SHIFT: The Athlete's Playbook 5 Proven Steps to Life after Sport

by Jonathan Van Horn

Overview

What happens when the stadium clears for the last time? You've built a career-a life-around your sport. But when the stadium clears and you hang up your jersey after your final game, what will your career be? Who will you be? What will be your legacy?

In SHIFT, Jonathan Van Horn explores the truth behind the adage that athletes die twice, once when they stop competing and again when they stop breathing. Having experienced heartache, withdrawal, and identity loss when he transitioned to life beyond soccer, he understands the struggle and emotional toll of that first death. He also knows there is life for athletes after the locker room doors close and the lights go out.

This book will coach and equip you to:

·     Understand who you are beyond your sport.

·     Experience the power of your story.

·     Discover how to dream again.

·     Learn the importance of building your own team.

·     Create habits that help you overcome your limiting beliefs

You have gained valuable skills as an athlete. SHIFT is your playbook for using those skills, your experience, and the power of your story to achieve success wherever life takes you next.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781647468262
Publisher:	Jonathan Van Horn
Publication date:	09/29/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	370
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Jonathan Van Horn enjoyed a successful athletic career but struggled with value, significance, and his identity as he made the transition to life after sport. During the past twenty years, Jonathan has journeyed alongside and mentored hundreds of university and professional athletes as they navigated various significant transitions: retirement, graduation, career-ending injuries, trades, and off-seasons. Jonathan equips athletes to be and live at their best on and off the field of competition. Jonathan writes on various topics related to leadership, character development, integration of faith and sport, and navigating transition. He continues to mentor current and retired pro athletes and assists coaches through developing character and leadership practices within their team cultures. Jonathan lives in North Carolina with his wife, Rachel, and three children.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The SHIFT xi

PART 1: START NOW

Chapter 1 Do Athletes Really Die Twice? 3

Chapter 2 Your Story has Power To Impact Your World 19

Chapter 3 Are You a One-Trick Pony? 30

PART 2: HEART

Chapter 4 Discover The COR Strength of Your Life 41

Chapter 5 Understanding The Lens Through Which You View Your Life 57

Chapter 6 Life Themes: Exploring Your DÉJÀ VU Experiences 70

PART 3: IMAGINE THE FUTURE

Chapter 7 How Will You Dream With Purpose And Action? 89

Chapter 8 Have You Ever Built A Map Without A Destination? 102

Chapter 9 Don't Go Alone: How Building A Team Will Take You Further 111

PART 4: FOCUS

Chapter 10 Thinking With The End In Mind Revisited 127

Chapter 11 Clarify What Success Means To You 139

Chapter 12 Finding Balance: The Power of Saying No And Yes 149

PART 5: TAKE ACTION

Chapter 13 Row, Row, Row Your Boat! 166

Chapter 14 What Is Truly Holding You Back? 178

Chapter 15 Why The Best Ideas Come To Mind In The Shower 193

Conclusion: Keep Moving And Take The Next Best Step 205

Acknowledgments 211

Appendices 213

About The Author 219

Bibliography 221