Every day, as we go about our daily routine, we are “rolling the dice’,
in one way or the other, and without knowing it, because it’s what we do,
it becomes a habit.
What if you choose a critical path, sporting, or business task,
and dedicated yourself to becoming the best in that category,
and YOU became world famous along the way, with all the glorification and accolade that proceeds it?
Well, this is your opportunity to find the secret of being the greatest you can possibly be, to become a ‘GOAT’,
by using a simple throwaway statement, that is used on a daily basis, “Rolling the D.I.C.E’
*This book is a quick and easy guide for individuals on a path to greatness.
*Have fun discovering the four simple elements to ensure success.
*Parents should adopt these key principles for their young aspiring child.
*After reading this book you will never view “Rolling the Dice”, the same again.
*Observe how the media and commentators use these four elements, every day.
It’s completely possible to refocus your mind and change your life by doing these four important things, and by setting your goals.
Every day, as we go about our daily routine, we are “rolling the dice’,
in one way or the other, and without knowing it, because it’s what we do,
it becomes a habit.
What if you choose a critical path, sporting, or business task,
and dedicated yourself to becoming the best in that category,
and YOU became world famous along the way, with all the glorification and accolade that proceeds it?
Well, this is your opportunity to find the secret of being the greatest you can possibly be, to become a ‘GOAT’,
by using a simple throwaway statement, that is used on a daily basis, “Rolling the D.I.C.E’
*This book is a quick and easy guide for individuals on a path to greatness.
*Have fun discovering the four simple elements to ensure success.
*Parents should adopt these key principles for their young aspiring child.
*After reading this book you will never view “Rolling the Dice”, the same again.
*Observe how the media and commentators use these four elements, every day.
It’s completely possible to refocus your mind and change your life by doing these four important things, and by setting your goals.
‘Rolling the D.I.C.E.’ to become an elite champion—the ‘GOAT’
Let’s take a look at this widely used expression, which has been used by journalists, commentators, and newsreaders, among others, to describe individuals who make and do things differently to separate themselves from the average great person. People on a quest to achieve greatness and become the GOAT, or simply to complete a desired mission. People who will stop at nothing to achieve excellence and greatness by ‘Rolling the D.I.C.E.’. They know that the rewards that await them when they achieve supremacy are unrivaled, including wealth and domination in the world of historic achievements. They recognize and accept that ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.’
There are only four elements to ‘Rolling the D.I.C.E.’, which makes this principle easy to remember. The four letters that start each element are significant in every way.
The first element begins with the letter ‘D’
One can think of many positive words that signify and describe a truly great sportsman. In my research and survey among my peers, family, and friends, many key words came up. Not all of them are listed here, but a select few—such as Determined, Decisive, Diligent, Distinguished, Diplomatic, and Dedicated—are good and valid adjectives that form part of the requirement. However, the word that symbolizes true perfection, attitude, and aptitude throughout the very beginning of every sporting career, running a successful company, managing staff, or competing in any sporting arena at an exceptional level is .......!!!!
This book captured my attention at the Table of Contents Page. As someone who possesses a Masters in Business Administration, a lot of the segment headings were familiar concept and I was interested to see how Tennis Russell structured Rolling the D.I.C.E…to be the greatest you could possibly be to incorporate these concepts into a book marketed as a health and wellbeing offering.
The book started out with a brief explanation as to why the author uses acronyms. It was a short paragraph, and I feel like he missed an opportunity to explain what an acronym was and stress the importance of it as a memory aid. For example, Russell could have suggested scientific research. This should have been the first clue that the book, extremely short as it was, was not going to capitalize on the limited space. When explaining SMART, I expected the writer to go beyond naming that for which the letters stood. Russell provided an example from his past about the fact that it was incorporated in his work, but did not state how, nor did he explain the principles of SMART well enough to enable a beginner to write their own goal. We have to bear in mind, this book is not marketed at Businessmen and entrepreneurs, it is marketed as a health and wellbeing book, so it is fair to assume there could be a great deal of readers that have limited knowledge of business and its associated concepts. The same criticism is made of The 7Ps Marketing Mix, KISS, IDEAS and so forth. Readers need more than one paragraph of explanation, and as the blurb suggests, rather than relating it to your own life with a cursory glance, demonstrate how others can apply your teachings.
It was a disappointing read given that we are told in the first half of the book that the author is a teacher or lecturer of some sort. Upon hearing this, it exacerbated my disappointment because I felt the author could definitely have done a better job at delivering the lessons that the book lacked. I also found that it lacked an element of direction. The blurb suggests the book is for everyone, whilst the extract mentions Journalists, newsreaders, and commentators. The book references talking to students. However, when the author begins to explain their own principles, it is aimed at budding athletes. I was left rather confused about the intended audience.
The book’s greatest strength is the second half. Russell is far more descriptive and takes the time to explain each element of the DICE acronym. He uses examples and explains why he has picked each of the concepts. I was not enamored by this section, but nor did I hate it. I just felt it was considerably basic but was grateful that he took the time to step into the teaching role. I also appreciated that the author finally demonstrated the SMART goal using weight loss as an example.
The seven resources were an eclectic mix of books, several of which I have read in part. I thought they were an interesting mix, and I was not sure that they quite fit the theme. However, I liked that Russell gave a brief synopsis of each book. What was even more interesting was the About the Author section. I enjoyed reading Russell’s background and thought this was the rawest, heartfelt, well-crafted section. I was here for it and genuinely enjoyed reading about how he came to live where he does and be who he is.
Rating this book is difficult. I have to weigh up the poor start that did little to teach the reader anything, coupled with the passion of explaining the author’s own principles, and history. I cannot fault the grammar, but I felt there was a mix of font styles, sizes, and layouts that were distracting. I have also considered that where the focus should have been on becoming the best I could be, I was more focused on the author’s life, which is not what the reader is queuing up for when the blurb is considered. There is also a small matter about who the intended audience is. For this reason, I think the fairest rating I can award is 2 out of 5 stars and would hope the author extends the book to include a deeper teaching element.