Product Description

Following on the heels of our successful What It Takes to Be #1 comes this follow up book, which features quotes, stories and wisdom from the legendary coach, delivered by his only son Vince Jr.Vince Lombardi represents nothing less than the soul of the game of professional football. As coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967, Coach Lombardi transformed a perennial loser into a juggernaut, winning NFL titles in 1961, 1962 and 1965, and Super Bowls I and II in 1966 and 1967. The coach's uncanny ability to inspire greatness and test the limits of physical endurance is what made him the standard by which all other coaches have been measured. Lombardi's oft repeated refrain, "Winning is not everything, it's the only thing," may be the most repeated words in all of sports. However, there were hundreds of other pithy words and phrases articulated by the legendary leader that would interest Lombardi fans and sports enthusiasts alike. Organized alphabetically, the book will include Lombardi's words on everything from adversity to winning. Here are examples:On Adversity: "How does a man meet his failures? That is the measure of the man. If he does not quit or curl up, he has the right stuff in him. Be a hard loser." On Character: "Character, rather than education, is a man's greatest need and man's greatest safeguard, because character is far superior to, far higher than, the intellect." On Honesty: "Skilled ignorance is often more powerful than knowledge and honesty—but only temporarily, only for a short time. In the long run, knowledge and honesty will pay off." On Leadership: "Leadership, with the willingness to use it, is based upon truth and character. It must have truth in its purpose, and willpower in its character." More than a quote book, The Essential Vince Lombardi will also feature commentary and photos throughout the book, delivered by the one person who could truly understand Vince Lombardi's unrelenting passion for!
winning, his son Vince. By organizing the book as a lexicon, readers will be able to turn to any topic to glean Lombardi wisdom. This will make The Essential Vince Lombardi an invaluable tool and reference book that business people and sports fans turn to for inspiration and practical advice. The key to the book will be execution. Interspersed with the quotes will be commentary and rare photographs taken from Vince Jr's collection, as well as "Lombardi Lessons" throughout the book. This will help distinguish this book from just a "quote book," as well as other books that have preceded it.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #132899 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

Synopsis
'The only way I know how to coach the game is all the way.' Vince Lombardi was without question the greatest football coach of his time, perhaps of all time. But the man himself was more, much more. He was a thoughtful man with uncommon passion, a motivator with uncompromising values - and a leader with unprecedented wisdom and authority. 'Winning is the name of the game ...Be a hard loser'. More than a generation since his untimely passing, Vince Lombardi's fiery words continue to resonate. "The Essential Vince Lombardi" compiles Lombardi's most quotable, memorable expressions into one extraordinary volume. Down-to-earth yet inspiring, it reintroduces us to the thoughts and ideas that drove Vince Lombardi to the top. 'The leader must always walk the tightrope between the consent he must win and the control he must exert'. Vince Lombardi was a football coach by trade, but a leader by instinct."The Essential Vince Lombardi" reveals the man through his words, provides insights into what made him tick, and explains how we can use those insights to power our own lives and careers. Vince Lombardi lived each day with urgency, passion, and conviction.

His uncanny ability to inspire greatness, and to motivate his followers to test the limits of their endurance, made him the standard by which leaders in all walks of life have come to be measured.For the first time ever, "The Essential Vince Lombardi" collects Lombardi's most memorable and inspirational quotes in one easily referenced volume. Alphabetically-arranged subject headings provide instant access to Lombardi's thoughts, attitudes, and opinions. Fascinating to read front-to-back and equally valuable as a spirited and insightful reference, this amazing volume allows the greatest coach in the history of football to hold court on his favorite subjects: Confidence - 'Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence'; Discipline - 'You don't do things right once in a while. You do them right all the time'; and Learning - 'Errors and mistakes are the necessary steps in the learning process; once they have served their purpose, they should be forgotten'. More than just a simple quote book, however, "The Essential Vince Lombardi" contains: observations from its author, Vince Lombardi Jr.; reminiscences from Lombardi family members and associates; rare, previously unpublished photographs; 'Lombardi Lessons' for applying Lombardi's wisdom to everyday situations; and more.

It places Lombardi's favorite thoughts and quotes into the context of everyday life, without compromising any of their striking power or originality. "The Essential Vince Lombardi" - indispensable to Lombardi aficionados - will also be valuable to all readers for the strength of its prose, the passion of its opinions, and the wisdom that shines through on every page. Vince Lombardi's stay on earth was far too fleeting; in "The Essential Vince Lombardi", his words live on to motivate and inspire - today, and for generations to come.

From the Back Cover

"The only way I know how to coach the game is all the way."

Vince Lombardi was without question the greatest football coach of his time, perhaps of all time. But the man himself was more, much more. He was a thoughtful man with uncommon passion, a motivator with uncompromising values and a leader with unprecedented wisdom and authority.

"Winning is the name of the game ... Be a hard loser"

More than a generation since his untimely passing, Vince Lombardi's fiery words continue to resonate. The Essential Vince Lombardi compiles Lombardi's most quotable, memorable expressions into one extraordinary volume. Down-to-earth yet inspiring, it reintroduces us to the thoughts and ideas that drove Vince Lombardi to the top.

"The leader must always walk the tightrope between the consent he must win and the control he must exert."

Vince Lombardi was a football coach by trade, but a leader by instinct. The Essential Vince Lombardi reveals the man through his words, provides insights into what made him tick, and explains how we can use those insights to power our own lives and careers.

Vince Lombardi lived each day with urgency, passion, and conviction. His uncanny ability to inspire greatness, and to motivate his followers to test the limits of their endurance, made him the standard by which leaders in all walks of life have come to be measured.

For the first time ever, The Essential Vince Lombardi collects Lombardi's most memorable and inspirational quotes in one easily referenced volume. Alphabetically-arranged subject headings provide instant access to Lombardi's thoughts, attitudes, and opinions. Fascinating to read front-to-back and equally valuable as a spirited and insightful reference, this amazing volume allows the greatest coach in the history of football to hold court on his favorite subjects:

-Confidence "Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence"
-Discipline "You don't do things right once in a while. You do them right all the time."
-Learning "Errors and mistakes are the necessary steps in the learning process; once they have served their purpose, they should be forgotten."

More than just a simple quote book, however, The Essential Vince Lombardi contains observations from its author, Vince Lombardi Jr.; reminiscences from Lombardi family members and associates; rare, previously unpublished photographs; "Lombardi Lessons" for applying Lombardi's wisdom to everyday situations; and more. It places Lombardi's favorite thoughts and quotes into the context of everyday life, without compromising any of their striking power or originality

The Essential Vince Lombardi indispensable to Lombardi aficionados will also be valuable to all readers for the strength of its prose, the passion of its opinions, and the wisdom that shines through on every page. Vince Lombardi's stay on earth was far too fleeting; in The Essential Vince Lombardi, his words live on to motivate and inspire today, and for generations to come.

About the Author

Vince Lombardi Jr. is a writer, attorney, and motivational speaker. A former member of the Minnesota state legislature, Lombardi has held a number of executive positions in professional football. He is the author of What It Takes to Be #1: Vince Lombardi on Leadership.