capitalism, he composes a grand narrative showing how commitments to economic growth and extreme competition, combined with accelerating technological innovation, have brought us close to disaster. Psychologically, environmentally, economically, and culturally, speed is taking a profound toll on our lives. By showing how the phenomenon of speed has emerged, Taylor offers us a chance to see our pace of life as the product of specific ideas, practices, and policies. It’s not inevitable or irreversible. He courageously and movingly invites us to imagine how we might patiently work towards a more deliberative life and sustainable world. “With panache and flashes of brilliance, Taylor, a Columbia University religion professor and cultural critic, offers a philosophically astute analysis of how time works in our era.” —Publishers Weekly




No Need for Speed


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Provides practical and inspirational advice for both experienced and novice runners, covering such topics as training, injury prevention, and finding joy in running.




Speed


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MORE, BETTER…SLOWER. Feeling rushed, out of control, and overwhelmed? Feeling like you can’t keep up…and can’t stop? It’s not just you. From the need to be constantly connected and the changing definition of “work hours,” to unrealistic expectations of instant gratification, our bodies and brains are being harmed by habits that, as with any kind of addiction, promise short-term satisfaction while doing long-term damage. As a psychologist and addiction expert who practices in Silicon Valley, Stephanie Brown sees firsthand the impact of ever-faster technology and the culture it has spawned. She knows it’s affecting us mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this groundbreaking book, she explores how our beliefs and behaviors are being shaped by the seemingly limitless new world we’ve entered in recent years—and why faster doesn’t always equal better. Dr. Brown offers a step-by-step plan for breaking out of the speed trap. With practical guidelines, she shows us how to ease up on the gas pedal and reconnect with ourselves, learning to accept—and value—our limitations as human beings, reduce our stress levels, and free ourselves from our counterproductive obsession with speed.




Training for Speed


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Detailed description of the training elements used by former Canadian National Track and Field Coach, Charlie Francis, to develop international sprint stars.







Sports Speed


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Whether you're an athlete looking for an edge on the competition or a coach looking to improve your athletes' individual or team performance, Sports Speed shows you how to train for maximum speed and quickness. Create individual and sports-specific speed training programs for a wide variety of sports, including basketball, football, baseball/softball, soccer, hockey, tennis, rugby, track and field, and many more.




The Age of Speed


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To succeed in today’s ever-accelerating world, speed is the name of the game. Forget “slow and steady wins the race.” The key to getting ahead is not fighting or hiding from speed, but embracing speed and using its power to your advantage. As Vince Poscente demonstrates in this rewarding and, yes, fast-paced book, speed has a unique ability to enrich your life. He empowers you to take control of your time, your tasks, your priorities, and your talents, and start making life everything you want it to be. Twenty new tips–exclusive to this paperback edition–show you how to: • recognize the difference between repetitive chores and passionate pursuits, and assign the appropriate amount of time and energy to each • mentally shatter the outdated idea that work, home, and leisure should be completely separate, and create a new, purpose-driven model of organizing your time • discover how to control interruptions, including how and when to accept them–by learning when to multitask and when to focus Speed provides amazing benefits–you become more conscious of how you spend your time, understand your authentic purpose, and find yourself more flexible and open to new opportunities. When you harness the power of speed, your life and work become less stressful, less busy, and more balanced. What are you waiting for? Praise for The Age of Speed: “The Age of Speed is your bible to surf the speed tsunami that’s overtaking business and life.” –Scott Cook, chairman and co-founder, Intuit “Thought-provoking . . . It’s time to make peace with the whoosh of your 24/7 lifestyle.” –Time “[Vince Poscente’s] counterintuitive notion of embracing speed rather than coping with it will change the way people live and work.” –Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust




Speed Prospecting


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If you've ever said, "Get me in the room and I’ll seal the deal"? Well, my friend, this book is for you. This isn’t another generic sales book --this is a nitty-gritty, down-to-the-details tactical guide guide designed to help you book more appointments, more often, with less sweat off your brow. Selling isn't a walk in the park, but, you're pretty good at it, aren't you? Let's aim to make you just as good at prospecting. Prospecting right now feels like pulling teeth, right? It's time-consuming, often fruitless, and just plain frustrating. As a battle-hardened B2B cold calling coach of 20 years, I’ve spent countless hours on the phone with clients across the US and Canada. After nearly half a million calls, I've unearthed a better way. Speed Prospecting is chock-full of proven, speedy, and kind-to-your-ego strategies to get you in front of more prospects.. HERE’S WHAT I’M PROMISING TO BRING TO THE TABLE: Speed Prospecting In Action: I show you how to have six meaningful conversations and secure four meetings in just an hour. Master the techniques and you could be looking at ten conversations and eight meetings in the same hour. No Stone Left Unturned: 300 pages on prospecting is a bit much... but that’s because I’m covering everything. Building a prospect list, identifying decision-makers, handling gatekeepers, getting your emails and voicemails noticed, and putting a stop to nonsense objections like, “we’re happy with what we have” - it’s all in here. Embracing the Digital: I've got some great tips for using LinkedIn and email to boost your efforts. Plus, a link to AI resources to help you with your scripts and calling planning. No-nonsense advice: I'm all about the practical stuff. You'll get actionable advice that you can start using right away to book more meetings. And guess what? It works! You're a closer. That's a skill that will serve you for a lifetime. But you can't close anything if you're not getting in front of people. Let's work on getting your prospecting skills on par with your sales skills. You'll be booking more meetings, in less time, with less rejection and more control. Don't just take my word for it. One of my recent clients, a VP of Sales for a Controls and Automation company, said: “We worked with Matthew and things got better for us.” Ready for things to get better for you? Let's get to it!