"Here is a book that should be in every school library because it is loaded with so many ways to help others find themselves."  Dale Brown, Author, 
Motivational Speaker and
Retired Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Louisiana State University (Shaquille O’Neal’s College Coach)

"Sporting the Right Attitude,” is both an inspirational memoir and a practical handbook for young adults struggling to overcome life's challenges.
    Walter Jackson shares his compelling personal story of a violent childhood, and a car accident that put him in a coma and left him bitter and angry. By using the winning principles he learned in sports to change his attitude and untangle limiting beliefs, he tapped into his personal power which anyone can do. 
    "Sporting the Right Attitude" includes fascinating highlights and insights from superstar athletes who share the secrets of the mental skills they use to conquer challenges - an win.
    You don't need to be an athlete to use the steps in this book to change your life.  You only need the desire to believe in yourself and reach your dreams.  And this amazing transformation all begins with Sporting the Right Attitude.
"An Uplifting account of beating the odds, Sporting the Right Attitude uses recaps and affirmations to usher young adults into creating positive and productive futures.  The total effect of this poignant page turner is empowerment!"
Judith Moore Kelly, Ph.D. Director, District of Columbia Area Writing Project
Howard University School of Education

“This is an inspirational piece of work!”
Gregory Keck, Ph.D., 
Founder and director of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio,
 Co-author “Parenting the Hurt Child” “Sporting the Right Attitude is Jackson’s invaluable gift---to America’s youth and America’s future.”
Jill Lessard, Instructor, Multimedia Communications, 
J Oliva Huot Technical Center, Laconia, New Hampshire

“This book is a comprehensive Life-guide for anyone who wants a sporting chance at breaking the vicious cycle of despair and dysfunction in their lives.”
LaGeris Underwood Bell, Multi-Emmy Award Winning Television Producer, 
Atlanta, Georgia

Armstrong, Lance
Ashe, Arthur    
Bannister,Roger   
Bass, Dick
Bolden,Jeanette
Bryant, Paul Williams “Bear”  
Conner, Dennis  
De La Hoya, Oscar 
Dungy,Tony   
Gallwey,Timothy
Gonzalez,Ruben
Hayes, Elvin 
Jackson, Phil     
Jordan,Michael 
Lasorda,Tommy
Lombardi,Vince
Manley, Dexter 
Nicklaus, Jack

Patrick, Danica   
Phelps, Michael
Retton,MaryLou 
Robinson, Sugar Ray 
Ramirez,Manny 
Rudolph, Wilma   
Schwartzenegger, Arnold 
Shell, Art 
Summerall, Pat  
Townsend,Craig
Upshaw,Gene  
Valvano, Jim 
Walker, John 
West, Jerry
Williams,Venus
Williams,Serena 
Winslow, Kellen 
Woods, Tiger


"Sporting the Right Attitude" includes fascinating highlights and insights about these superstar athletes:

Sporting the Right Attitude
chapters:                                                                                                                       

Family Blueprints
I Miss the Homeboys
Why Me?
You Can't Give Up
Just A Thought Away
Overcoming the Silent Enemy:
    Anger
Using Setbacks to Win
Believe in Yourself
Picture it in Your Mind
Coaching Your Thoughts
Focusing on the Game of Life
The Healing Powers: Love
       and Forgiveness                                                                                                                                         
                                         




Walter signing books for students

NEW!

Companion workbook available with the

Sporting the Right Attitude program

Personal
Workbook for Young Adults Walter Jackson, Msc.D
Janet Alston Jackson
Back Cover
US $15.95 (Canada$21.95) Self help IN his popular book, SPORTING THE RIGHT ATTITUDE, Walter H. Jackson showed readers how super star athletes use certain principles to win games and competitions. Anyone can use and apply these same principles in their lives to reach their dreams, even if they don’t like sports. In this companion SPORTING THE RIGHT ATTITUDE WORKBOOK, readers will get a chance to practice applying those same principles in real-world contexts, and design their own individual blueprint for positive change and growth. Self awareness is empowering, and this workbook will help readers recognize their personality, their strengths and weaknesses, as well as likes and dislikes. Developing self-awareness can help us to recognize when we are stressed or under pressure and reduce, or eliminate conflicts with others. It is also often a prerequisite for effective communication and developing empathy for others. This simple, fun and effective workbook is filled with exercises, affirmations, and other techniques which help serve as a valuable personal journal for making positive and exciting life changes to elevate self-esteem. Self Awareness Trainings, LLC www.SportingtheRightAttitude.comhttp://www.SportingtheRightAttitude.comshapeimage_9_link_0
WALTER JACKSON, Msc.D. and
JANET ALSTON JACKSON, are personal growth experts and authors, who have facilitated self awareness workshops to thousands. Their passion is supporting people in knowing their personal greatness. The couple are guests on radio shows around the country.

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