Protective gear -- What I learned from Herschel Walker -- A line in the water -- Grit, desire, and discipline -- Work harder -- Are you your worst enemy? -- What did you do to get better today? -- Fatherhood (or, Thanks, Dad, for setting the bar so high) -- Why play should be the work of adults -- The power of routines -- Making it right -- What I learned from Chris Martin and Coldplay -- What I learned from my elders and betters -- Change before you have to -- Curiosity and visualization -- Renovating one's life -- Come prepared -- Think richly -- Wake up happy -- Motivated to find love -- Appendix A. Strahan's rules.