Life's playbook for success
Subtitle: secrets from the Verizon Academic All-America Hall of Famers
By: [writing, Mark Gauthier ; illustration, Gary Alphonso, Kyle Dreier].
Contributors: Alphonso, Gary.; Dreier, Kyle.; Verizon.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Verizon Communications
Published: 2000
Place of publication: [S.l.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 146
ISBN-13: 9780966521504
Subjects: Success.; Motivation (Psychology); College sports -- United States.
Other titles: Cecilia Bard Multicultural Library for Peace
Description: A blueprint for success for any student. Stories and quotes from scholar-athletes provides insights and tips that can shape one's outlook and direction in life.
Notes: Cecilia Bard Multicultural Library for Peace.
Table of contents: value: Essays and quotes: Expectations and realities; value: The importance of staying focused; value: What gets remembered; value: Soul-searching and second guessing; value: Knowing who you are and why you're here; value: Fumbles and philosophies; value: Telling the truth; value: Failure and "the process"; value: Making a difference; value: Finding your joy; value: The defining moment; value: Athlete, scholar, doctor, Mom; value: Success's "underlying principles"; value: It's all about support; value: Individuals and teams; value: Track stars and transplant; value: Confidence and cold sweats; value: Trust your instincts; value: and your mentors; value: Natural athletes and other myths; value: Fourth-quarter mentality; value: No one is invincible; value: Commitments and comebacks; value: A balanced approach; value: Living in the present; value: About the Verizon academic all-America teams; value: About CoSIDA, Verizon communications and the Hall of Fame; value: Roster of Hall of Fame inductees.