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Tiger didn't start out as a champion. But his father, Earl, taught him unforgettable lessons about dreaming big, reaching goals, and believing with all his heart that anything is possible. He showed Tiger that anyone can make a difference in the world by reaching out and caring about others. And now Tiger's dad is sharing those lessons and ideas with you, so you can be a champion at whatever you do.
Earl Woods and the Tiger Woods Foundation want you to Start Something. In this book you'll find dozens of ways you can start something new and make the world a better place one step at a time. Some are about action, and some will just give you something to think about.
Packed with Tiger-tested advice and creative ideas for helping others, this book offers powerful insight into how you can build the kind of confidence that makes Tiger great, create goals that can help you make your way in the world, and take practical steps when you find yourself feeling overwhelmed. As Earl writes, "You are a miracle, and you can make miracles happen. Celebrate yourself, for all the things that make you special and unique."
I challenge you. I dare you.
I challenge you to be a winner. No, not in golf, but in your own life, in whatever you choose to do, whatever you care about. I challenge you to make a difference in the world, to reach higher and farther than you ever imagined. I challenge you to start something.
Are you up for it? Are you ready for the challenge of a lifetime? Because this challenge, if you succeed, offers rewards that will change the way you think, act, and live -- forever. If you believe, like I do, that we all have the ability to make a difference in the world -- in school, at home, with our families and friends, and within ourselves -- then this book will get you started toward becoming a bigger, better person -- a role model.
Let me introduce you to my role model, my hero: my dad. When I was a kid, he taught me to believe that anything is possible, and he's living proof that it's true. He has overcome so many obstacles in his own life, and he learned the hard way that big dreams can have beautiful results. By the time he was thirteen, his parents had died and he was left to be raised by his sister. Even though there was little money for him to go to college, he was determined to get his education, and because he was such a great athlete he earned a baseball scholarship to Kansas State University, becoming the first black baseball player in the Big Eight Conference. After his freshman year, he had the opportunity to become a professional baseball player, but decided instead to stick with school so he could get his degree. After graduation, he entered the Army and eventually joined the Green Berets (one of the most dangerous and demanding jobs anywhere), worked his way up to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and fought in the Vietnam War -- twice. Later, while stationed in Thailand, he met my mom, and when they moved back to the United States, they encountered racial prejudice, as he had his entire life. And then, of course, he ended up having a son who loves to play golf, a sport that had never really been open to minorities (and certainly not to three-year-olds!). I am overwhelmed by what he had to overcome to make it possible for me to achieve my goals. I say this with great pride: I wouldn't be where I am today without him.
Believe me: Whatever he's written in these pages, he's learned from experience.
In this book, you'll find many of the ideas and lessons he taught me when I was growing up. Now he and I want to pass them on to you, so that you can find ways to make them part of your life. I use these ideas every day, whenever I have to make a decision or solve a problem, whenever I'm feeling down or frustrated, whenever I'm not sure which way to turn. I have always discovered the right answer in the lessons you'll find in this book.
He also taught me the importance of reaching out to others, helping people who are less fortunate, and sharing my success with them. The most important thing I've ever learned is to "share and care" for others, and you'll read about that a lot in this book. This concept inspired the Tiger Woods Foundation, the not-for-profit charitable organization that my dad and I created, with him as its president. Our goal is to reach out to kids just like you by supporting programs and organizations that can show you how to set goals for yourself and offer you the opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. We want to make a difference. Don't you?
As you'll see, my dad is a firm believer that dreams can come true, and I'm living proof that he's right. But he also showed me that nothing is possible if you don't work for it. That's what this book is all about: your commitment to create possibilities for yourself and for others. Nothing you read here will make you a great golfer. But if you're open to it, there is so much that will make you a great friend, a great teammate, a great son or daughter, a great brother or sister, a great student, and, most important, a great person. I hope that the suggestions and concepts you'll discover here will be as helpful and inspiring to you as they have been to me in my life.
I am committed to giving the best of myself. With your help, I believe we can make a difference in the lives of others across the world. I challenge you to join me. The time is now!
Your friend,
Tiger Woods
Copyright © 2000 by The Tiger Woods Foundation
It's so easy to get caught up in daily problems: Your parents are mad at you, your best friend made plans that didn't include you, that math test was impossible, you didn't make the team. Yet believe it or not, in the middle of all that stress and trouble, there are wonderful things happening all around you, if you take the time to notice. Every day, take a minute to think of three good things that happened. They can be big events, like winning a game or getting a good grade. Or they can be small, hard-to-notice things, like hearing a good joke, receiving a compliment, or making a new friend. Even on your worst days, you can still appreciate your favorite stuffed animal, a long bike ride, or your good health. Don't let yourself get lost in your problems — focusing on a few positives will keep your head above water even in the toughest times.
Copyright © 2000 by The Tiger Woods Foundation
Anonymous
Posted October 23, 2000
Well this book was a big eyeopener for me and I enjooyed it so much and Earl Woods made so much sense for me in this book. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes self help.
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Posted October 13, 2000
Earl and Tiger Woods team up in this book to provide great advice for children on how to make the most of their lives. The book begins with an introduction by Tiger that talks about the importance of being a role model, and describes his Dad as his. From his Father, he learned to 'share and care.' He challenges young readers. 'With your help, I believe that we can make a difference in the lives of others across the world. I challenge you to join me.' The rest of the book contains advice by Earl for young people, the same advice that he gave Tiger. At the end of many sections, Tiger adds a quote that endorses and amplifies how he internalized these messages. Although explicitly aimed at youngsters, this book is equally valuable as role model information for parents, especially Fathers. The key message is that good habits make for a better life. The book has about 70 brief essays that detail these good habits. Space limitations here prevent listing them all, but I thought they were all well worth articulating. Here are 19 of my favorite sections: Follow your passion, not the pack. Did you help someone today? Unload your past mistakes. Shut down the person who teases you. You can pick your friends, but not your brothers and sisters. You are a leader. You have to start somewhere. Notice the kid everyone ignores. Respect your body. Take responsibility for yourself. Complaining is for cowards. Are you listening? Say hello. What are you proud of today? Keep promises. Say you're sorry. Say thank you. Ask others about themselves. Read newspapers. Tiger Woods fans will revel in some of the stories in the book. One of my favorites is about Tiger when he was five. Earl and Tiger were watching a news program, and a story came on about children starving during the famine and civil war in Ethiopia. Earl told Tiger that a friend of Earl's was going to Ethiopia to help. Without another word, Tiger went into his room and brought back some of his cherished gold coins he collected and asked his father to send them to help the children in Ethiopia. Any parent would be proud to have such a child, even if he couldn't play golf! Tiger's great golf ability is handled well in the book. Earl and Tiger make it clear that how well you hit the ball doesn't matter, it's what kind of person you are that counts. This message comes through loud and clear, and should help steer some young people away from the frivolous lives that many professional athletes live. You will be proud of the Woods family as you read this book. It will reaffirm your faith in humanity and in positive role models. It is a truly heartwarming book in every way. After you have shared this book with young people and begun to model your actions on Earl, think about how else you could be a good role model. What is your special gift that can inspire others to become a role model? Let me repeat Tiger's words here. 'With your help, I believe we can make a difference in the lives of others across the world.' Love being a role model!
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Tiger didn't start out as a champion. But his father, Earl, taught him unforgettable lessons about dreaming big, reaching goals, and believing with all his heart that anything is ...