The Win Within: Capturing Your Victorious Spirit - Hardcover

Dr. Bert Mandelbaum is among the world's foremost experts in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of orthopedic conditions. He spends most of his time at his clinical practice, Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group.

Dr. Mandelbaum has served as team physician for numerous collegiate and Major League Soccer teams, as well as the US Soccer Men's National Team. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the FIFA Medical Center of Excellence in Santa Monica, the Director of Research for Major League Baseball, and also serves on the USOC National Medical Network Advisory Group. Most recently, Mandelbaum was appointed as Chief Medical Officer for the 2015 World Special Olympic Games.

He has been married to his wife, Ruth, a family physician, for more than twenty years. The couple has three children: Rachel, Jordan and Ava.

''Dr. Mandelbaum's exceptional experiences in the world of sports medicine have given him a unique perspective. I'm so proud of him for sharing it. The Win Within will provide you with the inspiration you need to achieve your personal best.''
--Maria Shriver, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of The Shriver Report

''This fact-filled, fast moving book shows you what to do every day to get and keep that winning feeling—of being unstoppable.''
--Brian Tracy, author of The Power of Self-Confidence

''What separates those who succeed from those who merely try? Dr. Mandelbaum shows us, through true stories, what it takes to find the win within. The lessons he has learned over his terrifically successful life reveal the common denominators for success and give us the tools to live a full, productive, happy life. The Win Within brought me to tears and filled me with hope. Dr. Mandelbaum not only mends broken bones but, with this book, also heals the mind. This is a must-read.''
--Hank Steinbrecher, secretary general of US Soccer, 1990-2000

''The Win Within is a comprehensive inspiration that will bring out the competitive spirit found within all of us. Dr. Mandelbaum's vast knowledge in the field of competitive sports and his experience in sports medicine make him uniquely qualified to not only stimulate readers at all levels but also to give them the desire they need to be the very best they can be at all levels of life!''
--James R. Andrews, MD, founding partner and medical director of the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida

''In The Win Within, Dr. Mandelbaum points out the trait that all winners share: a 'don't quit!' attitude, or what he calls the victorious spirit. He shows how everyone can use that focus in their own lives. I've known Bert for years, trusting him both personally and professionally. It's about time he wrote about what it takes to be a winner. Don't quit!''
--Jake Steinfeld, chairman of Body by Jake; cofounder of Major League Lacrosse; chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils

''The Win Within shines a light on our inherent need to win, in sports, business, politics, and life. Dr. Mandelbaum's unique view of great athletes' will to win reveals the innate spirit of the human race—a spirit that is cultivated and unleashed in our perennial battle to be the fittest and survive.''
--Reinhold Schmieding, president and founder of Arthrex

''The Win Within is a wonderfully insightful book, written by the brilliant physician and author Bert Mandelbaum. Everyone needs to channel their 'win within'—their will to achieve their dreams as well as overcome life's obstacles and challenges. Dr. Mandelbaum's book shows us how to effectively and triumphantly accomplish these essential goals. The Win Within is a must-read for everyone!''
--Ken Lindner, author of Your Killer Emotions: The 7 Steps to Mastering the Toxic Emotions, Urges, and Impulses That Sabotage You

''The Win Within is inspiring, motivational, and just the ticket for psychological renewal! So often we get caught up in defensive living and striving that we lose sight of our true potential for happiness, success, and well-being. This amazing book teaches you that your victorious spirit isn't something you acquire—it's something you release! Fasten your seat belt for an awakening to your true, unrealized potential.''
--Joseph J. Luciani, PhD, author of Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety & Depression