Secrets From The Mountain: Ten Lessons fro Success in Life

"THERE ARE NO WHINE AND CHEESE PARTIES ON THE MOUNTAIN"

Professional basketball executive Pat Williams is no stranger to mountainous tasks, but those words of warning from a veteran guide on Mount Rainier introduced the author to a whole new standard of adversity. The blizzard that followed simply provided the exclamation point.

"Pat, you must be crazy!" was the response from friends when told of Pat Williams's desire to take on the challenge of climbing up Mount Ranier. Think of it! An ordinary guy attempting to climb a mountain used to train those on their quest for Mount Everest.

But Williams climbed the mountain and took some valuable lessons from his treacherous experience. By taking that first leap of faith, he attacked his fears and began an ascent to his dream. He challenges those who want success to be willing to overcome obstacles on the way to their lofty goals.

To tackle those mountains, one must first have the proper tools for the climb. In Secrets from the Mountain, Williams provides tools needed for gaining momentum on the journey. Lessons such as living large, adapting to changing conditions, and giving up the right to complain will challange anyone in their quest for true success.

PAT WILLIAMS is senior vice president of the Orlando Magic basketball franchise and a popular motivational speaker. He helped establish the Orlando Magic and then guide it, as general manager, from an expansion club to one of the top teams in the NBA in just a few short years. Before taking the helm in Orlando, Williams was general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers for twelve years, including its 1983 championship season. He was also general manager of the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago Bulls. Pat is the author of nineteen books, including Ahead of the Game and A Lifetime of Success. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are the parents of nineteen children, fourteen of whom have been adopted from four foreign countries.

DAVE WIMBISH is a collaborative writer who has worked with well-known personalities on several best-sellers. He is employed by an advertising agency in Pasadena, California.