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The Winner Within by Pat Riley — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Winner Within

by Pat Riley

The Lakers and Knicks coach on team dynamics: the innocent climb, the disease of me, core covenants, thunderbolts. A 1990s leadership classic from the sideline.

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  1. Beware the disease of me.
  2. Core covenants bind.
  3. Expect thunderbolts.

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