by Alec Ingold (Author)
Live up to your definition of greatness and inspire the best in the people around you.
In The Seven Crucibles: An Inspirational Game Plan for Overcoming Adversity in Your Life, NFL fullback and motivational speaker Alec Ingold delivers a hands-on playbook for conquering every obstacle that stands between you and success, on the playing field and in life. You'll learn to utilize your own story of trials and tribulations to help embrace the changes to create future success. These lessons will help you face your biggest fears and sustain motivation on your path to personal and professional growth.
In the book, you'll find:
- A set of practical tools the author used to climb to the top of one of the most punishing arenas in global athletics and lessons for applying them to your everyday life
- Strategies for creating a mindset that rewards resilience and perseverance, and leaves unrealistic perfectionism behind
- Ways to reflect on your own accomplishments and shortcomings to help you learn from the past and build the future you want
An essential resource for students and professional athletes, The Seven Crucibles will also earn a place on the bookshelves of business, military, academic, government, and educational leaders hoping to coax the best out of themselves and the people they lead.
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IN The Seven Crucibles Miami Dolphins fullback and motivational speaker Alec Ingold delivers an inspirational and insightful take on how to overcome adversity and lead your best life.
With candid reflection and vulnerability, Alec reveals his experiences as an athlete in high school, college, and the National Football League that were crucial to his success. His "crucibles" are modern-day parables which he uses to teach readers how to overcome physical and mental obstacles on the playing fields of our lives.
The Seven Crucibles is a practical playbook that will help define your life's purpose. Understanding the roles that discipline, grit, leadership, and family support have played in Alec's life reveals the perspective you need to reach your highest level of personal greatness.
The Seven Crucibles has strategic tools you can use to reflect on who you are and what you can do to create momentum and motivation with the same mindset as a professional athlete. Using the lessons learned from experiencing injuries, conflict, and emotional pain, Alec will help you overcome those challenges in your own life by teaching you how to frame adversity as an opportunity and a prelude to success.
This book is perfect for anyone who has struggled to overcome obstacles in their life. It's a valuable resource for students, athletes, adults just starting in the world, business leaders, or anyone seeking uplifting answers to challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming.
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PRAISE FOR THE 7 CRUCIBLES
"Overcoming fears and embracing change is one of the toughest challenges in life. The Seven Crucibles will help you make that jump into uncertainty with confidence. Learn to own your past and write your future with conviction!"
--JON GORDON, Bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter
"Challenge and adversity define us. Many lack the clarity to understand how to navigate it when it strikes. The Seven Crucibles will empower YOU to take ACTION and find GREAT strength in YOUR adversity and pain. Get ready to WIN during tough times."
--BEN NEWMAN, #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Uncommon Leadership
"We will all inevitably face challenges and obstacles. When we overcome in the difficult seasons, we become the best version of ourselves. The Seven Crucibles will inspire, motivate, and teach you how to win in all areas of life."
--NADIA CASTAING, Executive Director, Revenue Cycle, University of Miami, Board Member, Miami Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Junior Achievement of Greater Miami
"The Seven Crucibles is an exceptional guide to overcoming adversity and dealing with uncertainty. I can attest that not only are these seven crucibles valuable pillars, but that Alec lives his life with them in mind every single day. Learn how to change your outlook and respond like a champion!"
--AJ COLE, 1st Team All-Pro Raiders Team Captain and Pro Bowl Punter
Author Biography
ALEC INGOLD is a fullback in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins. He is a motivational speaker, mentor, and educator, and connects with businesses and universities around the country to motivate and inspire audiences to persevere during times of hardship. He is a Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee for the National Football League.