
What You're Made For
powerful life lessons from my career in sports
$59.51
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
4 March 2025
Summary
From Orphan to Legend: The George Raveling Story
“I’m proud to call George a mentor and a friend.” —Michael Jordan
Orphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sport—basketball—in high school. The rest, as they say, is history. Raveling went on to become one of the winningest coaches of all time, a mentor to legendary athletes, and a confidant of the sport’s greatest coaches, inclu…
Book Details
ISBN-13: | 9780593852972 |
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ISBN-10: | 0593852974 |
Author: | George Raveling, Ryan Holiday, Michael Jordan |
Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
Imprint: | Portfolio |
Format: | Hardcover |
Number of Pages: | 224 |
Release Date: | 4 March 2025 |
Weight: | 312g |
Dimensions: | 217mm x 145mm x 22mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for What You’re Made For “This is a must-read book.” —Charles Barkley “George Raveling has led one of the most incredible lives in sports—maybe of all time.” —Manu Ginóbili “Coach is a person that I admire and count on for career and life advice.” —Jay Wright, former Villanova University basketball coach, two-time national championship winner, and 2021 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee “Coach is an inspiring testament to resilience, reflection, and the pursuit of purpose. His journey spans seismic historical shifts, victories, and near-fatal challenges, yet his unique introspection and shared lessons have helped me connect more deeply with my own journey and potential.” —Paul Rabil, cofounder of the Premier Lacrosse League and author of The Way of the Champion
About The Author
George Raveling
George Raveling, known to many as “Coach,” has transcended the intersections of sports, business, and culture. Following a standout college basketball career at Villanova University, he ascended to head coaching positions at Washington State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Southern California. After retiring from coaching, Raveling joined Nike at the request of Phil Knight. His achievements include induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s bestselling living philosophers. His books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and The Daily Stoic, appear in more than forty languages and have sold over ten million copies. He is a longtime friend and admirer of Coach Raveling and is honored to help him tell his story.
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