![]() ![]() ![]() I had him read a few pages out loud each day so I could hear his pronounciation but within a few days I began to realize what this book has to offer. We had been to the '96 Games and had seen the 200M race so I thought he could relate even though my son hates to run. I just wanted a book for my 13 year-old son to read and maybe enjoy. When I bought the book at a used book store, I had no idea what it was like. I am a high school English teacher and plan to use bits of this book in my classroom to help my students learn to establish goals and achieve them. If you have a dream and want to reach it, but have fallen short of victory, this is a must read. I read this book in a matter of hours, it is a quick read and has invaluable insight into how to slay your dragon-a term Michael coins referring to how to reach your goals. This book teaches everyone how to improve themselves in order to achieve their dreams, whether it is in athletics, business, or education. ![]() What is 1.7 seconds? It is the difference from being a good athlete and a world class athlete. ![]() He spells out how it took him six years to improve his 200 meter race 1.7 seconds. Michael Johnson is not only an athlete, but an intellectual as well. Slaying the Dragon: How to Turn Your Small Steps to Great Feats by Michael Johnson. I'd like to stay in that zone! You can't read about Michael Johnson's dedication and the mindset that won two Gold Medals and a world record in the 1996 Olympics without applying it to your own life. ![]()
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