Demonstrates the significance of old-fashioned preparation in modern-day success, examining research, practice, and discipline in the lives of Robert Parker, Cal Ripkin, Lisa Fontenelli, and others as they deal with personal or professional challenges.

Unabridged. Compact disc, MP3 format.

Put me in coach -- "I would like to thank the Lord Jesus Christ and Eric Mangini" -- What's your destination: understanding your objectives -- Someone, somewhere has probably done this before: planning with precedents -- What's in the forecast: know the alternatives -- It's in your best interest to know their interests: define the interests -- Look before you leap: set your strategy -- When the rubber meets the road: do a timeline -- The right parts for the right people: pick your team -- What you say, how you say it: write the script -- The constant preparer adjusting and learning from mistakes -- "Some people have way too much confidence, baby" -- Prepare and conquer a mantra for effective people -- You can get some satisfaction.