Penton spends a lot of time talking about faith and how they Ohio State Football team used faith to win the National Championship. Their plan wasn’t to win the public’s confidence but to win the top trophy. And they did. Penton explain that faith isn’t just a religious thing. It was something we all live by in everyday events like something as simple as having faith that the chair you’re about to sit in will hold you up. You don’ know for sure but you have faith that it will is an example. He talked about how real faith is based on personal knowledge and experience and that blind faith isn’t based on anything at all so it won’t get you very far. It seemed a little confusing but I kind of get it. After setting a goal and making a commitment to succeed at the goal you have to clear your mind and life of anything that stands in its way that you can control like girlfriends, being lazy, or spending too much money on things. Then you have to make sure you don’t let anyone’s criticism of your goal get in the way. Just ignore their comments or actions. Then you have to keep envisioning yourself making the goal, never letting up on it or doubting yourself. Sounds easier said than done. Penton had a real awkward chapter in the book where he talks about sex and how he made a promise to himself when he was that he wouldn’t have sex until he was married. He mentions several times that he was really tempted and even mentioned something my mom has said to me before and that is laying down with a girl was not a good idea. It usually leads to trouble. Penton actually made it to his wedding day without even kissing his wife before then. That doesn’t even seem right. He thought it was well worth the wait but I think it seems kind of risky. What happens if there’s not the connection you expect afterwards?
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