Aspire Higher: Winning On and Off the Court with Determination, Discipline, & Decisions

Name: Aspire Higher: Winning On and Off the Court with Determination, Discipline, & Decisions
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Avery Johnson · Roy S. Johnson

Oct 2009 · Harper Collins

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Avery Johnson is a coach, a teacher, and sometimes even a preacher, but most of all, he is a motivator, driving his team with the same fiery passion that allowed him to earn his championship credentials as an NBA player. Growing up in New Orleans's Lafitte Housing Project, he was never the biggest, fastest, or strongest, but by the strength of his will and character, he persevered. Now he offers the lessons he learned on his journey from the bottom of the bayou to the heights of success in this inspiring book.

Aspire Higher is the essential game plan for reaching your goals. Johnson begins by outlining what it takes to get to the top: determination and discipline provide the foundation that allows you to make the right decisions, on the basketball court or in the boardroom. The goal isn't just to be successful, however; it's also about caring for other people along the way. “I care about you more than I care about winning,” Johnson often tells his players.

Avery Johnson's personal and professional experiences illuminate crucial lessons, inspiring readers just as he has inspired teammates and players. His spirited message is for anyone looking for the tools and secrets of success in business, school, sports, and more—anyone looking to aspire higher.

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Avery Johnson was an NBA player for sixteen seasons, and one of only two players less than six-feet tall to play in more than 1,000 games. In 1999, he was the floor leader of the San Antonio Spurs championship team. In 2004, he signed with Dallas as a player/coach, but before the season began he decided to retire as a player and to concentrate on coaching. In his first full season as head coach in 2005–2006 he was named NBA Coach of the Year. He is a sought-after motivational speaker for community and civic organizations and numerous Fortune 500 companies. He is married and has two children. Roy S. Johnson is the editor-in-chief of Men's Fitness magazine. He has covered every major sport during his career as a journalist for such publications as Sports Illustrated, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the New York Times. He's appeared regularly on ESPN, SportsnetNY, NBATV and other major television networks. As an author, he has written memoirs for Charles Barkley and Earvin (Magic) Johnson. He is married and has two children.

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