Hurley Book Club

[Hans Sprungfeld]

What’s the sound of one hand clapping?

 

[formerlurker]

Purchased.

Same

 

[rip7774]

I read these books they are an easy read for non-readers and teach mental toughness through a story, which makes it far easier to read than something technical or like a textbook.

A lot of teams have used this book, including Iowa State’s football team last year, which had the best year they’ve had in forever. It helps these guys, who’ve been told they are amazing since they started playing basketball to realize the bigger picture and to surrender the outcome and just focus on being great at what you can control (i.e. attitude, effort, how we treat people). Now that they’ve struggled for maybe the first time on the court, they are open to changing their mindset.

This will be great for the team & love what Coach is doing, they needed a mental reboot!

 

[jibsey]

Hurley has these guys buying into reading in the SUMMER? Wow

It’s the best way for them to improve their SAT’s.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

It’s the best way for them to improve their SAT’s.

Brings back memories of prepping for the SATs after I was already in college.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

What’s the sound of one hand clapping?

Quite frankly ...

 

[formerlurker]

Save your hard earned money.

This "book" arrived today and that's $24.54 I just p^ssed away.

 

[formerlurker]

When did my hand get so old?

 

[8893]

I knew it was a thin book when I ordered it, and I thought it was overpriced. Mine came today too. I will read it first and then decide the value.

 

[husky429]

Save your hard earned money.

This "book" arrived today and that's $24.54 I just p^ssed away.

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If you're concerned about page count, why didn't you check to see how many pages it is?

 

[RichZ]

Same

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I hope to hell you ordered it through the link at the top of the page!

 

[pj]

Save your hard earned money.

This "book" arrived today and that's $24.54 I just p^ssed away.

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Good to hear it won't be taking the players away from the court for long! I hope the print is large too.

 

[HawkHusky]

Chief00 wants them to read "Rodman and the Art of Rebounding".

Chief prefers "Rodman and International Diplomacy."

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Save your hard earned money.

This "book" arrived today and that's $24.54 I just p^ssed away.

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What is the feeling of one hand folding?

 

[ZenConn]

Save your hard earned money.

This "book" arrived today and that's $24.54 I just p^ssed away.

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Good thing it wasn't a single page with a picture of ten toes.

 

[Candyman]

Not sure why so many are negative for Hurley having the kids read a book. They are in college and this isn't North Carolina our kids actually take classes.

Many teams do this and many companies do this all the time. I have read or was assigned, Who Moved My Cheese, for 3 different companies I worked at.

 

[huskymedic]

Many teams do this and many companies do this all the time. I have read or was assigned, Who Moved My Cheese, for 3 different companies I worked at.

... Good to Great and Skin in the Game

 

[intlzncster]

Save your hard earned money.

This "book" arrived today and that's $24.54 I just p^ssed away.

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Sometimes, just sometimes, the pirates among us fight the good fight. haha


At least ya'll ordered the right one:

Chop Wood, Carry Water book by Rick Fields

 

[WhiteDressWes]

I sincerely hope you guys are kidding. The subtitle of the book is How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great.

One of the common complaints about the past year's team was that they were soft, not mentally tough, not focused, etc.

We're in the early stages of a major rebuild. To make it happen, It's going to take more than just court and weight room time. We need a major reboot in mental approach and mental toughness. Reading books like these and reflecting on them with your coach/mentor can only help.

I love seeing this and it makes me even more confident that Hurley's going to do great things for our teams. But I'm just a #30yearcasualfan so what do I know?

B.S. all it needs is a healthy point guard; too much soccer mom mentality on here.

 

[Storrs South]

How has no one mentioned that UConn Baseball alum Nick Ahmed is quoted on the back cover?

 

[8893]

On vacation this week and just read this book in a couple hours. Not the most well-written book. Easy, breezy read that could have been even more easily reduced to a pamphlet. Kind of Tony Robbins-ish for my tastes; I preferred Aesop's take in "The Tortoise and the Hare."

Good message though.

 

[husky429]

On vacation this week and just read this book in a couple hours. Not the most well-written book. Easy, breezy read that could have been even more easily reduced to a pamphlet. Kind of Tony Robbins-ish for my tastes; I preferred Aesop's take in "The Tortoise and the Hare."

Good message though.

That was basically my response to the book too.

Similar to "it could have been an email" meetings at work.

 

[Mokum]

What’s the sound of one hand clapping?

Two hands are required for clapping. One hand can not clap.

 

[CL82]

Two hands are required for clapping.

Actually they are not. If you need proof. But be forewarned; it cannot be unseen.

 

[RayRay34]

I have a copy of this book I'd be happy to share. First to PM me gets it.

 

[August_West]

On vacation this week and just read this book in a couple hours. Not the most well-written book. Easy, breezy read that could have been even more easily reduced to a pamphlet. Kind of Tony Robbins-ish for my tastes; I preferred Aesop's take in "The Tortoise and the Hare."

Good message though.