Delve into the essence of human excellence with this captivating exploration that bends the boundaries of gender, mythology, and conventional wisdom. In "The Last Excellent Man," the journey begins with a bold assertion: perfection is a myth, but excellence is attainable and multifaceted. Through meticulous analysis and intimate, often revealing personal anecdotes, the enigmatic qualities that gave rise to modern icons like Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift, Muhammad Ali, Steve Jobs, Mario Andretti, and others are revealed. This book considers the mysterious synchronicities that appear to have informed extraordinary performances, the consequence of an unyielding pursuit of greatness. Neither money nor the thundering roar of a crowd fueled the rise. Rather it was a knowing, an innate understanding that to consistently perform at the edge of their potential in front of crowds, critics, and always the possibility of misstep, if not failure, made them whole. Prepare to have preconceptions challenged. Learn how to properly measure a "G.O.A.T". Then consider the possibility that the universal energy true icons tap into is readily available to the rest of us, too.
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