THE INSPIRATIONAL BESTSELLER from the manager who transformed English football
'Fantastic ... I've told my son Noah, aged 11, you have to read this ... I can't tell you how much I loved it because it talks about confidence, and I struggled with confidence' CHRIS EVANS
'I loved this - full of wonderful advice I can't wait to share with my children.' HOLLY WILLOUGHBY
'Never puts a word wrong. Isn't Gareth Southgate simply the most inspiring leader in England?' KRISHNAN GURU-MURTHY
'Gareth Southgate sticks out a mile in public life because he is thoughtful, intelligent, generous, courageous and humane.' SATHNAM SANGHERA
England manager Gareth Southgate has spent his career inspiring young people to think positively and reach their best, from the England men's and Under-21 team to his work with the Prince's Trust.
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YOU have the potential to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE.
In this hugely positive and helpful book for readers aged 12 and up, Gareth gives YOU the tools to be confident, resilient and to overcome your own challenges for your exciting journey ahead, wherever it takes you.
BE BRAVE
Bravery is not just the kind of heroic act that earns a medal. It's the quality we need to step out of our comfort zones and take on new challenges.
BE KIND
A force for good that comes from the heart, kindness changes lives. It opens up opportunities and can be our greatest strength.
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
We all have a story to tell in life. It's down to us what it will be about. So, let's begin writing YOUR STORY - and make it one that truly shines.
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'Inspirational and honest - just like the man himself.' BEAR GRYLLS
'An inspirational book' THE SUN
'It really is a great book ... lots of really nice tips for confidence, staying strong, glass-half-full mentality, what makes a good team' CHRIS MOYLES
'I feel that the lessons you're sharing, the wisdom that you're sharing, has relevance for all of us, whether football fans or non-football fans. And that's because these are some quite core lessons for life' DR RANGAN CHATTERJEE
'Southgate's analytical mind is stamped across the pages of the book; his meticulousness, his love of clarity and process. He offers tips and life lessons - focus on what you can control, do not compare yourself with others, dare to try even if it means slipping up. The tone is easy, upbeat and the messages are drummed home gently, always linking to one another ... what shines through is the warmth and inclusivity of his leadership style.' THE GUARDIAN
Rezensionen / Stimmen
Inspirational * The Sun on Sunday * This is a fantastic book, I've told my son Noah, aged 11, you have to read this book[...] I can't tell you how much I loved this bookbecause you talk about confidence and I struggled with confidence * Chris Evans * Southgate's analytical mind is stamped across the pages of the book; his meticulousness, his love of clarity and process.He offers tips and life lessons - focus on what you can control, do not compare yourself with others, dare to try even if it means slipping up. The tone is easy, upbeat and the messages are drummed home gently, always linking to one and other [...] what shines through is the warmth and inclusivity of his leadership style. * The Guardian * A mind manual- I loved it from beginning to end * Emma Willis * A great book for young people, and even their parents * Graham Norton * This chap is the expert [. . .] so it was a total treat to pick his brains * Fearne Cotton * I feel that the lessons you're sharing, the wisdom that you're sharing, [I feel] has relevance for all of us, whether football fans or non-football fans. And that's because these are some quite core lessons for life[...] My ten year old son has been reading your book [...] I see him in bed at night flicking through. It was such an honour to speak with Gareth and he's certainly reignited my love of the beautiful game... When we come together in a positive way over sport, it has the potential to change the world. -- Dr Rangan Chatterjee Gareth Southgate's motivating book...features a foreword by Prince Charles, morale-boosting headings and lots of bullet points -- Best self-care books for 2021 * Independent * The book is a really easy read, full of morale-boosting headings and bullet points about how what doesn't kill you makes you stronger [...] it's a wonderfully positive attitude for young people to aspire to as they emerge into an uncertain future. * Expert Reviews *
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Jugendliche
Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 12 years
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ISBN-13
978-1-4735-8902-5 (9781473589025)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Gareth Southgate holds the record as the man who has represented England in more games than anyone else with 102 matches as men's senior team manager and 57 as a player - a total of 159 caps. The only manager bar 1966 World Cup winner Sir Alf Ramsey to lead the England men's team into a major tournament final, finishing runners up in Euro 2020 and 2024, he managed England at four major tournaments, also reaching the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and quarter-finals in 2022. In doing so he holds the record for winning more major tournament games than any other England Manager in history.
He is a former winning Club Captain with a distinguished playing career spanning over 500 games for Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Middlesbrough, where he was appointment Manager in 2006, the youngest in the history of the Premier League at the time. His role with England inspired the award- winning and sell out West End play 'Dear England', the title of which was taken from an open letter he wrote to England fans during the Covid-19 pandemic. Gareth has won BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year twice. In the 2024 New Years Hour List he was knighted for his unifying service to his country. Whilst having supported numerous charity projects he is proud to be focused on his work as a Goodwill Ambassador for The King's Trust, Ambassador for Martin House Children's Hospice and Patron of Help for Heroes. He has recently become a visiting lecturer at Harvard Business School.
