From a young age, diving Olympic medallist, Leon Taylor recognised how sport brought him so much JOY.
Find out in this uplifting tale how to make our dreams a reality, through effort, perseverance and the power of self-belief. Leon’s inspirational story of his early life shares how we can all connect with the magic inside ourselves.
Leon’s Magic Mantra is the inspirational story of the early life of diving Olympic medallist Leon Taylor. The story takes children on a journey through Leon’s younger years, sharing how little Leon was full of energy and excitement. Leon’s parents introduced him to many sports to channel his energy in a positive way. As Leon gets older, he finds he has a real talent for diving, and we learn about the influential people in his life. The story follows Leon as he faces challenges, and we are introduced to the specific techniques that he used to overcome the fear he was faced with. Coach Dave supports Leon and guides him, step by step, demonstrating how he can move forward by his power of focus. Leon uses his imagination to first visualise what he wants; next he takes a deep breath in and smiles and then incorporates a mantra. These practices become part of Leon’s daily life and help to build his confidence and self-belief. The story invites children and families to talk about their dreams and aspirations together. There is also a time to talk section at the back of the book that guides, parents, grandparents, and care givers to develop practices with children that will have a positive impact on their lives.
