First and Ten on the Twenty…is it Football, Business or Life?

About the Book

The concept of First and Ten on the Twenty…..Is it Football, Business or Life? was derived from the following universal concept-- one has to go through the thirty- yard line before one gets to the forty, and then the forty- yard line until one gets to the fifty- yard line, reaching the halfway point before progressing through another fifty yards to score a touchdown . The same is true in business and in life. All progress and achievements are built on incrementalism. While this was not the only comparison between business and life to football, the book’s concept was born. Football is more than a game; there is a process for accomplishment and success built into it. It is a process that can be replicated in both business and in life, even if one is not a devout football fan. Watching and observing numerous football games, the process began to clarify and to take shape. In First and Ten on The Twenty… is it Football Business or Life? topics are covered such as Attitude, Preparation, The Fumble, The Person in The Skybox, Creating Fans, Crossing the Goal Line, The Defense-Obstacles, The Draft, Preparation and much more. The book details twenty-five distinct items that will greatly assist in creating a well organized and thought out plan. To quote the book, “A great attitude coupled with a well thought out and executed plan is the path to success. A great attitude without a plan is only a party.” You bring the attitude and First and Ten on the Twenty is it Football, Business or Life? will provide the process to create the plan for your success.

About the Author

First and Ten on the Twenty…..Is it Football, Business or Life? is Mr. Smith’s third published book. Mr. Smith’s first book was entitled I Pledge Allegiance. The book was a novelization of the plight of the homeless veterans in the United States of America. At the time the book was written there were in excess of 150,000 veterans homeless in the USA on any given night. The book sold around the world, as Mr. Smith received a telephone call from Europe describing the issues of veterans' families that exist in Europe as well. I Pledge Allegiance led to an invitation by Community Hope, a non-profit organization that transitions homeless veterans back to productive lives, to sit on its board of Directors. Community Hope is the largest not-for-profit in the State of New Jersey addressing the homeless veteran crisis by both housing former homeless veterans as well assisting many other veterans and their families, preventing them from becoming homeless. Community Hope also assists by the housing of those with mental illness as well. More information on Community Hope can be found at www.communityhope-nj.org. Mr. Smith’s second book was entitled Navigating the Lending Maze, based upon his experience as the owner of his current company. The book guides the reader on how to prepare for and to obtain funding for small businesses. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in finance and economics. He has had success in owning several business, obtaining accolades and awards in both businesses. He is very active in several Chambers of Commerce and is an active member of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Speakers Association. He currently resides in New Jersey with his wife and family. He can be reached at tans810@optonline.net.