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

by Ripken, Cal; Phillips, Donald T.

• ISBN13: 9781592402809
• ISBN10: 1592402801
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-10
• Publisher: AVERY

Summary

Throughout his legendary baseball career, Cal Ripken, Jr., inspired fans on and off the field and broke countless records, including Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played. Since retiring from baseball following the 2001 season, Ripken has been asked many times to share the secrets of his success. If you've ever wondered what encouraged him then and what inspires him now, look no further than Get in the Game. In this book, Ripken shares his 8 Elements of Perseverance, telling stories about his exhilarating career in baseball and sharing insights on life and work. The principles he has gleaned from his life so far-from his legendary father and his time and years with the Orioles-will work for you, too. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Cal Ripken, Jr., baseball-'s -ôIron Man,-ö has amassed more than three thousand hits and four hundred home runs-ùone of only eight players in the history of Major League Baseball to do so. He was named Rookie of the Year in 1982, voted Most Valuable Player twice (1983 and 1991), and played in nineteen All Star Games (twice named game MVP, in 1991 and 2001). He is currently president and CEO of the Ripken Baseball Group. His previous books include The Only Way I Know, Play Baseball the Ripken Way, and Parenting Young Athletes the Ripken Way.
Donald T. Phillips is the bestselling author of eighteen books, including Lincoln on Leadership and On the Wing of Speed. He has also collaborated on books with Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K of Duke University), Phil Mickelson, Rudy Ruettiger, and Greg Norman.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
The Right Values	p. 3
A Strong will to Succeed	p. 27
Love What You do	p. 55
Preparation	p. 81
Anticipation	p. 111
Trusting Relationships	p. 137
Life Management	p. 167
The Courage of Your Convictions	p. 193
Afterword	p. 229
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