Skills for Life - The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed [Paperback]

Mike Jarvis (Author), Jonathan Peck (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Skills for Life (2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972431101
• ISBN-13: 978-0972431101
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,537,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your kids NEED this book, December 4, 2003

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Douglas A. Carson "douglasalton" (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skills for Life: The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed (Hardcover)

When Mike Jarvis became a head basketball in college, he discovered his players were ready for the hardwood, but not the hard knocks of the real world. He sought out Jonathan Peck to help him prepare them for life beyond basketball. Over the years they developed a plan. Their book, "Skills for Life" is a must read for every person old enough to drive and too young to retire. If you have children or grandchildren you owe it to yourself and them to get his book, read it and pass it on. It should be required reading for every child in the 9th grade.

11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IT SAVED MY LIFE!!!, September 5, 2003

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Fritz Peterson (Gary, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skills for Life: The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed (Hardcover)

When I began reading this book, I was unemployed and living on a houseboat in dry-dock in Gary, Indiana. After reading the book, I shaved my head and began coaching local youth basketball. I even went so far as to recruit my overweight son to be my assistant.
"Skills for Life" is a transcendental tale of what it means to be a success. Mike Jarvis has been to the mountaintop of the world of success and he has done the world a great service by offering his services as a guide on this fantastic journey.
This book is a must read for anybody who is looking to find the roadmap to success.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is more than a "self-help" book., October 21, 2003

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M.J. Allain (Basking Ridge, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skills for Life: The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed (Hardcover)

I think you'll agree after reading only a few chapters that this is more than a "self-help" book. It delivers a clear & concise message about the core values of success as well as the more subtle civilities oftentimes forgotten. I have recommended & endorsed this book not only to new hires at our firm but also to more senior colleagues. Coach Jarvis and Mr. Peck should be commended for providing invaluable insight in a timely book that is delightful to read.