"A book that can help [you] find hope in achievement of any kind!" (Amazon Review)
"A book that can help [you] find hope in achievement of any kind!" (Amazon Review)
A storyteller the likes of which makes your heart pound and your muscles feel like overstretched rubber bands, Lindsay Shoop brings us along on her journey to achieve Olympic Gold, causing us to wonder what’s possible if we simply take that first step, and then the next, and the one after that...
Lindsay takes you on a raw and honest walk through her mind as she maneuvers through all of the poignant instances in her life that ultimately landed her on the Olympic stage.
Humility, intelligence, and humor are apparent from the very first sentence. An absolute must-read for any athlete who aspires for greatness and wants to gain that mental edge in competition. Better Great Than Never gives you the unique opportunity to gain insight into how Lindsay physically and mentally prepared herself to become an Olympic gold medalist.
A truly inspiring, humbling story of realizing greatness. This is one story you won’t be able to put down. And when you do, you’ll have been given a timeless gift of remembering the importance of dedication, focus, teamwork, coaching, and the unstoppable spirit inside all of us.
This is a story about the journey, not the destination. Lindsay puts to words what so many elite performers wrestle with, in their own way. Reminding the reader of the truth that binds us all. Beautifully narrated, I savored every moment of this talented human’s story.
Lindsay is a real, down to earth, a beautiful storyteller, and a truly remarkable human being! Her message--that with determination, perseverance, and teamwork anything in life is possible--shines in Better Great Than Never.
Lindsay’s account of her experience racing in the Olympics makes you feel like you are right there racing with her.
What does it take to become an Olympic gold medalist for the USA in rowing? You will find the answers in Better Great Than Never. Lindsay Shoop shares her experiences with clarity. The mental demands, the physical demands, and the demands of facing your adversaries every day leading up to the team selection. What does it take? Far more than you imagine.
Lindsay provides great insight into one of the most rewarding and least understood sports on the Olympic program. Her journey from complete novice to Olympic champion is both inspirational and educational.
DOTTIE DONNELLY BRIENZA, CHRO, Fortune 500 company
KATE JOHNSON, Olympic silver medalist, Global Marketing Director
DR. MICKEY WITTE, neuroscientist, university lecturer, two-time Ironman triathlete
DAN ROSENBERG, former VP Fortune 500 company
TOM TERHAAR, head coach, United States National Women’s Rowing Team
CARYN P. DAVIES, three-time Olympic Medalist
ANITA L. DEFRANTZ, IOC Member
...and more.
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