Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the DifferencePenguin, 2008 M04 10 - 272 pages Baseball's all-time Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, including Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. Now, in Get in the Game, he gives us his insights on hard work and success that can be applied on and off the field, based on stories from his exhilarating career in baseball. Get in the Game includes Ripken's 8 Elements of Perseverance: 1. The Right Values 2. A Strong Will to Succeed 3. Love What You Do 4. Preparation 5. Anticipation 6. Trusting Relationships 7. Life Management 8. The Courage of Your Convictions Ripken is admired not only for his relentless perseverance but also for his unparalleled integrity. From his numerous public-speaking engagements each year to his weekly "Ask Cal" column for the Baltimore Sun, Cal Ripken, Jr., is a sought-after advisor and role model to fans from all walks of life. |
Contents
THE RIGHT VALUES | |
A STRONG WILL TO SUCCEED | |
LOVE WHAT YOU | |
PREPARATION | |
ANTICIPATION | |
TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS | |
LIFE MANAGEMENT | |
THE COURAGE OF YOUR CONVICTIONS | |
AFTERWORD | |
Other editions - View all
Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference Cal Ripken, Jr. Limited preview - 2007 |
Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference Cal Ripken, Jr.,Donald T. Phillips No preview available - 2008 |
Get in the Game: 8 Principles of Perseverance That Make the Difference Cal Ripken,Rick Wolff No preview available - 2007 |
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