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by Pat Williams (Author), Jim Denney (Author), Clint Hurdle (Foreword by)
From the age of seven, Pat Williams's greatest passion was baseball. However, after two years in the minors, he had to admit it was not his greatest talent. But when he combined his passion for sports with his greatest talents--leadership, salesmanship, and promotion--he found his sweet spot for success. What followed was a phenomenally successful career and a lasting impact on the world.
Through engaging stories and inspiring examples of those who have found their sweet spot for success, Williams shows readers how to identify their greatest talent, pursue their greatest passion, and multiply their efforts through teamwork. They'll discover how to maximize their natural gifting, focus their enthusiasm, and leverage their talent and passion into a lifetime of success. Perfect for graduates going off to college or work, or anyone who is still looking for a career that satisfies their soul.
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Pat Williams's waste-no-time philosophy has informed my work ethic for decades. The Sweet Spot for Success distills all he's learned and put into practice. Pat lays it out in such a way that you can easily intersect your talent with your passion to discover your sweet spot in life. Now that's success!--Jerry B. Jenkins, novelist and biographer; founder, The Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild
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From the age of seven, Pat Williams's greatest passion was baseball. However, after two years in the minors, he had to admit it was not his greatest talent. But when he combined his passion for sports with his greatest talents--leadership, salesmanship, and promotion--he found his sweet spot for success. And a phenomenally successful career that has left a lasting impact on the world was just the beginning.
Through engaging stories and inspiring examples of those who have found their sweet spot for success, Williams shows you how to identify your greatest talent, pursue your greatest passion, and multiply your efforts through teamwork. You'll discover how to maximize your natural gifting, focus your enthusiasm, and leverage your talent and passion into a lifetime of success.
"A powerful, life-changing read."--Bruce Arians, former head football coach, Arizona Cardinals
"Thought-provoking and uplifting."--Dabo Swinney, head football coach, Clemson University
"I couldn't stop reading. I know you'll be as impacted as I was."--Jim McElwain, former head football coach, University of Florida
Pat Williams retired as senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic in May 2019 to head up an effort to bring major league baseball to Orlando. He has more than 50 years of professional sports experience, has written more than 100 books, including the popular Coach Wooden, Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret, and Character Carved in Stone. Find out more at www.patwilliams.com.
Jim Denney is a full-time freelance writer with more than one hundred books to his credit. His collaborative titles include numerous books with Pat Williams, including Coach Wooden, Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret, and Coach Wooden's Forgotten Teams. Find out more at www.writinginoverdrive.com.
Author Biography
Pat Williams retired as senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic in May 2019 to head up an effort to bring major league baseball to Orlando. He has more than 50 years of professional sports experience, has written more than 100 books, including the popular Coach Wooden, Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret, and Character Carved in Stone. Find out more at www.patwilliams.com.
Jim Denney is a full-time freelance writer with more than 100 books to his credit. His collaborative titles include numerous books with Pat Williams, including Coach Wooden, Coach Wooden's Greatest Secret, and Coach Wooden's Forgotten Teams. Find out more at www.writinginoverdrive.com.
