The Art of Winning

Lessons from My Life in Football

De: Bill Belichick

Narrado por: Bill Belichick

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Coach Belichick brought out the best in me. His book will do the same for you.” —Tom Brady • “This book shares the valuable lessons about excellence and leadership that Coach Belichick has learned.” —Michael Jordan • “Powerful, insightful, and remarkably personal, The Art of Winning is a playbook for life.” —Admiral William H. McRaven, US Navy (Retired) • “Invaluable for anyone trying to succeed in any aspect of life. I urge you to read this book.” —Ray Dalio • “A remarkable deep dive into the mind of a champion.” —Nick Saban

Winning isn’t a science. It’s an art. And it can be learned.

No one embodies winning more than Bill Belichick, the greatest football coach of all time. Over the past fifty years, Belichick has been a man of notoriously few words, believing that a coach should keep a low profile. After he left the Patriots in 2024, he briefly became a coach without a team. He spent that year writing down the principles he learned from his father, Navy football, and from his forty-nine-year coaching career.

Belichick’s philosophy goes far beyond football. He presents a whole-year, whole-life, whole-mindset approach to greatness that encompasses preparation, motivation, confidence, and leadership. The principles in this book are adaptable to wherever you work. No matter where you are on the ladder, they will help you think like a leader in anticipation of being one.

Drawing on decades of studying the greats of the game, handling colorful personalities and egos, and playing for the highest stakes in sports, Belichick shares memorable examples and practical takeaways from his lived experience. Winning is not about being perfect—it’s about growth. And you will improve only as much as you recognize where you’re weak. Belichick owns up to mistakes like deciding to go for it on 4th and 13 in the 2008 Super Bowl. Then he breaks down how to learn from your mistakes like a leader does—an approach that sustained him throughout his early career challenges and ultimately brought him to the top of the sport.

Belichick’s principles might surprise you at times. At other times, they might seem strangely obvious. (His rule for how to win football games? Score the most points.) Football is about strategy, human nature, and business. Your vision of success might involve breaking into a new, competitive market in your industry; seeing solid returns on a portfolio that you’ve carefully prepared; inspiring your students to earn the highest scores in the district; or raising up trainees to take over your job someday. Whatever the situation, your performance is up to you.

Practical, authoritative, and bursting with unforgettable inside stories, The Art of Winning is an indispensable guide to success from the greatest coach in NFL history.©2025 Bill Belichick (P)2025 Simon & Schuster Audio

Blew away any expectation!

Coach Belichick delivered a masterpiece with this one. From fun personal stories to world class practical advice on business and leadership, this book is a must read for all high performance professionals looking to take their game to the next level.

Great book on experiences and how he was successful

This is an easy read and an interesting look at the Patriots through the eyes of Bill B. He also narrates, which is great because he is so passionate about the book. This book is full of great leadership lessons and how to apply them.

Very interesting

Good to know more about the man behind the hoodie. I enjoyed it. I’m glad he was the voice.

Powerful stories, enduring fundamentals

I have read ten or so books by sports team coaches. This is in the top three. Belichick balances stories and principles.

It’s a Code Breaker

It cracks the code to a lot of life’s problems. You just have to figure out how to apply it to your own situation.

Amazing book by an amazing coach!

A must read for anyone! Especially those looking to improve their life skills and Patriots fans.

This book made me a better leader

As a leader, a boss, and a lifelong football fan, The Art of Winning spoke to me on multiple levels. Bill Belichick doesn’t just share stories from his legendary career—he breaks down the mindset, discipline, and preparation that define sustainable success, both on and off the field.

This book challenged me to reflect on my own leadership style as a leader/boss and reinforced the importance of consistency and trust. If you’re looking for a book that blends real-world leadership with the grit of professional sports, The Art of Winning delivers.

Outstanding

Laid it out well from start
To finish This is a great how to book

Insight into Belicheck’s Mind

Although you could play devil’s advocate with his philosophy, Belicheck paints a picture of his experience that is worthwhile!

Valuable Insight

There are a lot of great lessons and insights shared here. You'll have to follow NFl football to understand the references being made, but a lot of things here can be applied to other sports and organizations. Belichick was surprisingly good for narrating his own book, and it was interesting to learn about his decision-making processes in order to succeed at the highest level in the NFL. He has a very dispassionate approach to making decisions, but it explains why he had the success he had in an environment where one bad season can end a coach's career.