Shot Ready by Stephen Curry

 

Summary (from the publisher): Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint for any reader who wants to unlock their own potential.

Review: Despite not being a basketball fan, I was interested in reading this book because I was in the same class as Stephen Curry at Davidson College. This was an interesting inside look into some of the methods behind his tremendous success, including the mental and physical work he has done to get him to the point in his career that he is in today. While he doesn't get particularly personal or detailed, I loved getting more insight and behind the scenes details on his experiences. 

I listened to the audiobook version of this. I loved that Steph narrates the opening himself but was so disappointed that most of the book was not narrated by him personally! The narrator did a fine job, but his voice sounded almost nothing like Steph's and memoirs are one of the few times where I feel like it adds SO much to be read in the author's own voice. I wish he could have taken the time to narrate the whole book himself! I also think in many ways you are at a huge disadvantage listening to this on audio because the physical book has over 100 photos. I would love to get my hands on a copy sometime for the full experience. 

Would have loved even more from this book! While he references his family including his siblings, parents, wife, and kids, I would have loved more personal details about his family as well as career highlights. 

Stars: 4