Mentored by the King

by Brewer, Brad; Batura, Paul J.

• ISBN13: 9780310326618
• ISBN10: 0310326613
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-02-22
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Most people think of Arnold Palmer as the King of Golf. But for more than a quarter century, Brad Brewer has known and observed Palmer in the roles of employer, business partner, teacher, competitor, father, grandfather, philanthropist, global celebrity, and above all, friend and mentor.Now Brad passes on the wisdom that he and others have learned from Arnold Palmer. Mentored by the King shares with you the true stories of other golfers who have competed with Arnold Palmer through the years, as well as Brad Brewer's personal accounts of traveling, working, and just hanging out with Palmer. Best of all, though, this book lets you learn from the winning attitude and approach of the legend of the links, Arnold Palmer, in golf, business, and life.Discover......some deceptively simple principles that can change your life...the magnetic attraction of excellence...the power of an optimistic outlook...why risking big is the ticket to living even bigger...the life force of victory: persistence...and plenty more.Mentored by the King lets you step inside the mind and life of the King of Golf, Arnold Palmer, to glean insights that can boost you own trajectory toward a successful, satisfying life.

Table of Contents

Preface On the Tee Box	p. 9
Life-Changing Lessons Are Often ôDeceptively Simpleö
Remember Your Roots	p. 14
You Are What You Think	p. 18
Tell Me That I Am Ready	p. 24
Simplify the Complex	p. 31
Define Your Worthy Ideal	p. 37
Always Give a Firm Handshake	p. 43
Leave the World Better Than You Found It	p. 48
Always Play for the Love of the Game	p. 52
Get the Ball to the Hole	p. 57
You Get Out of It What You Put Into It	p. 62
Your Starting Point Influences Your Destination
Tap Into the Power of Imagination	p. 69
Developing the Master's Touch	p. 74
Plan to Win	p. 78
Trust but Verify	p. 82
Dare to Care	p. 86
The Best Attract the Best	p. 92
Optimism Rules the Kingdom
Go for Broke	p. 101
Use Fear for Fuel	p. 107
The Power of Perseverance	p. 113
Turn Adversity to Your Advantage	p. 118
Compliment and Encourage	p. 123
Believe in Yourself	p. 128
Heroes in Action
Turn Negatives into Positives	p. 135
Pressure Produces Results	p. 140
Getting Into the Zone	p. 146
Write It Down	p. 152
Believe in a Dream	p. 157
Practice Like a Pro	p. 162
Capitalize on Your Success	p. 167
A True Champion's Attitude Is Gratitude
Don't Dwell on Yesterday's News	p. 175
Befriend Your Enemies	p. 180
Respect for Every Man	p. 185
Always Grateful	p. 189
Mind Your Manners	p. 194
Cherish the Time You Have	p. 198
Epilogue The Caretaker	p. 203
Acknowledgments	p. 205
Notes	p. 207
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