ISBN: 9780544027718 - the power of negative thinking: an unconventional approach to achieving positive results (13 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking, a classic bestseller, has inspired an optimistic perspective for millions of Americans. Now, in an inspirational and entertaining rebuttal, the legendary basketball coach Bob Knight explains why negative thinking will actually produce more positive results, in sports and in daily life. Coach Knight, the second-winningest coach in NCA history with 902 victories, explains that victory is often attained by the team that makes the fewest mistakes. His coaching philosophy was to instill discipline by preparing to win rather than hoping to win. That meant understanding the downside and drilling his teams to prevent the things that could go wrong. And when his teams did win, he made sure they didn't dwell on their success, but rather looked immediately to the challenges of the next game. He applies this lesson to business strategy as well.Coach Knight has long been inspired by his grandmother's words, If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. As the first person to teach Knight about the power of negative thinking, this book is dedicated to her pragmatic spirit.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 1. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. The book is inscribed by Author. Dust jacket condition is Good. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the First Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed and inscribed by author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. First Edition. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Boards may have fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages unmarked. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed and inscribed by author.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking, a classic bestseller, has inspired an optimistic perspective for millions of Americans. Now, in an inspirational and entertaining rebuttal, the legendary basketball coach Bob Knight explains why negative thinking will actually produce more positive results, in sports and in daily life. Coach Knight, the second-winningest coach in NCA history with 902 victories, explains that victory is often attained by the team that makes the fewest mistakes. His coaching philosophy was to instill discipline by preparing to win rather than hoping to win. That meant understanding the downside and drilling his teams to prevent the things that could go wrong. And when his teams did win, he made sure they didn't dwell on their success, but rather looked immediately to the challenges of the next game. He applies this lesson to business strategy as well.Coach Knight has long been inspired by his grandmother's words, If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. As the first person to teach Knight about the power of negative thinking, this book is dedicated to her pragmatic spirit.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by Bob Knight on the half-title page. Minor creasing to the dust jacket. Light bowing to the boards. Tight binding. Clean interior pages. This book shows minimal sign of wear to the cover, binding, or pages. The book is inscribed by Other. Dust jacket condition is Very Good. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the Fourth Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 223 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.