Ruben Gonzalez

Biography

Ruben Gonzalez is one of the most genuine, approachable people you will ever meet. He has made a difference in many people`s lives but, when asked about his success, Ruben insists that he is the one who has been blessed.

Ruben attributes much of his success in life to his beliefs that "life is an adventure" and that "you must dare to chase your dreams". When he was a boy, Ruben read countless adventure books. These books instilled in Ruben a desire to live an adventurous life.

Ever since he can remember, Ruben had a dream to compete in the Olympic Games. "I respected the Olympians because they were an example of all I believed in - they were willing to commit to a goal, willing to risk in the pursuit of it, willing to fail and to keep on trying until they succeeded."

Ruben was just an "average" athlete. He was a second stringer in his college soccer team. But something happened in 1984 that changed Ruben`s life. At the age of 21, Ruben saw Scott Hamilton win the Olympic Gold Medal at the Sarajevo Olympics and he was inspired to find a sport and begin training for the Olympics.

In 1984 Ruben started training for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. His sport - The Luge. Hurling down an icy track at over 80 MPH. Most Olympic luge athletes began luging at age 12. Ruben first got on a luge sled at age 21. The challenges Ruben had to overcome make Ruben`s story powerful. Ruben has been called "the Rudy of the Olympics".

Many crashes and many broken bones later, Ruben`s dream became a reality when he qualified to compete in the Calgary Olympics. He went on to compete in the Albertville Olympics and in the Salt Lake City Olympics (at the age of 39).

Out of all the Olympic Torchbearers, only 200 were Olympians. Ruben was one of the 200 Olympians selected to be an Olympic Torchbearer for the Salt Lake City Games. Ruben was chosen for the way he embodies the Olympic Spirit and for inspiring others to reach new heights.

Armed with the same energy and dedication that he put into his athletic career, Ruben brings to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds a truly unique, truly memorable performance that teaches as it entertains, and inspires as it motivates.

Publications

The Courage to Succeed: Success Secrets of an Unlikely Three-time Olympian

Take control of your life with the success principles of a three-time Olympian!

As a three-time Olympian and a national luge champion, peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez knows how to achieve success again and again. Now you can learn the keys to success from someone who`s been there.

Learn time-tested ways to:
-Build confidence and destroy fear
- Unleash your passion and drive
- Unlock your full potential
- Turn defeat into victory
- Achieve your life ambitions

An incredible story of frustration, broken bones, and ultimate triumph in the Olympics.

Ruben wasn`t a gifted athlete. He didn`t take up the Olympic sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years and a few broken bones later he was competing in the Calgary Winter Olympics. At the age of 39 he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Salt Lake City Olympics!

This is the incredible story of how an ordinary person with an extraordinary dream achieved his destiny - and how you can achieve your destiny!

Titles

Becoming Unstoppable: High Achievement Secrets of a Three-time Olympian
In this funny, motivational, high energy message, your audience will learn how to build confidence and destroy fear, how to unleash their passion and drive, how to unlock their full potential, how to turn defeat into victory, and how to achieve their personal or professional ambitions.

In addition, this inspiring keynote is filled with proven methods and techniques that will help your people develop a winning mindset. This program is perfect for a group facing change, challenges or set-backs to overcome. Your audience will learn how to become resilient and how to become unstoppable on the way to the top!

Ideal for your opening or closing session!

From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Ruben is proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they follow a few simple steps. Ruben is funny, direct and on target. He`s on a mission to inspire and equip people to think differently, to take immediate action, and to produce better results. To achieve more than ever before! Through his riveting stories and keen insights Ruben brings the Olympics to life. He will give your audience an Olympic experience they will never forget. A transforming... powerfully emotional experience. Truly an event. Ruben`s story of his quest for the Olympics gives people hope and strength. His story moves people to commitment and action. After experiencing Ruben`s program, your people will know exactly what it takes to succeed in life. They will be inspired and equipped to take whatever they do to the next level.

Becoming Unstoppable - Success Secrets from a Four-Time Olympian
In this funny, motivational, high energy message, your audience will learn how to build confidence and destroy fear, how to unleash their passion and drive, how to unlock their full potential, how to turn defeat into victory, and how to achieve their personal or professional ambitions. In addition, this inspiring keynote is filled with proven methods and techniques that will help your people develop a winning mindset. This program is perfect for a group facing change, challenges or set-backs to overcome. Your audience will learn how to become resilient and how to become unstoppable on the way to the top!

Note
Ruben has over 5 hours of material made up of personal Olympic stories and stories of his adventures around the world (climbing mountains, running with the bulls in Pamplona, etc.). These stories powerfully illustrate the topics of teamwork, leadership, sales, overcoming challenges, positive attitude and how to achieve more. Ruben will always make sure to include stories in his presentation that fit the theme of your event.