Express your gratitude.
Good morning. Express your gratitude.
One of the kindest gestures we can do is tell people when we are thankful for them. And, sometimes, that might involve writing an entire book.
Earlier this week, Janice Kehler published her novel Ode to Olympic Dreams. The novel, published under the CG Sports Publishing wing, weaves Kehler's own experiences as a student-athlete branded as an Olympic hopeful with the history of Pierre de Coubertin's Olympics.
Kehler's Ode to Olympic Dreams exemplifies the definition of the word "ode." Throughout the book, Kehler has artfully woven personal essays with historical conundrums to demonstrate the juxtaposition of hope and fear that live together throughout an athlete's Olympic dreams. Kehler consistently expresses gratitudes to the coaches that pushed her, the loves ones that supported her, and even the ones who questioned her.
Ode to Olympic Dreams does more than examine one individual's pursuit of their Olympic dreams or break down one Olympic Games. Instead, it examines the history and evolution of Coubertin's Olympics; it praises what we have done right and critically examines where we sometimes fell short.
This holiday weekend, we hope you take a moment to share your gratitude with those you care about.
Enjoy your week and THANK YOU for reading each week! We are thankful for each of you!
-- Taylor and the CG Sports Co team
Ps. Do you or someone you know have a story to publish? Connect with our publishing team!
OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Read about the selection process for the 2024 Paris Olympics USA 3x3 Basketball team.
Roșie Brennan was interviewed recently by Proxcskiing.com. Read about how she "Embrace[s] the Challenge" in her transition from the "World Cup to Ski Classics.
Coach Trenia Tillis Hoard's website is now live! Check it out now!
Catch up with Jack Dahlgren in his Nov 2023 Newsletter!
P.S. Nervous about missing upcoming news from CG Sports? Follow us on Instagram (@cgsportsco), Facebook (CG Sports Management), and, of course, our weekly newsletter.
The 2023 Parapan American Games are underway in Santiago, Chile and Team USA is turning heads!
Abbas Karimi secured the bronze medal in the men's 50-meter freestyle S5 on opening night, while McKenzie Coan finished third overall in the women's 400-meter freestyle S8. A few night later, Coan added a silver medal to her name in the 100 back.
Listen to Coan discuss her strategies and reactions after winning the silver in the 100 back!
Team Novo Nordisk has published a recap of Mandy Marquardt's performance at the 2023 Pan American Games. While there, Marquardt joined teammates Keely Ainslie and Kayla Hankins for a silver medal in the Women's Team Sprint with a time of 48.001, beating her own national record in the process.
Marquardt also took home the bronze medal in the Women's Women's Sprint and claimed fifth in the Women's Keirin.
Read the full feature online now.
The 2023 Golden Goggle Awards were held in Los Angeles, California this past weekend. At the 19th Awards show, Lilly King took home Relay Performance of the Year with Team USA teammates Regan Smith, Gretchen Walsh, and Kate Douglass.
Katie Grimes won the Female Race of the Year for her 10K Open Water Race in Fukuoka, which qualified her for the 2024 Paris Olympics, and was named the Fran Crippen Open Water Swimmer of the Year.
Click here to view a full list of the Golden Goggle award winners.
9 Life Hacks for Better Sales
Sales is a fun one! In many ways it mirrors the same attributes required in sports to be successful. Even though I’m a sports agent by trade, I try to learn from great sales mentors in all fields. It has helped me immensely over my career. Below are some tips from tech sales guru Chris Orlob that I want to share with our audience. There’s some great stuff in here for all you dealmakers out there.
9 life hacks for salespeople by Chris Orlob:
Add a “p.s.” to every cold email. The P.S. is the most-read part of every email.
Plan every day in advance. Your productivity will skyrocket when you know how you’ll spend your time in advance.
Work in 90 minute sprints. Then take a 30 minute break. Your body’s “energy rhythms” work in 90 minute windows. Don’t just manage your time. Manage your energy.
Reduce the time you spend preparing for cold calls. Cold calling is scary. It’s easy to procrastinate. Just do it. Face it head on. Overcome you discomfort with action.
Make 30 new “touches” every single day. In 30 days, you’ll have reached out to 900 new people. Your pipeline will be huge.
Write your cold emails in the shape of an “F”. Eye research shows that the “F” pattern is how people read online. They read a couple full sentences only. Then skim the rest.
Never join a sales call without knowing your next step. Know the what, why, and who of the next step you’ll suggest. That way you’re leading your buyer.
Build your skills like crazy. Skill acquisition is the key to sales success. You’re not “years” away from your goals. You’re “skills” away from it. Build your skills accordingly.
Realize there is no “easy” button or shortcut. The best career hack is realizing consistency is what matters. Day in. Day out. Show up every day.
🎉 Katie Grimes took home not one, but TWO awards at the 2023 Golden Goggles this past weekend! 🎉
Fanatics
Do you have multiple sports fans in your life? Do they follow multiple teams and/or multiple sports? Then you need Fanatics!
Fanatics has changed the way that fans purchase apparel to support their favorite teams. Fanatics has partnered with all of the major professional sports leagues, plus hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, to offer the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise wherever you shop (online, on your phone, in stores, in stadiums, or at major sporting events).
Not a fan of the major sports? Don't stress! Fanatics also carries apparel and accessories for everything from the Kentucky Derby to the Tour de France to Call of Duty League and more!
If you're hoping to grab some sports themed gifts for the sports lover in your life, Fanatics is offering up to 50% off site wide until 11:59 p.m. EST TONIGHT with the code HARVEST. Shop for all of your favorites online now!
Champion's Mojo, Episode #236: " 5 Weeks to a World Record Relay Swim, Karen Torres"
When 56 year old Karen Torres, who had not swum a meet in 34 years, was invited to join a relay that was aiming to break a world record she hesitated at first. But then Karen committed to the 5 weeks of training before the event and was up for the challenge. Hear her story, from the nerve-racking return to the triumph, and how she navigated from pace training to anaerobic swimming, finding her stride once again in the water.
This episode is more than just a tale about breaking records. It's about meeting fears head-on, pushing boundaries, and celebrating the sense of pride that comes from being part of the master swimming world. Karen's story serves as an inspiration, particularly to those contemplating a return to swimming after a long absence. Tune in to hear her sage advice, her lessons learned, and her journey of self-discovery. In Karen's own words, there's no such thing as failure; it's all about learning and growing. Join us for this riveting conversation that truly encapsulates the spirit of staying green and growing, regardless of age or circumstances.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
