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Sebastian Coe – The Winning Mind: My Inside Track on Great Leadership

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April 7, 2009 by Jimson Lee Leave a Comment

Last Updated on July 24, 2012 by Jimson Lee

Now I know why Sebastian Coe was upset at Dwain Chambers’ book. Because it was released one month before his own book, The Winning Mind.

With all the hype surrounding Chambers’ book, The Winning Mind went literally unnoticed.

Anyone who ran track between 1978 and 1984 can remember the intense rivalry between Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett. With both athletes representing the same country, you can imagine the field day the British press had in dealing with the sports coverage! And who would qualify for the 3rd and final spot for Great Britain?

In his book, he talks about the 1980 & 1984 Olympics, plus the hardship he endured from not being selected in 1988, despite running well in 1989.

In terms of the greatest rivalries, I can think of Ben Johnson and Carl Lewis between 1984-1988, but that feuded the Canada vs. USA war, just like Michael Johnson and Donovan Bailey in 1996 & 1997.

Rivalries brings out the best of you. Where are you now Patrice Doucet?

I’ve always said what you learn from sports can be applied to the business world. I’m referring to leadership, attitude, discipline, goal setting, planning, and of course, success & failure. You will learn more from your mistakes than from your successes.

Click here for The Winning Mind

See also  Peaking, Planning and Periodization

Category icon800m-Mile,  Book Reviews,  Olympic History Tag iconMichael Johnson,  Mile,  Olympics,  speed

About Jimson Lee

I am a Masters Athlete and Coach currently based in London UK. My other projects include the Bud Winter Foundation, writer for the IAAF New Studies in Athletics Journal (NSA) and a member of the Track & Field Writers of America.

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