Success isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s a daily commitment.→ Focus on constant improvement rather than just talent.→ Adopt a growth mindset—small gains add up over time.

The Best Make Themselves Better

Your mindset determines your success.→ Train your mind like an athlete trains their body.→ Overcome self-doubt with positive self-talk and visualization.

The Best Are Mentally Strong

Fear limits potential—conquer it to grow.→ Acknowledge fear, then push through it.→ Action builds confidence; inaction strengthens fear.

The Best Overcome Their Fears

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True success is lifting others up.→ Be a leader by inspiring those around you.→ Share knowledge and encourage team success.

The Best Make Others Better

Never stop growing.→ Read, listen, and stay curious.→ Adapt to change instead of resisting it.

The Best Are Always Learning

Purpose fuels passion and perseverance.→ Align your work with a bigger mission.→ When things get tough, purpose keeps you going.

The Best Have a Greater Purpose

Feedback is fuel for growth.→ Stay humble and seek constructive criticism.→ Learn from mentors and those ahead of you.

The Best Are Coachable

Excellence comes from mastering the basics.→ Pay attention to details others overlook.→ Consistency in small habits leads to big results.

The Best Do the Little Things Right

More than 200,000 copies sold! A business fable about excellence – from the bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The No Complaining Rule In the spirit of his international bestseller The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon returns with another inspirational business fable filled with invaluable lessons and insights on bringing out the best in leaders and teams. Training Camp follows the story of Martin Jones, a five-foot-seven rookie trying to make it to the bright lights and big money of the NFL. He's spent his whole 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. Just then he happens to meet a very special coach who shares nine life-changing lessons that keep Martin's dream alive...and might even make him the best of the best. Based on his work with professional sports teams, world-class sales organizations, and interviews with top professionals in a wide variety of fields, Gordon reveals the deep truths and proven strategies that get the best to the top of their game. Training Camp shows how the very best performers–whether it be in sports or in business–all share the same nine qualities. Among other traits, the best of the best are able to maintain a big-picture vision while taking zoom-focused actions, they are mentally stronger, they inspire excellence in the people around them, and they become the model by which others measure themselves. For anyone who wants to make it to the top of their field, Training Camp is a practical life-changing story with simple wisdom about what true excellence requires–and how anyone can achieve it.

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Jon O. Gordon is an American author and speaker on the topics of leadership, culture, sales, and teamwork.

The Best Make Themselves Better

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