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Praise for Hurdle¿isms "I love this book so much! I've been listening to Clint share his 'Hurdle-isms' filled with wit and wisdom for years and now we all get to benefit from his greatest hits. Pun intended. Everyone needs to read this book!"
-JON GORDONAward-winning author of
The Energy Bus and
The Power of Positive Leadership "Clint Hurdle has a way of saying things that stick. His 'Hurdle-isms,' spawned from a storied MLB career and a life that's had its share of uphill climbs, are small enough to fit in your pocket and big enough to change the trajectory of your life. An astute observer of both human nature and the game of baseball, Hurdle has taken copious notes along the way. He lives to pass them on."
-SHERRI COALE Hall of Fame Women's Basketball Coach and author of
Rooted to Rise "I had the pleasure of playing for Clint for 9 years. Over those years I learned a lot of 'Hurdle-isms.' Many of them have carried me throughout my career and I find myself telling my peers about it as well. You see, that's the best part about 'Hurdle-isms'-they stay with you forever. I hope this book helps you as much as Clint has helped me throughout the years."
-ANDREW McCUTCHEN MLB All-Star, 2013 National League MVP
List of contents
Ready-Set-Go ix
Part I Spring 1 1 Have Fun 3
2 Be Patient and Learn to Focus 11
Part II Summer 19 3 Put in the Hard Work 21
4 Be a Lifelong Learner 29
Part III All-star Break 47 5 Be Humble 49
6 Navigate the Ups and Downs in Life Like a Champ 61
Part IV Fall 71 7 Have a High Standard 73
8 Finish Strong 79
Part V Offseason 89 9 We All Have Work to Do 93
10 Respect and Celebrate Others 105
About the Author 123
Acknowledgments 125
Index 129
About the author
Clint Hurdle works as a Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Colorado Rockies. He is a former Major League Baseball player, coach, and manager. He was named the Sporting News National League Manager of the Year along with the Baseball Writers' Association of America National League Manager of the Year in 2013 and continues to be a significant presence in the world of baseball.
