Shoot Your Shot: A Sport-Inspired Guide To Living Your Best Life

Great Book, especially how the chapters are divided into a real basketball game. I love it.

I was in search of a book my 16 year old son and I could read together. Part bonding part educational. So when I saw this book it seemed like the perfect fit. Basketball and Life Lessons... man was I right! Not only was my son engaged he enjoyed every topic and how he could relate it to his own life...The same goes for me. This book was empowering encouraging uplifting and just a fun basketball fact book. (It helped me step up my basketball knowledge) I laughed, made notes and had meaningful conversation with my son. (What could be better) I constantly pour encouragement to my son. But like most, some words go in one ear and out the other. So to have this book reinforce life lessons. I couldn't be happier..It's a great read. You won't be disappointed.Looking forward to the next book written

In June 2020, I purchased Shoot Your Shot, via amazon.com as a gift for someone heavily involved with Basketball.  With all the ugliness going on in the world today, I thought sending encouragement through this individual's passion was a phenomenal idea!The book arrived in approximately 2 days, and as I prepared to dress it up in the gift bag, I began thumbing through the pages, just to find the book was DIVINELY chosen! Not only does the author use basketball to inspire the reader, I noticed he's from Philadelphia, PA (same place the individual is from, I purchased the book for), he invests and serves the at risk youth in low-income communities (same thing the individual does in South Phoenix), but what inspired me the absolute most is how the author used scriptures from the Bible to back his writing! That was it for me, I had to purchase another book for myself, as well as include it in the curriculum as the study book in a Life Skills Class, I would be teaching at a local Sports Club.Long REVIEW short (lol) this book encouraged me through a devastating time when so many I knew was dying from COVID19, life as I once knew it was topsy turvy, turned upside down, oh but GOD sent a ram in the bush, by the name of Vernon Brundage Jr, with his gift of writing SHOOT YOUR SHOT!If I may intervene in the lives of every COACH, MENTOR, SPORT REPORTER, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS, and others PLEASE allow me to do so, and request for you all to PLEASE purchase this book, and as you dive into the depth flow of it's uplifting rhythm, please remember the children you are associated with and put this masterpiece in their hands as well.  Fall Sports 2020 have been cancelled almost worldwide, and although the players can't physically workout, this book would be a great workout mentally!Shoot Your Shot, will definitely be a game changer in the lives of those who read and apply the words to their life! May God Bless EVERYONE!

The author Vernon does a great job of relating the book to an average middle-lower class African American child growing up. He details examples from his personal life and how basketball has played a big role in where he is today. A lot of individuals are uncertain of what career they want to pursue as they get older. It could be because of single parenting or low finances where most of those kids aren't exposed to a lot are left to believe, dream, and desire about what they see on television or see on the internet. Several analogies and basketball references are used throughout the book to keep you engaged whether you are a basketball fan or not. This book will galvanize you to finally pursue things that you never thought you could and not use race, sex, or religion as an excuse not to obtain those goals. Encourages you to stop making excuses out of fear and uncertainty and execute on your goals to reach your untapped potential. My favorite quote from the book is in Chapter 3 where he mentions,” Convenience kills dreams. Persistence fuels them.” Take control of your life, sacrifice when needed, don’t confused talent with skills, be accountable for your mistakes, and shoot your shot for all of your dreams. Thanks for the great read!!!

What an inspirational and empowering read! “Shoot your Shot” contains lessons for the young and old. As I moved through each quarter and approached the end of regulation I was able to identify and reflect on the stages of my almost 65 years on this earth. The book’s parallels to life experiences were amazing and the analogies and quotes from the athletes were refreshing, If only I had the opportunity to read this book 45 years ago! It is an interesting and easy read, which does not require one to be an athlete or sports fan to understand the messages. My grandson, who is 14 years of age, has enjoyed “Shoot Your Shot” as much as I have.Kudos and much appreciation to this young writer who has captured how taking a chance or giving your best shot in life can motivate an individual to pursue and accomplish their life goals. This book should have a place in every school, library, therapist office and community center.