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Lessons in adversity and leadership from a pioneering basketball coach and bestselling philosopher Lessons in adversity and leadership from a pioneering basketball coach and bestselling philosopher

Coach George Raveling is a living icon in the fields of sport and leadership. His story begins in the 1930s, under the shadow of segregation, and stretches over eight decades of excellence and achievement against the odds. In this remarkable book, written with long-time friend and mentee Ryan Holiday, Raveling explores the contours of his extraordinary life and offers valuable lessons in leadership. From his ground-breaking tenure as a basketball coach and his life-changing encounter with Martin Luther King Jr to his appointment as Nike's first Director of International Basketball and his integral role in signing Michael Jordan, Raveling reveals the hard-won lessons of a career that has defined sport and excellence for a generation. Far from a typical sports memoir, this book offers unique wisdom to illuminate the path for anyone who wants to achieve their full potential and navigate life with clarity and purpose. George Raveling is a renowned basketball player and coach, and the former Director of International Basketball at Nike. With Mike Lombardi, he is the cofounder of The Daily Coach, a newsletter sharing sports and leadership lessons. Ryan Holiday is one of the world's bestselling living philosophers. His books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, The Daily Stoic, and the #1 NYT bestseller Stillness Is the Key, have sold more than 5 million copies. 'PRAISE FOR RYAN HOLIDAY' - :

'Ryan Holiday is one of his generation's finest thinkers' - Steven Pressfield, author

'A self-help sage, who is now a sought-after guru to NFL coaches, Olympians, hip-hop stars and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs' - New York Times

'Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distils wisdom' - Cal Newport, author

'Ryan Holiday is among the most psychologically wise writers I know' - Angela Duckworth, author