Demonstrates the significance of old-fashioned preparation in modern-day success, examining research, practice, and discipline in the lives of Robert Parker, Cal Ripkin, Lisa Fontenelli, and others as they deal with personal or professional challenges.;Put me in coach -- "I would like to thank the Lord Jesus Christ and Eric Mangini" -- What's your destination: understanding your objectives -- Someone, somewhere has probably done this before: planning with precedents -- What's in the forecast: know the alternatives -- It's in your best interest to know their interests: define the interests -- Look before you leap: set your strategy -- When the rubber meets the road: do a timeline -- The right parts for the right people: pick your team -- What you say, how you say it: write the script -- The constant preparer adjusting and learning from mistakes -- "Some people have way too much confidence, baby" -- Prepare and conquer a mantra for effective people -- You can get some satisfaction.