A fun and easy read filled with insight, humor, wisdom, and wit In Hurdle-isms, renowned Major League Baseball player, hitting coach, manager, and current Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Colorado Rockies, Clint Hurdle, delivers a collection of his most inspirational stories. You'll find a ton of funny, insightful, and otherwise notable anecdotes from one of Major League Baseball's most successful personalities. In each chapter, Hurdle also describes the experience, strength, and hope he's gained through his experiences playing, coaching, and managing his way through the MLB, as well as his successes and failures in the league. You'll also discover: Laughter and lessons from Clint Hurdle's storied life in the major leagues, filled with quick wit and pithy humor - Coverage of hot topics currently dominating the discussions taking place in professional baseball - A fun and illuminating journey through a remarkable experience in the MLB straight from the person who lived it Perfect for baseball fans everywhere, Hurdle-isms is also a can't-miss book for sports enthusiasts looking for a quick and easy read filled with fun, humor, insight, and experience. “I love this book so much! I’ve been listening to Clint share his ‘Hurdle-isms’ filled with wit and wisdom for years and now we all get to benefit from his greatest hits. Pun intended. Everyone needs to read this book!” --Jon Gordon, Award-winning author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership "Clint Hurdle has a way of saying things that stick. His ‘Hurdle-isms,’ spawned from a storied MLB career and a life that's had its share of uphill climbs, are small enough to fit in your pocket and big enough to change the trajectory of your life. An astute observer of both human nature and the game of baseball, Hurdle has taken copious notes along the way. He lives to pass them on." --Sherri Coale, Hall of Fame Women's Basketball Coach and author of Rooted to Rise “Any fragment of a sentence, any complete sentence, or any short paragraph that Coach says or writes, I want to learn. I anticipate that as you read this, you will feel the same.” --Buzz Williams, Men's Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M “ Hurdle-isms is one of those buy 2 and give one to a friend books! Clint’s wisdom has impacted so many, including me. If you want life changing tools, get this book!” --Rod Olson, President, Coaches of Excellence Institute “Clint Hurdle is the embodiment of a true leader, someone who inspires and uplifts those around him. As a dear friend and mentor, Clint has always had the perfect words at the right time. I’m thrilled for anyone who picks up this book to experience the same wisdom and inspiration he’s shared with me over the years.” --Sean Casey, Former MLB player, coach, and Analyst on MLB Network “ Hurdle-isms is an appropriate title for a man who had so many profound thoughts on baseball and life… this highly entertaining and fun book provides a peek into the world of professional baseball at the highest level but with incredible life lessons that apply to your personal and professional … if you want life’s lessons on culture, leadership, relationships, and what world class communication means and how it applies to everyday life, this book is a home run. Having known Clint fort many years, no one is more authentic and lives the life he talks about in the book than him!! As you will read, like the game of baseball there are two types of people those that are humble and those that are about to be …. So do yourself a favor and find out why that is a good thing!! Enjoy learning from a transformational man who will make a transformational difference in your life!!!” --Dan O’Dowd, Former MLB General Manager and Analyst on MLB Network “Interesting and interested. Two of the first words that come to mind when I think of Clint Hurdle. What’s not interesting about a man whose story includes the lows of divorce and alcoholism followed by the highs of World Series and grace? His story will forever inspire me. But perhaps his interested peculiarity is what makes me most excited for people to consume this book. To me, Hurdle-isms comes from a place of wisdom derived from Clint’s interest in the human soul. Your soul and my soul. I am certain this book will touch us both.” --Taylor McGregor, ESPN and Chicago Cubs Reporter “Everyone knows of Clint from his Sports Illustrated days. I got to know him when I started to work for the Rockies in 2006 & I really got to know him these last three years when he came back to the Rockies as a Special Assistant. He is a MASTER motivator. You hang on every word he says. He could easily be termed the ‘most interesting man in America.’” --Jerry Weinstein, more than six decades teaching at all levels of baseball including with Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs organizations “To know Clint the professional is an honor unto itself. Knowing Clint, the person is a Blessing. Clint gives each