Be a Relentless Spirit
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Book Details
About the Book
This book embodies one man's dynamic definition of how to blaze a trail so that winners will come. It focuses on becoming a relentless spirit. To be a relentless spirit is to be a positive, driving, fiery force that allows no obstacle, setback or challenge to slow down or stop the successful accomplishment of a noteworthy goal.
Marcus Alexander shares the powerful principles contained in concise words that when put together give one an amazing blueprint for how to be dazzling daily. People of all ages crave the insight on how to make sense of today's diverse world. Many times it can be achieved by careful understanding of how to separate what is important from what is unimportant. It is critical to realize that success comes not from perceived greatness or wealth but from inspiring trust in living, leading and doing. This work is a superb compass for creating concrete character, consistent competence, and invaluable credibility. These traits are the keys to handling the many trials that come to those that are moving to a higher level. We must be willing to sacrifice at any moment what we are for what we can become. The precepts of being a relentless spirit ensure that one can stay on the course that points to realizing our inner treasures.
Alexander reveals imaginative building blocks that surround us everyday so that we can take advantage of the numerous opportunities that come with striving to be winners. Through his experiences and observations, he urges us to seek out our own unique destiny and have faith in our talent for making incredible things come to life.
About the Author
He grew up in Sacramento, California. In high school he was a National Merit Scholar and a State Scholarship winner. He graduated in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point where he also had a successful career in boxing. He served in the Army for many years as a Field Artillery officer in numerous leadership positions. He was able to earn a Master's degree in exercise physiology from the University of Illinois in 1984 which enabled him to return to West Point as a physical education instructor. He taught hundreds of cadets culminating in being selected 1987 Instructor of the Year. He has coached many successful teams at the military, intercollegiate and high school levels. His involvement in fitness led to him appearing as a guest instructor on several national television fitness shows. He coached and trained Nancy Popp, the 1992 Reebok National Competitive Aerobics champion and one of the stars of ESPN's show, Fitness Pros. He retired from the Army while serving as the Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army Physical Fitness School at Fort Benning, Georgia. He then served as the Administrator of the Columbus Olympic Village during the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games. His dedication to education led him to serve in both the public and private school arenas. He has created a company called, Strength and Honor, a fitness and character building program for all ages.