Publication Date: February 13, 2012
Cornell Thomas is a basketball coach and motivational speaker. In [easyazon_link identifier=”B00RWT69VG” locale=”US” tag=”rabidreaders-20″]The Power Of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces[/easyazon_link], Thomas gives a look into his life and challenges he’s faced. Through his stories Thomas shows readers a path that looks to the future and helps them control where their ball bounces.
[easyazon_link identifier=”B00RWT69VG” locale=”US” tag=”rabidreaders-20″]The Power Of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces[/easyazon_link] is a bite-sized read standing at 60 pages that packs a punch. In the first chapter, “The Power of Me,” Thomas writes that as we age we learn to doubt ourselves. In a style sometimes conversational and sometimes “to business” bullet pointed, we are given examples relatable to our own lives by the author of why we as humans are programmed the way we are and how we can break that cycle and learn from the past while living for the future.
In 10 themed chapters, Thomas walks readers through his life and influences. The author’s brother is also a motivational speaker and his father a well-regarded member of the law-enforcement community who died when Thomas was small. His mother took the family reigns and led the family, working multiple jobs and being there whenever her children needed her. When Thomas injured himself on the cusp of living his dream of playing professional basketball, he adapted the dream. Using his family and experiences as inspiration, Thomas encourages readers to make the most of all opportunities. You never know what kindness will make a lasting influence on the life of others. [easyazon_link identifier=”B00RWT69VG” locale=”US” tag=”rabidreaders-20″]The Power Of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces[/easyazon_link] is a quotable read and one easily accessed when readers need a bite-sized dose of the good in life.
Thomas lives his message. I first came across the author on Periscope, a social media app owned by Twitter. Members may broadcast via video format and their followers may interact with them in text format. Thomas is a regular broadcaster who inspires his followers in the morning with Quotes of the Day while managing an “Inspirational Improv” session at night that often exceeds 90 minutes. Thomas is well spoken and consistent in his positive message. The author’s special passion is coaching and inspiring teens and when asked about how to inspire them his eyes glow and smile radiates as he relates an anecdote from his book about aspiring to be one of the top three influences in a child’s life. Standing at an estimated six feet and five inches, Cornell Thomas is a big guy with a big heart. If you’re on Periscope be sure to follow him @cornellthomas.
[easyazon_link identifier=”B00RWT69VG” locale=”US” tag=”rabidreaders-20″]The Power Of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces[/easyazon_link] is well edited and beautifully composed. A very quick read that will leave readers uplifted and inspired. I started this book at a very tough moment in my week and it lifted my spirit immeasurably.If you like human-interest stories or inspirational/self-help works, pick [easyazon_link identifier=”B00RWT69VG” locale=”US” tag=”rabidreaders-20″]The Power Of Positivity: Controlling Where the Ball Bounces[/easyazon_link] up today.
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For more information about Erik Larson and his work, connect with him on Goodreads, Facebook and Twitter @CornellThomas.