Introducing “Winners Lose, Too”
Good morning. We're in the business of storytelling.
We say this a lot at CG Sports Co and, honestly, we're going to keep on saying it. We believe in the power of storytelling and we are consistently excited and thrilled to help bring stories to life.
Yesterday, CG Sports Publishing released our newest book, Winners Lose, Tooby Thomas Oberdorfer. This book is special because it dives into content that many of us are sometimes afraid to face and admit to ourselves or others. It acknowledges the notion that sometimes we do lose and that that is okay.
Winners Lose, Too does more than just say sometimes we lose. It highlights the lessons available to us even when we feel we are at our lowest. This book contains the stories of 22 prominent athletes and one premier cellist, plus inspirational quotes that are perfect for one's vision board.
We hope you like it and we hope that regardless of age, background, or current life circumstances that you find something to connect to within its pages.
Happy reading, folks!
-- Taylor
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OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Tianna Madison will be hosting a Breathe and Move Virtual Yoga class on October 29th. Register online for the 45 minute class.
This week, Cejih explains how to start your speaking career. Scroll down for more info!
New episodes from Champion's Mojo and Sports Business Radio podcasts!
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U.S. Ski and Snowboard has announced the roster for the 2022-23 U.S. Cross Country Ski team. The team was selected based on selection criteria from the previous season.
Among those on the team are Olympic veterans Rosie Brennan, Jesse Diggins, and Scott Patterson.
Click here to view the entire team for the 2022-23 championship season.
The University of Wisconsin held an intrasquad meet this past weekend. Pro-swimmer Beata Nelson competed with the team and posted fast times in the 100 back (51.09) and 100 free (48.82). For Nelson, this meet was a tune-up ahead of the upcoming World Cup series.
Click here to view full results from Wisconsin's first intrasquad meet.
The first three stops of the 2022 FINA Swimming World Cup are right around the corner and preliminary entry lists have been published. The series will feature stops in Berlin, Germany (10/21-10/23), Toronto, Canada (10/28-10/30), and Indianapolis, USA (11/3-11/5).
Currently, CG Sports athletes Beata Nelson, Kieran Smith, Paige Madden, Patrick Callan, Coleman Stewart, and Natalie Hinds are scheduled to swim at one or more of the stops.
Entries for Berlin, Toronto, and Indianapolis can be found online. *Entries are subject to change.
How to Start Your Speaking Career
You’re an athlete. You’ve got the gift for speaking (or you’re working on it). And you want to earn extra income doing paid speaking events. If this sounds like you then you’re probably asking yourself, what are the next steps to be able to monetize this? Here’s what to do.
Right now you are likely in the early stages of building your speaker business. During this phase you may receive the occasional request from a family friend or local contact, to speak. In the early stages it makes the most sense for you to handle these requests directly (no agent).
This is because your best strategy for building your business will be through referrals. A local contact (business, charity, school) may not have a huge budget (or any). But they will be more inclined to give you a great testimonial for your website and even make a few introductions (provided you ask).
Let us welcome a couple of our newest brand camp athletes, Sam Fischer and Jack Wallace!
Panda Express
There is something about an affordable, hot, flavor-bursting meal that just hits all of the right notes. The philosophy behind Panda Express is simple: to create fresh, flavorful meals by combining Chinese regional cuisines with bold American tastes.
Panda Express continues to expand their menu and provide more options for anyone with dietary restrictions. Most recently, Panda Express launched a plant-based version of the fan-favorite Orange Chicken!
Not only do the creators-that-be at Panda Express seek to create flavorful meals, but they also are consistently adapting their meals to address modern concerns. Click here to learn more about thephilosophies of Panda Expressand to find a Panda Express near you.
Champions Mojo, Episode #177: "Marathon Swim Champion Morgan Filler: How Ingenuity Might Save Your Day"
If you are an athlete, parent, or someone who is trying to keep multiple balls in the air successfully, you’re going to want to stick around and get some Mojo from today's guest. In this episode, Kelly and Maria are joined by marathon swimming champion Morgan Filler. Morgan’s accomplishments include being a former member of the US National Open Water Team, spending five years on the FINA World Cup Marathon Pro Swim Circuit, winning the 28.2-mile swim around Manhattan, and Morgan becoming an honorary member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.
She's also a coach, a mother, and, after creating her own swimsuit line See Her Swim, an entrepreneur. Today she shares her story. From the value of ingenuity to achieving balance in her life, and learning to love her body as it is, tune in to hear some of the profound lessons this inspiring champion has learned throughout her career!
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
Isaiah Austin - Former basketball star at Baylor University & current NBA League executive
Austin discusses being the #1 ranked basketball player for most of his high school career, starring at Baylor University and then being diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome during a physical days prior to the 2014 NBA Draft. After the diagnosis, the NBA restricted Austin from playing in the NBA. But NBA Commissioner Adam Silver befriended Austin and offered him a job at the NBA League Office and Austin is bringing his basketball acumen - on and off the court - to the league and to the elite junior basketball ranks to help others.
Austin has an inspirational story that you will want to hear.
Catch up on EVERY episode online!
