An NPR best book of the year * New York Times bestseller
The Washington Post sportswriter and New York Times bestselling author of the “fascinating” (The Wall Street Journal) The Real All Americans presents a love letter to the extraordinary coaches and athletes she has covered over the years and the actionable principles of excellence they embody.
Sportswriter Sally Jenkins has spent her entire adult life observing and writing about great coaches and athletes. With her engaging and expert prose, she has helped shape the way we view these talented sports icons. But somewhere along the line, she realized, they had begun to shape her.
Now, she presents the astonishing inner qualities in these same people that pushed them to overcome pressure, elevate their performances, and discover champion identities. Based on years of observing, interviewing, and analyzing elite coaches and playmakers, such as Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning, Michael Phelps, and more, Jenkins reveals the seven principles behind success:
-Conditioning
-Practice
-Discipline
-Candor
-Culture
-Resilience
-Intention
Discover how you can apply these same principles to your life and become your own champion. Colorful, inspirational, and accessible,
Product details
Publisher : Gallery Books (June 6, 2023)
Language : English
Hardcover : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1982122552
ISBN-13 : 978-1982122553
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #50,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#67 in Sports Psychology (Books)
#743 in Leadership & Motivation
#937 in Success Self-Help
Customer Reviews: 4.6
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