Success inspires you to succeed, and when you repeat this under different conditions, it makes you stop and think about it. And if you find success stories and elements contributing towards them stimulating, then you may emulate them as well! This is what Brad Kearns attempts to do by writing a book on the factors responsible for making Tiger a super achiever. People with vision live with discipline, and they make sure their routines do not alter. Tiger has his own formula, which has worked for him, and Kearns suggests that it can work for everyone. Yes, even if you are not a golfer, you can emulate the same in your daily life. It is the second time, that Kearns has used a great athlete to promote the age old adage—‘self-help is best help’.
Earlier, he wrote How Lance Does it, which was received well across the world. This appears to be sequel on the same lines and is meant to attract readers who are looking for inspiration and guidance. To write another thematic self-help book, Kearns must have received positive feedback from the market and readers. This is the third book by the author, not to mention the numerous articles and research papers published in various sports journals across the world. And he has all the credentials to write on sports.
A successful triathlete professional, he won 31 events and was ranked third in the world at one time. An acclaimed motivational speaker, his first book was Breakthrough Triathlon Training. He also plays golf with a 3.8 handicap and has a deep interest in the game. Interestingly, he was a competitor in the South California Junior Golf circuit, where Tiger Woods was noticed as a promising young golfer. All these elements give Kearns the understanding to offer an insightful perspective on the Tiger phenomenon, and how the World No.1 achieves success, not only on different golf courses spread over different parts of the world, but also as a human being with a lifelong commitment to ‘care and share’.
Tiger may have won 14 Majors, and in all probability may win the highest number of Majors, but the book is not about his achievements. It is about how he does it? Is it the mental attitude or the body of steel, or simply an urge to win under any circumstance? What lies inside Tiger Woods, and how he attained his current position and strength, which is enviable not only to golfers across the world but for any athlete looking for glory.
Every person is born with natural talent but it can be of little help if not used in a proper way. Tiger has converted his talents into a killer instinct, and with his consistent dominance of contemporary golf, he is also dubbed as the world’s greatest athlete. However, we have to look beyond the drives and swings of Tiger to get a clear perspective on Tiger. He is not only hungry to win, but has this commitment to pursuit of personal excellence. Tiger is not afraid to loose, but even in failure he is gracious. The book gives you an insight into the mind and heart of the great player.
Kearns makes full use of his contacts in sports world. By using intimate interviews with contemporary players, coaches, trainers and examples from Tiger’s professional and personal life, he attempts to reveal the psyche of the great golfer. How Tiger Does It concludes that Tiger has succeeded due to three factors: Focus, Work-Play Ethic and Balanced Approach. The author has quoted Tiger extensively and the book is replete with turning points from Tiger’s life. The book encourages you to approach everything without fear and work relentlessly on your goal, unmindful of the result.
At a time when almost every person is tense and works under pressure, the book guides you how to tackle pressure Tiger’s way and turn it into positive energy. Do not approach your work with all the seriousness, but add a little play to get the optimum results. The world has turned into an ongoing competition. From early childhood days when kids compete against kids to get admission into school, to adulthood when lakhs of kids take competitive exams to get into professional colleges, the book advises the reader to adopt a relaxed and fearless approach towards life. By keeping our nerves under control and being cool, one can achieve peak performance. Kearns reveals that Tiger has achieved physical, mental and emotional balance, which leads to a healthy perspective and positive attitude towards life under any condition. Overall, the book is a good addition in the self-help category and provides useful tips to live life to the full—Tiger way! You can apply them to your own goals, career and everyday challenges, and achieve success. And then who does not want to read about Tiger?
Earlier, he wrote How Lance Does it, which was received well across the world. This appears to be sequel on the same lines and is meant to attract readers who are looking for inspiration and guidance. To write another thematic self-help book, Kearns must have received positive feedback from the market and readers. This is the third book by the author, not to mention the numerous articles and research papers published in various sports journals across the world. And he has all the credentials to write on sports.
A successful triathlete professional, he won 31 events and was ranked third in the world at one time. An acclaimed motivational speaker, his first book was Breakthrough Triathlon Training. He also plays golf with a 3.8 handicap and has a deep interest in the game. Interestingly, he was a competitor in the South California Junior Golf circuit, where Tiger Woods was noticed as a promising young golfer. All these elements give Kearns the understanding to offer an insightful perspective on the Tiger phenomenon, and how the World No.1 achieves success, not only on different golf courses spread over different parts of the world, but also as a human being with a lifelong commitment to ‘care and share’.
Tiger may have won 14 Majors, and in all probability may win the highest number of Majors, but the book is not about his achievements. It is about how he does it? Is it the mental attitude or the body of steel, or simply an urge to win under any circumstance? What lies inside Tiger Woods, and how he attained his current position and strength, which is enviable not only to golfers across the world but for any athlete looking for glory.
Every person is born with natural talent but it can be of little help if not used in a proper way. Tiger has converted his talents into a killer instinct, and with his consistent dominance of contemporary golf, he is also dubbed as the world’s greatest athlete. However, we have to look beyond the drives and swings of Tiger to get a clear perspective on Tiger. He is not only hungry to win, but has this commitment to pursuit of personal excellence. Tiger is not afraid to loose, but even in failure he is gracious. The book gives you an insight into the mind and heart of the great player.
Kearns makes full use of his contacts in sports world. By using intimate interviews with contemporary players, coaches, trainers and examples from Tiger’s professional and personal life, he attempts to reveal the psyche of the great golfer. How Tiger Does It concludes that Tiger has succeeded due to three factors: Focus, Work-Play Ethic and Balanced Approach. The author has quoted Tiger extensively and the book is replete with turning points from Tiger’s life. The book encourages you to approach everything without fear and work relentlessly on your goal, unmindful of the result.
At a time when almost every person is tense and works under pressure, the book guides you how to tackle pressure Tiger’s way and turn it into positive energy. Do not approach your work with all the seriousness, but add a little play to get the optimum results. The world has turned into an ongoing competition. From early childhood days when kids compete against kids to get admission into school, to adulthood when lakhs of kids take competitive exams to get into professional colleges, the book advises the reader to adopt a relaxed and fearless approach towards life. By keeping our nerves under control and being cool, one can achieve peak performance. Kearns reveals that Tiger has achieved physical, mental and emotional balance, which leads to a healthy perspective and positive attitude towards life under any condition. Overall, the book is a good addition in the self-help category and provides useful tips to live life to the full—Tiger way! You can apply them to your own goals, career and everyday challenges, and achieve success. And then who does not want to read about Tiger?
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