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Saturday, November 08, 2008

Book Report #89 - Quiet Strength

Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy

I picked up this book because I am going through a difficult time in my life and my friend recommended it as a source of strength. He said it was only about 15% football and the rest about Tony's life.

Tony Dungy is the coach of the Indianapolis Colts. He's a Christian guy who is vocal about his faith. I feel like a jerk saying this but the book made me uncomfortable. It made me think practically everyone in the NFL is Christian since they pray together before and after games. I never considered working for the NFL before and that's good because now I would never apply for a job within the organization. I have a strong feeling I'd be the odd one out.

Aside from all the Christian talk I did manage to extract some solid advice.

"Do the common things uncommonly well."

"Stay the course."

These will have an impact on my life. Thank you, Mr. Dungy.

General consensus: Best enjoyed by Christian football fans since the book is about 80% football and 100% Christian.

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