The Golden Rules: 10 Steps to World-Class Excellence in Your Life and Work - Softcover

Bowman, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0349408246 ISBN 13: 9780349408248

Publisher: Piatkus, 2016

Synopsis

Since 2004 no Olympic athlete has received more international exposure than Michael Phelps. And by his side throughout this period has been his coach, Bob Bowman. The two men met when Phelps was just 11 years old. Bowman sensed that the kid had talent - lots of it - but he also knew that raw ability would take Phelps only so far. He would need a plan; a roadmap for success.

Now, for the first time, Bowman reveals the philosophy that governs his approach to coaching both Phelps and other Olympic-calibre athletes, and provides a revealing look at what it takes to achieve greatness. His 10-step method consists of golden rules that anyone can apply to reach their goals in the personal or professional sphere.

Writing in a candid and heartfelt style that is illuminated by spirited anecdotes from over the years coaching a very diverse group of athletes, Bowman will teach you how to get gold out of everyday by setting goals and getting motivated to achieve them. By following The Golden Rules, you will learn to visualise your goals, and that above all else, dedication to your training, your job or any area you are seeking to triumph in is paramount for success.

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About the Author

Bob Bowman has been studying the great coaches and leaders since his days as an undergraduate at Florida State University, where he captained the school's nationally ranked swim team. In addition to Phelps, Bowman has been the primary coach for six other Olympic medalists, including Alison Schmitt (a three-time gold medal winner in London), and was the head coach of USA Swimming for the past two Olympics. As a consultant he has advised swimming federations in the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey, among others.

From the Back Cover

Get gold out of every day

Bob Bowman, best known as the coach for the record-breaking run of Michael Phelps, is one of the most successful coaches in Olympic history. He is lauded for his intense personality, incredible dedication to his athletes and his ability to nurture talent in those who have the heart and drive to win.

The Golden Rules holds the key to winning in all walks of life and what you have to do to get there. Bowman presents the ten concepts that he has used throughout his career to propel young athletes to outstanding achievements, and which all people should live by. Inside, illuminated by spirited anecdotes, he will teach you how to get gold out of every day by setting goals and getting motivated to achieve them. He will explain that taking risks is the key to success in any pursuit, and coach you on how you can make yourself less risk-averse.

By following the Golden Rules, you will learn to visualise in order to achieve your goals, and adopt a new mindset of intense dedication to your training, your job or other area of life that you are seeking to triumph in. Reading this book is the next-best thing to having Bowman at your poolside, whatever your race.

Edition details

• Publisher: Piatkus
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0349408246
• ISBN 13: 9780349408248
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288