Spotlight of "1% Better" & Giveaway by Chris Nikic & Nik Nikic and Don Yaeger

 

What would life look like if you measured your success by improvements instead of victories? Nik Nikic shares the incredible story of his son Chris’s journey to become the first person with Down syndrome to ever complete an IRONMAN® triathlon, inspiring others to achieve their goals by getting 1 percent better every day.

From the moment Chris Nikic was born, his parents knew he could achieve anything he set his mind to do. So when he became involved in triathlons with the Special Olympics, his dad, Nik, took on the role of coach and encouraged Chris to aim even higher. Together, they set their sights on making history—Chris becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN® triathlon.

Written from Chris’s father’s perspective, Nik shares the 1% Better mindset that has helped Chris achieve many of his goals—and the underlying principles of the 1% Better system can help you pursue and achieve your dreams too! Through Chris and Nik’s story, learn the benefits of applying the model to your own life and discover how to:

• Overcome the mental hurdles of pain
• Stay motivated using three irrefutable laws of motivation
• See failures as opportunities for improvement
• Form a lifelong habit of success

You may never be the best. But you can be better than your best when you stop imposing self-limitations and begin the journey to reach your goals—one confident step at a time.

Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to ever complete an IRONMAN triathlon, inspires others to achieve their goals by getting better 1% at a time.

If you have read only one article about Chris Nikic, you were likely hooked and wanted to read more. This inspiring young man, who in November 2020 became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN (and verified by Guinness World Records), has become famous. All across the globe, people followed his pursuit and cheered him on, but in this book Chris and his father, Nik, will give the how-to behind his success—getting better 1% at a time—which is something everyone can do in any area of their lives.

“My mission is to honor God by being the best me I can be so I can be an example to others,” states Chris. “I want to change the perceptions and raise expectations for others like me so we can reach our God-given potential.” In 1% Better, Chris and Nik share the motivating principles that can be applied by anyone trying to realize a dream and reach their full potential—whether they are young or old, in shape or out of shape, and even if living with a disability.

Publisher’s Note: 1% Better is written in Nik Nikic’s voice. Chris and his accomplishments are the focus of 1% Better, and Chris is a co-author of the book as he was interviewed by his father and the writer.

 

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MY REVIEW

1% Better, is not only the story of Chris Nikic's difficult life living with Downs Syndrome, but focuses also on his accomplishments in spite of it, going on to become the first person to complete an Ironman Triathlon. 

Chris' mom, Patty, gives us a glimpse into the medical aspect of taking care of his medical needs. She also shares Chris' many years of trying to fit into the basic school system, to finally discover a system that worked.  There is a wealth of knowledge that can help other people deal with the same thing.

It's an uplifting and inspirational story of the sacrifices his parents make in order to give Chris a better qualify of life.

The story was an eye-opener for me, not knowing much about Down Syndrome and how to motivate and encourage a child with it. I now how a broader sense of the disability and a great admiration for the strength and determination one needs to take on that challenge.   The references to the 1% Better system used for Chris give me a better idea of how to improve my own quality of life.  

I was provided with a complimentary copy from the author and voluntarily choose to review it.

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