{"product_id":"play-for-something-paperback","title":"Play for Something - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMalte Kramer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlay For Something\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e provides student athletes with the inspiration, strategies, and practical knowledge to succeed in the classroom and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a Division 1 basketball player who graduated as the valedictorian of his class with a 4.0 GPA, this book covers everything from study strategies to productivity theory, memory mastery to effective writing strategies, and homesickness to networking. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlay for Something\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e contains insightful stories from some of the world's leading athletes and business experts, including Olympians, Academic All-Americans, and prominent business leaders. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book has three parts: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe first part\u003c\/b\u003e of the book deals with the motivation and inspiration student athletes often miss when it comes to academics and a career beyond athletics. This book helps \u003ci\u003estudent athletes identify their passion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003elearn from the success stories of others\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe second part\u003c\/b\u003e of the book is devoted to the systems and knowledge that allow students to excel, including character building, life balance, networking, support systems, and personal branding. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe third part\u003c\/b\u003e of the book provides the practical tips and tricks the author used to \u003ci\u003emaintain a 4.0 GPA through four years of college\u003c\/i\u003e, offering exceptional techniques to help improve college writing, research, and citation skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA must-read for student athletes, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlay for Something \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eoffers: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory tricks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeed-reading techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTest-taking strategies to beat stress and anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive ways to find your true inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember! This book shares what student athletes need to know for success in college and in life! \u003cb\u003eFind your passion. Excel personally. Be exceptional.\u003c\/b\u003e Take the time to read it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMalte Kramer is a German-born athlete, turned serial-entrepreneur, speaker, and author. He's the founder of multiple ventures including GIVVR, a unique fundraising and awareness platform for nonprofits, and Luxury Presence, a technology solution for luxury real estate agents. In 2010, Malte came to the United States on a basketball scholarship to attend Pepperdine University. Four years later, he graduated as the valedictorian of his class, with a perfect 4.0 GPA and a degree in economics. While still at Pepperdine, Malte was accepted as a deferred admit to Stanford Business School and will take his place in the class of 2018. Malte is the oldest of three brothers and a big fan of NBA star Dirk Nowitzki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47220223508729,"sku":"9780768941128","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/UDlZRjk2TU1wZjFPRjBuRGV1RDRyUT09.webp?v=1768174527","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/play-for-something-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}