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Chasing the Goal: Finding Genius in the Average Athlete
Paperback
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Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781962280891
Publisher: Reflek Publishing
Published: Mar 18 2025
Pages: 190
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if the secret to becoming a great athlete wasn't about talent or perfect timing, but about resilience and refusing to quit?
We've all been told that to succeed in sports, you need raw talent, flawless technique, and specializing at an early age. But what if the real key to greatness is something much deeper?
If you've ever felt like an underdog, wondering if you have what it takes to make it, Chasing the Goal shows you how the average athlete can defy the odds. Mike Murray's journey from an average player to a professional hockey player and coach is a testament to the power of perseverance, endless drive, and embracing setbacks as stepping stones.
This book is not just for athletes-it's for anyone who's ever faced a tough road and wondered if the journey was worth it. Murray's story teaches you how to turn every challenge into a reason to keep going, how to rise up after every fall, and how to chase your dreams even when the odds seem stacked against you.
IN CHASING THE GOAL, YOU WILL DISCOVER HOW TO:
- Harness the power of perseverance to push past obstacles
- Understand the importance of self reliance and self awareness
- Turn personal setbacks into opportunities for reinvention
- Conquer fear and doubt to go after what you truly want
- Find strength and courage in the most unlikely places
Filled with motivational insights, personal anecdotes, and a raw look at what it takes to succeed against all odds, Chasing the Goal will inspire anyone determined to chase their dreams, no matter the challenges ahead.
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