Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance
by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker
Dungy's advice to young men on character, honesty, family, friendship, faith and significance over success. Direct and fatherly.
Read it if…
you want a character guide to give a young man.
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Skip it if…
you want leadership specifics; see The Mentor Leader.
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Three things you will actually use
- Significance beats success.
- Character is built in private.
- Be uncommon on purpose.
Do this first
Read the chapters on friendship and family.
Our verdict
Character for young men.
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