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The Corporate Athlete
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The Corporate Athlete

How to Achieve Maximal Performance in Business and Life

Jack L. Groppel and Bob Andelman
Wiley, 1999
First Edition: 1999
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Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Applicable
  • Well Structured

Recommendation

When sports medicine expert Jack L. Groppel heard former Wimbledon tennis champion Stan Smith explain how his sports training prepared him for the business world, Groppel realized he could use his coaching skills to help individuals perform better in their careers and their lives. Groppels advice will alter how you look at habits and your work. Groppel, writing with business author Bob Andelman, teaches you how to maintain your energy level, how to handle and recover from stress, and how to value each day. He also provides worksheets you can use if you decide to follow his 21-day change and improvement program. getAbstract recommends Groppel’s knowledge to anyone seeking peak performance at work and at home.

Summary

Swifter, Higher, Stronger

A “corporate athlete” strives for health and fitness in order to perform better in business, just as a sports star trains to stay healthy for competition. To be a corporate athlete, heed 12 principles:

Principle 1: “TRAIN”

To improve your business performance, train. Training will help you bring your best to every task, handle pressure, perform under challenging conditions, stick to a schedule, set sensible goals, and excel in business and in your personal life. The acronym TRAIN stands for:

  • “Test yourself” – Use what you learn to grow.
  • “Recover” – Take time out to strengthen your mind, body and spirit.
  • “Affirm” – Recommit to your goals.
  • “Intensify” – Put more effort into your work, but take frequent breaks.
  • “Nourish” – Take care of your physical and emotional needs.

Principle 2: “Take Ownership and Responsibility for Who You Are”

Tennis great Chris Evert was the world champion until Martina Navratilova appeared. Evert took ownership of regaining her status, improved her physical skills and sparked a historic sports rivalry. Instead...

About the Authors

Jack L. Groppel is co-founder of the Human Performance Institute and Vice President of Applied Science and Performance Training of Wellness & Prevention Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company. Bob Andelman is the co-author of Mind Over Business.

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