The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life (Abridged) Audiobook, by Jim Tressel Play Audiobook Sample

The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Chris Fabry Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2008 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life shares Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel's Big Ten fundamentals for success: Attitude, Discipline, Faith, Handling Adversity & Success, Excellence, Love, Toughness, Responsibility, Team, and Hope.

Peppered with personal stories from Tressel's storied coaching career, the book shares the fundamental lessons that he has been imparting to his players for the past 20 years. A perfect blend of football stories, spiritual insights, motivational reading, and practical application, The Winners Manual provides an inside look at the core philosophy that has served as the foundation for one of the most successful college football programs of all time. Includes 8 pages of color photos and a foreword from New York Times best-selling author John Maxwell.

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"A gift from my brother, this book represents the values of many old Ohio families - so very consistent with traditional values. "Work is love made visible."I would hope that women will not be put off by the football references. This book speaks to us all. "

— Ann (5 out of 5 stars)

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Overall Performance: 4.05882352941176 out of 54.05882352941176 out of 54.05882352941176 out of 54.05882352941176 out of 54.05882352941176 out of 5 (4.06)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm sure this a good book and it's probably the fact that I had to read it for work...yes for work. We have a book club. But I feel like this book was rather repetitive. I usually like books that use regular everyday language but he just used way too many cliches. Eh. "

    — Whitney, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a book you can a lot from. I mostly enjoyed the stories and quotations through out the book. Go Buckeyes! "

    — Abby, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I know things ended rough at Ohio State, but Tressel is still a class act, and this book is evidence of it. "

    — E., 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " it's kind of like "self-help light". Good exercises but nothing likely to be life changing. Lots of stories about God and football. If you are a religious zealot or huge buckeye football fan, this book may be for you, otherwise, you'll likely find better results reading something else. "

    — Greg, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Tressel is a football coach and not an author for a reason. However his well rounded person approach teaches his players the game of life (not just football). "

    — Diane, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good stuff from a good man "

    — Jeff, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You know the writing isn't all the greatest but the message is loud and clear. I've become an Ohio State fan or at least a Jim Tressel fan. "

    — Mary, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For me, it provided a good way to organize goals "

    — Paul, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another GREAT Bucks book "

    — Chuck, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The best college football coach in the country is a pretty good life coach, too. "

    — Tim, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not huge into motivational books; boss had me read it, enjoyed it more than I expected too. Gets a little redundant, but the lessons are good. There's lots of great quotes. "

    — Mirek, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " For being a Michigan fan, this is a great book so far. "

    — Rebekah, 5/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Actually not about football, but finding purpose and meaning in life no matter what you're calling. Would want any college or high school student to read this, any adult for that matter! "

    — Sue, 1/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It's 8:45 and Michigan still sucks. "

    — Kelly, 11/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book...The stories were good and his principles that he applies to his program are sound and good to live by. The principles can be used in any aspect of life! "

    — Matt, 7/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " No offense to anybody who got value out of this book, but it's basically just a mish-mash of cliches about working hard and being a good boy. Kind of a rip off if you ask me. A bunch of common sense stuff like "have a positive attitude" and "get to practice early." "

    — Ryan, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good, solid hopeful advice from a man you can respect. "

    — Rachel, 8/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great book on how to plan for success and win at more than just football. "

    — Jeff, 5/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a self help book of sorts. Plus it also gives an OSU fan deeper insight into Tressel's methods for helping the kids become leaders in life, not just on the field. "

    — Jennifer, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book that shows how one coach teaches young men how to be successful in all parts of their life. "

    — Brad, 4/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Basic, common sense approach from a person who knows and has experienced leadership in a challenging setting -- college sports. Great for reminding us of how we should be presenting ourselves as leaders. "

    — Nancy, 2/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good, solid hopeful advice from a man you can respect. "

    — Rachel, 1/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " You know the writing isn't all the greatest but the message is loud and clear. I've become an Ohio State fan or at least a Jim Tressel fan. "

    — Mary, 10/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not huge into motivational books; boss had me read it, enjoyed it more than I expected too. Gets a little redundant, but the lessons are good. There's lots of great quotes. "

    — Mirek, 9/14/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " For being a Michigan fan, this is a great book so far. "

    — Rebekah, 10/7/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " For me, it provided a good way to organize goals "

    — Paul, 7/8/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book...The stories were good and his principles that he applies to his program are sound and good to live by. The principles can be used in any aspect of life! "

    — Matt, 6/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good stuff from a good man "

    — Jeff, 6/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Actually not about football, but finding purpose and meaning in life no matter what you're calling. Would want any college or high school student to read this, any adult for that matter! "

    — Sue, 4/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Basic, common sense approach from a person who knows and has experienced leadership in a challenging setting -- college sports. Great for reminding us of how we should be presenting ourselves as leaders. "

    — Nancy, 4/28/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Tressel is a football coach and not an author for a reason. However his well rounded person approach teaches his players the game of life (not just football). "

    — Diane, 4/11/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great book on how to plan for success and win at more than just football. "

    — Jeff, 3/24/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book that shows how one coach teaches young men how to be successful in all parts of their life. "

    — Brad, 3/17/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellcent text of principals, You travel through masterful teaching, dialogue, and experience from on of NCAA's most well respected coaches. "

    — Jake, 3/9/2009