Greatness, Don Yaeger
Greatness, Don Yaeger
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Greatness
The 16 Characteristics of True Champions

Author: Don Yaeger

Narrator: Don Yaeger

Unabridged: 7 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Published: 10/24/2011


Synopsis

GREATNESS is a motivational audio book whose target audience is found in business and self-help. It is a life audio book, aimed at inspiring others to achieve their personal and professional best. Opening with an in-depth discussion of the nature of Greatness-what it is, what it is not, and why it is worth pursing-each subsequent chapter of the book consists of a detailed story illustrating one aspect of Greatness with examples from the sports greats that Don has interviewed over the years. This will be followed by a discussion and other related examples. There are also practical tips and plans for assisting the listener in implementing new habits, routines, practices, and philosophies of Greatness into his or her daily life. As each characteristic is outlined, the listener is challenged to look for areas in his or her professional and personal lives that can be improved by embracing these lessons. As Don often says during his speeches, "Though these characteristics are culled from some of the greatest winners in sports, not a single one requires you to be able to touch your toes! These iconic figures in sports have provided a classroom for us to learn about their pursuit of Greatness. You don't have to be good at sports - heck, you don't even have to like sports - to benefit from their lessons." It is the strong belief of those who Don has talked to over the years that greatness is available to all of us. Not in the same way or on the same field, mind you. But we all have the capacity to achieve greatness if we'll give the same dedication to these characteristics as do the winners presented and interviewed in GREATNESS.

About Don Yaeger

Don Yaeger is a former associate editor for Sports Illustrated. He is the author of seven books and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Under the Tarnished Dome as well as the critically acclaimed Pros and Cons: The Criminals Who Play in the NFL.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cj on December 18, 2011

I pulled this off the new book shelf at the public library. I was looking for inspiring stories, and I was not disappointed. I wish the title wasn't quite so silly-- sixteen chapters, conveniently sixteen characteristics. Some of the chapters/characteristics seem a bit skimpy on merit or examples, a......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on February 18, 2018

This book goes hand in hand with many self help books, but each chapter is design in a way to isolate each tidbit of what makes the great truly great, from people you’ve heard before like Michael Jordan to babe Ruth. What makes us great is not just one thing, it is a slew of characteristics that com......more

Goodreads review by Gabe on March 30, 2025

An amalgamation of every uplifting sports story with hopes to distract you from the fact that this book has been written many different times by many different authors.......more

Goodreads review by Jason on February 01, 2020

Great book for any sports junkie who is in the business world.......more