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Never Mind Success - Go for Greatness!: The Best Advice I've Ever Received
This inspirational book is a collection of the best advice Tavis Smiley has ever received. Movie stars like Annette Bening, musicians such as Vanessa Williams, and Tavis's friends, such as Cornel West offer serious, practical, and humorous advice on everything from relationships, careers and money . . . to improving your character, overcoming obstacles, and realizing your dreams.
Based on Tavis's belief that while you can be successful without being great, you can't be great without being successful . . . this book is designed to enlighten, encourage, and empower you!
Based on Tavis's belief that while you can be successful without being great, you can't be great without being successful . . . this book is designed to enlighten, encourage, and empower you!
146 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Tavis Smiley
54 books108 followersTavis Smiley is an American talk show host and author. Smiley was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, and grew up in Bunker Hill, Indiana. After attending Indiana University, he worked during the late 1980s as an aide to Tom Bradley, the mayor of Los Angeles.
Smiley became a radio commentator in 1991 and, starting in 1996, he hosted the talk show BET Talk (later renamed BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley) on Black Entertainment Television (BET). After Smiley sold an exclusive interview of Sara Jane Olson to ABC News in 2001, BET declined to renew his contract that year. Smiley then began hosting The Tavis Smiley Show on National Public Radio (NPR) (2002–04) and hosted Tavis Smiley on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on weekdays and The Tavis Smiley Show on Public Radio International (PRI) from 2004 until 2017.
Smiley had an employment dispute with PBS in December 2017 which resulted in his suing PBS for wrongful termination. Smiley is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. headquartered in Los Angeles. Since June 2021 he has served as Chief Visionary Officer for his radio station, KBLA Talk 1580.
Smiley became a radio commentator in 1991 and, starting in 1996, he hosted the talk show BET Talk (later renamed BET Tonight with Tavis Smiley) on Black Entertainment Television (BET). After Smiley sold an exclusive interview of Sara Jane Olson to ABC News in 2001, BET declined to renew his contract that year. Smiley then began hosting The Tavis Smiley Show on National Public Radio (NPR) (2002–04) and hosted Tavis Smiley on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) on weekdays and The Tavis Smiley Show on Public Radio International (PRI) from 2004 until 2017.
Smiley had an employment dispute with PBS in December 2017 which resulted in his suing PBS for wrongful termination. Smiley is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. headquartered in Los Angeles. Since June 2021 he has served as Chief Visionary Officer for his radio station, KBLA Talk 1580.
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October 21, 2017
This book is full of inspiration, encouragement and abbot of humor. Yet, I was hoping for a bit of insight or story telling behind the quotes rather than the just being a bunch of inspirational quotes. That's why my rating isn't higher.
Very quick read.
Very quick read.
April 15, 2012
Talk show host Tavis Smiley provides some of the advice his many guests have offered.
An easy read that can provide teens with some food for thought.
Examples:
Levar Burton "Don't take yourself so seriously."
Drew Carey "Find out whatever it is really, really good at and do it anyway, whether you make a living at it or not."
T-Boz "Respect yourself."
Danny Elfman "Never take anybody's advice."
Notes
Tavis Smiley has talk shows of both PBS and public radio.
Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers
An easy read that can provide teens with some food for thought.
Examples:
Levar Burton "Don't take yourself so seriously."
Drew Carey "Find out whatever it is really, really good at and do it anyway, whether you make a living at it or not."
T-Boz "Respect yourself."
Danny Elfman "Never take anybody's advice."
Notes
Tavis Smiley has talk shows of both PBS and public radio.
Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews