Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success

by Phil Jackson (Penguin Press HC, The)

During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and … (continue reading)

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  1. Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable

    by Tim S Grover (Scribner)

    FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, LEGENDARY TRAINER TIM GROVER HAS TAKEN THE GREATS—MICHAEL JORDAN, KOBE BRYANT, DWYANE WADE, AND DOZENS MORE—AND MADE THEM GREATER. NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, HE REVEALSWHAT IT TAKES TO GET THOSE RESULTS,SHOWING YOU HOW TO BE RELENTLESS ANDACHIEVE WHATEVER YOU DESIRE. DIRECT, BLUNT, AND BRUTALLY HONEST, Grover breaks down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else is giving up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make … (continue reading)

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  2. Michael Jordan Success Secrets Revealed - How Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Became Successful in Basketball and Life

    by Steven Nash ()

    Learn The Success Secrets Of Basketball Legend Michael Jordan! Today only, get this Amazon bestseller for just $2.99. Regularly priced at $4.99. Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device. Discover the success secrets of Hall of Fame basketball legend Michael Jordan and learn how to achieve your goals and become successful in any area of life! This book reveals the incredibly inspirational story of Michael Jordan and contains his proven success principles that have helped him … (continue reading)

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  3. Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court

    by Jay Bilas (NAL Hardcover)

    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The popular ESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player looks at the true meaning of toughness. If anyone knows tough, it’s Jay Bilas. A four-year starter at Duke, he learned an incomparable work ethic under coach Mike Krzyzewski, battling against the greatest college players in the game. After playing professionally overseas for several years, he returned to Duke, where he served as Krzyzewski’s assistant coach for three seasons, during which the Blue Devils won back-to-back … (continue reading)

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  4. Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, A Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective

    by Pat Head Summitt (Crown Archetype)

    Pat Summitt, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA basketball history and bestselling author of Reach for the Summitt and Raise The Roof, tells for the first time her remarkable story of victory and resilience as well as facing down her greatest challenge: early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Pat Summitt was only 21 when she became head coach of the Tennessee Vols women's basketball team. For 38 years, she has broken records, winning more games than any NCAA team in basketball history. She … (continue reading)

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  1. The Power of Negative Thinking: An Unconventional Approach to Achieving Positive Results

    by Bob Knight (Amazon Publishing)

    Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking, a classic bestseller, has inspired an optimistic perspective for millions of Americans. Now, in an inspirational and entertaining rebuttal, the legendary basketball coach Bob Knight explains why “negative thinking” will actually produce more positive results, in sports and in daily life. Coach Knight, the second-winningest coach in NCAA history with 902 victories, explains that victory is often attained by the team that makes the fewest mistakes. His coaching philosophy was to instill … (continue reading)

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  2. The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy

    by Bill Simmons (ESPN)

    Foreword by Malcolm Gladwell. Newly updated with fresh takes on LeBron, Kobe, the Celtics & more. Including even more footnotes! Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops addict known to millions as ESPN.com’s Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, … (continue reading)

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  3. Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court

    by John Wooden (Contemporary Books)

    NATIONAL BESTSELLER. "I am just a common man who is true to his beliefs."—John Wooden. Evoking days gone by when coaches were respected as much for their off-court performances as for their success on the court, Wooden presents the timeless wisdom of legendary basketball coach John Wooden. In honest and telling passages about virtually every aspect of life, Coach shares his personal philosophy on family, achievement, success, and excellence. Raised on a small farm in south-central Indiana, he offers lessons … (continue reading)

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  4. Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior

    by Phil Jackson (Hyperion)

    With a new introduction, Phil Jackson's modern classic of motivation, teamwork, and Zen insight is updated for a whole new readership. "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." —Phil Jackson. Eleven years ago, when Phil Jackson first wrote these words in Sacred Hoops, he was the triumphant head coach of the Chicago Bulls, known for his Zen approach to the game. He hadnt yet moved to the Los Angeles Lakers, … (continue reading)

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  5. On These Courts: A Miracle Season that Changed a City, a Once-Future Star, and a Team Forever

    by Wayne B Drash (Touchstone)

    Former NBA star Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway grew up in Binghampton, one of the roughest sections of Memphis. Due in no small part to the self-discipline and strong values his grandmother instilled in him, plus his singular talent, Penny beat the incredible odds and made it to the NBA. He was such a special player that it seemed inevitable that he would win at least one championship and end up in the Hall of Fame. But dogged by injuries, Penny was … (continue reading)

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