Inspiring book - Nadia (Must Read)
Nadia Comaneci: (Autobiography)
Nadia Elena Comăneci (originally Comăneci /ko.mə'neʧʲ/; born November 12, 1961) is a Romanian gymnast, winner of five Olympic gold medals, and the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event. She is one of the best-known gymnasts in the world and, along with Olga Korbut, is credited with popularizing the sport around the world.This book ia an autobiography of Nadia.
Excerpt:
Ten rules for living.....
1. Master the basics
2. Focus on the details
3. Expect to struggle--it is not easy to succeed
4. Acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them
5. Define success in your own terms
6. Enjoy the process because preparation is everything
7. Do more than what is asked of you
8. Be original--make your own impact
9. Be willing to sacrifice--it makes success even sweeter
10. Maintain your love and passion for what you do.
...." I could list all of the additional charities I help and the other work I do, but that would take away from the reason I do it all in the first place. It's not for acclaim or for medals; it's because I want to give back. I've discovered that doing for others is much more fulfilling than standing alone on a podium while crowds cheer your individual accomplishments. I'm part of a bigger plan now, and joining hands with people from around the globe who understand that giving and
sharing can change the world is exactly where I choose to be...."
"I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet."
Nadia Elena Comăneci (originally Comăneci /ko.mə'neʧʲ/; born November 12, 1961) is a Romanian gymnast, winner of five Olympic gold medals, and the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event. She is one of the best-known gymnasts in the world and, along with Olga Korbut, is credited with popularizing the sport around the world.This book ia an autobiography of Nadia.
Excerpt:
Ten rules for living.....
1. Master the basics
2. Focus on the details
3. Expect to struggle--it is not easy to succeed
4. Acknowledge your mistakes and learn from them
5. Define success in your own terms
6. Enjoy the process because preparation is everything
7. Do more than what is asked of you
8. Be original--make your own impact
9. Be willing to sacrifice--it makes success even sweeter
10. Maintain your love and passion for what you do.
...." I could list all of the additional charities I help and the other work I do, but that would take away from the reason I do it all in the first place. It's not for acclaim or for medals; it's because I want to give back. I've discovered that doing for others is much more fulfilling than standing alone on a podium while crowds cheer your individual accomplishments. I'm part of a bigger plan now, and joining hands with people from around the globe who understand that giving and
sharing can change the world is exactly where I choose to be...."
"I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet."
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