Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to The Audio Book Presentation of Playing Hurt

    2. Dedication

    3. Foreword

    4. Introduction

    5. Chapter 1: Everybody’s Playing Through Something

    6. Chapter 2: Hurt vs. Injured — Know the Difference

    7. Chapter 3: The Mind Is the First Muscle You Should Train

    8. Chapter 4: Faith Over Feelings

    9. Chapter 5: Discipline Is the Bridge Through Discomfort

    10. Chapter 6: Protecting Your Peace in the Process

    11. Chapter 7: The Power of Your Team

    12. Chapter 8: Turning Pain Into Purpose

    13. Chapter 9: Keep Showing Up

    14. Final Message: Playing Hurt, Living Strong

    15. About the Author

    16. Acknowledgments

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What You’ll Learn

Practical lessons for playing through life’s hardest moments with wisdom, courage, faith, and heart.

  • Distinguish productive discomfort from genuine injury—and know when to push, pause, or pivot.

  • Train your mindset before pressure tests your body, confidence, and commitment.

  • Use faith, discipline, and daily habits to keep moving when motivation fades.

  • Protect your peace, choose your team wisely, and set boundaries that preserve your purpose.

  • Turn pain into purpose, build resilience, and keep showing up for the life you’re called to live.

About the Author

World-class athlete, performance coach, author, and creator of Game of Life.

President Almon Gunter

From the Foreword

A powerful perspective on the character behind Playing Hurt.

A Light in the Darkness

Tom O’Neil — Husband, Father, and Executive

“While others saw darkness, Gunter carried a light. His currency was truth, discipline, and unwavering belief.”

About Almon Gunter

World-class experience. Practical wisdom. A message built for real life.

Almon Gunter is CEO and President of AGE 3, LLC, cofounder of Game of Life and The Academy of Mentoring, a highly acclaimed motivational speaker, author, consultant, and former Nike-sponsored world-class sprinter in USA Track and Field.

He transforms lessons from elite competition into practical tools for mental toughness, self-confidence, discipline, resilience, and winning the game of life. In Playing Hurt, Almon brings that experience to the moments when life tests us most—helping listeners move forward with honesty, wisdom, faith, and heart.