greatness

by David Lamar Cook

Join Dr. Cook in the locker room, behind the bench, and in the boardroom as he shares the hidden principles of greatness. This unique vantage point and the stories that unfold will inspire and equip you on the journey to your dreams. greatness is open to all but only pursued by a few. It is the space beyond success where calling and legacy meet and a noble heart is required. This author-signed, collector's gift book is here to disrupt the typical publishing world and send a powerful message to today's influencers amid uncertainty, adversity, and change. Part art—comes with a unique cover and easel for displaying for the purpose of changing the conversation with the curious, part literature—contains Dr. Cook's defining message from 4 decades of Peak Performance coaching inside the ropes, on the bench, in the locker room, and in the board room. The author's signature page not only has Dr. Cook's signature but a place for you to personalize the book to a colleague, friend, or family member along with your signature. Zig Ziglar, Dr. Cook's mentor, told him that our lives will be changed in the next 5 years by the people we meet and the books we read. Like a fine bottle of wine, green fee at a nice club, tickets to a major sporting event, or quiet dinner for two at a fine restaurant, the investment of this collector's edition gift is significant. It will make a lasting impression on the recipient for years to come.

Genres: Self Help

109 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

David Cook is one of the country's top Peak Performance coaches and seminar leaders. He served as "Mental Training Coach" for the San Antonio Spurs from 1996–2004 that included two World Championships. David received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1980. He completed his Ph.D. in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Virginia in 1984. He is married to Karen and has two daughters. They live in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Reviews

[Samantha Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

it’s a hundred dollars. requires more time playing the harmonica and reflecting to write proper thoughts. this books biggest fans include my company’s group president. and maybe me now?

[Iconic Greatness · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to be a little selfish here and recommend you save yourself $100 and don't buy this book. Instead go buy yourself a copy of Think and Grow Rich or even better, get a free copy online because if you want to achieve success then that's the best book in the world.

David's book on greatness is a dangerous book for everyone to have because if everyone reads, learns and apply it with all their hearts then there will be too many people not only achieving success but true greatness as well.

If it wasn't for targeted marketing I don't think I ever would have come across this book or know who David Cook is.

For many people a book that is priced at $100 is insanity. It would have to be made with real leather and have the best paper in the world to pay for a book with that price.

David Cook begins the book trailer by asking you if you would pay $100 for this book? Upon seeing the title of the book which is greatness. And the Beautiful white dust jacket with the small title and no cover image, it caught my attention.

If you want a book on success then go read Think and Grow Rich because Napoleon Hill has spent most of his life and has done an amazing job on writing a book on success. It is an insurance policy against failure. Apply that book to your life and you will be successful.

But if you are looking for a book that goes beyond success then greatness is the book for you. Because that place Beyond success is greatness. It's available to all but pursued by a few because it is not an easy path but it's worth it.

This book has four pillars which goes beyond goal setting and allows you to build a skyscraper beginning with a strong Foundation so you can build yourself from the ground up.

When you finish reading this book your mission is to create your personal greatness letter. It won't be easy because you have to know what you really want. You have to ask yourself what do you truly desire to achieve and will you pursue it with all your heart? Then finish creating the letter using the four pillars to guarantee you go beyond success and achieve greatness.

Greatness has a price and this book is worth not $100 but $20,000 because that is what David charges to speak on stage. Plus his 40 years of experience which you get to read and learn in a few hours.

If you value books then this book has tremendous value!

[Jason Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book on how to define and approach success whether you are in sports, business, or just how to approach your personal life. Dr. Cook defines what it takes to be great and what drives people to greatness. This is a book that goes beyond goals and helps define outcomes and how to achieve.

For those who may be agnostic or atheist, skip the sealed chapter. I respect everyone's faith and journey but, this might not be for you. However, the rest of the book is pure advice that will help anyone who applies it.

[Kyle Moschen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a fan of a book that’s final words are about how to buy more copies of the book. Especially when priced at $100 for okay life advice and repetitive sport stories.

The author goes out of his way to seal a portion of the book and write a warning about reading at your own risk, just for the sealed section to say “god” is the answer to greatness. Certainly not groundbreaking.

There was some fine advice throughout but in general, skip.

[Candy Dodd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Just wow.