Toughness (book) by Jay Bilas[]
A four-year starter at Duke under coach Mike Krzyzewski, Bilas learned the true meaning of toughness from coaches and teammates. In Toughness, he discusses this misunderstood attribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life. Featuring stories and personal philosophies on toughness from top players and coaches. They include Coach K, Bob Knight, Grant Hill, Mia Hamm, Jon Gruden, Tom Izzo, Bill Self, Curtis Strange, and many others — Bilas redefines what it takes to succeed.
“Life isn’t easy, but you never quit,” Bilas writes “Never. I may not have been the best, but I can always give my best. That’s how you demonstrate toughness.”