Our review of : Legacy

Coach K is the inside story of Mike Krzyzewski’s legendary rise to college basketball coaching immortality. From his early days as an unappreciated assistant at Army to his current status as one of the most respected and successful coaches in sports history, Coach K chronicles it all. O’Connor offers readers a rare glimpse into what [...]

“The Confident Mind” is a battle-tested guide to unshakable performance by Dr. Nate Zinsser. The book offers a step-by-step approach to building self-confidence and overcoming limiting beliefs in any area of life, from sports and business to relationships and leadership. It also provides helpful tools such as assessments, case studies, action plans, reflection questions and [...]

The Rise of Superman is a book about decoding the science of ultimate human performance. The author, Steven Kotler, discusses how people can achieve their highest potential and perform at their best. He investigates what makes some individuals rise to superhuman levels in various fields such as sports, business, and creativity. With firsthand accounts from [...]

In Unbreakable, Jay Glazer tells the story of how he turned his personal struggles with depression and anxiety into motivation to achieve success. He provides readers with a roadmap for doing the same, offering advice on everything from recognizing when you need help to developing resilience in the face of setbacks. I felt like this [...]

In the Shadow of the Mountain is a powerful memoir about one woman’s courage in the face of physical adversity. Silvia Vasquez-Lavado was born with a debilitating leg condition that kept her from ever participating in sports or outdoor activities. But at age forty, she decided to finally do something about it, and attempted to [...]

In Showtime, Jeff Pearlman tells the story of the improbable Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the 1980s. Led by Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and head coach Pat Riley, the Lakers won five NBA championships in nine seasons. They were a team built on speed and magic—a far cry from their slow-and-steady predecessors. With exclusive interviews [...]

In 1897, a group of explorers set out to chart the most remote reaches of the Antarctic continent. Their ship, the Belgica, was battered by punishing weather and beset by ice floes for months on end. Finally succumbing to these conditions, it became lodged in pack ice 100 miles from land. For nine wintery weeks—the [...]

This book is a guide to the modern fundamentals of golf, written by Ben Hogan. It covers everything from grip and stance to swing plane and club head speed. This is an essential read for any golfer looking to improve their game. For who is this book for ? This book is for any golfer [...]

Rickson Gracie, one of the most celebrated mixed martial arts fighters in history, tells the story of his life and how embracing the philosophy of Flow has helped him achieve unparalleled success in everything he does. Drawing on his own experiences as well as those of other legends such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and [...]

Into Thin Air is a firsthand account of an ill-fated Everest expedition written by Jon Krakauer. When disaster strikes, Krakauer is one of the few who has the strength to recount what happened. In riveting detail, he describes the team’s harrowing descent from 29,028 feet and their tragic entrapment in blizzard conditions high on the [...]

The Inner Game of Tennis is a classic guide to the mental side of peak performance. Written by W. Timothy Gallwey, the book aims to help readers improve their tennis game using simple yet effective techniques derived from psychology and Zen philosophy. For who is this book for ? The Inner Game of Tennis is [...]

In Open, Andre Agassi tells the unflinchingly honest story of his life on and off the tennis court. He opens up about his difficult childhood, his complex relationship with his father, and how he overcame personal obstacles to achieve extraordinary success in professional tennis.Agassi also talks about the great people who have influenced him – [...]