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12/2/07 Have you ever wondered why superstars like Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, or Magic Johnson were able to repeat success over and over? How they always managed to come through with their biggest performance when it mattered most? Or, did you ever wonder why they seem to maintain their composure in the heat of battle when the pressure is so thick you can feel it through your TV? I’m sure you would be pleased to know that their demeanor, their persona, and their thought process is not only a learnable skill, but it is eloquently detailed in a book I just finished reading for the 2nd time in two weeks, and it is entitled “The Dynamic Path.” It is written by a highly successful author/ex-athlete and his name is Jim Citrin. Coincidentally, his Uncle is Detroit’s own Jerry Green, a legendary writer for the Detroit News, and a man with the distinction of being only one of 3 people to have attended and covered every single Super Bowl since 1967. If there has been one common theme of my column in the last 6 years, it’s that sports teach life lessons and you will find that the good habits you learn on the field, work well off the field in business, school, work, and the community. But this book takes it to a whole new level. It takes you up close and personal into the lives of some of the greatest performers in the last 50 years, reveals what they were thinking in their quest and it shares insights into what made them so successful. Additionally, it lays a foundation and specific action steps that anyone can follow if they want to reach their ultimate potential in life. There is an old saying that goes like this; “You either define the moment, or the moment defines you.” Successful people in all walks of life have an uncanny knack of swaying these moments in their favor, eventually leading to the desired result, and this book teaches you how to do just that. Of course raw talent and hard work are always at the foundation, but there are other intangibles that in the end determine your success ratio. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, and with Christmas just around the corner this would make a great gift for anybody that would like to achieve great success. Which, is pretty much everybody… You don’t have to be Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods or Magic Johnson to have a positive impact on society. But thanks to author Jim Citrin, you can learn the secrets they used to be such influential performers whose lives eventually transcended their on-field accomplishments. The word ‘Dynamic’ is defined as something that is ‘pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action.’ The book, “The Dynamic Path” will re-define the way greatness is attained. And for that we can thank the dynamic Jim Citrin for so succinctly delivering the message. (c) 2007 Novi
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