The most extraordinary athlete of our time shares the rules he lives--and succeeds--by in an inspirational classic sure to be treasured by everyone who loved his #1 New York Times bestseller Rare Air. Jordan shows how to set goals and overcome obstacles, confront fear and self-doubt, be a leader and a team player, stay focused and fight distraction. 6 photos. Available.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I CAN'T ACCEPT NOT TRYING is a small inspiration book written by the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. Jordan had an unbelievable career in the NBA before retiring, tried playing major league baseball, came back to the NBA to lead the Chicago Bulls to a few more championships, then retired again, then came out of retirement again to play for the Washington Wizards--a team he had owned for over a year, before retiring for a third time in 2003. This little book was published just prior to Jordan's first return to basketball after his first "retirement". It was one of many items to fuel the media hype about his return.
There really isn't very much here. The book is only 36 pages long, is divided up into 6 sections, and includes a few posed pictures. The 6 sections are: goals, fears, commitment, teamwork, fundamentals, and leadership. Jordan shares a few personal thoughts and recollections in each section. Though there are one or two nuggets into the mind of Jordan, there isn't anything here that is new, original, or groundbreaking. Still, most people want to be like Mike and it is one of the few things Jordan ever wrote. It makes a nice little gift for Jordan fans, or someone who likes basketball and is getting ready to graduate high school.
There really isn't very much here. The book is only 36 pages long, is divided up into 6 sections, and includes a few posed pictures. The 6 sections are: goals, fears, commitment, teamwork, fundamentals, and leadership. Jordan shares a few personal thoughts and recollections in each section. Though there are one or two nuggets into the mind of Jordan, there isn't anything here that is new, original, or groundbreaking. Still, most people want to be like Mike and it is one of the few things Jordan ever wrote. It makes a nice little gift for Jordan fans, or someone who likes basketball and is getting ready to graduate high school.
20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By A reader
Format:Hardcover
...that there is no secret. Michael Jordan is probably the greatest basketball player of all time, so when such an accomplished man speaks on the achievement of excellence, it is worth the effort to pay attention. In a short 36-page read, Jordan gives advice that resonates far beyond sports, and applies just the same to academic, business and personal areas of life.
Discipline, foresight and sacrifice make up Jordan's own triangle offense against the obstacles one meets on the road to excellence. I was glad to see he made the observation that people in this country only see the end result - the final payoff - completely ignoring the backbreaking work it took to reach that end. You see it everyday - an honest effort done in by a lack of foresight and pie-in-the-sky goals. People want the payoff without putting down the deposit, and as a result a lot of potential is nipped in the bud. Hard work alone does not guarantee, but in the end that is all you can do. Excellence, then, is not a goal, but a process.
Homer wrote 'The Iliad' thousands of years ago, but there is a line within that still holds true today, and particularly here. A young hero there muses that of all qualities in a person - bravery, wisdom, God-given strength - nothing matters so much as heart. Jordan echoes that sentiment - talent alone will not do the trick, and his achievements confirm he was right. Heart measures the gap between the hall-of-famer and the might-have-been.
Discipline, foresight and sacrifice make up Jordan's own triangle offense against the obstacles one meets on the road to excellence. I was glad to see he made the observation that people in this country only see the end result - the final payoff - completely ignoring the backbreaking work it took to reach that end. You see it everyday - an honest effort done in by a lack of foresight and pie-in-the-sky goals. People want the payoff without putting down the deposit, and as a result a lot of potential is nipped in the bud. Hard work alone does not guarantee, but in the end that is all you can do. Excellence, then, is not a goal, but a process.
Homer wrote 'The Iliad' thousands of years ago, but there is a line within that still holds true today, and particularly here. A young hero there muses that of all qualities in a person - bravery, wisdom, God-given strength - nothing matters so much as heart. Jordan echoes that sentiment - talent alone will not do the trick, and his achievements confirm he was right. Heart measures the gap between the hall-of-famer and the might-have-been.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Jorge Frid
Format:Hardcover
As all the books of "search the personal excellence" you have to try it to see if it's true, of course not everybody could try this and other books of this kind because all the people are different.
The advantage of this book among the others of the same theme is that you can read this book in 20 minutes or less, is easy to read because it doesn't have examples on how could you solve this or that problem, and it has a strong message in every chapter, if you just try to do one or two of these messages you can be sure that your life could change.
The advantage of this book among the others of the same theme is that you can read this book in 20 minutes or less, is easy to read because it doesn't have examples on how could you solve this or that problem, and it has a strong message in every chapter, if you just try to do one or two of these messages you can be sure that your life could change.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational.
Great, inspirational book that I am using with some of my students. The book is in good condition, almost as good as new.
Published 1 month ago by Susan Clark
4.0 out of 5 stars
My son 13 year old read it
The book is very short but with very good message of Perseverance.
My son read it and said its motivational to live your dreams. Read more
My son read it and said its motivational to live your dreams. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Francisco J De Hoyos W
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This book is great for sales people that are looking for motivation and reasons to succeed. The Book is easy to read and can be read quickly.
Published 13 months ago by DonS
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't get your hope up! Buyer Beware!
If you're like me you have purchased many, many items on Amazon and other web based retail stores. I've not been motivated to write a review as this is my first and that is... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jaydad
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring, but very short
This book has a lot of positive messages. I think that the messages are stronger because they are coming from such a successful person. I just don't understand why it's so short. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Duce Stanley
2.0 out of 5 stars
Michael Jordan
I Can't Accept Not Trying: Michael Jordan on the Pursuit of Excellence This book is expensive for the state it is in.
Published on January 7, 2011 by Louise
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Essence of Jordan in a Nutshell
Michael Jordan is unequivocally among the greatest athletes in history; his amazing talents only surpassed by his incredible mindset. Read more
Published on December 8, 2010 by TW
5.0 out of 5 stars
Michael Jordan's life lesson for all young athletes
Michael Jordan shows all young athletes how he prepared himself for both athletic greatness and life in general. Read more
Published on October 11, 2010 by toomanykids
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy a few for the special folks in your life
I just grabbed this book for my 18 yr old son who is off to college. I didn't even read it, just knew he would browse it cause MJ wrote. Before I sent it off, I read it and WOW. Read more
Published on August 10, 2008 by G's Mom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not excelent!!
This is a good book. It goes straight to the point... good motivational thoughts! However, it is so short (36 half pages) that it seems rather a short essay than a book. Read more
Published on March 30, 2007 by d.
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