The One-Day Contract: How to Add Value to Every Minute of Your Life by Rick Pitino
This month’s title comes from one #1 New York Times bestselling author, and of the most celebrated basketball coaches of all time – Rick Pitino. After achieving massive success both on and off the court Pitino has become a renowned authority on leadership and goal setting, and in this eye-opening practical guide he offers advice on how to get the most out of every day by creating a contract with yourself, and illustrates how honouring this commitment can drive unprecedented success.
Detailing the key to his own personal success, Pitino encourages the reader to treat each day as if they were on a one day contract, promoting them to question how this would impact how they approach each day. Would it change their mindset if they had to earn the next day’s renewal of the contract? This powerful goal setting approach pushes the reader to consider whether they are spending their time wisely and if their actions are contributing to their overall goal.
As well as sharing this incredibly powerful goal setting strategy, ‘The One-Day Contract’ also provides general and easily implementable advice on achieving success. He outlines how success is the product of discipline and that for real success to be reached; a person must uphold discipline in everything they do, from planning and strategy to setting priorities and managing time.
Pitino also illustrates that there are no shortcuts to success, his honest and reflective writing style doesn’t shy away from the fact that success takes a lot of hard work to achieve, which is illustrated by candid stories of how he has made it through difficult times in his personal life. These raw experiences are truly inspiring to read and a stark reminder that with enough belief, purpose and drive, everyone is capable of greatness.
The One-Day Contract is a must read for anyone struggling to find focus, or unsure how to live out their goals. Pitino’s day by day approach will challenge how people think about their careers, their goals and their lives.
