Testimonials

“Skills for Life is an outstanding guide for self-assessment and self-improvement, whatever your age or stage of life...but only if you are committed to improving yourself and nurturing a positive perspective on life.”

—William J. Bratton, Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department

“Skills for Life presents the fundamentals for success with compelling personal stories that are both practical and engaging. Mike Jarvis's and Jonathan Peck's mentoring skills and advice offer a great head start for a young adult's personal and professional development.”

—Tom Stemberg, Founder and Chairman, Staples

“Skills for Life is a truly common sense book with practical applications. It includes lessons that I convey to my players and my son daily. Every university should make the book required reading. What a wonderful concept!”

—Sylvia Hatchell, Head Women's Basketball Coach University of North Carolina

“As Coach Jarvis and Jon Peck make clear in the book, wins and losses are not the final measure of a person. It is character that defines who you are, and Skills for Life lays out a simple game plan for the development of character. I can't imagine a more valuable gift.”

—Jonathan Hock, Hock Films

“Skills for Life scores big as a fundamental primer for audiences of all ages, backgrounds and needs. I am impressed! The book is correctly labeled a 'coaching manual for life' and really hits a bulls-eye with the 'Ten Fundamentals for Success.”

—Sally Cunningham, Executive Director National Council of Youth Sports

“Coach Jarvis and Jonathan Peck provide practical solutions to the many challenges we all face in our daily lives in Skills for Life -- a must-read for anyone who desires to succeed in life.”

—Gregory W. Meeks, Member of Congress/ 6th District, New York

“The life skills brilliantly presented in this book should be hard wired into every person by the age of 16. Had I been so fortunate, many mistakes would have been avoided. Unquestionably, my life's journey would have been provided a powerful jump start.”

—Peter Cove, Founder/President, America Works

“Mike Jarvis and Jonathan Peck have assembled the most versatile, mobile and user-friendly career and life-counseling guidebook that I have ever read.”

—Ralph C. Martin, II, Partner, Bingham McCutchen

“Skills for Life offers essential practical advice that should be heeded by anyone who wishes to live a life of consequence.”

—Craig Evan Klafter, President, St. Catherine's College (Oxford) Foundation

“This book teaches the young how to play the game of life, and for those of us who are older, makes us reflect upon how to be a better person.”

—Robert H. Prince, Jr., Former General Manager, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

“If it takes a village to raise a child, then Skills for Life represents the best of the village's wisdom regarding what it takes to be successful in life, personally as well as professionally.”

—Grady B. Hedgespeth, President/Executive Director The ICA Group

“I was introduced to Skills for Life as a college athlete; its lessons are the foundation of my professional and personal life.”

—David F. Wallace, VP/Sales, Chevy Chase Bank

“Skills and competencies are a challenge to teach. Wisdom is far harder. Through the sharing of personal experience, Skills for Life teaches and shares both the skills and the wisdom needed not only by athletes but by us all.”

—Fr. Donald Harrington, President, St. John's University

“Skills for Life should be made a mandatory part of every high school senior's curriculum. It is an invaluable reference tool that should be consulted as the gospel!”

—Robert Ades, Robert A. Ades & Associates, P.C.

“Skills for Life reinforces the ongoing skills necessary for a rewarding life and career. I want all of our employees to learn the lessons conveyed about character and passion as they develop their corporate personality.”

—Rick Giles, President, The Gazelle Group, Inc.

“Skills for Life is both spiritual and practical. That rare combination should speak to and help a broad spectrum of people at all stages of development.”

—Janell Phillips, V.P., Brown Brothers Harriman

“Skills for Life provides excellent advice for self-assessment, personal development, and knowledge building. The combination of business theory with sports examples and life experiences provides an effective blend. Skills for Life covers areas broadly, yet provides enough specific detail to appeal to a wide audience.”