Run Like a PIRATE: Push Yourself to Get More Out of Life - Softcover

Welcome, Adam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 194644491X ISBN 13: 9781946444912

Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated, 2018

Synopsis

Twelve marathons in twelve months might sound like a lot of running, but that’s the goal educator, speaker, husband, and dad Adam Welcome set for himself in 2017. Some people thought he was crazy. Plenty of people told him it couldn’t be done. Adam ignored the naysayers and dug deep within himself to find the resolve to cross all those finish lines. It was hard. It was thrilling. It was worth every mile! In Run Like a Pirate, Adam shares the mindset and tactics necessary for accomplishing big dreams. You don’t have to be a runner or even an athlete to be inspired by this power-filled book. Whatever your personal or professional goals are, Adam’s example and encouragement will challenge you to set your sights on something bigger and to push yourself to get more out of life. Set your goal. Believe in yourself. And get started today. Run Like a Pirate . . . and win!

About this title

About the Author:

Adam has been an elementary school teacher, Elementary Principal, Director of Innovation for a district with 35,000 students and enjoys pushing the envelope to always do what's best for kids! 
Adam was Principal of the Year for his region, a 20 To Watch for the National School Board Association, guest blogger for EdWeek, NAESP magazine, and many other publications. Adam also consults and works with many education companies as a way to improve their product for others!
Adam is passionate about technology integration with all educators and a huge advocate of social media and connecting with other educators from across the country. Adam makes it clear that kids come first and has preached the message of Team Kid for many years. 
He is also the co-founder of Kids Deserve It with Todd Nesloney and the author of Run Like a Pirate.
Adam has an amazing wife (Stacy) and two young children (Greta and Tilden) that keep life at home exciting and active. Adam also loves to run and has completed 22 marathons.

Review:

"It's so easy to make an excuse as to why we can't eat right or work out . . . until you read Run Like a Pirate! This is the tush kicking you need to make your goals happen and to know that you have a choice in taking care of yourself--physically and emotionally. What will your choice be? Start here!"
--LaVonna Roth, creator and founder of Ignite Your S.H.I.N.E.®

"There's something special about a person who has dedicated their life to improving the lives of others. Adam's Run Like a Pirate reminds us that we have all we need inside to reach whatever podium we want to climb; we just have to focus on some of the simple ways to bring it to the surface."
--Steve Mesler, Olympic gold medalist, CEO of Classroom Champions

"Run Like a Pirate is an uplifting, inspiring, and empowering book not only about long distance running but also--as the subtitle suggests--pushing ourselves in whatever we do to get more out of life. Adam Welcome shares his amazing story about running and about life in a way that makes us want to aspire to greatness, setting new goals and doing whatever it takes to reach them. I can think of no one more equipped to write such a book than Adam. His humble approach to sharing the story of his prodigious accomplishments is one that will resonate with anyone interested in performing at high levels. This is a book that will keep you turning the pages and cheering along every step of the journey."
--Jeffrey Zoul, EdD, author, speaker, leadership coach, and president of ConnectEDD

"In Run Like a Pirate, Adam inspires us all not only to live a better life but to be passionate about our work! As a runner and principal myself, I understand the sacrifices that he makes to be a blesser and not a stressor to his colleagues and students. This book is a must-read if you plan to change your life and the lives of others!"
--Salome Thomas-El, award-winning principal, speaker, and author

"Adam Welcome writes with passion, enthusiasm, and a drive to instill confidence in every one of us. This book speaks to anyone who is looking for inspiration to 'go make it happen.' Filled with stories, tips, and motivation, Adam's book will bring you laughter and tears and will fill you with a desire to build a dream, make a plan, and find your 'crew.'"
--Amber Heffner, executive director of Illinois Computing Educators

About this edition

• Publisher: Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 194644491X
• ISBN 13: 9781946444912
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 248