A self-help book using racing analogies, I'm sold.

I really liked the way the author used his real life racing experiences and connected it self help guidance. I think it was straight to the point and some of the stories didn't over power the self help points he wanted to give, until we got to the chapter of Aging while racing.

I could've done without the fatphobia or the analogy of being fat to a car that doesn't work. Bye. The exercise regimen at the end was just like too much for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc version of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Never did I think that I would learn so much from a sportsman about success in terms of so many areas of life. This was a great book.

As someone who in the past few years has ignited a passion for motorsports, I have to say I loved this book. The advice Ted gave made sense in a practical manner and the added layer of equating everything to racing made the lessons stick much better for me. Ted gives the reader short, easy-to-read, and easily digestible chapters. I liked this format as it put me in a certain headspace for each chapter. The book reads like the written manuscript of a conversation I had with my own father, or even grandfather. That isn't a knock on Ted or his writing style. In fact, I found some comfort in the way that Ted spoke to me through this book because both of my grandfathers have passed away. While I was reading this, it felt like I was talking cars with my grandfather, who would have loved this book just as much as I have. I felt like I was getting great life advice from my own family, not just from an author I've never met.

While one could very easily read through it in just a few hours, I recommend taking your time with it. Consider what Ted is talking about in each chapter, and how it can apply in your life. While Ted uses racing (and everything that goes into getting a car on the track) as a metaphor for life, I didn't find it pandering or watered down. Ted provided me with lots of wisdom to consider as I work on my own project car, as well as strive to be a better person in life. If you're someone who loves racing in any capacity, whether that be Formula 1, Indycar, NASCAR, GT, or even Miata series, you'll find lots to connect with in this book. If racing isn't your cup of tea, I think you'll still find lots to learn in this book.

I definitely recommend this book to motorsports enthusiasts and casual fans alike.