Percy Cerutty: Life Lessons from A Remarkable Coach
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“Percy Cerutty is one of the most inspiring figures in the annals of sport. Cerutty’s mid-life crisis plunged him into depths of despair. His resurgence spurred me to step beyond my own comfort zone and pen this book to preserve his legacy.
Facing his third nervous breakdown at 43, with a dire prognosis and a litany of health and personal challenges, Cerutty defied the odds.
How did he orchestrate such a remarkable turnaround?
From conquering his own health woes to shaping athletic champions like Herb Elliott, Cerutty’s story is one of reinvention, resilience and the pursuit of excellence.
Through ‘Percy Cerutty – Life lessons from a remarkable coach,’ readers witness the evolution of the ‘Stotan’ lifestyle he championed, applicable far beyond the realm of athletics.
Drawing on expert analysis and Cerutty’s own writings, this book serves as a beacon of inspiration in tumultuous times.
Cerutty’s creative force is reignited, speaking anew to a generation in need of guidance.
It’s a story impelling the reader to embark on their own journey of reinvention, nurturing mind, body, and soul.
As Percy was always reminding us : “Only the fit are fearless!”.
I never lost to an Aussie but none were coached by Percy Cerutty!
—Lord Sebastian Coe
Andrew Gunn’s book on Percy Cerutty is a refreshing reminder of the power of resilience and relentless pursuit of excellence. Cerutty’s story-flawed yet honest, successful yet never without setbacks-teaches us that enduring, resetting, and striving harder after failure are essential to greatness. This book is an inspiring guide for anyone seeking to overcome challenges and achieve more.
—Anthony Miller, Westpac CEO”
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“Percy Cerutty is one of the most inspiring figures in the annals of sport. Cerutty’s mid-life crisis plunged him into depths of despair. His resurgence spurred me to step beyond my own comfort zone and pen this book to preserve his legacy.
Facing his third nervous breakdown at 43, with a dire prognosis and a litany of health and personal challenges, Cerutty defied the odds.
How did he orchestrate such a remarkable turnaround?
From conquering his own health woes to shaping athletic champions like Herb Elliott, Cerutty’s story is one of reinvention, resilience and the pursuit of excellence.
Through ‘Percy Cerutty – Life lessons from a remarkable coach,’ readers witness the evolution of the ‘Stotan’ lifestyle he championed, applicable far beyond the realm of athletics.
Drawing on expert analysis and Cerutty’s own writings, this book serves as a beacon of inspiration in tumultuous times.
Cerutty’s creative force is reignited, speaking anew to a generation in need of guidance.
It’s a story impelling the reader to embark on their own journey of reinvention, nurturing mind, body, and soul.
As Percy was always reminding us : “Only the fit are fearless!”.
I never lost to an Aussie but none were coached by Percy Cerutty!
—Lord Sebastian Coe
Andrew Gunn’s book on Percy Cerutty is a refreshing reminder of the power of resilience and relentless pursuit of excellence. Cerutty’s story-flawed yet honest, successful yet never without setbacks-teaches us that enduring, resetting, and striving harder after failure are essential to greatness. This book is an inspiring guide for anyone seeking to overcome challenges and achieve more.
—Anthony Miller, Westpac CEO”
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