Winning Plays by Matt Mayberry – Book Review
I love reading success stories – especially when it involves individuals whose beginnings are not so auspicious, whose futures are less than bright. I enjoy rooting for underdogs – the guy who everyone is betting against in the game of life. Stories like these give us hope that no matter how tough our own lives get, we have the power to turn things around, because if those who are down and out can rise up from the ashes of their lives, so can we.
Winning Plays – Tackling Adversity And Achieving Success In Business And In Life by Matt Mayberry is the latest book in the genre to cross my path and it’s a page-turner!
Winning Plays tells the story of Matt Mayberry – a man who has currently risen to success as a performance strategist and motivational speaker – but it wasn’t always that way. As a teenager, Matt became addicted to narcotics, and his behavior spiraled so out of control that his high school guidance counselor told him he would either be dead or in prison by his 18th birthday.
His delinquent behavior caused him to be thrown off of the high school baseball team, where he displayed athletic aptitude before he became involved in drugs. No one had much hope for Matt’s future – but Winning Plays describes the breakthrough that enabled Matt to turn his life around and find success, first on the football field and then in business and in life.
Matt’s story is compelling. My favorite part of Winning Plays are the motivational tips and inspirational advice that Matt liberally sprinkles throughout every chapter of his book. You’ll discover action items entitled “Tackle This Today” throughout the book – “Your Own Personal Game Plan To Put Into Action” at the end of each chapter – and more!
You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy this book – but if you are looking for a book to share with your husbands, brothers or dads, this is one that they may especially enjoy!
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Winning Plays by Matt Mayberry – Book Trailer
About Matt Mayberry
Matt Mayberry is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and performance strategist and former Indiana University and Chicago Bears linebacker, Matt is also one of the most widely-read columnists for Entrepreneur.com, where he writes on peak performance, overcoming adversity, leadership, and motivation.
Matt’s work has been featured on ESPN, Forbes, Huffington Post, ABC, NBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Business Insider, and MSN Lifestyle. As the CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises, he helps individuals and organizations all over the world to maximize their potential to achieve breakthrough performance.
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I love a good sports inspirational story too! Thanks for sharing this post at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week! Always a pleasure to have you.
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