One Percent Better: A Story About How To Close The Gap From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be

by Brian M. Cain

If you’re ready to ignite a fire deep inside of your soul to become the very best version of yourself personally and professionally, this book is for you. One Percent Better is a story about a 20-year veteran schoolteacher who’s lost his passion, lost his energy, lost his FIRE—for his job, and for life. Joe Bigelow, aka “Mr. Big”, is gearing up to start another school year, and even as he’s walking into the building for the first in-service of the year, he’s counting down the days until next summer. His principal has placed him on a professional improvement plan at school and his wife has placed him on a personal improvement plan at home. Mr. Big’s life has become one monotonous, go-through-the-motions day after the next. He’s tired of it—and he knows something has to change—but what? Through what seems to be a continual series of bad luck, Mr. Big meets an unlikely mentor who begins to help him put the puzzle pieces together, providing the guidance Mr. Big needs to regain his passion for teaching and passion for waking up excited to bring the juice each and every day. In this truly unforgettable and relatable journey, Brian Cain, international best-selling author and world-renowned mental performance coach, will show you how to close the gap from where you are to where you want to be by harnessing the power of simply getting one percent better. Who will benefit from this book? Executives, people in sales, teachers, coaches, and school personnel who may Rediscover your passion. Reignite the fire you once had for your career. Get one percent better—intentionally—every single day. PRAISE FOR ONE PERCENT BETTER “One Percent Better should be required reading for every student and teacher. The principles taught in this book I applied daily when I was a Navy SEAL and Navy SEAL Instructor. I also apply these same principles now as a father and business owner. If you want to succeed at anything, it all starts with setting your intention.” Sean Haggerty
Former US Navy SEAL & US Navy SEAL Instructor
CEO, Protector Brewery
San Diego’s First and Only Organic Brewery “As a mixed martial arts fighter and former multi-division UFC Champion who lost his first title fight and first title defense ever, you learn that setting your intention and moving from preference to principle makes all the difference. Brian Cain was my mental performance coach and in this book he shares a lot of what we worked on that helped me to become the fighter I was in my career." Georges St-Pierre
13x UFC World Champion “A must read for any teacher working in an elementary, middle, or high school setting.” Shane Backlund
Superintendent of Schools
Selah School District, Selah, WA “Brian was so impactful as our opening day speaker that we asked him to come back for a second year in a row. This book and the principles contained within it sustained motivation and professional development in our staff like I have never seen in my 30+ years in education. This book really helps you move from temporary to legendary.” Dr. Ann Cardon
Superintendent of Schools
St. Joseph Public Schools
St. Joseph, MI

130 pages, Paperback

Published February 11, 2022

Reviews

[Ola · Rating 5 out of 5]

14:24

Tia book I so practical and real. You can start making changing stay will reap a a huge benefit in the future with just 14 minutes 24 seconds commitment daily.

[Rachel Deraas · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I appreciate the message in this book, it felt like a sales pitch for the author's podcast, classes, and speaking.

[Patrick J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Information

Keep this book for review and personal growth. Keep working on being 1% better each day. Share this book with a struggling friend.

[Jordan Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

breaks down the 1% better

Quick and easy read. The book breaks down the 1% better method in a cute story that can be read in an afternoon.

[Rylee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very basic and beginner-level.

[Ryan Miller · Rating 2 out of 5]

The ideas here are positive, but the book itself is pretty simplistic. If you want inspiration, listen to the author or one his trainees talk.