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2012 Ten best books about excellence: from arts to politics and everything in between




Bestcollegesonline.com (June 12, 2012) have released their ten best books about excellence from ten areas of life. Some are how-to books, while others are biographies of people who have achieved excellence in their life.

Their list of 10 best books about excellence include:


(1)   College

This book is about studying smarter, not harder

“How to Become a Straight A-Student: The Unconventional Strategies Real College Students Use to Score High While Studying Less” by Cal Newport (2006)



(2)   Personal Life

Read about his “pyramid of success” guidelines

“Coach Wooden’s Leadership Game Plan for Success: 12 Lessons for Extraordinary Performance and Personal Excellence” by John Wooden (2009)



(3)   Military

George Patton was a champion swordsman, leader and US general

“Patton: The Man Behind the Legend, 1885-1845” by Martin Blumenson (1994)



(4)   Business

Jim Murphy is a sports coach and presents principles that helped Navy SEALS and professional athletes to be passionate, focus, and get tough mentally

“Inner Excellence: Achieve Extraordinary Business Success Through Mental Toughness” by Jim Murphy (2009)


(5)   Sports

Kramer explains the difference between willpower and “the zone” – and how to think clearly and trust your own instincts

“Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life” by Garret Kramer (2012)



(6)   Literature/Arts

The advice is simple – just follow the rules!

“On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction” by William Zinsser (2006)



(7)   Culture

The Samurai way of life – the code of moral principles (character, honour, and integrity)

“Modern Bushido: Living a Life of Excellence” by Dr. Bohdi Sanders PhD and David Nelson PhD (2011)



(8)   Teaching

How 18 award-winning teachers conduct their classes to make good teachers great and great teachers excellent

“Conversations with America’s Best Teachers: Teacher of the Year Award Winners Give Practical Advice for the Classroom and Beyond” by J. William Towne (2009)



(9)   Biography

Rising from humble beginning to a life of accomplishment as a speaker, writer, and statesman, Douglass tells how to be better in a challenging society

“Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave” by Frederick Douglass (2012)


(10) Politics

Goodwin tells of Abraham Lincoln’s rise above partisanship to find common ground for progress amid the criticism of three political opponents

“Team of Rivals” by Doris Kearns Goodwin (2006)

http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/06/12/the-10-best-books-about-excellence/ 





MARTINA NICOLLS is an international aid and development consultant, and the author of:- Similar But Different in the Animal Kingdom (2017), The Shortness of Life: A Mongolian Lament (2015), Liberia’s Deadest Ends (2012), Bardot’s Comet (2011), Kashmir on a Knife-Edge (2010) and The Sudan Curse (2009).

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