The Golden Rules: 10 Steps to World-Class Excellence in Your Life and Work

851 Pages·2016·1.454 MB·English

by  Bob Bowman

BOB BOWMAN is the longtime coach of 18-time Olympic
gold medalist Michael Phelps. After serving as an assistant
coach in three different Summer Olympics, Bowman will be
the head coach of the US men’s swimming team at the 2016
Rio Olympics. He was also the US men’s head coach at the
2007, 2009 and 2013 FINA World Championships. Inducted
into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2016,
Bowman is currently the head swim coach at Arizona State
University.
CHARLES BUTLER has written for The New York Times,
Fortune and Runner’s World, among other publications. With
Matt Long, he is the author of The Long Run: A New York City
Firefighter’s Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to
Elite Athlete. He has taught journalism at Lehigh University,
Ursinus College and the University of Oregon and resides in
Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.
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Foreword copyright © 2016 by Michael Phelps

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The Golden Rules
Table of Contents
About the Author
COPYRIGHT
Dedication
Foreword
Introduction
1:  Rule 1: A Champion Sets a “Dream Big” Vision
2:  Rule 2: Adopt an “All-In!” Attitude, Not a “Get Out!”
One
3:  Rule 3: Take Risks – And Then Enjoy the Rewards
4:  Rule 4: Short-term Goals Lead to Long-term Success
5:  Rule 5: Live the Vision Every Day
6:  Rule 6: A Team Approach Can Bring Individual
Success