GUTS! Find Your Greatness, Beat the Odds, Live From Passion
By Sam Bracken
Table of Contents with brief synopses of sections
Introduction: The Story of a Gutsy Guy
Part One: Go With Your Gut! Discovering how to live in your place
of passion
• What is your gut telling you?
• Why aren’t you listening?
• Why are you trying to avoid it?
• Do you have the guts to change?
Part Two: Your Gut Instincts! Understanding how to draw on the gut,
the brain, and the heart in fulfilling your life’s purpose
• The Story of the Gut
• Your Gut Instinct
• Trusting Your Gut—Balanced With Your Head and Heart. Part Three:
Gut it Out!
• Taking Off
• Paying the Price
• Winning Every Step of the Way
Conclusion: It Takes GUTS
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Sam Bracken rose up against impossible odds to live the American dream. He and his wife Kim live happily in the Rocky Mountains with their four children. Thanks to a love of sports and a competitive spirit, he parlayed those skills into a career as an executive with the world’s largest leadership training organization, FranklinCovey. After leaving FranklinCovey in early 2016, Sam became the VP of Business Development for Garff Enterprises - a multi billion dollar automotive group. He travels all over the world speaking on change, leadership and excellence. Sam attained his MBA from the Marriott School of Management and graduated Georgia Tech with honors. A member of the National Speakers Association, he motivates people toward their highest goals. William Alexander "Bill" Curry is a retired American football coach and former player. Most recently he was the head coach at Georgia State University, which began competing in college football in 2010. Curry formerly worked as a football analyst for ESPN. Previously, Curry served as the head football coach at the Georgia Tech (1980–1986), the University of Alabama (1987–1989), and the University of Kentucky (1990–1996). He played football at Georgia Tech (1962–1964) and then played for ten seasons in the National Football League with four different teams: the Green Bay Packers (1965–1966), the Baltimore Colts (1967–1972), the Houston Oilers (1973), and the Los Angeles Rams (1974).
"Sam Bracken is a great American "Hero" that followed his "Gut" to
a very successful life. As a close, personal friend for over 30
years I can attest that his experience is a testimony of "truth"
that all of us can follow. Follow your 'Gut" can be applied to all
the pillar of a successful life... health, wealth, love and
happiness."
Johnny Porter
Executive Vice President
CBRE, Inc.
“Many in the field of motivation talk about personal resolve,
proactive choice, determination, and grit. I call this the blah,
blah, blah…it’s just talk! In Sam’s book GUTs , he gives us his
personal life experiences that help anyone understand how to
overcome obstacles, set a big vision, and define a life of purpose
greater than self. He teaches how anyone can reach deep inside and
develop a clear path that inspires love, GUTs , and the will to
achieve success.”
Michael K. Simpson, CEO of Simpson Executive Coaching and author of
Unlocking Potentialand Your Seeds of Greatness.
"It takes GUTs to spill your guts in a book and then to share it
with the world. I can’t think of a better title or subject for Sam
to write about. He is the subject matter expert on what it takes to
succeed in every way considering the challenges he faced as a
youth. Sam is actually proud of his upbringing—it made him the man
he is today. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to
prove that they have the GUTs to succeed."
Annie Oswald
Global Director Media Publishing
FranklinCovey Co.
“Sam Bracken us a shining example of the transformational power of
education. A caring teacher looked closely enough at his life to
take away his barrier to learning. That simple act launched Sam on
his journey out of poverty.”
Ruby Payne, Ph.D., author of the bestsellers
A Framework for Understanding Poverty and Bridges Out of Poverty:
Strategies for Professionals and Communities
"In the business world there are many decisions that have to be
made with very limited time to make them. Sam maps out a clear
program that allows the reader to understand the purest way to make
a decision."
Ty Foster, Motivational Speaker and Author of Navigate to
Greatness
"Your GUT very rarely leads you down a wrong path, yet going with
your GUT can be the toughest choice to make because it makes you
live outside your comfort zone. It takes real GUTs to live your
life from your place of passion. Sam – has hit the nail on the head
with this book giving all who read it a path to find and reach
their own personal greatness regardless of their
circumstances."
M. Todd Stansbury
VP and Director of Athletics
Georgia Institute of Technology – Georgia Tech
"Few books excite me quite like my friend Sam Bracken's book, GUTs
! Full
of passion and purpose, Sam's writing reveals his own personal
journey to
self-discovery which both inspires and educates tremendously. Yet
the main
focus of this work stems in the ardent teaching of something Sam
truly
believes in and is passionate about--learning how to dig deep and
listen
to your GUT in all that life offers you. This book is for anyone
who
wants to lose their baggage, find their purpose, and then
vehemently
pursue it! Definitely a GUTsy read!”
Stephen M. R. Covey, # 1 bestselling author of The Speed of Trust
and
coauthor of Smart Trust
"Sam Bracken’s message in GUTs is both poignantly personal and
powerfully universal. He illustrates the great truth that every
individual has greatness within, but that each of us must take
personal responsibility for our lives. Sam provides a framework
that, when acted on with courage and determination, will bring
remarkable results."
Shawn D. Moon, Executive Vice President, FranklinCovey
"Sam has taken himself from the worst of struggles to become one of
our society's greatest leaders and most inspiring authors. He
definitely is a living example of what it truly means to have GUTs
. A must read for everyone!"
Shea Sealy, Business Founder & Entrepreneur
“I spent five years with Sam Bracken at a tune if transformation
for him. His is a stunning story of courage, residency, and
servant-leadership. We would all do well to read and heed his
powerful message. “
Bill Curry, NCAA football coach and former NFL player
"The average person will likely not be famous, become a
professional sportsman, or lead a fortune 500 company, but with
GUTs they can be successful, however success is measured. This is a
book for you and me, the everyday warrior, who wants to be
successful. GUTs illuminates the age long question of how any one
of us can "make it," or can beat the odds, or rise above our
present circumstances. GUTs is the inspirational personal guide
humanity has been waiting for."
Treion J. Muller, VP of Digital Solutions, TwentyEighty Co.
"GUTs is a courageous book that invites us to move beyond living a
safe life toward living an exciting, fulfilling life; to function
at a higher level, focusing not only on our mind and heart, but
also our intuition. In this book, Sam Bracken shows us how."
Dr. Michael Olin
"Sam Bracken is one of the most passionate, inspiring, engaging
writers and speaker that I know. GUTs will be another classic that
helps people enable greatness in their lives!"
Mark Josie
General Manager East Region, FranklinCovey
"I’ve spent 30 years helping people learn to have "Crucial
Conversations." Sam’s book is about the most crucial conversation
you will ever have—the one you have with yourself. We all have a
voice deep down inside of us—down in the GUT—a guiding voice that
can let you know if you’re doing what’s right in your life. This
book will help you prosper by connecting with that ennobling
voice."
Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling author
"GUTs puts our 'decision-making processes' into perspective like
never before. Sam’s down-to-earth writing is easy to understand and
I couldn't wait to learn more. He not only explains what it means
to have GUTs, is but he explains why we don't use them and how we
can learn to. His courage to use his GUTs to overcome his life
struggles and to strengthen others is so admirable. "
Donna Foster, author, keynote speaker and trainer
“This is the must-read book of the year. It represents everything I
believe in.”
Kathy L. Patrick, founder of the worlds largest book club, The
Pulpwood Queens,
"This book is a must-read fir everyone who wants to leave their
baggage behind once and for all and become the change they
seek!”
Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People,
The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness and the 3rd
Alternative
“Pain, discouragement, struggle, and failure are no stranger to Sam
Bracken. What makes Sam different is his ability to pick himself up
and not let bitterness and regret hold him back from learning and
moving forward. Throughout his life, Sam has had the GUTs to let
his trials refine him rather than define him. As an author and
mentor, Sam gives hope and inspiration to anyone needing help
turning failure into success.”
Carine Clark, CEO & President at MaritzCX
"GUTs is an inspiring book which helps you tap into your life's
passion, purpose and intuition so you are able to LOVE the life you
live! It gives a new perspective in accomplishing your dreams as
well as honoring others to do the same. This book will be a
rewarding experience for all who read it!"
Crystal Nyman, Blue Diamond Wellness Advocat for Doterra Essential
Oils
"As a former college quarterback myself, I know how tough it is to
make the team, even with plenty of advantages. Sam Bracken had no
advantages, but went from being a hopeless street kid to a champion
college football player. In this insightful book, he illustrates
how success in life is less about talent, wealth, or good luck, and
more about GUTs. And having GUTs is a choice anyone can make!"
Sean Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and
The 6 most important Decisions You’ll Ever Make: A Guide for
Teens
"Are you ready to be moved toward greatness? Read this book!
Inspiring and authentic! If Sam can move from tragedy to
forgiveness, success, and incredibly positive influence maybe you
and I can. Thanks to Bracken we can all have GUTs and the success
that follows.
In this selfie-driven, blame-everyone-else culture, Bracken puts
the responsibility for change and success on the only place that
matters—one’s self! But he does not leave you alone. He gives you
the inspiration and tools to move forward powerfully in the right
direction!"
David Horsage, author and speaker
"Sam’s storytelling will engage you from the very first sentence
and challenge you to become a better version of yourself, reach new
levels, and live your unique purpose. This is a must read for
anyone who has heard that inner voice to change, but can’t seem to
make it happen!"
Patrick Leddin, PhD, Associate Professor and author of Oliver's
Spot
"Sam has done it again, GUTs typifies his core, his character and
the passion by which he lives. Sam from his childhood was forced by
NO fault of his own make hard choices under extreme circumstances.
That takes GUTs ! When it comes to excuses, Sam, simple does not
know the meaning of that word."
Luther Perkins
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