Description |
xx, 201 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [197]-198). |
Summary |
"From the moment Chris Nikic was born, his parents knew he could achieve anything he set his mind to do. So when he became involved in triathlons with the Special Olympics, his dad, Nik, took on the role of coach and encouraged Chris to aim even higher. Together, they set their sights on making history--Chris becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN® triathlon."--Amazon. |
Contents |
From Montenegro to the Bronx -- Work and family -- Chris is born -- Too weak to nurse -- School and sports -- New setbacks, new resolve -- Let's do one more -- Team Chris -- "You are an ironman!" -- Getting to 1% better -- Lessons for achieving a 1% better mindset -- Fun, painless, and habit-forming : the good life -- The achievement-habit mindset -- Now it's your turn. |
Subject |
Nikic, Chris.
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Triathletes -- United States -- Biography.
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Athletes with disabilities -- United States -- Biography.
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Down syndrome -- Patients -- United States -- Biography.
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Ironman triathlons -- Anecdotes.
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Change (Psychology) -- Case studies.
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Success -- Case studies.
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Conduct of life -- Case studies.
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Genre/Form |
Autobiographies.
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Self-help publications.
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Added Author |
Nikic, Nik, author.
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Yaeger, Don, author.
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Added Title |
One percent better : reaching my full potential and how you can too |
ISBN |
9780785256182 (paperback) |
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0785256180 (paperback) |
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