A guide to successfully getting the life you want by changing your perspective and discovering your ideal self. More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want. Everyone has the extraordinary capacity to transform their life. And it’s easier to do than you might think—in order to get what you want, to achieve that sense of greater life satisfaction, all you need to do is learn how to best use the resources you already have. Based on the latest research into the brain’s neuroplasticity, analysis of ancient wisdom, and exploration of the practices of today’s greatest achievers, he offers guidance and inspiration so you can break through the clutter and confusion of your life and find your true purpose.
The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his show in this memoir and automotive handbook, filled with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, infused with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm fans love. “If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!” The author shares his journey from being flat broke to achieving success alongside some of history’s most iconic car figures. His ascent includes dangerous twists and hilarious turns, such as getting shot while defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers and embarking on wild adventures. Readers are taken behind the scenes of the show, learning about the toughest and easiest cars to restore, favorite restorations, travel anecdotes, and the best and worst cars featured on screen. The memoir concludes with a handy guide for classic and antique car enthusiasts, offering insider tricks of the trade. Whether you're looking to find a Model-T in mint condition, need a carburetor for a ’73 Ford Mustang, or want to connect with other ’60s Porsche owners, the answers are all here.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the coach of the 2016 and 2018 NCAA Tournament–winning Villanova University men’s basketball team comes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a champion, along with lessons from his coaching career and the story of his personal road to success.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERGWhen Kris Jenkins sank a three-pointer at the buzzer to win the 2016 NCAA Tournament, it was a victory not just for a team and its coach but for an entire program. In his twentieth season with the Villanova program, including a five-year stint as an assistant to Coach Rollie Massimino, Coach Jay Wright had achieved his lifelong dream—and witnessed the culmination of a decades-long effort to build a culture of winning around a set of core values.In Attitude, Coach Wright shares some of the leadership secrets that have enabled Villanova, a private university with an undergraduate enrollment of less than 6,500, to thrive in the hypercompetitive world of college athletics. As he recounts the story of the 2015–16 Wildcats, Coach Wright offers anecdotes from his own journey up the ladder of success, with lessons learned on the Little League playing fields of his youth and wisdom passed down from his coaches and mentors.Each step of Villanova’s journey to a national championship incorporates a signature term torn from Coach Wright’s own motivational playbook. Here are key principles that aspiring leaders can apply, not only on the basketball court but in the boardroom, the classroom, and the living room. From learning to accept your role to remembering to honor those who came before us, Jay Wright’s core values provide a positive blueprint for transformational team building based on the idea that anyone—from the head coach to the last player on the bench—can be a leader when the moment demands it.The product of a lifetime’s worth of championship-level preparation, Attitude is perfect for anyone looking to build a team, achieve a goal, or nurture their own winning culture.Praise for Attitude“Jay Wright’s Attitude is filled with wonderful anecdotes, life lessons, and that which we all wisdom.” —Phil Knight, co-founder and chairman emeritus, Nike“In 2015–16, Villanova displayed the best attributes of a champion by playing hard, smart, and together. Jay Wright instilled those traits in his team, and in Attitude he shares the universal leadership lessons that helped it succeed.” —Mike Krzyzewski, head coach, Duke University basketball
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