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* USA Today and Wall Street Journal best seller*

Be inspired by the book behind the graduation speech by Dr. Rick Rigsby’s– now with 100+ million views on Facebook and YouTube.

After his wife died, Rick Rigsby was ready to give up. The bare minimum was good enough. Rigsby was content to go through the motions, living out his life as a shell of himself. But then he remembered the lessons his father taught him years before - something insanely simple, yet incredibly profound.

These lessons weren’t in advanced mathematics or the secrets of the stock market. They were quite straightforward, in fact, for Rigsby’s father never made it through third grade. But if this uneducated man’s instructions were powerful enough to produce a Ph.D. and a judge – imagine what they can do for you.

Join Rigsby as he dusts off time-tested beliefs and finds brilliantly simple answers to modern society’s questions. In a magnificent testament to the “Greatest Generation” which gave so much and asked so little in return, Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout will challenge you while reigniting your passion to lead a truly fulfilling life.

After all, it’s never too late to learn a little bit more about life – just ask the third-grade dropout.

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In 2017, Dr. Rick Rigsby delivered one of the most passionate speeches ever heard. Over 200 million people worldwide viewed the speech in a video that went viral in just a matter of days.

The book behind Dr. Rick Rigsby’s viral graduation speech, Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout, features the secrets to success that Dr. Rigsby's father instilled in him, propelling him to lead a life of character and integrity.

A USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestseller!

This book reacquaints readers with the wisdom—the common sense that was practiced simply and unwittingly by those who represent a generation gone by, including:

Working hard without complaining
Doing whatever was necessary to support their families
Taking pride in doing a good job
Having high expectations for themselves and those they were responsible for

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson; First Edition (August 6, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1599510006
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1599510002
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.47 x 8.39 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #622,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In 2017, Dr. Rick Rigsby delivered one of the most passionate speeches ever heard. More than 130 MILLION PEOPLE worldwide viewed the speech in a video that went viral in just a matter of days.

When audiences hear Rick Rigsby . . . they are never the same.

Dr. Rick Rigsby is President and CEO of Rick Rigsby Communications.

The former award-winning journalist followed a television career with graduate school—and two decades as a college professor . . . most of those years at Texas A&M University, where he also served as character coach and chaplain for the Aggies football team.

Dr. Rick’s dynamic presentations motivate, empower and inspire worldwide—from Africa and Asia, to the Americas, Europe and Canada. Rick’s audiences include Fortune 500 companies, academic communities, and service organizations. The internationally acclaimed speaker is a favorite among professional sports organizations, including the National Football League and the PGA.

Named twice as an outstanding professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M, Dr. Rick has numerous publications. His first non-academic book—Lessons from a Third Grade Dropout—is a USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Amazon best seller.

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Jeff

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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023

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An excellent book to give any graduating senior. It really does emphasize the lessons that they will need throughout regardlesss of career choice.

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Richard Cecil

One of the best books I have read

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Man who never let his lack of Education drive his life humble man was a great read.

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Lillian Ammann (Lillie)

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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017

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After seeing a video of the author sharing wisdom from a third grade dropout in a commencement address, I immediately bought the book and read it. Since I have several hundred books already on my Kindle, I don't usually add new books unless they're free. But I was so impacted by the speech that I couldn't wait to read the book. That demonstrated the theme of the book--make an impact rather than an impression.

The book didn't have quite as much impact as the live speech, but I wasn't disappointed. Rick Rigsby learned how to stand firm from his father, a third grade dropout who manifested character and integrity. The wisdom of his father's generation has been lost in later generations, and the author wants everyone to have the common sense--and above all, the common decency--that he learned from his father's word and example.

I'm only a generation younger than his father, and I was raised with the same values by wise parents who exhibited utmost integrity and character. Everything the author wrote resonated with my own experience. How much better our society would be if younger people learned this wisdom.

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Andrea

My book club read this book. Principles of the book are useful for every day practice

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I like many others listened to the speech Dr. Rigsby gave before reading the book. What I found interesting was that Dr. Rigsby wrote a book about common sense that has failed in the current generations. The book spoke on lessons and understandings that I was raised on as well though I was an 80s child. Perhaps because my upbringing happened in Eastern Europe is why at 35, I connect with the older generations more then the younger ones. Knowing the value of hard work. The only real downside to the book was that it wasn’t written as a story but as a speech. And speeches are hard to really penetrate in book form. I would have wished for this book to really go into his background with his father maybe even chronologically as opposed to jumping from different timelines. But that’s just a personal preference. Would recommend for anyone to read.

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Much needed lessons for generations to come

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I happened to hear Dr. Rigsby one Sunday morning and he immediately became my all-time favorite speaker. The audience sat spellbound as this master communicator shared lessons he had learned from his dad. The story does not translate as well in written form as when you can actually hear Dr Rigsby share. However, the lessons shared in this book are timeless and much needd for every generation. I believe every high school, college student and young professional needs to make time to read this book. The rest of us can benefit as well.

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020

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True Honesty, Integrity, and above all Character expound in this book. Mr Rigsby reminds us that when all else fails, it is the character of a man or woman that takes over when we don't have the energy or fortitude to face another day or another challenge. I encourage anyone who wants to learn what it takes to be a real man to read, learn and absorb. this book.

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What inspiring lessons of honesty and integrity for all of us. It is certainly a book for our time and I would recommend it for anyone who is high school age or above. I saw the short video by the same name on YouTube and then had to have the book. I was extremely pleased with what I got.

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Samantha L

Just watch the Uni commencement speech.

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Well that was disappointing. He gave the most inspirational speech and I thought the book the speech was based on would be great, but it’s just not the same. Maybe he’s developed his speech a bit since the book came out, but I truly did not get the same engagement like I did hearing him speak and the points he put across in his speech. I knew he was a Minister, so it could be overly religious, but again it wasn’t the same as the speech he gave that he’s famous for. I’m disappointed because I’ve wanted to read this book for ages and it just didn’t live up to my expectations. It’s a really short book, and yet I struggled to get through it. It was like being preached at at church. I get taking wisdoms from elders, but they don’t all have the best track record. It just wasn’t for me. I really wish I hadn’t bought the book and just stuck to his speech on YouTube. I also found it very American, and didn’t understand any of the references he uses because I don’t know any of the American people listed. It was really hard to connect with what he was saying. There are some good points and some good quotes used that I will take away, but again I think I will get my wisdom from his Uni commencement speech

Vivek K. Sarawgi

You learn from everyone.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2017

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This is an excellent book. A must for a young person starting out in the wide world. In this digital world sometimes the old fashioned values are worth following.

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Andy Brown

Lessons from a third grade dropout

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2018

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I enjoyed this book - simple and effective teachings from an not blinded by the dazzling things of the world. Focused instead on those things that make the most difference.

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A truely awesome read. I had already chosen to stand, now I do so consciously

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2017

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I found this book courtesy of a Facebook post by my daughter, unwittingly she reminded me to keep honouring my father who passed away earlier this year. I stand, but never alone.

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Highly recommended!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2017

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A very small book that punches above its weight! Excellent wisdom.

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