Ol' Buddy Marty
With Average Ability and Supreme Effort, All Things Are Possible; a Memoir Sprinkled with Wit, Wisdom, and Inspiration: With Average Ability and Supreme Effort, All Things Are Possible; a Memoir Sprinkled with Wit, Wisdom, and Inspiration
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Marty Devlin has led an extraordinary life. He was a professional baseball player and manager for the Dodgers' organization, a self-taught tennis player who earned a world senior ranking, a ski patrol member, an All-American diver, and an All-City quarterback. Among his many "paid to play" roles were as college intramural director, college athletic director, and international tennis ball machine clinician for Prince. Marty is revered for his contagious enthusiasm and the impact he has had on many lives through coaching, motivational speaking, and positivity. In his memoir he shares, with humor...
Marty Devlin has led an extraordinary life. He was a professional baseball player and manager for the Dodgers' organization, a self-taught tennis player who earned a world senior ranking, a ski patrol member, an All-American diver, and an All-City quarterback. Among his many "paid to play" roles were as college intramural director, college athletic director, and international tennis ball machine clinician for Prince. Marty is revered for his contagious enthusiasm and the impact he has had on many lives through coaching, motivational speaking, and positivity. In his memoir he shares, with humor and insight, how he overcame challenges. He also identifies the life principles that can benefit anyone who wants to experience success. In this book, Marty describes how he overcame obstacles by approaching life similar to what's now called "learned optimism." In this way he met any challenge, from physical limitations to poor self-esteem, illness, and other failures and setbacks. In his 90s (!), he continues teach tennis and inspire people with his energy, enthusiasm, and the joy with which he approaches each day. Marty's life principles guide him and serve as a self-help guide and motivation for others. Marty Devlin exemplifies creative living and creative aging.
