A pioneer in the sports physical therapy industry, Pat Croce went from the train ing room to the boardroom in one of the most unlikely stories in sports history a classic rags-to-riches tale made possible by his indestructible positive attitude. With the same unstoppable character that has made him a favorite motivational speaker of Fortune 500 executives, Croce recounts the moments that taught him to strive for and achieve greatness.
But I Feel Great and You Will Too! is more than just the story of one man's remarkable journey. Throughout this moving, often hilarious, and always brutally honest book, Croce hits you with pointers on goal setting, communication, cre ative thinking, desire, dedication, and much more. Croce also includes his "Ten Commandments of Customer Service," the same guidelines he used to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the sports industry.
"The owner of the Philadelphia 76ers is a go-getter par excellence, and in telling the story of his life, he works in a lot of the get-ahead philos ophy that has served him well both personally and professionally and, he hopes, will help his readers in maintaining their drive to achieve their goals."
--Brad Hooper, Booklist
"This book will lead you down a path of inspiration and encourage ment, offering many practical tools for capitalizing on all of your life experiences"
--Michael Jordan
"A great read from a fascinating man. Pat Croce tells his life story with the humor, honesty, and good sense that has long won him so many friends and admirers--a group I am lucky and proud to belong to."
--John McCain, U.S. Senator
"Before I met Pat Croce, I was a ten-dollar crack whore, but then I read his book.., and look at me now!"
--Chris Rock
"I thoroughly enjoyed Pat Croce's book, I Feel Great and You Will Too! It's a fast, funny, candid, and intelligent read. It's great to read a story that reminds us that the American Dream lives on!"
--Bruce Willis
"Pat Croce has written a book that can be easily applied to everyday life experiences. He is an inspiration to everyone."
--Will Smith
"Pat Croce's amazing success story is about motivation, inspiration, and a fair dose of chutzpah! Pat's advice, liberally sprinkled throughout the book, will cause you to nod in agreement--and smile."
--David Stern, NBA comissioner
Foreword
Chapter 1 The View from the Top of the Rainbow
Chapter 2 By the Light of the Neon Moon
Chapter 3 In Search of Yin
Chapter 4 Soul Mate
Chapter 5 In Praise of the Sponge
Chapter 6 The Unscratchable Itch
Chapter 7 On My Own
Chapter 8 Don't Throw up on My Flowers
Chapter 9 The Triangle
Chapter 10 The Ten Commandments of Customer Service
Chapter 11 Going for Number 1
Chapter 12 The Will of the Soul
Chapter 13 Where's the Owner's Manual?
Chapter 14 The Bend in the Road
Chapter 15 The Genie
Chapter 16 The Ecstasy and the Agony
Chapter 17 Parades