In the spirit of Rick Pitino"s New York Times phenomenal bestseller Success Is a Choice , living legend Cal Ripken, Jr., presents an inspiring guide to overcoming any challenge and building a life you love. Baseball"s all-time Iron Man, Cal Ripken, Jr., retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, including Lou Gehrig"s record for consecutive games played (Ripken played 2,632). Ripken is admired by thousands of fans not only for his relentless perseverance, but also for his unparalleled integrity. Now, in a stirring book that draws on his exhilarating career as well as the wisdom of his legendary father, Ripken shares rousing advice centered around his proven 8 Elements of Perseverance: ? The Right Values : hard work, excellence, honesty, and integrity ? A Strong Will to Succeed : advice for those who inadvertently ?bench? themselves in life ? Love What You Do : tips for discovering...