Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference

Ripken, Cal; Phillips, Donald T.

ISBN 10: 159240264X / ISBN 13: 9781592402649

Published by Gotham, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Get in the Game: 8 Elements of Perseverance That Make the Difference
• Publisher: Gotham
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159240264X
• ISBN 13: 9781592402649
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

An inspirational guide to overcoming personal challenges and building a fulfilling life draws on the lessons learned by the author throughout his record-breaking career and introduces his "8 Principles of Perseverance," in a reference that makes such recommendations as finding one's passion, creating opportunities, and embracing virtuous values. 100,000 first printing.

About the Author

Cal Ripken, Jr., played twenty-one seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and has broken numerous baseball records, including Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played (Ripken played 2,632). He is one of only eight players in history to achieve 400 home runs and 3,000 hits. His previous books include The Only Way I Know (which was a New York Times bestseller and a #1 Washington Post bestseller) and Play Baseball the Ripken Way: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Fundamentals (coauthored with his brother, Bill Ripken), also a national bestseller.
Donald T. Phillips is the bestselling author of major works of nonfiction, including Lincoln on Leadership and On the Wing of Speed. He has also collaborated on books with Mike Krzyzweski (Coach K of Duke University), Phil Mickelson, and Greg Norman.