Russell Rules
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Gold
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Good Book
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3 out of 5 stars
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Terrible Narration, Good Book
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Few entrepreneurs can claim to have radically changed the way we live, and Ray Kroc is one of them. His revolutions in food-service automation, franchising, shared national training, and advertising have earned him a place beside the men and women who have founded not only businesses, but entire empires. But even more interesting than Ray Kroc the business man is Ray Kroc the man. Not your typical self-made tycoon, Kroc was 52 years old when he opened his first franchise.
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Publisher's Summary
In Russell Rules, he shares the insights, humor, memories, and, most important, the 11 essential "rules of success" that made him and his team perennial champions. In addition, he shares his personal thoughts on his legendary battles with Wilt Chamberlain, his views on how other players (Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) would have fared with him in head-to-head play, and stories from his days playing with such Celtics greats as Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn, and coach Red Auerbach. Russell Rules offers inspiring lessons on commitment, personal integrity, team ego, and craftsmanship that are as relevant to the entrepreneur or parent as they are to the athlete.
Critic Reviews
"This audiobook will have special appeal to basketball junkies and fans of NBA great Bill Russell. Memories - personal and professional - provide an inside look at basketball in the days when Russell and the Celtics ruled the courts. Narrator Rif Hutton reads with passion, as if articulating his own memories and beliefs." (AudioFile)
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-08-17
best book I've read in a long time
I love and will implement the 11 rules of Celtic Pride in my personal as well as business life.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- James
- 05-08-10
A True Winner!
I was hoping that Russell would read his book throughout, but it was good the way that he started the book out.
His rules for success and winning are pretty straightforward and easy to follow if you're willing to dig down deep and hang in there!
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- David
- 05-07-07
2 Much Celtics Talk
Bill Russell talks on and on and on some more about the Boston Celtics. It was too much already. I really respected him before reading this book. I thought there was more to him than just the Celtics. I guess I was wrong.