In this book, author Larry Winget spells it all out for us in an easy to understand manner as to why “People Are Idiots and He Can Prove It”. It’s a humorous, insightful, sometimes hard hitting, straight to the point look at how people are their own worst enemy as to why they often don’t achieve what is possible.
I had a lot of laughs, but at the same time, I realize that I know so many people like who he is talking about, and that’s kind of sad.
He gives 10 reasons as to how people are sabotaging themselves and what we can do to overcome them.
Check out his list of 10 things that we are doing to sabotage ourselves:
- – people are ignorant
- – people are stupid
- – people are lazy
- – people don’t give a damm
- – people lack vision
- – people have low expectations
- – people don’t recognize the consequences of their actions
- – people have bad habits
- – people have poor role models
- – people have no plan
I think that if we’re able to take a look at this list (and see ourselves in the list) then we’ll be able to address the excuses that we make for ourselves and get ourselves in gear to be so much better.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
