What It Takes to Be Number One: Vince Lombardi on Leadership

"In What It Takes to Be Number One, Vince Lombardi Jr. brings to life his father's most famous speech. He delves into the nine key principles that shaped Vince Lombardi's coaching philosophy and his life. As Vince Lombardi Jr. notes, some things are timeless: commitment, excellence, discipline, truth. Vince Lombardi earnied his insights through a lifetime of competition and achievement both on and off the field. His words are just as applicable today as they were when first spoken. Are YOU ready to win?"--Page 4 of cover. Read more... Abstract: "In What It Takes to Be Number One, Vince Lombardi Jr. brings to life his father's most famous speech. He delves into the nine key principles that shaped Vince Lombardi's coaching philosophy and his life. As Vince Lombardi Jr. notes, some things are timeless: commitment, excellence, discipline, truth. Vince Lombardi earnied his insights through a lifetime of competition and achievement both on and off the field. His words are just as applicable today as they were when first spoken. Are YOU ready to win?"--Page 4 of cover "I firmly believe that any man's finest hour — his greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear—is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle — victorious." These words of Vince Lombardi, head coach of the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s, still ring with the same force they did when first spoken over forty years ago. Countless speakers still use these words to move and inspire millions. Now, through the incredible insight of the great coach's son, readers will get an inside look at the man behind these words. In nine chapters named after Lombardi's top values—commitment, discipline, excellence, mental toughness, habit, faith, passion, results, and truth—Vince Lombardi Jr. provides powerful motivation to chase down victory and claim it for yourself. ebook,book Content: What it takes to be number one -- Commitment -- Discipline -- Excellence -- Mental toughness -- Habit -- Faith -- Passion -- Results -- Truth.