Fit For Success - Lessons on Achievement and Leading Your Best Life

In Fit for Success, author Nick Shaw details the habits successful people have in common and how we can develop those same habits to thrive — despite our obstacles. Using what’s he’s learned over the past decade, Nick has helped top athletes and hundreds of thousands of people around the world through his company Renaissance Periodization to look, feel, and perform their best. But it wasn’t until 2020 when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and facing the fallout of treatment for months through COVID-19, that he had to really lean into the habits he was teaching and put them to the ultimate test. This book vividly outlines the lessons he’s learned, some valuable takeaways, and most importantly how you can use these habits to build your own path to success. "For seekers of knowledge who want a concise and enjoyable read that covers the spectrum of philosophy and psychology, Nick Shaw provides a book on leadership and holistic living that is both educational and inspiring." - Daniel Luna, Retired Navy SEAL and Leadership Coach "This book feels like it was made for 2020 - a year full of adversity. Its contents, however, are timeless. I've found my long-term success as a husband, father, businessman, and multi-year CrossFit Games Champion through the constant pursuit of behaviors and habits that make me better than I was yesterday. In this book, Nick has skillfully drawn a roadmap for creating and implementing those habits, so you can find success as well.” - Rich Froning, 8-time CrossFit Games Champion “Success cannot by guaranteed, but by applying the simple practices described in this book, you can meaningfully increase your chances of obtaining it. It’s not a magic fix, but it’s a great start.” - Mike Israetel, Olympic Nutrition Consultant, Competitive Bodybuilder, and PhD in Sport Physiology In Fit for Success, author Nick Shaw details the habits successful people have in common and how we can develop those same habits to thrive despite our obstacles. Using whats hes learned over the past decade, Nick has helped top athletes and hundreds of thousands of people around the world through his company Renaissance Periodization to look, feel, and perform their best. But it wasnt until 2020 when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and facing the fallout of treatment for months through COVID-19, that he had to really lean into the habits he was teaching and put them to the ultimate test. This book vividly outlines the lessons hes learned, some valuable takeaways, and most importantly how you can use these habits to build your own path to success. Fit for Success is a great tool to help you become the best you. It makes you think and it offers concrete examples of how you can change the way you approach challenges. Ive learned that most situations are not inherently good or bad; they are categorized by how you react to them. Fit for Success has helped me to identify when these situations occur and to make conscious decisions about how I respond. ANNIE THORISDOTTIR, Two-time Crossfit Games champion For seekers of knowledge who want a concise and enjoyable read that covers the spectrum of philosophy and psychology, Nick Shaw provides a book on leadership and holistic living that is both educational and inspiring. DANIEL LUNA, retired Navy SEAL and Leadership Coach Halftitle Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface by Lori Shaw Foreword by Bob Harper Introduction The Habits of Success Chapter 1: Work Ethic Chapter 2: Internal Locus of Control Chapter 3: Positive Mindset Chapter 4: Discipline Chapter 5: Purpose & Meaning Chapter 6: Failure Chapter 7: Recharge Chapter 8: Conclusions Recommended Reading Acknowledgments Author