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In the spirit of his international bestseller The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon returns with another inspirational fable filled with invaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best in yourself and your team. Training Camp follows the story of Martin Jones, an undrafted rookie trying to make it in the NFL. He's spent his entire life proving to the critics that a small guy with a big heart can succeed against all odds. After spraining his ankle in the preseason, Martin thinks his dream is lost . . . until he meets a very special coach who shares eleven life-changing lessons that keep his dream alive—and might even make him the best of the best. Whether you play sports or the piano, work with a computer or a scalpel, these lessons apply to you because we all must climb the mountain before reaching its peak. Based on his work with professional sports teams, world-class organizations, and interviews with top professionals in a wide variety of fields, Gordon reveals the deep truths and proven strategies that take the very best to the top. The best performers—in any field—all share the same qualities. Among other traits, they are able to maintain a big-picture vision while taking focused action, they are mentally strong, they seize the moment, and they inspire excellence in the people around them. But these aren't inborn traits; they're skills and attitudes that can be learned and applied by all. Training Camp offers inspiring, real-world wisdom on what it takes to reach true excellence and how you and your team—whether at work, school, or at home—can achieve it.
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"This is by far my favorite Jon Gordon book. It moved me to sobbing tears, made me laugh out loud and literally changed the way I think about life. I read it in one night and when I finally turned the last page, I immediately got out my notebook and started making plans and jotting down ideas."
— Ursula (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Training Camp by Jon Gordon is a touching story about one man who faces his fears on his path to greatness. Along the way, he learns a valuable lesson about who is really in control. Grow your faith. Read Training Camp.”
— Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager -
“I loved reading this book. Jon and I agree that one should not only strive for excellence on the field but also make greatness a life mission. I believe every coach, player, individual, organization, and team that wants to be their best should read and benefit from this book.”
— Mike Smith, Head Coach, the Atlanta Falcons -
“Having spent my life studying the best, I have found that great individuals need great coaches. Training Camp is not only about the student but the mentor. Jon has woven a compelling story of two individuals together, traveling life's journey, striving for excellence, and leaving a legacy in the process. I found myself cheering the main characters on from the sidelines. Thank you, Jon, for leaving a legacy with the profound lessons found in this book.”
— Kimberly K. Rath, President, Talent Plus -
“Jon Gordon has written a poignant and powerful story that helps us find the best within ourselves and bring out the best in others. He will change lives with this book.”
— Jeffrey Zaslow, coauthor, The Last Lecture
Training Camp Listener Reviews
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" Like many other management parables. Just done much better. I really enjoyed it. A little more religious based than I care for in my management books it has great points and it is a good way to occupy yourself on a plane trip. "
— Bill, 1/6/2014 -
" The ending was good. The beginning and middle were slow. Found myself skip-reading to get to the good stuff. "
— Denise, 9/10/2013 -
" Excellent tool to help athletes and young people to think beyond their game to the critical areas of life and faith. "
— Jon, 6/2/2013 -
" One of the better books I have read. Great insight into what makes us better and what drives us to beat ourselves to achieve greatness. This is a quick and easy read for anyone. Great book and will be on my reading list every year! "
— Chris, 1/7/2013 -
" Good book. Really engaging story that makes it easy to read. "
— Mike, 8/22/2012 -
" inspiring story about an athlete that tries to achieve his goals. He encounters obstacles then over-comes them. "
— Ashley, 8/3/2012 -
" Great book if you striving for the best!!! "
— Trinity, 4/23/2012 -
" I read this in one day. Great fundamental lessons on how to succeed in life. I enjoyed the football story line. It is worth the read, a book every teenager or young adult should read. "
— Chad, 4/20/2012 -
" This is a great book about reaching your full potential and excellence...i recommend!!! "
— Donald, 3/26/2012 -
" I had higher expectations for this book going into it, especially since his previous book, The Energy Bus, was so good. It was a quick and easy read, but it just didn't deliver for me liked I hoped it would. "
— Matthew, 2/19/2012 -
" A should-read book on how to effective as you manage your career. "
— Lori, 4/15/2011 -
" Very motivational book with positive tips on obtaining excellence. "
— Norm, 4/7/2011 -
" I didn't find this book inspirational - nothing new as far as insights and I didn't realize when I bought it that it was a religious book either. I wouldn't particularly recommend it to anyone - just nothing exciting about it. "
— Becca, 2/22/2011 -
" An increditable read! "
— Dave, 1/28/2011 -
" Very inspirational - though a bit brief though - I wish Jon had added some more inspirational material on Mental Strength. "
— Ravi, 6/3/2010 -
" I had higher expectations for this book going into it, especially since his previous book, The Energy Bus, was so good. It was a quick and easy read, but it just didn't deliver for me liked I hoped it would. "
— Matthew, 4/23/2010 -
" I read this in one day. Great fundamental lessons on how to succeed in life. I enjoyed the football story line. It is worth the read, a book every teenager or young adult should read. "
— Chad, 4/14/2010 -
" I didn't find this book inspirational - nothing new as far as insights and I didn't realize when I bought it that it was a religious book either. I wouldn't particularly recommend it to anyone - just nothing exciting about it. "
— Becca, 10/4/2009 -
" Very motivational book with positive tips on obtaining excellence. "
— Norm, 7/23/2009
About Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon is the author of numerous books on leadership, sales, culture, and teamwork. His works include the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy, The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work, and Training Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone Else, among others. Gordon has appeared on the Today show and CNN, and his work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers. He has a wide variety of high profile clients, including the Atlanta Falcons, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Bayer, and others. Gordon holds degrees from Emory and Cornell universities and is the founder of The Jon Gordon Companies, a consulting and training company based in Florida.