Reach for the Stars - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0974081027 ISBN 13: 9780974081021

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Readers of
Reach for the Stars will be inspired by the true stories, powerful quotations and 'how to' suggestions encouraging each of us to aspire higher and reach for our highest hopes.
Excerpts from Reach for the Stars include: To be a champion you have to believe in yourself even if no one else will.
Four young musicians auditioned in 1962 for the Decca Recording Company. The executives there were unimpressed with the British rock group who called themselves The Beatles. They turned the group down with these words: "We don't like your sound... and groups of guitars are on their way out." Knock the "t" off of "can't".
Marathoner Joan Benoit underwent knee surgery only seventeen days before the U.S. Olympic trials, but her determination enabled her not only to make the team, but also to win the first ever Olympic gold medal in her event. Stick to the fight when you are hardest hit. It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
Julio Iglesias was a professional soccer player in Madrid when a car accident left him paralyzed for more than a year - and destroyed his soccer career. To help Iglesias pass the time in the hospital, a nurse gave him a guitar. Although Iglesias had no prior musical plans, he went on to become one of the greatest music stars ever. Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.
Hollywood leading man Brad Pitt's first "acting" job in California was to dress up as a chicken in order to attract customers to a local restaurant. Remember that your "I can" is more important than your "IQ".
Grandma Moses, the celebrated American artist, didn't begin painting until she was 78 years old - and never even had an art lesson! Go the extra yard. It makes a mile of difference.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0974081027
• ISBN 13: 9780974081021
• Einband: Taschenbuch
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