How can young people enrich their lives, become more effective, and enlarge their personal power? As with adults, it's a matter of "smart moves". "Smart Moves", by Dick Devenzio, shows young people how to confront any circumstance, achieve any goal, and deal with any setback, by cultivating an attitude that mixes youthful optimism with tough realism. There is no preaching or false "hip" tone in the book. The writing is clear and the message is practical, addressing the basic concerns of young people - from effective studying to getting along better with others to mastering a winning attitude about dieting or sports. Success, advises DeVenzio, is a highly personal matter.Addressing the youthful reader in the first chapter, he writes: 'You may worry that a so-called motivator will try to get you to do things your parents or teachers want you to do. Please let me shatter that concept from the start. My reason for writing this book is to help you unlock your own personal power for whatever you want to do. Dropping out or rebelling is fine - as long as it is done energetically. But don't waste your life putting in listless time, just getting by'.
Dick DeVenzio gave his life to sports and to a set of beliefs, ideas, and convictions mostly related to the intelligent pursuit of excellence in sports. The son of a very successful basketball coach, Dick grew up wanting to be a basketball star. That led to daily schedules and all-day practicing by the time he was in 7th grade. By 10th grade, he was a varsity starter, averaging 20 points a game--at 5'6", and the next year he averaged 30--at 5'9". In his senior year, he led Ambridge High School to an undefeated state championship, and he still is still considered the best to ever play in Pennsylvania. His name is in the Basketball Hall of Fame, on Parade Magazine's 1967 All-American First Five. Two years later, at Duke University, Dick was an All-ACC selection, and in 1971, a First Team Academic All-American. After graduating from Duke, Dick played and coached professional basketball in Europe and South America and founded the now nationally acclaimed Point Guard College. Considered by many to be a basketball genius and gifted writer, Dick's writings and basketball programs have inspired and influenced countless coaches and athletes. He died in 2001 at age 52.
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