Raise Your Game

High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best

By: Alan Stein Jr., Jon Sternfeld, Jay Bilas - introduction

Narrated by: Alan Stein Jr.

Performance coach Alan Stein Jr. shares the secret principles used by world-class performers that will help you improve your productivity and achieve higher levels of success.

High achievers are at the top of their game because of the discipline they have during the unseen hours. They have made a commitment to establish, tweak, and repeat positive habits in everything they do. Raise Your Game examines the top leaders in sports and business and proves that success is a result of the little things we do all the time.

The basic principles provided in Raise Your Game are simple, but not easy. We live in an instantly downloadable world that encourages us to skip steps. We are taught to chase what's hot, flashy and sexy and ignore what's basic. But the basics work. They always have and they always will.

Raise Your Game will inspire and empower you to commit to the fundamentals, create a winning mindset, and progress into new levels of success.

Critic reviews

"Alan played a huge role in my development on and off the court and his guidance helped me get to where I am today. This book is a must read."—Kevin Durant

"Alan shares what it takes to take your game to the next level. Raise Your Game provides tools, concepts and strategies you can utilize today to enhance your influence and make an immediate impact on your team, culture and organization." —Jon Gordon, bestselling author of Training Camp and The Carpenter

"Alan knows exactly what it takes to Raise Your Game. The stories, principles and strategies he shares in this book apply to basketball, business and everything in between. If you want to be a more influential leader and impactful teammate--you will read this book."—Jay Wright, Head Coach of Villanova University (2016 & 2018 NCAA Champions)

"Raise Your Game shares the principles required to be an impactful leader and an influential teammate. This book looks at what the highest performers in sports and business do consistently to create winning cultures and championship teams. The stories, lessons and practical take-a-ways will help players, coaches, executives and entrepreneurs unlock new levels of performance."—Ric Elias, CEO of Red Ventures

"Whether building a start-up as an entrepreneur, or a developing innovations as an "intrapreneur" at a Fortune 500, the fundamentals of success are the same. It comes down to habits, preparation and mindset. Raise Your Game shares the building blocks used by the world's top athletes, executives, coaches and entrepreneurs to reach unparalleled success and perform at the highest level. I am recommending Raise Your Game as a must-read for all of the entrepreneurs and executives I work with."—Mark French, Serial Entrepreneur (Sports / Entertainment / Media / Technology)

Praise for Alan Stein, Jr.:
"Simply put, Alan Stein is the best in the business. I worked alongside Alan for years and his ability to motivate and inspire is second to none.. His passion inspires everyone he connects with to push their limits. Alan gets results. Period."—Jay Bilas, ESPN

"Alan's first hand experience with elite basketball players provides an unmatched angle on exactly what is needed to help any business or organization thrive. Our entire team was really empowered by his talk."—Angel Roberts, Founder, Love, Peace and Hip Hop

"Alan's talk was an unbelievably motivating way to kick start our company off-site. He was funny, interactive, and engaging, all while driving home extremely important take-a-ways for our team to get better."—Vasu Kulkarni, C.E.O., Krossover

Worth a listen

Great book on leadership. Definitely worth listening to. Provides some great insight on what others have done to become and remain successful.

BE A CHAMPION!

As a coach, this book incredibly breaks down the criteria of a champion's mindset!Stein clearly illustrates how to create a championship culture on the field and in the workplace! If you are looking to change your mindset, or accomplish a goal, this is the book for you! Alan Stein is one of the best performance coaches in the world, and trust me he will help you BE A CHAMPION in this book!

Awesome work Alan.

Just made a 3 hr trip to the NC Coast this weekend and got 6 solid hours in. Loved all the messages shared. Being an athlete, entrepreneur and business leader I could really relate to many of the references and examples used. He also highlighted some other fantastic authors and books I have read which gave me a positive affirmation that I’m consuming the right stuff. I think this would be a phenomenal book for your student athlete who is getting ready to enter the adult world either as a professional athlete but more likely a former athlete who now needs to apply learned habits and gain new ones to serve others. Trying to get someone in their early twenties to read how to win friends and influence people may be a stretch. Reading about Kevin Durant, Kobe, Coach K, Google, Starbucks, Airbnb and more will keep anyone looking to get better and grow engaged. Highly recommend.

Motivation while driving to work.

Maybe it is just me, but I love sports stories of great coaches... I'm not an athlete by any standard, but I do believe that there is much to be learned from people who have been able to encourage others to greatness in athletics. It is those same tactics that translate into business and other situations. Certainly the underlying message here is practice the basics, believe in yourself and be part of the team (whatever team that is). This is an excellent listen for your commute!

Great book!

Leader or not, this is a must read! this book has great insight for leaders and team members!