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ISBN-101633534758

ISBN-139781633534759

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Book TitleGuts : Find Your Greatness, Beat the Odds, Live from Passion

Number of Pages203 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPersonal Growth / General, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Motivational & Inspirational, Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, Personal Growth / Success

Publication Year2017

GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Self-Help

AuthorSam Bracken

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Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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LCCN2016-053145

Reviews"Sam Bracken us a shining example of the transformational power of education. A caring teacher looked closely enough at his life to take away his barrier to learning. That simple act launched Sam on his journey out of poverty."-Ruby Payne, Ph.D., author of the bestsellersA Framework for Understanding Poverty and Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities, "Pain, discouragement, struggle, and failure are no stranger to Sam Bracken. What makes Sam different is his ability to pick himself up and not let bitterness and regret hold him back from learning and moving forward. Throughout his life, Sam has had the GUTs to let his trials refine him rather than define him. As an author and mentor, Sam gives hope and inspiration to anyone needing help turning failure into success."Carine Clark, CEO & President at MaritzCX, "This is the must-read book of the year. It represents everything I believe in."Kathy L. Patrick, founder of the worlds largest book club, The Pulpwood Queens,, "Sam has taken himself from the worst of struggles to become one of our society's greatest leaders and most inspiring authors. He definitely is a living example of what it truly means to have GUTs . A must read for everyone!"Shea Sealy, Business Founder & Entrepreneur, "If you want to make big changes in your own life, but aren't sure how, please read this book."-Sean Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 6 most important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens, "Pain, discouragement, struggle, and failure are no stranger to Sam Bracken. What makes Sam different is his ability to pick himself up and not let bitterness and regret hold him back from learning and moving forward. Throughout his life, Sam has had the guts to let his trials refine him rather than define him. As an author and mentor, Sam gives hope and inspiration to anyone needing help turning failure into success."Carine Clark, CEO & President at MaritzCX, "As a former college quarterback myself, I know how tough it is to make the team, even with plenty of advantages. Sam Bracken had no advantages, but went from being a hopeless street kid to a champion college football player. In this insightful book, he illustrates how success in life is less about talent, wealth, or good luck, and more about GUTs. And having GUTs is a choice anyone can make!"Sean Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 6 most important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens, "I spent five years with Sam Bracken at a tune if transformation for him. His is a stunning story of courage, residency, and servant-leadership. We would all do well to read and heed his powerful message. "Bill Curry, NCAA football coach and former NFL player, "Many in the field of motivation talk about personal resolve, proactive choice, determination, and grit. I call this the blah, blah, blah...it's just talk! In Sam's book GUTS, he gives us his personal life experiences that help anyone understand how to overcome obstacles, set a big vision, and define a life of purpose greater than self. He teaches how anyone can reach deep inside and develop a clear path that inspires love, GUTS, and the will to achieve success." Michael K. Simpson, CEO of Simpson Executive Coaching and author of Unlocking Potentialand Your Seeds of Greatness., "This book is a must-read fir everyone who wants to leave their baggage behind once and for all and become the change they seek!"Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness and the 3rd Alternative, "Sam has done it again, GUTs typifies his core, his character and the passion by which he lives. Sam from his childhood was forced by NO fault of his own make hard choices under extreme circumstances. That takes GUTs ! When it comes to excuses, Sam, simple does not know the meaning of that word."Luther Perkins, "This is the must-read book of the year. It represents everything I believe in."-Kathy L. Patrick, founder of the worlds largest book club The Pulpwood Queens, which named this book the November 2010 Book Selection, "Sam Bracken's message in GUTs is both poignantly personal and powerfully universal. He illustrates the great truth that every individual has greatness within, but that each of us must take personal responsibility for our lives. Sam provides a framework that, when acted on with courage and determination, will bring remarkable results."Shawn D. Moon, Executive Vice President, FranklinCovey, "In the business world there are many decisions that have to be made with very limited time to make them. Sam maps out a clear program that allows the reader to understand the purest way to make a decision."Ty Foster, Motivational Speaker and Author of Navigate to Greatness, This book is a must-read fir everyone who wants to leave their baggage behind once and for all and become the change they seek!"-Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness and the 3rd Alternative, "Sam Bracken us a shining example of the transformational power of education. A caring teacher looked closely enough at his life to take away his barrier to learning. That simple act launched Sam on his journey out of poverty."Ruby Payne, Ph.D., author of the bestsellersA Framework for Understanding Poverty and Bridges Out of Poverty: Strategies for Professionals and Communities, "I spent five years with Sam Bracken at a tune if transformation for him. His is a stunning story of courage, residency, and servant-leadership. We would all do well to read and heed his powerful message. "-Bill Curry, NCAA football coach and former NFL player, "GUTs is an inspiring book which helps you tap into your life's passion, purpose and intuition so you are able to LOVE the life you live! It gives a new perspective in accomplishing your dreams as well as honoring others to do the same. This book will be a rewarding experience for all who read it!"Crystal Nyman, Blue Diamond Wellness Advocat for Doterra Essential Oils, "Sam Bracken is one of the most passionate, inspiring, engaging writers and speaker that I know. Guts will be another classic that helps people enable greatness in their lives!"Mark JosieGeneral Manager East Region, FranklinCovey, "Sam Bracken is one of the most passionate, inspiring, engaging writers and speaker that I know. GUTs will be another classic that helps people enable greatness in their lives!"Mark JosieGeneral Manager East Region, FranklinCovey, "Sam Bracken is a great American "Hero" that followed his "Gut" to a very successful life. As a close, personal friend for over 30 years I can attest that his experience is a testimony of "truth" that all of us can follow. Follow your 'Gut" can be applied to all the pillar of a successful life... health, wealth, love and happiness." Johnny PorterExecutive Vice PresidentCBRE, Inc., "Sam's storytelling will engage you from the very first sentence and challenge you to become a better version of yourself, reach new levels, and live your unique purpose. This is a must read for anyone who has heard that inner voice to change, but can't seem to make it happen!"Patrick Leddin, PhD, Associate Professor and author of Oliver's Spot, "The average person will likely not be famous, become a professional sportsman, or lead a fortune 500 company, but with GUTs they can be successful, however success is measured. This is a book for you and me, the everyday warrior, who wants to be successful. GUTs illuminates the age long question of how any one of us can "make it," or can beat the odds, or rise above our present circumstances. GUTs is the inspirational personal guide humanity has been waiting for."Treion J. Muller, VP of Digital Solutions, TwentyEighty Co., "Few books excite me quite like my friend Sam Bracken's book, GUTs ! Fullof passion and purpose, Sam's writing reveals his own personal journey toself-discovery which both inspires and educates tremendously. Yet the mainfocus of this work stems in the ardent teaching of something Sam trulybelieves in and is passionate about--learning how to dig deep and listento your GUT in all that life offers you. This book is for anyone whowants to lose their baggage, find their purpose, and then vehementlypursue it! Definitely a GUTsy read!"Stephen M. R. Covey, # 1 bestselling author of The Speed of Trust andcoauthor of Smart Trust, "Your GUT very rarely leads you down a wrong path, yet going with your GUT can be the toughest choice to make because it makes you live outside your comfort zone. It takes real GUTs to live your life from your place of passion. Sam - has hit the nail on the head with this book giving all who read it a path to find and reach their own personal greatness regardless of their circumstances." M. Todd StansburyVP and Director of Athletics Georgia Institute of Technology - Georgia Tech, "Sam Bracken is a great American "Hero" that followed his "Gut" to a very successful life. As a close, personal friend for over 30 years I can attest that his experience is a testimony of "truth" that all of us can follow. Follow your 'Gut" can be applied to all the pillar of a successful life... health, wealth, love and happiness."Johnny PorterExecutive Vice PresidentCBRE, Inc., "GUTs is a courageous book that invites us to move beyond living a safe life toward living an exciting, fulfilling life; to function at a higher level, focusing not only on our mind and heart, but also our intuition. In this book, Sam Bracken shows us how." Dr. Michael Olin, "It takes Guts to spill your guts in a book and then to share it with the world. I can't think of a better title or subject for Sam to write about. He is the subject matter expert on what it takes to succeed in every way considering the challenges he faced as a youth. Sam is actually proud of his upbringing--it made him the man he is today. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to prove that they have the Guts to succeed." Annie OswaldGlobal Director Media PublishingFranklinCovey Co., "GUTs puts our 'decision-making processes' into perspective like never before. Sam's down-to-earth writing is easy to understand and I couldn't wait to learn more. He not only explains what it means to have GUTs, is but he explains why we don't use them and how we can learn to. His courage to use his GUTs to overcome his life struggles and to strengthen others is so admirable. " Donna Foster, author, keynote speaker and trainer, "Are you ready to be moved toward greatness? Read this book! Inspiring and authentic! If Sam can move from tragedy to forgiveness, success, and incredibly positive influence maybe you and I can. Thanks to Bracken we can all have GUTs and the success that follows. In this selfie-driven, blame-everyone-else culture, Bracken puts the responsibility for change and success on the only place that matters--one's self! But he does not leave you alone. He gives you the inspiration and tools to move forward powerfully in the right direction!"David Horsage, author and speaker, "Many in the field of motivation talk about personal resolve, proactive choice, determination, and grit. I call this the blah, blah, blah...it's just talk! In Sam's book GUTs , he gives us his personal life experiences that help anyone understand how to overcome obstacles, set a big vision, and define a life of purpose greater than self. He teaches how anyone can reach deep inside and develop a clear path that inspires love, GUTs , and the will to achieve success." Michael K. Simpson, CEO of Simpson Executive Coaching and author of Unlocking Potentialand Your Seeds of Greatness., "It takes GUTs to spill your guts in a book and then to share it with the world. I can't think of a better title or subject for Sam to write about. He is the subject matter expert on what it takes to succeed in every way considering the challenges he faced as a youth. Sam is actually proud of his upbringing--it made him the man he is today. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to prove that they have the GUTs to succeed." Annie OswaldGlobal Director Media PublishingFranklinCovey Co., "I've spent 30 years helping people learn to have "Crucial Conversations." Sam's book is about the most crucial conversation you will ever have--the one you have with yourself. We all have a voice deep down inside of us--down in the GUT--a guiding voice that can let you know if you're doing what's right in your life. This book will help you prosper by connecting with that ennobling voice." Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling author

Table Of ContentGUTS! Find Your Greatness, Beat the Odds, Live From PassionBy Sam BrackenTable of Contents with brief synopses of sectionsIntroduction: The Story of a Gutsy GuyPart One: Go With Your Gut! Discovering how to live in your place of passion* What is your gut telling you? * Why aren't you listening? * Why are you trying to avoid it? * Do you have the guts to change? Part Two: Your Gut Instincts! Understanding how to draw on the gut, the brain, and the heart in fulfilling your life's purpose* The Story of the Gut * Your Gut Instinct* Trusting Your Gut--Balanced With Your Head and Heart. Part Three: Gut it Out! * Taking Off* Paying the Price* Winning Every Step of the WayConclusion: It Takes GUTS

SynopsisThe unstoppable Sam Bracken is on a mission to inspire a nation; as chief evangelist for GUTS, he will sell this book as few authors can. Bracken plans GUTs workshops and training programs that will use the book as a textbook; many of his corporate clients and network have thousands of trainees and employees|9781633534759|, GUTS: Find Your Greatness, Beat the Odds, Live From Passion Living a life of grit and grace - Do you want to understand the important difference between head, heart, and gut and where each fits into better decision-making? - Are you ready to enjoy a purpose driven life and all of the joy and contentment it can bring? GUTS will help you find that purpose driven life that is yours to live with joy, passion and success. When Angela Duckworth wrote her best selling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance she could have been describing Sam Bracken who is the embodiment of living a life of grit and grace. In this modern era, we tap an app on our smartphone and anything you can imagine is delivered to you maybe even by drone. We live in an age of convenience and ease; personal butlers are back in fashion and everyone has a chauffeur on call thanks to Uber. When was the last time you really "went for it?" Does anyone even have to try anymore? Sam Bracken answers that question with an emphatic YES. Now, more than ever, is the time to go for the gusto, to find your own Duckworth grit. In his book GUTS , Bracken explains why we all need to dig deep and do soul searching to see what lights the fire within that brings forth our very best. Bracken's backstory would make Dr. Phil turn tail and run. His childhood and upbringing are unimaginably tough with years of abuse, even to the point where a relative set him on fire. What didn't kill Sam Bracken made him stronger. And, he is now on a mission to bring self empowerment to others self empowerment to realize a life of grit and grace. When we say something takes guts, we usually mean it takes courage to do it. It takes guts to go skydiving or to run a marathon or to try out for the school play. We call it luck or stamina or intestinal fortitude in conquering the hard, albeit exciting, things in life. Look back at the great personalities who made a difference in the pages of history. What did they all have in common? Determination and tenacity. In short, GUTS! They might have had talent too, but without guts they would have gone nowhere. Science now tells us that lots of talented individuals produce great stuff, but very few produce a lot of great stuff--and even fewer produce a lot of great stuff over a long career. What do these few highly productive people have in common? Grit and grace and a large helping of self-belief. This book is about actually getting there. You'll have to push past failure again and again. And it is also about beating the odds no matter how high they are stacked against you. To be a true leader, you have to start with yourself. Are you ready to do some soul searching and learn the secrets to guts, self empowerment, a purpose driven life, and grit and grace? In Sam Bracken's GUTS , you will learn about: - mental strength - resisting feelings of low self esteem - self empowerment - building self confidence - living a life of passion - and, most importantly, what it takes to have grit and grace, #1 Amazon New Release Living a life of grit and grace GUTS will help you find that purpose driven life that is yours to live with joy, passion and success. Grit and grace: When Angela Duckworth wrote her best selling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance she could have been describing Sam Bracken who is the embodiment of living a life of grit and grace. Find your own Duckworth grit: In this modern era, we tap an app on our smartphone and anything you can imagine is delivered to you maybe even by drone. We live in an age of convenience and ease; personal butlers are back in fashion and everyone has a chauffeur on call thanks to Uber. When was the last time you really "went for it?" Does anyone even have to try anymore? Sam Bracken answers that question with an emphatic YES. Now, more than ever, is the time to go for the gusto, to find your own Duckworth grit. Tenacity, courage and the fire within: In his book GUTS , Bracken explains why we all need to dig deep and do soul searching to see what lights the fire within that brings forth our very best. Bracken's backstory would make Dr. Phil turn tail and run. His childhood and upbringing are unimaginably tough with years of abuse, even to the point where a relative set him on fire. What didn't kill Sam Bracken made him stronger. And, he is now on a mission to bring self empowerment to others self empowerment to realize a life of grit and grace. Grit and grace and mental strength: When we say something takes guts, we usually mean it takes courage to do it. It takes guts to go skydiving or to run a marathon or to try out for the school play. We call it luck or stamina or intestinal fortitude in conquering the hard, albeit exciting, things in life. Look back at the great personalities who made a difference in the pages of history. What did they all have in common? Determination and tenacity. In short, GUTS They might have had talent too, but without guts they would have gone nowhere. Science now tells us that lots of talented individuals produce great stuff, but very few produce a lot of great stuff--and even fewer produce a lot of great stuff over a long career. What do these few highly productive people have in common? Grit and grace and a large helping of self-belief. Purpose driven life: This book is about actually getting there. You'll have to push past failure again and again. And it is also about beating the odds no matter how high they are stacked against you. To be a true leader, you have to start with yourself. Are you ready to do some soul searching and learn the secrets to guts, self empowerment, a purpose driven life, and grit and grace? In Sam Bracken's GUTS , you will learn about: mental strength resisting feelings of low self esteem self empowerment building self confidence living a life of passion and, most importantly, what it takes to have grit and grace, Find Your Purpose Driven Life of Joy, Passion and Success When Angela Duckworth wrote her best-selling book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance she could have been describing Sam Bracken who is the embodiment of living a life of grit and grace. Learn self-empowerment. In GUTS, Bracken explains why we need to dig deep and do soul searching to see what lights our fire within. Bracken's backstory would make Dr. Phil turn tail and run. His childhood and upbringing are unimaginably tough with years of abuse, even to the point where a relative set him on fire. What didn't kill Sam Bracken made him stronger. Now he is on a mission to bring self-empowerment to others. Grit and grace. When we say something takes guts, we usually mean it takes courage to do it. It takes guts to go skydiving or to run a marathon or to try out for the school play. We call it luck or stamina or intestinal fortitude in conquering the hard, albeit exciting, things in life. Look back at the great personalities who made a difference in history. What did they all have in common? Determination and tenacity. In short, GUTS! They might have had talent too, but without guts they would have gone nowhere. Science now tells us that lots of talented individuals produce great stuff, but very few produce a lot of great stuffand even fewer produce a lot of great stuff over a long career. What do these few highly productive people have in common? Grit and grace and a large helping of self-belief. Purpose driven life. GUTS is about actually getting there. You'll have to push past failure again and again. And it is also about beating the odds no matter how high they are stacked against you. To be a true leader, you have to start with yourself. Are you ready to do some soul searching and learn the secrets to guts, self-empowerment, and a purpose driven life? If you have read Girl on Fire, Attitudes of Gratitude, or Sam Bracken's other book My Orange Duffel Bag, you will want to read GUTS.

LC Classification NumberBF575.S39B7293 2016