Motivational Words from Your Favorite Gym Teacher

By George Bertos

"Attempt everything in life with your best effort,

And a great passion, and you will be happy"

From Motivational Words From Your Favorite Gym Teacher

"One kind, positive word to a person who is down,

May change their life forever"

Half of the book is athletic motivation, and half about motivation and inspiration in all aspects of life.

We all have times in our lives when we could use a little inspiration. Some positive words that motivate us to do things we never thought possible. To lift us up when we're down. To give us the strength to believe in ourselves and in others. Words that push us to greatness. Words that make us kinder and more caring. Words that give us the courage to forgive . Words that may change your life forever!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 21, 2010
• ISBN: 9781452099347

George Bertos

Mr. Bertos grew up in Saddle Brook, N.J.  He graduated from William Paterson University in 1976, majoring in physical education.      He and his wife have lived in Rockaway Township, N.J. since 1983, and have raised their three children there.  Mr. Bertos has coached all three children in various sports programs for a total of 19 years.      He is the physical education teacher at St. Cecilia School in Rockaway Boro, N.J., and has taught there since 1991.  He is also the physical education teacher at St. Pius X School in Montville, N.J. since 2005.  Both schools are K - 8.  Motivating people has always come naturally for Mr. B.

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Table of Contents

Dedication:

Chapter One

Give It Your All

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Why Do You Run

(Why Daddy Why)

Stand Up My Friend

Training Again

I’m Back

Running In The Rain

Courage

I Love The Heat

Always A Champion

Stand Tall

Never Surrender

Fitness For Life

TEAM

Raise Your Game

Chapter Four

The Game Of Life

Achieve

Make A Difference

Live

Persevere Forever

Heart

My Wife

If I’m Not Here To Say Goodbye

Old Glory

Crossroads

Keep The Faith

Life For The Taking

Character

Take A Chance

My version of

Imagine

My Way

The Journey

Encouragement

Butterfly

The Roller Coaster Of Life

Walk A Mile

Homeless

Be Thankful For What We Have

The Human Spirit

Kill The Beast

Children Of The World

Chapter Five

Why Do We Play This Game

More Than Dad

Chapter Six

The Running Writer

The following pages were written with love and heart. They are intended to motivate and inspire anyone needing a lift in life. These thoughts are meant to touch people as they experience a variety of life situations. They have various meanings for different people.

If I took a pen name it would be the Running Writer. Most days during the summer I jog three to five miles around Park Lake in Rockaway. As I jog, these motivational poems come into my head. I began to write them down. The next thing I knew I’m writing a book. This book took me two summers, and over 200 miles of jogging to complete.

If your life is made a little more positive through these words, then I have achieved my goal.

Dedication:

I would like to thank the Lord for these words that I put into print…

My wife, children, family, and friends for the courage and confidence to publish these words…

My sister in law who has guided me through the