Be Invincible!

In 2006, Vince Papale shot to international stardom as the subject of the Disney hit movie Invincible, which told the story of his rise from teacher and bartender to 30-year-old Philadelphia Eagles rookie and eventual special teams captain. But his unprecedented rise wasn't just a fluke or lucky break. Far from it. Papale, a Philadelphia legend who's often called "the real life Rocky," knows a few things about how to reach your true potential in the face of internal or external challenges. It’s why he's a sought-after motivational speaker all over the world and an inspiration to adults and children alike. Now, he and his wife, Janet Cantwell-Papale, a former world-class gymnast whose own background uniquely mirrors his, are unveiling the secrets to their success.

Be Invincible:A Playbook for Reaching Your Full Potential is a must-have guide to living your life to the fullest, regardless of the challenges you face — financial, health-related, relationship-oriented, or any other potential roadblock. When you have the tools and techniques to be invincible, you can overcome anything. Vince and Janet share with you: ■ How health, attitude, and discipline work together to pay dividends ■ Their secrets for thinking positive, reinventing yourself and adapting to changing times ■ Powerful tips for fitness, nutrition and overall wellness ■ “Invincible Moments” from people from all walks of life who have faced moments of truth and found the will and courage to triumph With an entertaining, engaging and candid voice, this invaluable set of life and career tools includes personal stories of pain and triumph, thought-provoking questions and personal worksheets designed to get you moving toward the life you deserve. You can be invincible. It all starts here! Be Invincible! A Playbook for Reaching Your Full Potential “You don’t have to be a football player to be inspired by Vince and Janet Papale. Their powerful message of persistence, and can-do determination is a formula for success in any walk of life.” —Ray Didinger, Author of The Eagles Encyclopedia “(Vince and I) have so much in common with our journeys, where (he) came from, where I came from, what we made out of our lives and careers. It’s like art imitating life.” — Mark Wahlberg, star of Invincible, in a filmed interview with Vince “Vince's story inspired us in the movie ‘Invincible’ and now he and Janet have penned a great book that will help you clear the hurdles in life and cross the goal line with your arms in the air.” — Billie Jean King, tennis legend “Vince and Janet Papale are proof positive that the impossible is possible, the believers are achievers, and the inventive are invincible!” — Pat Croce, serial entrepreneur and NY Times best selling author “Inspiration, motivation, education, dedication, perspiration are the five keys to success. Vince and Janet cover all of them in this fantastic book.” — Jim Germanakos, Season Four At-Home Champ, The Biggest Loser

Vince Papale was born in Glenolden, Pennsylvania and graduated from Interboro High School and St. Joseph’s University. In 1976, at the age of 30 with no college football experience, he tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles and shockingly, made the team and was later named special teams captain. Since his retirement in 1979, he has overcome cancer, excelled as a fitness trainer and mortgage professional, and is now a sought-after motivational speaker. In 2006, the Walt Disney Company released a feature film about his football career, Invincible, which was #1 for two consecutive weeks at the box office. Janet Cantwell-Papale is a former world-class gymnast who has survived a childhood brush with death and a career-ending injury to come out a winner. She was a star athlete on the USA World Gymnastics team but a devastating knee injury at the peak of her career forced her to reinvent herself. Janet went on to teach gymnastics all over the world and started the Women’s Gymnastics program at the University of Pennsylvania becoming the youngest Head Coach in Division One athletics. For nearly three decades she has been a successful businesswomen, entrepreneur, and mentor. Both she and Vince are in the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Vince and Janet now live in Cherry Hill, NJ with their two children, Gabriella and Vincent, Jr.