Extreme You

320 pages, 2017

Sarah Robb O’Hagan

business & management

1082 books

self-improvement

909 books

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Description

Sarah Robb O’Hagan had always dreamed she could be a champion. But her early efforts to reach that goal failed to reveal her as a natural superstar. Still, she refused to let herself settle for average. In the face of dramatic successes and epic failures, Sarah studied the most extraordinary people in sports, entertainment, and business and discovered how they had set and achieved extremely personal goals.

Sarah became an executive at Virgin Atlantic and Nike, but in her early twenties, she was fired twice. Yet despite the setbacks, Sarah went on to become the global president of Gatorade and Equinox—as well as a wife and mother.

Along the way, she discovered how many people feel pressured to play it safe and conform to the accepted norms, but this comes with heavy costs: passions stifled; talents ignored; opportunities squelched. The bolder choice is to embrace what Sarah calls Extreme You: confidently bring all that is distinctive about you to everything you do.

Embrace Failure

Sarah Robb O’Hagan emphasizes the importance of failure in the journey to success. She encourages readers to see failure not as a setback, but as a stepping stone to learning and growth. So, don't be afraid to fail, instead, learn from it and move forward.

Push Your Boundaries

In Extreme You, the author encourages you to step out of your comfort zone. She believes that pushing your boundaries and taking risks is the key to unlocking your full potential. So, don't be afraid to take that leap of faith.

Stay True to Yourself

Sarah Robb O’Hagan emphasizes the importance of authenticity. She encourages readers to stay true to themselves and their values, rather than trying to fit into a mold. This will not only make you happier, but also more successful in the long run.

Keep Learning and Growing

The book encourages you to never stop learning and growing. Sarah believes that continuous self-improvement is the key to staying relevant and successful. So, keep exploring new things, keep learning, and keep growing.

Be Resilient

Extreme You highlights the importance of resilience. Life will throw many challenges your way, but it's how you respond to these challenges that defines you. Sarah encourages readers to be resilient and to never give up, no matter how tough things get.

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Extreme You is a bold and inspiring guide to finding your unique potential and unleashing it. Not just for work, but for life.

Arianna Huffington - Huffington Post Co-Founder

Sarah Robb O'Hagan's approach to life and work is exemplified in Extreme You - a book that encourages us all to embrace our potential and fearlessly pursue our dreams.