The Hardball Handbook
Author: Matthews, Chris
ISBN: 9780812975970
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 14 Apr 2009
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
Now in trade paperback, the national bestseller by one of our most entertaining and high profile political commentators.I>/I>BR>BR>With his more than forty years' experience observing people and politicians in our nation's capital-ten of those years on i>Hardball/i>, five nights a week-Chris Matthews has learned from the pros what it takes to be a success. Now Matthews shows us what we can learn from the world's most accomplished people and, more important, how we can emulate their best habits to improve our own lives.br> br>In b>The Hardball Handbook/b>, Chris Matthews focuses on four areas-friendship, rivalry, reputation, and success-and shows how we can cull the best traits of others and use them ourselves. Matthews takes us on a raucous road trip through political history and points out the best-and worst-behaviors of some of its most notable characters. Written in the assertive, good-natured style that is Matthews's trademark, each chapter has something to teach us. Here are a few truths from b>The Hardball Handbook-/b>br>br>. People would ratheri> /i>be listened to than listen.br>. People don't mind being used; what they mind is being discarded. br>. People are more loyal to the people they've helped than the people they've helped are loyal to them.br>. Not everyone's going to like you. br>. No matter what anybody says, nobody wants a level playing field. br>br>Once you understand these and other universal truths-and how to make them work for you-you'll be ready to win at life.
ISBN: 9780812975970
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 14 Apr 2009
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback / softback
Now in trade paperback, the national bestseller by one of our most entertaining and high profile political commentators.I>/I>BR>BR>With his more than forty years' experience observing people and politicians in our nation's capital-ten of those years on i>Hardball/i>, five nights a week-Chris Matthews has learned from the pros what it takes to be a success. Now Matthews shows us what we can learn from the world's most accomplished people and, more important, how we can emulate their best habits to improve our own lives.br> br>In b>The Hardball Handbook/b>, Chris Matthews focuses on four areas-friendship, rivalry, reputation, and success-and shows how we can cull the best traits of others and use them ourselves. Matthews takes us on a raucous road trip through political history and points out the best-and worst-behaviors of some of its most notable characters. Written in the assertive, good-natured style that is Matthews's trademark, each chapter has something to teach us. Here are a few truths from b>The Hardball Handbook-/b>br>br>. People would ratheri> /i>be listened to than listen.br>. People don't mind being used; what they mind is being discarded. br>. People are more loyal to the people they've helped than the people they've helped are loyal to them.br>. Not everyone's going to like you. br>. No matter what anybody says, nobody wants a level playing field. br>br>Once you understand these and other universal truths-and how to make them work for you-you'll be ready to win at life.
