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About Ruben Gonzalez - Winter Olympian with an Inspiring Story:

Ruben Gonzalez is an award-winning keynote speaker and business author. Ruben’s story of overcoming incredible challenges on the road to competing in four Olympic Games over the span of four decades goes right into the core of his audiences members’ psyche, filling them with the inspiration they need to achieve their goals. Ruben is proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they will follow a few simple steps. From the insights of Four-time Olympian and peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez, comes a motivational keynote about taking control of your business and your life.

Ruben wasn’t a gifted athlete. He didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years later he was competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was racing against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Ruben teaches the personal effectiveness system he used to achieve success again and again in both the Olympics and in business. He’s funny, direct and on target. He doesn't pull any punches. He tells it like it is. He's on a mission to inspire and equip people to think differently, to take immediate action, and to produce better results.

Ruben is the bestselling author of the highly acclaimed books The Courage to Succeed and Becoming Unstoppable. He also co-stars in the motivational movie Pass It On where he was asked to share his insights on what it really takes to succeed at work and in life.

Ruben's story fills people with the spirit of teamwork, commitment to excellence, and personal dedication they need to succeed. His story will renew the pride and dedication of everyone in your organization, from top executives to your newest employee.

What Ruben Gonzalez Talks About:

He Believes…
Most people could achieve much more if they would only learn and use some simple principles of success. Great people were not born great. They became great by making a decision to pursue their dream in life and by refusing to give up. The struggle we must all face on the road to our dreams is what makes us great. Ordinary people can become extraordinary if they dedicate their lives to the pursuit of their dreams.

He Teaches...
Universal principles used the world’s most successful people to produce extraordinary results.

• You will never achieve anything great in life until you start believing that something inside you is bigger than the circumstances you face.
• Great people became great by making a decision to pursue their dream in life and by refusing to give up.
• The struggle we must all face on the road to our dreams is what makes us great.
• Ordinary people can become extraordinary if they dedicate their lives to the pursuit of their dreams.
• Every success you've ever had or will ever have is the product of your courage to act and the courage to endure.
• I didn’t make it because of superior athletic ability. I made it because I refused to quit.
• Success is not about how much talent you have. It’s about what you do with the talent you do have.
• Successful people love the battle, the challenge and the journey. It’s about knowing that you did your best.
• If you will do whatever it takes for however long it takes and refuse to quit, success is only a matter of time.

His Style is…
Funny, down to earth, genuine and very motivational. Audiences are captivated by his passion, energy and realness.

He Wants…
People to stop making excuses, start taking personal responsibility and start committing to their dreams and goals, so they will realize their potential.

His Program is…
Unforgettable, fast paced, fun, and packed with information that will help your people achieve extraordinary results. His keynote is an Olympic Experience your audience will NEVER forget! He’ll make you look great!