Yes Ma'am, No Sir: The 12 Essential Steps for Success in Life

Coach Ken Carter made headlines around the world when he locked his Richmond, California High School basketball team out of the gym because some of the players had not honored the contract they had signed with him, in which they agreed to keep a 2.3 GPA. Even a movie has been made about this remarkable man and the way he coached his team. Success begins with healthy self-esteem, he says; something he emphasized in many situations on and off the court. Though his team lost their final playoff game, Hollywood wanted the movie to have a happy ending; the producers wanted to change the story. Carter refused, saying that losing that game taught the team more than winning would have, and that the true story should be portrayed. This is just one example of the character of Coach Carter in "Yes, Ma'am, No, Sir, The Twelve Essential Steps for Success in Life." Carter has also had great success in the business world, as a motivational speaker, and as a writer. He believes that coaching is teaching, few things are more important than education, and education is something anyone can and should pursue throughout life. His coaching extended to every aspect of his players’ lives and taught them to expect more from themselves than they had ever dreamed of achieving. As a parent of athletic sons, I know how important a coach’s example and personal philosophy can be. This highly quotable book is narrated by Vince Bailey, with occasional inserts by author Ken Carter. The voice and narration are very well done. "Yes, Ma'am, No Sir, the Twelve Essential Steps for Success in Life" is an excellent, motivating and inspiring book, and Carter is a living example of his formula for success.