Title: Never Say Never
First published: September 17, 2002
Description: From being crowned Miss America in 1971, to becoming the first female national sportscaster and serving as first lady of Kentucky, actress and award-winning humanitarian and businesswoman Phyllis George has proven time and again that you can indeed turn “You Can’t” into “Yes I Can.” This courageous small-town girl lost the Miss Texas pagent but came back, tried again, and won, later winning the national title. She went on to pave the way in the overwhelmingly male world of sportscasting. These are but two of the triumphs—and trials—George reveals in this dynamic book.With her powerful combination of positivity and hard-earned wisdom, George motivates and inspires you to believe you can do almost anything. From knowing when to persevere—and when to try something new—to proving the genuine power of being nice, she weaves her personal experiences with life-tested lessons to show you how to:Say yes to yourself—even when others say noEmbrace change as your friendKeep your options openFind a void and fill itTrust your own instinctsLearn to laugh at yourself...and much more—including how and why to never say never. In addition to George’s personal accounts, here you will also find inspirational stories from high-profile personalities such as Walter Cronkite, Larry King, Roger Staubach, Barbara Taylor Bradford, Paula Zahn, and many more. Engaging, intimate, and filled with invaluable lessons, this powerful book will help you believe in yourself—and take on your greatest challenges.
Subjects: Nonfiction, Self-Improvement, Motivational & Inspirational, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Success, Inner Child, SELF-HELP, General, Affirmations, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem