Over It
How to Face Life’s Hurdles with Grit, Hustle, and Grace
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Get a high-octane dose of encouragement from Lolo Jones, three-time Olympian and world champion hurdler and bobsledder. Growing up in a broken home, Lolo learned to shoplift at a young age just to eat at night and sometimes slept on the basement floor of the Salvation Army. While her father was in prison, her mother worked multiple jobs, and Lolo realized she needed to be self-motivated, singularly focused, and unwilling to quit if she wanted to succeed. Despite her difficult upbring Lolo's determination paid off and she went on to become a three-time Olympian and world champion hurdler and bobsledder. But Lolo is perhaps better known today not for all the races she's won but for the millisecond mistake that cost her an Olympic gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. With stunning authenticity about her own struggles, longings, and losses, she shows you how to face your challenges head-on and keep working to overcome them. Over It will challenge you to: Handle failure while pursuing your dreams Recognize the difference between achieving a goal and experiencing success Turn your most painful moments into the most successful Use thankfulness and faith to develop healthy hindsight Give and receive forgiveness as the path back to life Reflecting on her own challenging spiritual journey, Lolo invites you to rest in God who can make all the difference in overcoming obstacles with both strength and joy. Over It will inspire you to deal with the challenges you face in your life and overcome them with determination and tenacity.
Endorsements (10)
“Lolo Jones’s book Over It is truly inspiring and thought provoking. Imagine being in a stadium of 100,000 people and yards away from Olympic gold. It is a point that most people could only dream of and Lolo was there. Then imagine handling the outcome either way it goes from there. What Lolo shares in this book in detail is a life lesson for all of us. It’s a book everyone should read.”
“Professional sports can be an incredibly cruel environment, mentally and physically, and the best athletes are those who are able to manage both the internal and external pressures. Lolo is someone I got to know a couple years ago, and I realized immediately that her athletic capability is just one example of the incredible strength she possesses. What she has experienced throughout her career and personal life is enough to derail even the best of us, but her indelible faith and fighting spirit have pushed her to heights that most can only dream of. Her story is one of perseverance, honesty, and beauty as she allows us to come along on her journey, proving that the road less traveled is often full of obstacles but can be immensely rewarding if we are willing to take the first step.”
“Anyone who knows or has followed Lolo has witnessed how incredibly strong she is—physically, of course, but also mentally and spiritually. She’s experienced things in her life that would crush most people, yet she kept pushing through to become the best of the best in two sports! Lolo’s openness and vulnerability in her new book shows a side of her that most people haven’t seen yet. Over It is going to help so many people who are experiencing or have experienced similar hard times realize that things can and will get better if they just work at it. Lolo’s story is proof that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, that there is a purpose in the pain, and that anyone can come out on top.”
“The best advice I’ve ever received is ‘Do your best and let God handle the rest.’ This life view is simple yet powerful. Do the best with what you have direct control over, prepare, and be ready when opportunity presents itself. Lolo’s life shines this message brightly for the entire world to see. Lolo has worked hard her entire life and overcome obstacles that would have broken most people. Yet she has consistently demonstrated resilience and perseverance that are truly incredible. She has been humble in her successes and gracious in her failures. There is no quitting in her. She is a true role model. To all the young girls out there: no one is coming to rescue you, no one is coming to give you your dreams, you have to take your life and your destiny into your own hands. Don’t be afraid of hard work, it builds discipline. Don’t be afraid of failure, it builds perseverance. Don’t be afraid of rejection, it breeds resilience. Success is where preparation and opportunity meet, so make sure you are the best prepared person in any room. Align yourself with people who are motivated and positive and who can help you become a better version of yourself. You are worthy of success. You are worthy of achieving your dreams. So follow Lolo’s example and start working toward them!”
“As a professional athlete myself, reading about Lolo Jones’s story is nothing short of inspirational. She’s overcome so many odds and adversities in her life that they are a testament to her unrelenting passion for sports. Very few can say that at one point in time, they were one of the best hurdlers in the world. Lolo Jones is one of them. She took her passion and heartbreak from one sport and threw it into another (bobsledding), and she rebuilt herself to win another world championship in a completely different sport. Lolo Jones is proof that it is never too late to fight for your dreams. Her story is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired.”
“Lolo has an unwavering commitment to achieve her goals. She competes with an indomitable will in Olympic Olympic competitions where the margin for error is unforgiving and mercilessly thin. Lolo is a fierce competitor and one of the most tenacious athletes I have ever worked with in bobsled.”
“So much can be learned from life’s struggles. This book provides myriad examples of how Lolo’s determination, grit, and unwavering belief in herself enabled her to overcome innumerable roadblocks and hardships.”
“Lolo is the hardest-working training partner I’ve had in my career as a professional. She’s constantly in pursuit of perfection, and as result, she is her own biggest critic. This approach has allowed her to overcome obstacles unimaginable to many on the outside, but not to those who see her daily grind.”
“I’ve had the privilege to know some great athletes. But it is exhilarating to know the special ones. Lolo Jones owns the rare distinction of being both a Summer and a Winter Olympian, never mind a world champion. Punctuate these accomplishments with her charm, beauty, and technicolor personality, and you have a book you must read.”
“As a Mr. Olympia, I’ve always known Lolo for her toughness in the gym and as a champion athlete. But this book has taught me so much more about her mental toughness and how much she had to overcome to get to the Olympics in the first place. Her grit, determination, and faith can serve as an inspiration to anyone who is going through a tough time and needs a light to help guide them.”
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