In this motivational memoir, Mark shows how a positive attitude towards your life and goals can work for you. To share his proven techniques, he relates personal anecdotes - countless childhood mornings at the pool, the stress of boredom and exhaustion, the thrill of travelling the world, and the gruelling road to the Olympics - with practical advice on the principles of perseverance and passion. Mark Tewksbury began competitive swimming at age eight, joined Canada's national team in 1984, and claimed the silver medal at the 1991 World Championships. At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona he not only won gold but shaved more than a second off the Olympic record. He was subsequently named winner of the prestigious Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's outstanding athlete of the year and the Lionel Conacher Award as the Canadian Press male athlete of the year. Mark began public speaking in 1986 and has since inspired and motivated more than 100,000 students, athletes and top executives with his boundless energy and determination.