Gym Talk 2: 32 Lessons from Kindergarten (eBook)

Gym Talk 2: 32 Lessons From Kindergarten (eBook) by Dave Tate 82 pages Kindergarten for Meatheads: Dave Tate's Basic Principles for Success in Business and Beyond It's a struggle to survive right now, in both business and life. After spending ten years building elitefts™ into a fitness industry leader, today's economy has forced Dave Tate to rethink everything he's ever learned about success. So, given the current chaos in the world, where did the founder and president of the most influential company in the business go for answers? Kindergarten! Gym Talk 2: 32 Lessons From Kindergarten began as a few daily entries in Dave's training log, but it quickly developed into the most popular storyline ever written on elitefts™. The stories in Gym Talk 2: 32 Lessons From Kindergarten resonate. They take you back to what you learned once upon a time and set straight all the principles adulthood has made you forget. You'll laugh, you may even cry, and you'll be reminded of how simple the world really is. You'll learn the importance of following directions and doing your work. You'll see why you have to be a tadpole before you're a frog, and you'll understand why some frogs need to jump back in the water. You'll learn the "bubble principle" for success, and the simple story of a child losing everything a fire will encourage you to understand what true leadership really is.  Table of Contents Introduction #1 — Share #2 — Pay Attention #3 — Be Quiet #4 — Do Your Work #5 — Follow Directions #6 — Keep Your Hands to Yourself #7 — Wash Your Hands #8 — Try Again #9 — Nimble Means Mobility #10 — Goslings are Goose Babies #11 — Froglets are Baby Frogs #12 — Ask Good Questions, Give Positive Feedback #13 — Listen to What's Being Said #14 — "It's okay if it was your best guess."  #15 — Recycle #16 — "It's Break Time" #17 — Recite the Pledge of Allegiance #18 — Follow the Golden Rule #19 — Don't Shout #20 — Don't Say Boo Unless it's Halloween #21 — Know ROY-G-BIV #22 — Make Time for Reading and the Library #23 — Put Things Away #24 — Cover Your Mouth When You Cough or Sneeze #25 — Have Patience #26 — Eat Your Vegetables First #27 — Look at the Person You're Speaking To #28 — Speak So That People Can Hear You #29 — "A" and "I" are the Only Single-Letter Words #30 — "When you're squished, you get into trouble." #31 — It's More Important to be Nice First #32 — Your Actions Should Support What You Believe Bonus: Fortitude Bonus: Just Another Day