The Can-Do Mindset by Candace Parker
One of the most decorated and celebrated women’s basketball players of all time breaks down her ultimate recipe to success, using her own deeply inspiring journey to teach readers how to live bravely, unapologetically, and with purpose.
- Sale Date
- ISBN
- 9781638932192
- Page Count
- 304
- Language
- English
- Imprint
- Get Lifted Books
Meet the Author
Candace Parker
One of the most decorated and celebrated women’s basketball players of all time breaks down her ultimate recipe to success, using her own deeply inspiring journey to teach readers how to live bravely, unapologetically, and with purpose.
“Candace Parker has been a trailblazer on and off the court, inspiring us all with her resilience, authenticity, and purpose-driven life. We are thrilled to work with Candace and present her extraordinary book to readers from all walks of life. The Can-Do Mindset delivers a playbook for how we can all achieve greatness on our own terms.” —John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius, Get Lifted Books
Candace Parker is a living legend. Her storied career includes three WNBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, and countless MVP Awards. Her career accolades are endless and her impact on the WNBA beyond measure, but Candace is even more inspiring off the court. A proud wife and mother of three, whose love story resonated with the LGBTQ+ community around the world, Candace is fiercely purpose-driven, paving the way for the WNBA’s rise in American culture, and for female basketballers to have the impact and platform that used to be reserved for the NBA.
But this success didn’t happen by accident. From the start, Candace turned her childhood nickname, Can-Do, into a daily mantra that helped her overcome enormous physical and mental hurdles while embracing her vulnerability. In her first-ever book, Candace breaks down that ultimate recipe for success, drawn from the experiences that made her a better person and player. CAN-DO becomes an acronym to live by:
Learn from and lean on your Community
Show up as Authentically you
Realize that Negativity is a part of life
Embrace the excitement of the everyday Dash
And fight for Opportunity for yourself and others.
It’s how Candace has succeeded on the court and off, and it can help readers do so, too. Told through personal stories, The Can-Do Mindset is for Candace’s countless fans who want to see behind the curtain of her meteoric career and life, and for all of us who could learn from an icon who lives bravely, unapologetically, and guided by purpose.
“Candace Parker has been a trailblazer on and off the court, inspiring us all with her resilience, authenticity, and purpose-driven life. We are thrilled to work with Candace and present her extraordinary book to readers from all walks of life. The Can-Do Mindset delivers a playbook for how we can all achieve greatness on our own terms.” —John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius, Get Lifted Books
Candace Parker is a living legend. Her storied career includes three WNBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, and countless MVP Awards. Her career accolades are endless and her impact on the WNBA beyond measure, but Candace is even more inspiring off the court. A proud wife and mother of three, whose love story resonated with the LGBTQ+ community around the world, Candace is fiercely purpose-driven, paving the way for the WNBA’s rise in American culture, and for female basketballers to have the impact and platform that used to be reserved for the NBA.
But this success didn’t happen by accident. From the start, Candace turned her childhood nickname, Can-Do, into a daily mantra that helped her overcome enormous physical and mental hurdles while embracing her vulnerability. In her first-ever book, Candace breaks down that ultimate recipe for success, drawn from the experiences that made her a better person and player. CAN-DO becomes an acronym to live by:
Learn from and lean on your Community
Show up as Authentically you
Realize that Negativity is a part of life
Embrace the excitement of the everyday Dash
And fight for Opportunity for yourself and others.
It’s how Candace has succeeded on the court and off, and it can help readers do so, too. Told through personal stories, The Can-Do Mindset is for Candace’s countless fans who want to see behind the curtain of her meteoric career and life, and for all of us who could learn from an icon who lives bravely, unapologetically, and guided by purpose.
Praise for The Can-Do Mindset
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“Confidence, grit, determination . . . Candace Parker has it all and now she’s sharing the secrets to her success. I’ve had a front row seat to watching her CAN-DO Mindset in action and I’m excited for other folks to have the opportunity to hear it from her firsthand.”
Shaquille O’Neal -
“Candace Parker has been a trailblazer in every sense, showing me what it means to be authentic both on and off the court. Her leadership, wisdom, and commitment to handling adversity with grace have shaped my journey in ways I never expected.”
A'ja Wilson -
“Candace Parker dominated on the court for years and she has seamlessly transitioned off the court to the boardroom, broadcast booth, and now as an author. She shares years of hard-won lessons in The Can-Do Mindset. Filled with incredible stories and real insight into facing life’s challenges, this book is a motivating reminder that the only person who can limit what you can achieve is yourself.”
Michael Strahan
Press for The Can-Do Mindset
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Candace Parker: What's the Cost of Greatness?
We Can Do Hard Things Podcast
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Candace Parker shares life lessons in "The Can-Do Mindset"
CBS Mornings
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Candace Parker on Motherhood, Basketball, and Life After the Game
IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson
About the Imprint
Black joy. Black love. Black celebration. Lift your spirit with titles that shine a light on distinct, diverse, and brilliant stories—curated by EGOT recipient John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius.
