Success Is a Choice - Hardcover

Rick Pitino

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0553066684 ISBN 13: 9780553066685

Publisher: Broadway, 1997

Synopsis

MAKE RICK PITINO YOUR PERSONAL COACH AND ACHIEVE MORE THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE.
For Rick Pitino, the first coach to bring teams from three different schools to the Final Four, success isn’t about shortcuts.  Pitino’s secret–and the reason he has become both a great coach and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the nation–is his strategy of overachievement.  Now, in Success Is a Choice, he takes the same proven methods that have earned him and his teams legendary status and gives you a ten-step plan of attack that will help you become a winner at anything you set your mind to:

·Build your self-esteem
·Set demanding goals
·Always be positive
·Establish good habits
·Master the art of communication
·Learn from good role models
·Thrive on pressure
·Be ferociously persistent
·Learn from adversity
·Survive your own success

An inspiring program that is as fun to read as it is practical, Success Is a Choice can make the difference between achievement and failure in your own life.

“So much more than another Armani suit, Pitino has done a job of psychology and salesmanship that should serve as a how-to manual for his profession.” –Chicago Sun-Times

“Pitino’s track record is extraordinary . . . his personal style is also winning.” –Time

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Review:

Wildly successful hoops coach Rick Pitino takes a time-out from the rigors of the NBA to outline his approach and techniques for motivating individuals. The paperback edition contains an all-new foreword written since Pitino's departure from the Kentucky Wildcats and the 1997 national championship season. His plan for excellence in all aspects of life, including sports and business, is more than goal achievement; this is the guidebook for goal overachievement! Pitino presents 10 crucial steps for success, drawing examples from his 20-plus years in the basketball trenches to inspire readers.

From the Inside Flap:

For Rick Pitino, who led the Kentucky Wildcats to a spectacular 1996 national basketball championship, success isn't about shortcuts. Pitino's secret--and the reason why he has become one of the most respected coaches in college basketball and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the country--is his strategy of overachievement. By aiming higher and working harder than ever before, you can reach a level of success greater than you ever dared dream.

Now, in Success is a Choice, Rick Pitino takes the same proven methods that have earned him and his teams legendary status in the NCAA and gives you a plan of attack for achieving extraordinary success in your own life. He explains how any genuine success must be deserved and then presents a ten-step program for becoming a winner at anything you set your mind to. Do you want to be more productive and better paid at work? Pitino teaches you how to build
self-esteem and use goals and a positive attitude to accomplish what you want. Do you want to be a better spouse or parent? Pitino shows you how communication and role models can help. Do you want to get more personal satisfaction out of life? Pitino explains how stress and adversity can be turned to your advantage.

Pitino's ten-step plan isn't for quitters or for people looking for the easy road to success. But neither is it for superstar talents or those with a Midas touch who expect their luck to hold forever.

Success is a Choice is for anyone who is serious about making dreams reality. It's a tool for preparing yourself for the challenges you face--from
developing habits and discipline that will get you started down the path to success to learning the value of ferocious persistence as you begin to reach and surpass your goals.

Basketball fans have already recognized the incredible things Rick Pitino has been able to achieve with his players, but thousands of people in companies all
across America know that his message applies just as well off the court. An inspiring step-by-step program that will motivate almost anyone to perform better, Success is a Choice can make the difference between achievement and failure in your own life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Broadway
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0553066684
• ISBN 13: 9780553066685
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288