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What We Can Learn From Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady On Success

Written on February 1, 2012.

I’m fascinated by what drives successful people…really successful people. Tom Brady is going to his fifth Super Bowl this week seeking a record tying fourth Super Bowl win. How did he get to such status? In a recent Sports Illustrated article, “Tom Brady As you Forgot Him” writer Michael Rosenberg talked about how Brady was told by then University of Michigan head coach, Lloyd Carr, that despite the fact he had waited...

Let’s Chase Greatness…

Written on January 25, 2012.

Welcome to the first installment of what I hope will become a go-to blog for you. My name is Don Yaeger and I’m a seven-time New York Times best-selling author and longtime associate editor of Sports Illustrated. Some people study academics, some people study mathematics, some study art… I’ve been fortunate to study WINNERS!

Dale Brown

Written on January 1, 2012.

“Records Are Made To Be Broken.” They know their legacy isn’t what they did on the field. They are well-rounded. But that’s not the kind of man Dale Brown is. “Retirement can be a rocking chair or it can be a launching pad,” Brown quipped in a recent documentary about his life, The Man in the Glass. “And I’m choosing a launching pad.” The film, which won several...

Greatness

Written on December 1, 2011.

Greatness Is All Around Us. The only thing better than sharing one inspiring story is sharing several, which is why I’m so passionate about my newest book — GREATNESS. It was truly an amazing experience bringing all of these stories together in one place to help others grow. But what most don’t know is that this book project started because of this monthly Greatness newsletter, when publisher Harry...

Derek Jeter

Written on October 1, 2011.

“When All Else Fails…” The truly Great know how — and when — to adjust their game plan. So this is why you should never ask me for sports betting tips — and why I’m not making a living in Las Vegas! A couple of months ago as I was planning this month’s Greatness newsletter, I wanted it to coincide with last night’s opening game of the World Series. And I was SURE...

Carlos Zambrano

Written on August 1, 2011.

“Ultimate Teammate…” They will assume whatever role is necessary for the team to win. Two weeks ago, I visited Chicago to do a series of speeches for Microsoft at a sales meeting. Chicago is one of my favorite cities, so at week’s end my family flew in to join me so we could enjoy for a little vacation. There was nothing I was looking forward to more than taking my two children on their first...

Sam Cunningham

Written on July 1, 2011.

“Hope for the Best, But…” The truly Great prepare for all the possibilities before they step on the field. This weekend, Sam “Bam” Cunningham was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In honor of that well-deserved honor and his Great career, we want to share a Moment of Greatness that helped define both Sam’s career and change college football. On the evening...

Shane Battier

Written on May 1, 2011.

Ultimate Teammate They will assume whatever role is necessary to win… Tomorrow night, the Memphis Grizzlies have a chance to become only the second team in NBA history to upset the top-seed in a seven-game first-round playoff series. That incredible journey began two weeks ago when Memphis forward Shane Battier hit a game-winning shot to give the franchise its first ever win in a playoff game. After that first...