The True Spirit of Competition
The True Spirit of Competition

Author: Brady Poppinga

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-10-29

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1483412512

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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
Know Your Foe

Author: Niyaz Harun Makhamalla

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-10-30

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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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
Compete, Play, Win

Author: David Apostolico

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 160239718X

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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.

Competition in the Ancient World
Competition in the Ancient World

Author: Nick Fisher

Publisher: Classical Press of Wales

Published: 2010-12-31

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 191058925X

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Ancient peoples, like modern, spent much of their lives engaged in and thinking about competitions: both organised competitions with rules, audiences and winners, such as Olympic and gladiatorial games, and informal, indefinite, often violent, competition for fundamental goals such as power, wealth and honour. The varied papers in this book form a case for viewing competition for superiority as a major force in ancient history, including the earliest human societies and the Assyrian and Aztec empires. Papers on Greek history explore the idea of competitiveness as peculiarly Greek, the intense and complex quarrel at the heart of Homer's Iliad, and the importance of formal competitions in the creation of new political and social identities in archaic Sicyon and classical Athens. Papers on the Roman world shed fresh light on Republican elections, through a telling parallel from Renaissance Venice, on modes of competitive display of wealth and power evident in elite villas in Italy in the imperial period, and on the ambiguities in the competitive self-representations of athletes, sophists and emperors.