Wake Up Happy

The Dream Big, Win Big Guide to Transforming Your Life

By: Michael Strahan, Veronica Chambers

Narrated by: Michael Strahan

Winner of the 2016 Audie Award for Business/Personal Development

Audie Award, Business/Educational, 2016

America's favorite football player turned morning talk show host, Michael Strahan, reads his book of motivational advice on how to turn up the heat and go from good to great in pursuit of your personal ambition.

Michael Strahan spent his childhood on a military base in Europe, where community meant everything and life, though idyllic, was different. For one, when people referenced football, they meant soccer. So when Michael's father suggested he work toward a college scholarship by playing football in Texas, where tens of thousands of people show up for a weekend game, the odds were long. Yet he did, indeed, land a scholarship and from there a draft into the NFL, where he scaled the league's heights, broke records, and helped his team win the Super Bowl, as a result of which he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. How? By developing "Strahan's Rules" - a mix of mental discipline, positive thinking, and a sense of play. He also used the rules to forge a successful post-pro-ball career as cohost with Kelly Ripa on Live! - a position for which he was considered the long shot - and much more.

In Wake Up Happy, Michael shares personal stories about how he gets and stays motivated and how you can do the same in your quest to attain your life goals.

Here are a few of "Strahan's Rules":

1. Listen to other people, but don't take their opinions for fact. Have your own experiences. Draw your own conclusions.
2. You can't change other people, but you can change how you act around them. Usually that's more than enough.
3. Don't prejudge. Help can - and will - come from the most unexpected places. Be open to everything around you.

Inspiring and chock full of advice that will help you make significant strides toward pursuing your dream, Wake Up Happy is a book no one, young or old, male or female, will want to miss.

©2015 Michael Strahan. All rights reserved. (P)2015 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"This celebrity motivational audio works on a number of levels.... His stories and memorable insights - 'Strahan's Rules' - will inspire more optimism and better career/work habits in anyone who hears them." ( AudioFile)

What a tough, kind, cake loving, deep breathing, giant

What did you love best about Wake Up Happy?

The story was genuine, it made sense and I loved the details.

What other book might you compare Wake Up Happy to and why?

None. It's a class of its own.

Which scene was your favorite?

The part where he talks about Bob ( but on back)

Any additional comments?

Thanks Mr. Strahan. It was a great book.

Great book on his journey

I don't read a lot of self help/biography books but this one was pretty good. It was down the earth and had me smiling and laughing.

I will be definitely updating my playlist!!

Makes me happy

Enjoyed it very much. It made me see why Michael is the way he is. Thanks for sharing.

loved it

I really love listening to this book it showed me a different side of Michael and also sent me on the road to change of things in my own life great listen

Such an entertaining book.

I loved this book! I was so impressed by Michael Strahan. Definitely a must read.

An inspirational story by a tremendous role model

Michael Strahan has been an unbelievable football player for the New York Giants. But it's his story from beyond the gridiron I found truly inspirational. It's not just your basic motivational audio book. He gives insightful, entertaining, and humorous perspective on how positive thinking has helped him become who he is and how it can make each of us a better person and reach one's goals. The delivery of his audio book sounds like he's right there with you and you can almost see his facial expressions. I enjoyed Strahan's "Wake Up Happy" audio book and highly recommend it.

Wonderful

Light hearted and very informative. Great stories with just enough took to help actually change your life..

Great book!

I like the African Proverb :"Move your feet while you pray. " I also, like the that he thanks the people who assisted and those who are still assisting him. I am going to purchase the hard copy to add to my library and read it as well. Thank you for sharing. Ryan E. Strickland Author of Is Your Mind Shackle Free!

Amazing!!

I wake up happy now because of your lessons. I bought this book because of the dark cloud I had over me and now it has lifted thank you

What a great read!!

Michael tells his inspiring story so vividly and clear. His insight is uplifting and thought provoking.