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Readers of Coach Woodens Pyramid of Success received practical, down to earth, biblical tips for being successful in life. Readings based on Woodens own life experiences and spiritual development through the years revealed that success is built block by block, much like a pyramid. From confidence to faith, the building blocks contribute to moral character and form our key values. Coach Wooden and author Jay Carty would be the first to admit, it is not enough to simply read about the Pyramid of Success, one must also act on it. Enter Coach Woodens Playbook for Success, a pocket guide to the principles and Bible verses that Coach Wooden has lived and shared for more than 40 years. Like sitting next to the legendary coach himself, working through each principle in the Playbook and spending time with God will encourage and set you on the road to success.
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One of NASCAR's most controversial and exciting figures opens the pages of his life as he reflects on a life of simple faith in a turbulent circle of fame, controversy, and fan mania.
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One of NASCAR's most controversial and exciting figures has opened up the pages of his life for readers everywhere! "Darrell Waltrip One-on-One" describes a life of simple faith in a turbulent circle of fame, controversy and fan mania. The natural storytelling abilities of both Darrell Waltrip and Jay Carty will keep readers enthralled through 60 refreshingly transparent narrative devotionals. This is a rare chance for both men and women, race-enthusiasts and rookies alike, to take an inspiring look at how God has shaped and impacted the life of a sports legend!
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Legendary college basketball coach JohnWooden and Jay Carty know that success is an equal opportunity player—anyone can achieve it. Based on JohnWooden’s own method to victory, CoachWooden’s Pyramid of Success reveals that achievement is built block by block, with each block being a crucial principle contributing to lifelong success in every area of life. Each of these 27 daily readings takes an in-depth look at a single principle, which when combined with the other principles forms the structure of the Pyramid of Success. Join JohnWooden and Jay Carty to discover the building blocks and key values—from confidence to faith—that have brought Coach to the pinnacle of success as a leader, a teacher and a follower of God.
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This book of 60 daily readings is the result of one-on-one conversations between basketball’s legendary coach and teacher, John Wooden, and Jay Carty, former Laker and one-time Wooden assistant. Each of the two-page readings contains life wisdom from the Coach, application and reflection from Jay and a daily Scripture reading and prayer.
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Football fans will remember the penetrating gaze of the eyes beneath the helmet of the Chicago Bears #55 throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s. NFL legend Mike Singletary's skills and determination as a linebacker were second to none. Now readers can meet the man of faith behind those amazing tackles. Together with best-selling author Jay Carty, Mike Singletary lets you in behind the scenes of a career in which the term "Christian football player" seems like an oxymoron. Prepare yourself to learn life lessons from an athlete and man who in the midst of a competitive contact sport gave his all to the glory of God. In these 60 heartfelt devotions, Mike and Jay will inspire and challenge you to draw nearer to God while giving your all, no matter where your "playing field" is.
About the Author
DARRELL WALTRIP started his career racing go-carts at age 12 and went on to enter his first stock car race just four years later. Although his premier NASCAR Winston Cup start came in 1972, he continued to earn a living as a short-track racer. In 1975 he became a full-time NASCAR Winston Cup competitor and in the 1980s earned the NASCAR Driver of the Decade award. Today, he holds 84 NASCAR Winston Cup victories and his name is known by racing amateurs and enthusiasts alike. Darrell is currently a commentator for NASCAR on FOX Sports and hosts a weekly Bible study in his garage for 75 men. He and his wife, Stevie, have two children and make their home in Franklin, Tennessee.
JAY CARTY has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, coached basketball at his alma mater, Oregon State, and been a part of John Wooden's UCLA coaching staff. After hanging up his basketball shoes, Carty entered ministry. He has been a traveling preacher and the author of many books, including Playing with Fire, and the coauthor of Coach Wooden One-on-One and Darrell Waltrip One-on-One. Jay and his wife, Mary, live in California.