Customer Reviews
Ideal for all aspiring athletes - By: J. M. Beer, 28 Aug 2003 
As a coach I find that MJ's book is a great back to basics read. No rubbish to common sense, analysis & sometimes, truths you don't want to hear (like it takes hard work to be your best). I have read the book several times & find that it helps me coach & inspires my own triathlon, cycling & running training to be my best. Read it or fail to learn from one of the 20th Century's greatest athletes.
Need a Role Model? Here's one. - By: , 31 Dec 1999 In this book, Michael Johnson shares his wisdom on Slaying your own Dragon. He takes us through his athletics careerin stages, & shows how he applied various things, such as Goal Setting, Positive Thinking to it all. This book is a great insight into how people can achieve anything they want to. The other good point is that Michael, unlike other "Success" teachers, did not NEED or HAVE TO write this book, he is already financially secure. An Insight into a Sports Giant.
One of the best bios I've read in a long time. - By: , 22 Aug 1999 This book was first recommended to me my freshman yearin high school by my band director. He used it often for inspiration. It became sort of a jokein the band room when he referred to it. Well I finally read it & I now know why he talked about it so much. It was a great book. The way Michael Johnson referred to little thingsin life such as asking someone out, studying for a test & facing all the other dragons that arein our way is what I liked about it. I thought it would be only about running so it was a nice surprise the way he enterwove the running & life experiences. So I highly recommend this book because it does inspire you to never let go of your dreams. Even the big ones that seem like only "a ten year old's fantasy". So to all the dreamers out there, read this book & keep dreaming. :0)
This book is one of a kind - By: , 16 Aug 1999 This book not only gives you guidelines for track, it also helps youin the real world. He tells you how to slay your own dragon & how to commit yourself to something. He helps you to deal with distractions & failures(if you come upon any). This book is a must get cause it helps you in life as well as track.
One more thing - By: , 02 Jul 1999 One more thing would like to add, Michael Johnsons book is unlike any other book written by any athlete. He doesn't just talk about his life, he mostly talks about how you can improve. Not justin track or sports, but in life as well!
