What I've Learned From Attending Over 35 Indy 500's: Lessons in Sales, Motivation, Leadership, Management, and Life in General - Softcover

Cowan, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1980673705 ISBN 13: 9781980673705

Publisher: Independently published, 2018

Synopsis

I am a motivational speaker, sales trainer, and author. Overtime, I have found myself telling stories about my experiences at the Indy 500. I would tell a story about something that I witnessed or experienced and then, I would explain how a lesson of some sort or another, was learned by that experience. For years people have encouraged me to share these stories and their many lessons in a book. So, after attending over 35 Indy 500’s and well over 200 Indy car races, I am ready to share these stories.As I do, I hope you enjoy the stories, but more importantly, I hope you can learn from them, as I have. My experiences have taught me about sales, motivation, leadership, management, and life in general. These great races, the drivers, the team owners, the track itself, and the many support players have helped me shape the successful personal and business life that I so enjoy today.I think if Carl Fisher and the original founders were alive today, they would be proud to see how so many millions are entertained by this great event. I also like to think that they may be more than a little amused to discover that a goofball like me has not only been entertained, but has been taught life and business lessons that have, in great ways, shaped who I am.Whether you are a big fan, small fan, or not a fan at all of the Indianapolis 500, it makes little difference. This book will be of value to you. The lessons shared and taught here are lessons that are timeless and highly valuable for anyone at any age. I love talking about this event to anyone who will listen. I love sharing stories. As a matter of fact, you can rest assured, that should we ever meet, I will be more than willing to hear anything you have to say about Indy. Just don’t do it on race day. Don’t try to talk to me from two hours prior to the start of the race until two hours after it is run. It’s my day. As a matter of fact, I had only one condition when I got married – don’t die, have a baby, graduate, plan a wedding, or do anything else on race day, if you want me to attend because I am going to be at the Indy 500. I am very selfish on that one day, each year. I work hard and I am a giving person. But on race day, it’s family time. It’s friend time. It’s party time. It’s time to be entertained. It’s time to watch the world’s best defy death and it’s time for me to learn something about life, business and ultimately, myself.Ladies and Gentlemen! Start your engines! Start living life and let’s start learning!

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Review

"What I've Learned from Attending Over 35 Indy 500's: Lessons in Sales, Motivation,Leadership, Management, and Life in General by Jeff Cowan is a book packed with wisdom and invaluable advice on business and management.These are stories about the tracks, the racers, owners, and managers, stories that offer timeless lessons for readers. One feels as if they are listening to a fan who knows just what they are talking about. It is unique, informative, and hugely inspiring..."-Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite

 
"This book is a sports inspired guide to help readers kick into gear and get motivated with the tools required for roles in work, leadership, management, and everyday living. Each experience details a scene from an Indy 500 event and follows with a "Lessons Learned", "Personal Story", and "Points to Ponder" section with real-life utilization exercises that are sure to rev readers into action. I really love Cowan's approach here and can see why he's been successful as a motivational speaker and trainer. The personal stories, in my opinion, were the best as they highlight his own struggles and successes in a way that makes our trials feel as normal as any other fan... I'd recommend this book to all who feel they've veered off course..." -Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite

"What I've Learned From Attending Over 35 Indy 500's is a fun and entertaining read. Jeff obviously knows how to write well and to make the subject interesting, even for someone who may not be familiar with Indy 500. Along with the actual anecdote or event, Jeff also adds his own life lesson that he learnt from that particular episode, a short personal story, and "points to ponder" about it which are useful lessons for people, management, and living life in general. This is a great book!..." -Gisele Dixon for Readers' Favorite

"I am not a fan of car racing and it would surprisemany that while I have occasionally seen it on the news, this is the first timeI have read about the Indy 500. I am happy I picked this book because it isfilled with the wisdom readers need to succeed both in life and business. It entertains readers andopens their eyes to secrets about winning in life, dealing with people, andleading others. The writing is excellent and the author goes for diction thatis accessible, composing a unique phraseology that allows his voice to comeacross powerfully to readers. I enjoyed every bit of it -- the hilarity, the humor, the intensity, andthe author's sheer addiction to Indy 500!..."
- Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1980673705
• ISBN 13: 9781980673705
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 166