"The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life" shares Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel's "Big Ten" fundamentals for success: Attitude, Discipline,...
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Oct 24, 2008
Krenzel
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As an Ohio State graduate and huge football fan, I remember being stunned when Coach Jim Tressel was hired as our football coach in 2001. Like a lot of Ohio State fans, I was wondering, who is this guy? Up until being hired at Ohio State, Coach Tressel was hidden in obscurity in Youngstown, quietly winning four national titles there while Ohio State football endured the turmoil of the Cooper years. Seven years after being hired, Coach Tressel is not obscure anymore. To haters, he will always
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Jan 26, 2011
Ben
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XVI: (Senior speeches at end of year banquet. Include fundamental that was critical to their development. Describe the hero, winner or mentor in their lives. Describe a real-life lesson they learned.)
19: ... the most important thing to me is to see them grow as men. Their spiritual plan, their morals, their values, their work ethic. all of those elements need to be part of who we are, what we talk about, and what we demand from each other.
25: "Before I can do, I must be." W More...
19: ... the most important thing to me is to see them grow as men. Their spiritual plan, their morals, their values, their work ethic. all of those elements need to be part of who we are, what we talk about, and what we demand from each other.
25: "Before I can do, I must be." W More...
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Jan 04, 2010
Dusty
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In a lot of ways this book is very similar to many books that can be read about leading your life according to a certain set of value, principles, or purposes. The main thing that make this book different is the stories and illustrations that Tressel uses. Any Buckeye fan is certain to find those stories interesting as I did. It also interesting to learn a little more about a coach that has always seemed to be a true class act.
The one "value" that Tressel included in his More...
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Feb 12, 2012
JC
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I enjoyed the different characteristics in this book and a lot of the quotes. There wasn't anything specific here that changed my life but they are great fundamentals to apply in life for everyone. My take on this book is that Tressel has had several requests for the book that they gave to their players ever year and in order to handle that, he wrote this shortened version in order to give to everyone. Some of the book was a little weird in its formatting and so forth but overall a good read tha
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Nov 11, 2009
Carey
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Although this book is found in the football section of your local bookstore, there is not much here on the X's and O's. The author allows the reader, rather, to reflect on their own lives using some of the same principles that he shares with his team. The stories are interesting, and the quotes managed to be timely with what was going on in my life when I was reading it. I now fully understand why players want to play for Coach Tressel and why you never hear a parent complaining about him. I
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Sep 27, 2011
Ryan
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No offense to anybody who got value out of this book, but it's basically just a mish-mash of cliches about working hard and being a good boy. Kind of a rip off if you ask me. A bunch of common sense stuff like "have a positive attitude" and "get to practice early."
Jan 08, 2011
Ann
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A gift from my brother, this book represents the values of many old Ohio families - so very consistent with traditional values. "Work is love made visible."
I would hope that women will not be put off by the football references. This book speaks to us all.
I would hope that women will not be put off by the football references. This book speaks to us all.
Apr 28, 2009
Nancy
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Basic, common sense approach from a person who knows and has experienced leadership in a challenging setting -- college sports. Great for reminding us of how we should be presenting ourselves as leaders.
Apr 28, 2009
Sue
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Actually not about football, but finding purpose and meaning in life no matter what you're calling. Would want any college or high school student to read this, any adult for that matter!
Sep 14, 2010
Mirek
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Not huge into motivational books; boss had me read it, enjoyed it more than I expected too. Gets a little redundant, but the lessons are good. There's lots of great quotes.
Sep 24, 2008
Rob
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Some good sections and some that I didn't find quite as useful. I would like to have seen more examples from his actual manual than was presented. I did like the focus that Tressel puts on core principles that transcend any industry or career -- faith, family, discipline, integrity. Sadly, you don't often get that viewpoint from business or motivational books often enough. If you like this I would strongly recommend anything from John Maxwell -- 360 degree leader, Talent is Never Enough, etc. --
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Jun 22, 2009
Matt
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Great book...The stories were good and his principles that he applies to his program are sound and good to live by. The principles can be used in any aspect of life!
Mar 11, 2009
Jake
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Excellcent text of principals,
You travel through masterful teaching, dialogue, and experience from on of NCAA's most well respected coaches.
You travel through masterful teaching, dialogue, and experience from on of NCAA's most well respected coaches.
Mar 11, 2011
Abby
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This is a book you can a lot from. I mostly enjoyed the stories and quotations through out the book. Go Buckeyes!
Oct 07, 2009
Rebekah
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For being a Michigan fan, this is a great book so far.
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Dec 29, 2008
Kelly
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It's 8:45 and Michigan still sucks.
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Jan 03, 2010
Marti
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I liked the way the book was formatted and the way Coach Tressel weaved in relevant quotes and stories from his life. Of course, it doesn't hurt that I'm a Buckeyes fan... As a fan, I have new insights about the way he runs the OSU football team. The questions for reflection were helpful, although I honestly didn't reflect on them as long as I perhaps could have. I plan to revisit them.
Mar 17, 2009
Brad
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Great book that shows how one coach teaches young men how to be successful in all parts of their life.
May 08, 2011
Craig
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I started reading this book right before Coach Tressel was sanctioned for contract and NCAA rule infractions. The book is formulaic and simple. I'm sure his young athletes gain great value from his philosophies. For those of us who have read a few business books and attended a few seminars, it's not going to change our thought process in a meaningful way.
Apr 20, 2009
Whitney
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I'm sure this a good book and it's probably the fact that I had to read it for work...yes for work. We have a book club. But I feel like this book was rather repetitive. I usually like books that use regular everyday language but he just used way too many cliches. Eh.
Jun 07, 2011
Barb
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Lots of good quotes & inspirations. My favorite (not literal) - Keep your head where you butt is. If you're at work, work. If you're w/family focus on them. Don't be multi-tasking. ;-)
Interesting after the scandals & his resignation.
Interesting after the scandals & his resignation.
Nov 22, 2010
Mary
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You know the writing isn't all the greatest but the message is loud and clear. I've become an Ohio State fan or at least a Jim Tressel fan.
Nov 03, 2008
Jennifer
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This is a self help book of sorts. Plus it also gives an OSU fan deeper insight into Tressel's methods for helping the kids become leaders in life, not just on the field.
Nov 12, 2009
Diane
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Tressel is a football coach and not an author for a reason. However his well rounded person approach teaches his players the game of life (not just football).
Nov 22, 2008
Tim
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The best college football coach in the country is a pretty good life coach, too.
Jun 17, 2009
Jeff
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A great book on how to plan for success and win at more than just football.
