The Win Within

Capturing Your Victorious Spirit

by Bert R. Mandelbaum

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Pub Date Sep 16 2014 | Archive Date Oct 31 2014

Greenleaf Book Group | Greenleaf Book Group Press

Self-Help

Description

An inspiring guide to playing your personal best in the sport of life

As an orthopedic surgeon, a finish-line physician, and a USA team doctor at the World Cup and the Olympics, Dr. Bert Mandelbaum has witnessed the trials and triumphs of elite athletes from a vantage point few of us get. And over his twenty-plus years of experience, he’s identified a common character trait that every elite athlete relies upon for success: it’s what he calls the “victorious spirit.”

In The Win Within, Mandelbaum reveals that any of us—no matter our age or physical condition—can capture that same spirit in our own lives. This inner drive to win resides in all of us, he argues, hardwired into our DNA by ancestry dating back millions of years. You’ll learn how to view life the way a top-performing athlete does: relentlessly, tenaciously, positively, and focusing less on the finish line of the marathon and more on the 26.2 miles that precede it.

With narrative support ranging from the lessons of our early ancestors to Mandelbaum’s stories of our modern-day gladiators (both household name and lesser known), The Win Within will give you a greater understanding of how and why we’re all hardwired to win—and you’ll come away with no shortage of tactics and motivation to capture your own victorious spirit.

Advance Praise

“Dr. Mandelbaum’s exceptional experiences in the world of sports medicine have given him a unique perspective, I'm so proud of him for sharing it. The Win Within will provide you with the inspiration you need to achieve your personal best.” —Maria Shriver, Peabody and Emmy Award–winning journalist and producer, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of The Shriver Report

“To excel in any sport, athletes must find and nurture the victorious spirit that lies in each one of us. With this book, Dr. Mandelbaum explains the mechanics of that process, and shows us how anybody can summon their win within, whether they’re on the field, in the office, or anywhere else.”

—Landon Donovan, MLS Player for LA Galaxy, Member of U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, 3 World Cup Appearances

“As a coach and as a player, I’ve seen some incredible athletes do incredible things, even when the odds were stacked against them—and so has Dr. Mandelbaum. He attributes these achievements to the victorious spirit, a concept that he fleshes out with many memorable stories in the pages of this book. Read it and start the process of capturing your own spirit of victory!”

—Bruce Arena, General Manager/Head Coach, LA Galaxy

"Not only is Dr. Mandelbaum one of the top physicians in his industry, but he’s also been an incredible motivator to me personally, someone who ignited hope in my heart in a time of extreme despair. His inspiration helped me conquer my adversity and reach my Olympic dreams—and it will help you believe in your true self and ignite your win within.”

—Cliff Meidl, two-time U.S. Olympic athlete, Inspirational Speaker

“This fact-filled, fast moving book shows you what to do every day to get and keep that winning feeling—of being unstoppable.”

—Brian Tracy, author of The Power of Self-Confidence

“The Win Within shines a light on our inherent need to win, in sports, business, politics, and life. Dr. Mandelbaum’s unique view of great athletes’ will to win reveals the innate spirit of the human race—a spirit that is cultivated and unleashed in our perennial battle to be the fittest and survive.”

—Reinhold Schmieding, president and founder of Arthrex

“What separates those who succeed from those who merely try? Dr. Mandelbaum shows us, through true stories, what it takes to find the win within. The lessons he has learned over his terrifically successful life reveal the common denominators for success and give us the tools to live a full, productive, happy life. The Win Within brought me to tears and filled me with hope. Dr. Mandelbaum not only mends broken bones but, with this book, also heals the mind. This is a must-read.”

—Hank Steinbrecher, secretary general of US Soccer, 1990–2000

"In The Win Within, Dr. Mandelbaum points out the trait that all winner's share, a 'Don't Quit!' attitude or what he calls capturing the victorious spirit. He shows how everyone can use that focus in their own lives. I've known Bert for years, trusting him both personally and professionally. It's about time he wrote about what it takes to be a winner. Don't Quit!” —Jake Steinfled, Chairman, Body by Jake, Founder, Major League Lacrosse, Chairman, National Foundation for Governor's Fitness Council

"The Win Within is inspiring, motivational and just the ticket for psychological renewal! So often we get caught up in defensive living and striving that we lose sight of our true potential for happiness, success and wellbeing. This amazing book teaches you that your victorious spirit isn't something you acquire, it's something you release! Fasten your seat belt for an awakening to your true, unrealized potential.” —Joseph J. Luciani, Ph.D.,Author of Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety & Depression
"The Win Within: Capturing Your Victorious Spirit is a wonderfully insightful book, written by the brilliant physician and author, Bert Mandelbaum. Everyone needs to channel their "Win Within" --- their will to achieve their dreams as well as overcome life's obstacles and challenges. Dr. Mandelbaum's book shows us how to effectively and triumphantly accomplish these essential goals. I want everyone I love to read The Win Within!” —Ken Lindner, Author, Your Killer Emotions: The 7 Steps to Mastering the Toxic Emotions, Urges, and Impulses That Sabotage You