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Challenger Deep:
Athletes Rising Above Adversity
Challenger Deep is the deepest part of the ocean - therefore the lowest point on earth, more than 36,000 feet below the ocean's surface. You physically can't get any lower.
The beautiful thing about being at your lowest point is there is nowhere to go but up. in these moments of adversity, we must stop and look up and focus on the little bit of light that's peeking through. In come instances, you may not be able to see any sort of light, but the belief that you soon will, can be your salvation during these times. Use these stories of real-life athletes - most of who were among the best in their fields - and their lessons on rising above adversity to inspire and motivate you and your teams to new heights.
Challenger Deep is the deepest part of the ocean - therefore the lowest point on earth, more than 36,000 feet below the ocean's surface. You physically can't get any lower.
The beautiful thing about being at your lowest point is there is nowhere to go but up. in these moments of adversity, we must stop and look up and focus on the little bit of light that's peeking through. In come instances, you may not be able to see any sort of light, but the belief that you soon will, can be your salvation during these times. Use these stories of real-life athletes - most of who were among the best in their fields - and their lessons on rising above adversity to inspire and motivate you and your teams to new heights.
“This is a must read book for athletes who want to take their game to the next level. People often say that the mental game is 90% of winning, and then proceed to ignore the mental aspect. These authors teach you how to master the mental game.”
—-Sherry Winn
2X Olympian, National Championship Coach, CEO of the Winning Leadership Company
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Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity
PODCAST
powerful stories of athletes and coaches who’ve overcome obstacles, built resilience, and grown through the challenges that shaped their journey.
Resources
Below are all the links and resources from the book:
Story 1:
What it takes to be the best
Watch Coach Roy Williams talking about his interaction with Michael Jordan
Story 2:
The Power of Support
For the complete motivational story told through the eyes of Desiree Linden and those around her, click the link below or scan the QR Code
Story 3:
The Hall of Famer Mindset
Watch Tami Matheny & Jeff Heggie teaching how to "Conquer Your Fear of Failure" in The Confident Athlete Program training video.
Story 4:
Go For It
Watch this video on how to develop a "Why Not?" mindset and discover how taking risks can open doors to opportunities you never knew existed
Story 5:
The Three H's
Read more about the use of the Triple H stories that shaped Richmond Football Club’s season
Story 6:
It's Not Failure, It's Steps to Success
Watch Kobe Bryant's "Failure Doesn't Exist" Video
Story 7:
The Power of Visualization
Laura Wilkinson hosts a podcast called The Pursuit of Gold where she connects with coaches, athletes, and other sports professionals to provide discussion and tools that help to focus on the whole athlete. Listen to one or more of her episodes on Apple podcasts, Google Play or Spotify.
Story 8:
The Importance of Mental Training
Create a Response Sheet for your sport
Listen to Michael Phelps on the importance of mental training
Story 9:
Achievement After Adversity
Watch the documentary Venus and Serena for more about the Williams’ sisters, their accomplishments and their ability to overcome adversity.
Story 10:
Quest for Greatness - Bruce Lee's Definite Chief Aim
Do you have a burning desire to achieve your goals? That burning desire is supported by a strong ‘why.’ Discover your true ‘why’ through “The 7 Levels Deep” training
Story 11:
Run Like an Underdog
Read Laura Hillenbrand’s book Seabiscuit: An American Legend or watch the movie adaptation of the same name.
Story 12:
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Watch this video of Brittany Bowe’s interview when she explained her decision to pass along her Olympic spot to Erin Jackson
Story 13:
Be Like Swen
Pick up a copy of "The Power of a Positive Team" by Jon Gordon for more ideas on how to become a positive leader and have a positive team.
Story 15:
Do Your Job
Battle of the Bench (BOB): The idea is that winning the BOB gives your team a greater chance to succeed. When teams are competitively equal, the most engaged team typically wins. Read more about BOB:
Story 16:
Confidence is Preparation
Download The Confident Athlete Program Preparation Game Plan
For more strategies on preparation and how it can help your confidence, check out "The Confident Athlete"
Story 18:
Beyond the Score, Embracing the Positive
Start to look for what is good in every scenario. Read the "This is Good" folktale:
Get the book, "This is Good: A Journey on Overcoming Adversity"
Story 19:
Do the work in the dark, to shine in the light
Get your “Mindset Journal” and go through your Mindset Questions each day, particularly the question, “What is one thing I can do today that will take me outside of my comfort zone?”
Get a free copy of Jeff's Mindset Questions at
https://www.jeffheggie.com/mindset
Story 20:
The Miracle on Ice
Access the tools and resources essential for enhancing your competitive edge with more confidence and a powerful mindset through a complimentary trial membership of The Confident Athlete Program
Story 21:
Red Bike Moment
Read Story 14 in “Challenger Deep: Stories, Fables and Lessons to Help You Rise Above Adversity.” It shares another Ali story on the importance of believing in yourself even when no one else does.
Story 22:
Unstoppable Journey
For more inspiration on Bethany Hamilton, read or watch her story in the film, Soul Surfer
Story 23:
Breaking Limits
Check out more about Roger Bannister in “Twin Tracks: The Autobiography”
Story 24:
The Power of Touch
Watch this video on the power of touch for NBA basketball teams
Story 25:
Rising Together: The Power of "We Before Me"
Read this blog written by Jon Gordon discussing the “We Before Me” mindset that Sean McVay created in the Los Angeles Rams
Story 27:
Nekton Mentality
For more ideas read Culture Wins or follow Greg Berge @gb1121 on X (formally Twitter)
Story 28:
Honoring a Loved One
Read about these 10 athletes who dramatically overcame personal tragedies.
Story 29:
Take Care of Your Body
Make 3 lists: Keep, Start, and Stop. List what you need to keep doing, start doing, and stop doing to better take care of your mind and body.
Watch the documentary of Nyad's swim
Story 30:
Joy vs Pressure
Start a daily gratitude practice- journaling, a gratitude walk, etc.
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Meet The Authors
Jeff Heggie
Jeff Heggie is an entrepreneur and success coach with a passion for helping others achieve their biggest dreams.
Jeff works with entrepreneurs, athletes, coaches, and other high achievers to help them reach their full potential by developing a powerful mindset and breaking through the barriers that are holding them back.
He helps people become optimal performers by focusing on all the important areas of their life and finding true success in each of those areas.
Jeff has been active in many different sports throughout his life, from hockey, baseball, football, boxing, running, basketball, rodeo and more. His true passion has been with basketball and rodeo.
Jeff competed for a number of years as a professional rodeo cowboy and to this day continues to work with many rodeo athletes. He also has coached basketball for over 20 years at various levels.
Jeff and his wife, Tamara, both grew up in Southern Alberta but now make Arizona home. Family and sports have always been important to him.
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Tami Matheny
Tami Matheny is the owner of Refuse2LoseCoaching, LLC, author, speaker, and a member of the Jon Gordon Team. As a mental game coach, she assists people in all walks of life (not just athletes) with improved confidence, focus, motivation, mental toughness, leadership, teamwork, etc. Tami has a passion for helping others build a foundation of confidence and overcoming adversity. She has seen first-hand how confidence is key to success in any area in life.
Although a standout athlete and student at East Rutherford High School (NC), Tami struggled with maintaining confidence. Confidence continued to elude her during her time at Lenoir-Rhyne College where she played basketball and tennis while earning a degree in psychology. She went on to receive a master’s degree in sports administration from the University of North Carolina. It wasn’t until she became men’s and women’s tennis coach at the University of South Carolina Upstate, that she began her journey exploring and researching confidence. Not only did this lead her to discover how to maintain it for herself, but it led her to where she is today. Today, Tami’s goal is to help others on their confidence journey.
When not working with others, Tami remains physically active. She has completed a handful of marathons, including the Boston Marathon and ultramarathons. Her longest race to date is a 40 miler. She is an avid cyclist, completing rides over 80 miles. Tami continues to seek new mental and physical challenges.
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