Less than One Percent
Forbes Books (Verlag)
979-8-88750-602-9 (ISBN)
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Less than One Percent is a captivating exploration of overlooked potential in sports and business, challenging conventional notions of success. At its core, the book traces the remarkable rise of basketball legend Stephen Curry. Once ranked 256th among high school prospects, Curry's path to NBA stardom defies traditional predictive assessments, highlighting the flaws in standard metrics of potential.
The book further examines the underdog victories of the New York Giants over the favored New England Patriots in two Super Bowls. These triumphs, against a team led by future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady, underscore the limitations of predictive analysis and the unpredictability of sports outcomes.
Through these compelling narratives, Less than One Percent delves into society's fixation with measures and predictions, revealing how these assessments often fail to capture true potential. It uncovers the untapped greatness within each of us, challenging the conventional wisdom that dictates who will succeed and who won't.
This thought-provoking work transcends sports, reaching into the heart of realizing one's potential against all odds. It combines historical knowledge with contemporary case studies, illustrating how visionary thinking can overcome barriers and redefine success.
Less than One Percent is a call to recognize and nurture the hidden potential within us all, urging a reevaluation of how we assess and support talent in every arena of life. It challenges readers to abandon the safety of the known and venture into the untested, where true genius often thrives.
An essential read for those ready to forge a future where potential is not confined by convention, Less than One Percent offers a pathway to revitalize our understanding of achievement and innovation. It is a transformative exploration that will resonate with anyone who has ever been underestimated or who seeks to identify and cultivate extraordinary talent in others.
The book will appeal to sports enthusiasts, business leaders, coaches, and anyone fascinated by the forces shaping success and human potential. Readers will gain fresh perspectives on iconic sports moments, discover the power of unconventional thinking, and be inspired to challenge limiting assessments in their own lives and organizations.
IMAMU TOMLINSON, MD, MBA, is the Chief Executive Officer at Vituity, a physician-led and -owned multispecialty partnership. With over 16 years of clinical leadership and practice management experience, Dr. Tomlinson brings deep operational and clinical knowledge to foster Vituity’s mission to be at the heart of better care. Prior to Vituity, Dr. Tomlinson was the Chief of Staff for the Adventist Health Central Valley Network, where he continues to practice as an emergency physician. He previously served as Medical Director for Adventist Health's Hanford and Selma Emergency Departments. At Adventist Health, he spearheaded an effort to create the network's Department of Emergency and Diagnostic Medicine and later served as the department’s chair. Outside of his work at Vituity, Dr. Tomlinson is devoted to making a difference in his local community through the 24/7 Foundation, which works with kids in the Central Valley Youth to inspire mental toughness, athletic competition, and resilience through basketball.
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Chapter 1: <1 Percent
Chapter 2: 256th
Chapter 3: Bob McKillop, Corey Claitt, and Byron Faison
Chapter 4: Undefeated
Chapter 5: We Have a Problem
Chapter 6: Waiting Room
Chapter 7: Poison Ivy
Chapter 8: Fallacies
Chapter 9: Barry O’Shea
Chapter 10: Wi Likkle but Wi Tallawah
Chapter 11: Majority Rules Rule
Chapter 12: Insolence
Chapter 13: To Morrow’s Last Chance
Chapter 14: Disruptors
Chapter 15: Scary Giraffe
Chapter 16: Nanny
Chapter 17: An Apple a Day
Chapter 18: Them Want to See the Truth
Chapter 19: Nassau and Macao
Chapter 20: Deception
Chapter 21: Consciousness
Chapter 22 Boxes
Denouement: Spiritual Leader
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.3.2025 |
|---|---|
| Vorwort | Earvin "Magic" Johnson |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Psychologie |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport | |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Sportwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8-88750-602-9 / 9798887506029 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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