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Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
Kategorie: Ratgeber
Sprache: Englisch

Beschreibung

A fun and easy read filled with insight, humor, wisdom, and wit

In Hurdle-isms, renowned Major League Baseball player, hitting coach, manager, and current Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Colorado Rockies, Clint Hurdle, delivers a collection of his most inspirational stories. You'll find a ton of funny, insightful, and otherwise notable anecdotes from one of Major League Baseball's most successful personalities.

In each chapter, Hurdle also describes the experience, strength, and hope he's gained through his experiences playing, coaching, and managing his way through the MLB, as well as his successes and failures in the league. You'll also discover:

Laughter and lessons from Clint Hurdle's storied life in the major leagues, filled with quick wit and pithy humor
Coverage of hot topics currently dominating the discussions taking place in professional baseball
A fun and illuminating journey through a remarkable experience in the MLB straight from the person who lived it

Perfect for baseball fans everywhere, Hurdle-isms is also a can't-miss book for sports enthusiasts looking for a quick and easy read filled with fun, humor, insight, and experience.

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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

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Leseprobe

Cover

Table of Contents

Praise for

Hurdle·isms

Title Page

Ready‐Set‐Go

Part I: Spring

Chapter 1: Have Fun

Hurdle‐ism 1: Don't Keep Score

Hurdle‐ism 2: Shower Well

Chapter 2: Be Patient and Learn to Focus

Hurdle‐ism 3: Get a Good Pitch to Hit

Hurdle‐ism 4: Multitasking Makes Me Multi‐Mediocre

Part II: Summer

Chapter 3: Put in the Hard Work

Hurdle‐ism 5: You Become Great by Being Good for a Long Time

Hurdle‐ism 6: Hard Work Doesn't Guarantee Success; However, Not Working Hard Will Guarantee

Not

Having Success

Chapter 4: Be a Lifelong Learner

Hurdle‐ism 7: Develop a White‐Belt Mentality

Hurdle‐ism 8: Let's Drop This “Old‐School” Versus “New‐School” Debate

Hurdle‐ism 9: Not Everything in Life and Sport Needs to Be Leveraged

Hurdle‐ism 10: Build Your Mount Rushmore

Part III: All‐Star Break

Chapter 5: Be Humble

Hurdle‐ism 11: There Are Two Kinds of People in This World: Those Who Are Humble and Those Who Are About to Be

Hurdle‐ism 12: The Smallest Package in the World Is a Person Wrapped Up in Themself

Hurdle‐ism 13: Honored to Serve. Humbled to Help

Chapter 6: Navigate the Ups and Downs in Life Like a Champ

Hurdle‐ism 14: Build the House

Hurdle‐ism 15: There's No Guarantee You're Going to Get to Sip Lemonade by the Pool

Hurdle‐ism 16: I'm Just Trying to Be a Simple Person in a Complex World!

Part IV: Fall

Chapter 7: Have a High Standard

Hurdle‐ism 17: Lower the Bar and You Lose the Winners; Raise the Bar and You Lose the Losers

Hurdle‐ism 18: We Don't Have Time to Have “Just Another Day”

Chapter 8: Finish Strong

Hurdle‐ism 19: Honor the Exit

Hurdle‐ism 20: Don't Lose Your Stuff

Part V: Offseason

Chapter 9: We All Have Work to Do

Hurdle‐ism 21: It's Not About Proving Others Wrong; It's About Proving Yourself Right

Hurdle‐ism 22: Model the Behaviors You Hope to Instill in Others

Chapter 10: Respect and Celebrate Others

Hurdle‐ism 23: Respect Everyone, Fear No One

Hurdle‐ism 24: The Tone and Timing of What We Say Can Be a Dealmaker or a Deal‐Breaker. Boom!

Hurdle‐ism 25: Celebrate Others' Success; When You Celebrate Others, You Get to Celebrate Way More Often

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Index

End User License Agreement

Guide

Cover

Table of Contents

Praise for Hurdle‐isms

Title Page

Ready‐Set‐Go

Begin Reading

About the Author

Acknowledgments

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End User License Agreement

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Praise for Hurdle·isms

“Any fragment of a sentence, any complete sentence, or any short paragraph that Coach says or writes, I want to learn. I anticipate that as you read this, you will feel the same.”

—Buzz Williams men's head basketball coach at Texas A&M

“Clint Hurdle is the embodiment of a true leader, someone who inspires and uplifts those around him. As a dear friend and mentor, Clint has always had the perfect words at the right time. I'm thrilled for anyone who picks up this book to experience the same wisdom and inspiration he's shared with me over the years.”

—Sean Caseyformer MLB player, coach, and analyst on MLB Network

“Hurdle‐isms is an appropriate title for a man who had so many profound thoughts on baseball and life …. This highly entertaining and fun book provides a peek into the world of professional baseball at the highest level but with incredible life lessons that apply to your personal and professional life …. If you want life's lessons on CULTURE‐LEADERSHIP‐RELATIONS and what world class COMMUNICATION means and how it applies to everyday life, this book is a home run. Having known Clint for many years no one is more authentic and lives the life he talks about in the book than he does!! As you will read, like the game of baseball, there are two types of people: those who are humble and those who are about to be …. So do yourself a favor and find out why that is a good thing!! Enjoy learning from a transformational man who will make a transformational difference in your life!!!”

—Dan O'Dowd former MLB general manager and analyst on MLB Network

“From his days as a rookie phenom on the cover of Sports Illustrated to his playing career, and years as coach, manager, and baseball adviser, Clint Hurdle has gathered and learned from experiences (including some highs and a few missteps) from which he has grown and used to guide others both on and off the field. His stories, wit, and wisdom make Hurdle‐isms a must and enjoyable read for baseball fans and anyone looking to live a more effective and fulfilling life.”

—Ron Shapiroattorney, agent, New York Times best‐selling author

“In Hurdle‐isms, Clint artfully marries his endearing wit with his remarkable wisdom to bring the lessons that he has learned over his illustrious career to life. As a devout servant leader, Clint strives to enhance the lives of everyone he touches by magnanimously sharing his life's rich learnings from his successes and failures alike. Clint possesses the extraordinary ability to elevate the spirits of everyone in his orbit through his unflappable optimistic attitude and his authentic selflessness. As readers embrace Clint's Hurdle‐isms, I am confident that he will prove to be a beacon of positivity as he has been for me throughout our 25‐year friendship.”

—Thad Levine MLB executive

Clint Hurdle

Hurdle·isms

Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball

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There is one man who I want to dedicate this book to, and it's my dad: Big Clint. There are no Hurdle‐isms without you.

Sixty‐one years ago my dad asked me, “Do you want to go outside and play catch?”

I replied, “Catch what?”

Dad said, “A baseball.”

My life hasn't been the same since because of my dad's love for the game. It was passed down to me, and I am still sharing my love for the game of baseball.

My dad has been a big part of my life through all the hard times. From birth until now! Ha‐ha. We've done life together, and we have checked all the boxes for “what to do” and “what not to do.”

He is my hero, and I've been his fan forever. He's been a good husband, a good dad, a good friend, and a huge resource for me and everyone he has met on his journey. Thank you is not close.

I love you, Dad.

Ready‐Set‐Go

Why would a 66‐year‐old guy think he could write a book? Let alone have life experiences that he could share that might make others laugh or learn from or lean into?

Well, why not?

Let me explain. Every year I pick a word and sell out to it. This is not like a bunch of New Year's resolutions that I kick to the curb by February. I pick a word that will help me be a better person wherever I go and whomever I'm with.

For 2023, my word was grow.

At the time, I didn't want to “settle” into my retirement years. I've been journaling for 36 years, and with daily emails, I've been helping others become the best version of themselves for 15 years.

So Grow it was. My first challenge? I decided it was time I joined Twitter/X and Instagram and committed myself to pushing out positive engagement and encouragement through media that were new to me. I've learned much from social media. “Hunt for good, and you'll find it. Hunt for bad, and you'll find it. Be light, bright, and polite” (my son Christian's advice).

My next challenge to continue growing? To write a book.

My goal was to provide readers with a book filled with “Hurdle‐isms.” These 25 Hurdle‐isms are quotes, phrases, and one‐liners that have been well received by my coworkers, peers, media, friends, and family over the years. This book is full of short chapters on hot topics, lessons learned, failures, and successes followed by the experience, strength, and hope gained. They might even make you laugh, and we all need laughter in our lives.