The Way of the Shark: Lessons on Golf, Business, and Life

by Greg Norman, Donald T. Phillips (Contributor)

"Sharks never sleep. You must be willing to do the hard work it takes to stay on top." With his trademark charm and eloquence, Greg Norman reveals the secrets behind his myriad achievements, tracing his journey from Queensland, Australia, to the World Golf Hall of Fame to chairman and CEO of a global business. Since the days in 1975 when he made thirtyeight dollars a week working as a trainee, Norman has won ninety-one professional tournaments around the world, including two British Opens and twenty U.S. PGA Tour titles, and he held the No. 1 World Ranking for an astonishing 331 weeks. Norman has brought the same competitive fire to the boardroom, building a business that reflects the diversity of his interests and the power of his brand. Norman has done something very few professional athletes have ever managed -- he has transcended the sport that made him famous. As head of Great White Shark Enterprises, Norman presides over a multimillion-dollar empire that ranges from golf course design to real estate to apparel to wine. An astute businessman with unmatched desire and drive, he has an unerring instinct for knowing what will work and what won't. He has combined a hands-on approach with an overall strategic vision to produce an internationally recognized and respected brand. In these pages, Norman illustrates the principles that are at the core of his successes and offers readers concrete advice for applying their own talents to successfully play both the "front nine" and the "back nine" of life. Practical, engaging, and incisive, The Way of the Shark shares the lessons Greg Norman has learned both on the course and off, demonstrating how anyone, at any stage of his or her career, can be a champion.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Sports, Business

340 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Mike Hohrath · Rating 3 out of 5]

Greg Norman comes from the generation of golfers from before my time. I hadn't heard of him before reading this book, but his story resonated strongly with me for a variety of reasons. He started golfing at 15 and through very hard work he became the best golfer in the world for a long period of time. He leveraged his brand and entered business and became a highly successful international businessman. Through it all, he was and is imperfect, just like the rest of us, and this memoir felt like him reliving all of the experiences that defined his life. He took us through his most important relationships, golfing moments, business deals, and lessons that he's learned. I was inspired by the kindness shown to him and shown to others, his commitment to excellence, and the constant drive to succeed. There are many good life lessons in this book, and I would recommend it to any student of golf or business. DIN & DIP (Do it Now & Do it Proper!)

[Tareq Muhmood · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book kept me 25pct engaged. Aside from a couple of parts where he recognises the positive impact of Jack Nicholas and his Father, the book comes across as self centered. I should have expected it. I still respect Greg Norman.. one of the most exciting golfers.

[Morgan Foster · Rating 1 out of 5]

The golf stories were interesting. The business stories were boring.

[Matthew Stetz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shark don’t like cheaters. Went after a couple over the years.

[Jim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Greg Norman is a legend in golf. This book describes how he has created his business empire which is very amazing. Greg Norman as a writer is not very amazing. It is all about Greg. This is one that you can put down for awhile, because he goes on endlessly about himself. His disagreement with the PGA Tour is interesting, but a bit borish.

[Vaishali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok...not just for the golf lovers...its a memoir of Greg Norman's wonderful journey... I loved it