Book Details:
Ian Thorpe, The Early Years - unauthorised biography
Pages: 154
Pages read: 154
Words on page 50: 385 (35 x 11)
Words in book: 59, 290 (averaged)
ISBN: 1-877096-12-1
Author: Will Swanton
Published: 2002 by Legend Books, Melbourne
Price: $5
Onto blog 2 from Thorpey. Here are some details about the man:
* He obtained the name, the Thorpedo
* He didn't like it at first
* Then, he patented it
* He manages, and always has, 99% of his money and earnings
* He has size 17 feet
* His mum had to get his shoes through the Sydney Kings basketball team
* At home, he is just a normal son and brother
* He never puts a foot wrong, and that is why we love him
* He always has the right answers
* He had the same coach for many years (Doug Frost)
* He broke it off during the Sydney Olympics, and got a new coach (not good, he didn't do that well)
* He is very likeable
* He just loved swimming
* That is why he did it, and did it so well
Alright, I think that is it on Ian Thorpe. I really liked the book, and I really liked the subject. Well done Will Swanton.
Key Messages
1. Set goals, and work towards achieving them
2. Do what you love, and you will do it well
3. Keep focused and live the dream
4. Grow up, quickly, and say the right thing
5. Ever burn your bridges, and never piss people off
That is a good way to live. I try to do the same, actually.
Until next time, keep reading.
Jimmy
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