"The secret to success is doing the best that you can do. Forget about whether you might win or lose. By working hard and practicing the skills that you need to perform, the results will take care of themselves. Being successful is about doing your best." —Barbara Ann Cochran Barbara Cochran was a member of the US Ski Team for most of her life. She took the gold in 1978, and has dedicated her life to teaching and training athletes. This book is a compilation of ""the first family of skiing"" and Barbara's successful training and mindset techniques. A must read for any athlete, as well as a wonderful history for Olympic fans and ski lovers of all ages.