Sports Quotes About Confidence

Legendary athletes know a thing or two about confidence and never giving up. Here are some of the best quotes curated by the Ovymedia review team.

• “My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.” – Hank Aaron

• “To uncover your true potential you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them.”– Picabo Street

• “Push yourself again and again. Don’t give an inch until the final buzzer sounds.”– Larry Bird

• “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.”– Joe Paterno

• “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.”– Satchel Paige

• “You’re never a loser until you quit trying.”– Mike Ditka

• “If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.”– Ronnie Lott

• “Most talented players don’t always succeed. Some don’t even make the team. It’s more what’s inside.”– Brett Favre

• “Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time.”– Lou Brock

• “You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both those methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self-motivation.”– Homer Rice

• “If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat.”– Herschel Walker

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The very best adventure books ever written

Here are just some of the best adventure books for you to read, curated by the Ovymedia review team. Whether it’s journeys over land to tales of high-stakes survival on the sea, there is a perfect adventure for you.

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

Don Quixote recounts the adventures of Alonso Quixano: a middle-aged man so obsessed with chivalric books that he decides to imitate them and become a knight-errant. So begins his journey to find a faithful squire, save damsels in distress, and fight windmills.

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

In this classic by Dumas, a young man named d’Artagnan joins the Musketeers of the Guard. In doing so, he befriends Athos, Porthos, and Aramis — the King’s most celebrated musketeers — and embarks on a journey of his own.

King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard and A. C. Michael

The first English adventure novel set in Africa, this 1885 book is considered to be the origin of the Lost World literary genre. It boasts six adaptations, including a 1937 British film and a 2004 American television miniseries.

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Top Inspirational Sports Books

Whether you are a budding athlete, or you simply love to hear stories of people beating the odds, there are some amazing tales out there. You can find examples of books like these on sites like Ovymedia. Here are some of the top inspirational sports books you can read right now.

Thrive by Brendan Brazier

Training and competing in the Ironman Competition is no mean feat. However, Brenden Brazier has made it his lifelong career. It involves training for 40 hours per week and knowing a lot about nutrition. Thankfully, Brazier has written this book to show you how he trained and the science involved in becoming such a strong athlete.

When The Past is Always Present by Dr. Ronald Ruden

Hypnotism is something that can divide some people, but it has been used by sports people for many years. They try to get the athletes into the right frame of mind and target their thoughts to winning. This book shows you how this is done to become more focused and determined. This book is available on the Ovymedia website.

Unleash Your True Athletic Potential by Julianne Soviero

To be successful, you need to be constantly learning and adapting. This book shows you how you can do this by following how personal trainers and hypnotists use their skills to keep athletes focused and the best way to recover from injury without getting down or depressed.

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Best New Audiobooks to Listen to in 2021

Listening to a new audiobook about a thrilling adventure may just be as good as living it yourself. Especially if the story is based on a real event. However, there are more reasons to listen to these audiobooks as new titles are being released every month. You can find existing books on sites like Ovymedia, but here are some of the best new audiobooks you can find in 2021.

Nomadland by Jessica Bruder

This captivating book details the lives of people who have had to make hard choices as a result of the Great Recession. Many people have been forced to live in their cars or in motorhomes because they cannot afford anything else. However, they don’t see themselves as victims, merely as those who had to make a choice.

Beyond by Stephen Walker

Yuri Gagarin was a pioneer of space flight, and is still talked about now as one of the great astronauts. This book looks at the life of Gagarin and some of the stories he had to tell. It deals with not just his life before the space flight, but also afterward. It is available on sites like Ovymedia if you want to check it out.

Luster by Ravel Leilani

This book may make you blush, but it is a fascinating tale of a young black woman who gets involved in a middle aged person's open marriage. It tells of how the lust and need to be touched is a strong one. The narration is perfect for a story of this complexity.

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Best Sports-Themed Audiobooks

Sport is one thing that can unite people from all walks of life. Reading about sport is also a great way to enjoy it without participating yourself. There are many great sports books on sites like Ovymedia. Here we will list some of the best sports-themed audiobooks you can find right now.

Lu by Jason Reynolds

This book is a short but fun story of a group of kids that are on the star track team. They are preparing for the championships and could possibly make the Junior Olympics. This is the fourth book in the series, and because they are relatively short, you could probably get through them all in a weekend. They are available through sites like Ovymedia.

64th Man by Bryan Tucker and Zack Phillips

Audible has created many new original audio books and shows and 64th man is one of them. Narrated by a large comedy cast led by John Cena, this takes a look at the messages sports can offer including resilience and defeat.

The Resisters by Gish Jen

Set in the near future, this book deals with the social reality of someone who has a gift for sports. In this case, it is baseball, but it could so easily be set in any type of premier sport. Although this is set in a type of dystopian society, there are many lessons that can be learnt.

These are just a few of the books based on sports that you can find on Ovymedia. To find more, check out their website for details.

Top Factual Sports Books of 2021

Reading fictional stories of sport can be exciting and interesting, but there is something about reading real-life stories that can capture the imagination. Many sports stars have gone on to write their own books on the sport they play and how they achieved success. Many of these can be found on sites like Ovymedia. Here are some of the top factual sports books you can find in 2021.

The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive by Jim Afremo

As well as knowing the sport you want to play, you also need to create the right kind of motivation and focus to be successful. This book by Jim Afremo is designed to help you discover how the great athletes prepare for their competitions and get their mind in the right place. This and other motivational sports books are on the Ovymedia website.

Unbelievable Football by Matt Oldfield

As well as motivation and determination, there can also be just plain incredible stories. This book by Matt Oldfield is full of funny and bizarre stories from the world of football (soccer). It is also the perfect start for kids as it portrays the stories in a fun way that kids will enjoy.

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition by Anita Bean

Nutrition and food are now a major part of being a successful athlete. If you have been struggling to understand what you can eat and when, this book has you covered. It gives you a great guide to the food and drink that you can have and the effect it will have on your body.

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Best Female Narrators For Audiobooks

Audiobooks have become an increasingly popular way to read books. However, with so many narrators out there, it can become a matter of preference as to what ones you listen to. Some people prefer listening to female narrators such as those on Ovymedia because they find it less harsh. Here are some of the top female narrators reading audiobooks.

Bahni Turpin

Bahni Turpin is a stage and screen actor who has narrated over 200 audiobooks to date, many of them are available on Ovymedia. She has won many awards for her voice work including being added to Audible’s Narrator Hall of Fame and winning narrator of the year by Publishers Weekly. Her books have included ‘The Hate U Give’ ‘The Underground Railroad,’ and, Bad Feminist.

Saskia Maarleveld

Saskia Maarleveld has narrated over 300 audiobooks to date including ‘The Huntress’, ‘The Alice Network’ and, ‘The Madness of Sunshine.’ One of her best attributes is that she can perform many accents and dialects, which adds depth and atmosphere to her narration.

Robin Miles

Another addition to Audible’s Narrator Hall of Fame, Robin Miles is a successful screen actor with parts including Law & Order. Miles has recorded over 300 audiobooks so far including ‘Hidden Figures’ and, Barracoon.

Gabra Zackman

A hugely prolific audiobook narrator, Zackman has recorded over 400 audiobooks so far. Zackman has also won many awards from AudioFile for performances including ‘The Scent Keeper’ and, The Underneath.’

If you prefer a female narrator’s voice, why not check out these or some of the many other audiobooks on Ovymedia.