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Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance
2009 Retailer's Choice Award winner!Super Bowl-winning coach and #1 "New York Times" best selling author Tony Dungy has had an unusual opportunity to reflect on what it takes to achieve significance. He is looked to by many as the epitome of the success and significance that is highly valued in our culture. He also works every day with young men who are trying to achieve s...more
Hardcover, 260 pages
Published
January 27th 2009
by Tyndale House Publishers
(first published 2009)
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Recently retired Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy delivers an outstanding follow-up to his bestseller Quiet Strength in his new book, Uncommon. The name of the book is derived from a quote by former University of Minnesota coach Cal Stoll, who said:
"Success is uncommon, therefore not to be enjoyed by the common man. I'm looking for uncommon people."
Dungy first heard these words as a freshman on Stoll's football team almost three decades ago, and they have stayed with him ever since. The onl...more
"Success is uncommon, therefore not to be enjoyed by the common man. I'm looking for uncommon people."
Dungy first heard these words as a freshman on Stoll's football team almost three decades ago, and they have stayed with him ever since. The onl...more
Going into the book, Uncommon by Tony Dungy, i was expecting more of a life story. The life story was there but it was intertwined with many other factors. The book held an immense amount of knowledge of life and all there is out there. I feel that this book is a great representation of everything that we truly need in life and everything that we are truly capable of. I would, with no hesitation, recommend this book to anyone and everyone. This is not the style that we may all enjoy but the con...more
Former coach for the Indianapolis Colts, and football commentator Tony Dungy has handed down a few good words about living a life of dignity by design.
I am not an avid non-fiction reader. I also never give nods to those with celebrity status simply because they're famous. I am a great admirer of those who carve out a special niche, not from the status they have achieved, but the way they life in the spotlight. Tony is clearly a man of integrity. His message is simply but inspiring. He has led ot...more
I am not an avid non-fiction reader. I also never give nods to those with celebrity status simply because they're famous. I am a great admirer of those who carve out a special niche, not from the status they have achieved, but the way they life in the spotlight. Tony is clearly a man of integrity. His message is simply but inspiring. He has led ot...more
This book is not about football or coaching, its about life. It is about being a good person in every aspect of your life. Throughout the book Tony Dungy talks about being “Uncommon” and taking the uncommon approach to being a human. He breaks down how to do the right thing and have a good mind set. This book talks about many things such as: love life, family, friends, work, responsibility, humility, happiness, and many more. It is a book that gives people advice and insight about being the best...more
I got this from the library, I think from a recommendation from someone as a book on mentoring for a project I'm doing for work. I think I got the wrong book, but this is still a good read. It's filled with pointers and advice on living a life based on integrity and character and many values that are lost in our current culture and world. The author is strong in his religious beliefs, and does quote scripture and use it as support for his points.
I will admit that I skimmed the second half, once...more
I will admit that I skimmed the second half, once...more
I read the book Uncommon, it is a biography on Tony Dungy. He was the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl winning head coach. Tony Dungy was not the normal coach he taught football players the way of his culture or what he believes in. He taught them respect for other players. He also taught them what peace is meant. He taught his team to be in peace with themselves and there teammates. That year the indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl. People say he was the best coach who has ever coached football...more
This book Uncommon by Tony Dungy is one of the best books I've read by far. This book is an autobiography. This book teaches you many lessons that you will need in life. It will talk about how to treat women and family and how to have respect. To me this book is written in first person. I think tony wrote this book to tell us that life is not only about playing a sport or trying to be like other but to be an UNCOMMON person in life, to do uncommon things. This is an autobiography because Tony ta...more
Overall, I believe this book is real motivator for men in their late teens to early adults. Although some parts of this books sounds cliche, this books speaks about core values of successful indiviual. Over the course of the time I read this book, I felt like I was beginning to change as an indiviual in my family as well as the community around me. Uncommon is one of the those books that you do not see that often that talks about the values of a significant life. I think this is was a good book...more
Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance's hall-of-fame author provides a series of truly uplifting pieces of advice and motivational stories. This book focuses on the important of being uncommon not only as an athlete, but as a human being and in all aspects of life. It is true that this book is geared more towards football fans and moreover men, (Dungy often refers to his days as a football coach for the Indianapolis Colts and his father's teachings of how to be a man)but that fact is almos...more
Very good book, more for a man. Written by a football coach and talks about fatherhood and raising good strong young men, but never a bad thing to understand as a woman. Well written. Wish more men and fathers read this book. Loved the scriptural references and the christian view from which is is written. Excellent read for both men and women, but as I said i wish more young men/fathers would read this book. We would have better children in this world.
Having no idea why I was prompted to read this book at the time, I have come away wishing everyone would read it, but especially boys/men to whom it was actually addressed. Tony Dungy, the Colts Coach, is a Christian (which I did not know) and has a very practical, no nonsense approach to becoming "uncommon", and "Finding Your Path To Significance". The Book is salted with scripture and other quotations throughout, but no so heavily as to offend some. There is no one who would not benefit from s...more
I loved this book. I picked it up at a garage sale for Adam and he loved it so much that I had to read it too. He said it made him want to re-align his priorities and be a better man. This is one of those books that I think should be a life manual for all young men in this day and age. The end gets a little born-again preachy but I really appreciate that Tony Dungy is a man of great faith and doesn't shy away from sharing that. Great book!
I didn't know who Tony Dungy was until I picked up this book. He is apparently a very successful professional football coach. While I don't follow football in the least, I think it's a good idea to listen to people who have achieved high levels of success in their chosen field. While his writing style is simple, his message is deep. It is good to be reminded of foundational truths from time to time, and that's what this book does.
This book covers it all from the perspective of Tony Dungy. A lot of words of wisdom across the map. Leadership, character, integrity, work ethic, family, a lot of nuggets. For me, I loved hearing these nuggets not just from a pastor, leadership guru, etc... but from an NFL coach who has surrounded himself with great people, and choose to live a very disciplined life. Great book. Great Q&A at the end.
Aug 03, 2011
Bruce
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It's a very good book and I would highly recommend it, especially to young men. But for myself personally I found it to be just an average read. Much of what he wrote I already agreed with. I guess I was looking for more of a personal approach as to why he believed what he believed and how sharing it through his profession and ministry had helped others. Or something like that.
Aug 09, 2011
Chauncey Lattimer
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This is a book that I will encourage my sons to read because of its emphasis on being 'uncommon' in all the right ways. In a world where so much emphasis is placed on being politically correct, tolerant, cool, etc. etc., this book encourages doing what is right for all the right reasons.
Not as easy a read as Quiet Strength, but still worth the investment.
Not as easy a read as Quiet Strength, but still worth the investment.
A friend recommended this book to me. However, it had caught my eye earlier. Tony Dungy is a very quiet man who had done extraordinary things. His faith has been paramount to his success, in his eyes. A devout Christian, he does use Biblical references at times to make a point. But I don't feel he "over does it" and become "preachy". I would highly recommend this book, especially for young men, whether you are an athlete or not. It is a quick read, but you will find yourself reflecting on what d...more
Coach Dungy wrote this book for men, stating that a true man is one who is "uncommon." There were 12 parts to this book and trusting God was the primary focus to each section. When I bought the book, I didn't read the cover and had no idea it was tailored to men. However, I read the entire book and enjoyed all of it. Dungy shared a few personal stories in each section and advice on how to handle various matters that affect a man and his family in our society today. The last quote in his book is...more
Tony Dungy is certainly an inspiring person, but he is not an energetic narrator. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if it had been narrated by someone else. Nonetheless, he has some great ideas in this book that should be heard by young men and boys. It was a little too religious for my taste, but I understand where he's coming from and respect his religious devotion.
Great guy, great coach, and his perspective is kinda cool. If you don't read The Bible & have never read a book on leadership, this is a 30,000 ft view & a great book to use as a reference on Biblical-based leadership. I'm no master leader but I've read a few books from some of the greats, this book doesn't really reach that level. Overall, the book is a big ol' bowl of 'ok'.
Another great read for me. I am a huge sports fan, but even if you are not this is a very helpful book. Every teenage boy and young man should read this book. I did this as a book study with some men that mentor other men. This book is a great resource to teach about character, integrity and how to be a real man.
I listened to this book with Andy and I thought it was terrific. Dungy is such an authentic person and his experiences and wisdom were impressive and entertaining to both of us. It is a great way to start conversations with your child, or to reinforce values that you're trying to instill in your children.
Speaking from my female perspective, I think every man on the face of the Earth needs to read this book. It's a simplistic, enjoyable read that encourages men. I don't have a son yet, but even in his infant stages, I plan to read this book to him. Makes a great gift for the reader who also likes sports.
I'm a Colts fan. Tony Dungy was the greatest example of character found in the sports world, and my opinion the wisest. This was a great read, with many references to scripture and Tony's faith. Enjoyed reading the Uncommon, and would recommend it to any football fan or Christian.
I am not a sports fan or a Christian and probably wouldn't have picked up this audiobook without a friend insisting I listen to it. Still, I found it to be full of tried and true common-sense advice from an inspiring figure. A great way to reconnect with solid grounded values.
This was definitely different than his first book. This book did a good job of explaining that if you truly want to be uncommon then you really cannot follow what the world says about "Being a man". I would recommend this to any young man between 15-25.
I love this man's reading. The book is geared for men trying to become better men, so as I am not a man this book has different meaning for me. I am reading Uncommon in the mindset that I would love to raise a man with the standards and a heart of the likes of Mr. Dungy. I want my son to be UNCOMMON and this is a great book to help me attain that goal.
Jul 28, 2011
Marc Pongpamorn
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Highly recommended book for young men with sound, honest advice that is based on Coach Dungy's life philosophy. This book will teach boys how to become real men. It should be on every guy's bookshelf. Will be saving this book for my future son.
Coach Dungy has done a marvelous job with his life and has put it into inspiring words in this book. It is inspirational. He not just a great NFL coach (Go Colts!), but an amazing human being with very enlightening things to say about humanity and life.
Pretty much a version of "Quiet Strength" but without the rehashing Dungy's football background.
I'm a huge fan, a Colts' supporter, and Dungy is a man of character, but this book was very cliche. It's too bad Dungy couldn't have padded "Quiet Strength" with more of these principles and created a balanced book.
I'm a huge fan, a Colts' supporter, and Dungy is a man of character, but this book was very cliche. It's too bad Dungy couldn't have padded "Quiet Strength" with more of these principles and created a balanced book.
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Tony Dungy is a former professional football player and retired coach for the Indianapolis Colts. During his seven years leading the Colts, he became the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl. He was also one of the most respected and popular NFL coaches in the league. Colleagues and friends consider him to be a family man of great faith and Christian character.
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