The Washington Postsportswriter andNew York Timesbestselling author of the "fascinating"(The Wall Street Journal)The Real All Americanspresents 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 shapeher. 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,The Right Callis the one stop shop for anyone wanting to learn how to effectively elevate themselves to greatness.
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Publisher: Simon & SchusterISBN: 9781982122553Number of pages: 272Weight: 413 gDimensions: 229 x 152 x 23 mm
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"Sleek as a wide receiver racing toward the end zone... (The Right Call is) packed with sophisticated reportage and epigrammatic insightsthat deliver on the promise of the subtitle.... (S)harpinsights and intriguing anecdotes that fill the book prompt valuable reflection on one's own performance under pressure and track record of decision-making. And it's a joy to read."-Wall Street Journal"Wide-ranging psychological inspiration from a veteran Washington Post sportswriter and columnist.... Jenkins,who seems at home in every sport...draws useful lessons in leadership,self-discipline ("it's a form of self-rule"),the aspiration to win,and,perhaps most important,the way in which the love of a game is transformational... A pleasure for self-help aficionados and buffs with an interest in the mental aspects of a variety of sports."-Kirkus Reviews"(The Right Call)is a masterpiece of spare,elegant prose that showcases her talent for reporting and writing while also providing a window into how the best of the best get that way. A true inspiration! I can't recommend this book more highly."-William D. Cohan,New York Timesbestselling author of Money and Power"Jenkinscombines the excitement of sports with the insights of self-help,and reveals a newway to think about greatness.The Right Callillustrates howelite sports has become a laboratory for observing,and learning about,leadership and life."-Charles Duhigg,New York Times bestselling author of The Power of HabitandSmarter Faster Better"One of America's greatest sports writers boils down the essential principles of the athletic mindset,and in cinematic detail,shows how we can all learn decision-making under pressure."-Robert Iger,New York Timesbestselling author of The Ride of a Lifetime
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