Win Forever

Live, Work, and Play Like a Champion

By: Pete Carroll

Narrated by: Pete Carroll

"I know that I'll be evaluated in Seattle with wins and losses, as that is the nature of my profession for the last 35 years. But our record will not be what motivates me. Years ago I was asked, 'Pete, which is better: winning or competing?' My response was instantaneous: 'Competing...because it lasts longer.'"

Pete Carroll is one of the most successful coaches in football today. As the head coach at USC, he brought the Trojans back to national prominence, amassing a 97-19 record over nine seasons. Now he shares the championship-winning philosophy that led USC to seven straight Pac-10 titles.

This same mindset and culture will shape his program as he returns to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks. Carroll developed his unique coaching style by trial and error over his career. He learned that you get better results by teaching instead of screaming, and by helping players grow as people, not just on the field. He learned that an upbeat, energetic atmosphere in the locker room can coexist with an unstoppable competitive drive. He learned why you should stop worrying about your opponents, why you should always act as if the whole world is watching, and many other contrarian insights.

Carroll shows us how the Win Forever philosophy really works, both in NCAA Division I competition and in the NFL. He reveals how his recruiting strategies, training routines, and game-day rituals preserve a team's culture year after year, during championship seasons and disappointing seasons alike.

Win Forever is about more than winning football games; it's about maximizing your potential in every aspect of your life. Carroll has taught business leaders facing tough challenges. He has helped troubled kids on the streets of Los Angeles through his foundation A Better LA. His words are true in any situation: "If you want to win forever, always compete."

©2010 Pete Carroll (P)2010 Penguin

Inspired and simple

Inspired and simple, Pete walks us on his journey and the results speak for themselves.

One of the best of it's kind

True to Pete Carroll's form this is one of the best books on unveiling how to become a great leader and where to start that I've ever read. Truly a superb read and for me an enormously interesting page turner. Thank you, Pete! I feel like we are friends.

Excellent life lessons

Pete Carroll uses his experiences to teach you leadership philosophies, how to develop your own philosophy and how to apply them as a leader. Anybody in a leadership position will benefit from reading or listening to this book. Thanks Pete!

Winning Is More than being a Champion

How does a man remain on top after suffering one of the most disappointing upsets in the Super Bowl? Win Forever was written during the transitional time between USC and the Seahawks. Pete Carroll had already applied a purpose to his life that made himself and others he could influence their own competitors. He would be the best he could be with joy and excitement.

Whether an athlete or coach, business executive or laborer, military officer or enlisted, Win Forever can inspire a man to set and achieve personal goals. Carroll does this with personal anecdotes of successes and failures in his own life.

Autobiographical book, that want to inspire

A lot of anecdots, and specific staff, that I have no idea about ( UFC, some special footbal terms, etc.), but for footbal guy, this book was brilliant, and general ideas and approaches are readable and understandable.

Highly Recommend

Must read for aspiring and experienced coaches!
Win 4 Ever needs to be on your shelf.

Perfect read!

Pete's philosophy is great for anyone in any sector! Really enjoyed this book! Simple and direct.

Pete Carol's Winning Secret

A great book on how to live your life. Practical advice on how to create a winning team a the life of a winner. The secret on how the Seahawks are a winner and evidence to expect.a lot in the future.

I really enjoyed this especially because we see how this philosophy is executed with the Seattle Seahawks every day. His two Super Bowl appearances prove it works.

Fuel

If you're not looking for ways to inspire yourself, no book ever will. But if you have, this book is inspiring. Gasoline, without an engine, only dries up. This book is gasoline. Unleaded. Probably regular, something in the sub-90 octane range. But fuel.

Great book!

Love that this was actually read by Pete, great advice and applicable to many industries.