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How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches
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How to Succeed in the Game of Life: 34 Interviews with the World's Greatest Coaches

"Anyone looking for inspiration, either for their own life or to share with others, will find a gold mine of quotes here. This book isn't just for sports fans." -- Martha Kushner, Author "The Truth About Caffeine"

"I had never heard of a self-help sports anthology before I read How To Succeed In The Game of Life. Christian Klemash sat down with a veritable who’s who coaching hall of fame, from Red Auerbach to John Wooden, and not only picked their minds, but also captured their souls. It’s a perfect portal for anyone seeking a better way, and it is a quintessential must-read for any sports fan." -- Rich Eisen, NFL Network

"There is something for everyone in Christian Klemash's treasure trove of coaching insights into the game of life. This is must reading, a sort of bible that anyone--male or female, young or old-- can turn to when confronted with the hills and valleys of the journey. By getting so many great coaches to talk so candidly about their personal and professional highs and lows, Klemash has lifted the level of his own experience. A book to be savored on any number of levels--instructional, inspirational, intriguing and, above all, invigorating." -- Neil Amdur, New York Times

How DO you succeed in the game of life? One way is learning by example. The sum experience of 34 Championship Coaches lays the groundwork for Christian Klemash's how-to. I want to know how these guys do it - so I can do it, too! A quick and fulfilling read; one that you'll reference for life! -- Michael Barkann, Comcast Sportsnet

If you're not moved by the people who have opened up to Christian Klemash, then you should think about purchasing a new couch because you are never getting off the one you are presently attached to. While it is much more difficult to inspire with the written word than with personal contact, Christian has pulled it off, with a "little help" from his friends!! -- Jody McDonald, Sports Radio 950 Philadelphia

Many great and inspiring stories. We loved it! -- Keith & Sharmai Amber, Hosts, Mastering Ourselves Radio

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Product Details:
Author: Christian Klemash
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date: September 01, 2006
ISBN: 0740760653
Package Length: 9.1 inches
Package Width: 6.3 inches
Package Height: 1.3 inches
Package Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 19 reviews
 
 

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4Lots of Good Advice--Inspirational  Mar 20, 2008
This book went through various questions about succeeding in life and listed all the responses from each coach. It was interesting but somewhat repetitive in that many said basically the same thing. I enjoyed reading this book because it had a lot of good advice from a lot of successful coaches. The advice I remember most is to work harder than anyone else, never quit, always be honest, do your best, failure is opportunity for a comeback, and be passionate about what you do. All of them agreed that making a lot of money does not mean you are successful, but money can be a by-product of being successful. The last chapter included short summaries about each coach. My favorite chapter was the one of their favorite quotes.

I recommend this book to anyone interested in philosophy, or who is looking for some advice or inspiration about success.

Karen Arelttaz Zemek, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"

5An outstanding read  Jan 09, 2008
A thoroughly enjoyable and motivating read. This is a remarkable collection of exclusive interviews with the best American sports coaches of the last 40 years. The author has packed a voluminous amount of wisdom, inspiration and facts into what amounts to a road map to a good life. "How to Succeed in the Game of Life" is a brilliant compilation of advice that offers inspiration at every turn.

5Very insightful  Jan 07, 2008
Game of Life is an insightful book on the thoughts of many of the world's best known coaches. It provides a biography on each of the 34 coaches (which I recommend reading first to gain a better appreciation of the field and achievements of each coach) and asks them a number of questions that can relate to both on the field and life in general. I have gathered a number of relavant quotes that I will use both personally and professionally. A highly recommended read for sporting buffs and managers.

5A Great Buy for all  Dec 31, 2007
After buying a copy of this book for both myself and my father I was thoroughly impressed. The book was both an easy read yet very informative. I gave a copy of the book to my father, who is not one to read a book, and he was so taken back by how interesting he felt the content was. He picked up the book in the morning and had it finished by mid afternoon. He must have called me 15 times to tell me how inspiring he felt it was and how he was amazed at "all the tricks it taught an old dog"...He thought he had heard all there was to hear about inspirational quotes. We were both pleasantly surprised with how well written the book was. Both my dad and I would highly recommend this book with two thumbs up.




1needs some research  Dec 26, 2007
Having read only excerpts, I was shocked to read that Tony Dungy was hired as head coach by the Indianapolis Colts in 2002 by owner Robert Irsay. Irsay had been dead for five years (longer than that mentally). Hopefully the rest of the book does not contain such shoddy information.

 
 
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