A Chicago Bear’s Simple Truth - 212 The Extra Degree
The Chicago Bears know the difference between good and great. And, based on their success, their players recognize the simple truth of applying The Extra Degree. The book 212 The Extra Degree by S.L. Parker and Mac Anderson, published by Simple Truths, LLC, reflects the ultimate definition of excellence. Charles Tillman, Bears cornerback, was introduced to the 212 book and principles by his mentor John Wright, a former NFL player and successful entrepreneur. Each summer, John hosts the Bears’ Life Skills Camp for the rookies at his 80 acre estate in Champaign. John explains, “It’s an opportunity for rookies to relax, share and bond. The objective of the weekend is to help point the young men in a positive direction with respect to their careers and their lives.” Charles (Tillman) met John through this camp and has looked to him ever since for life skills guidance. After receiving a copy of the book from John, he completely embraced the 212 principle and it has become a positive force within the Bears organization. In a recent interview with The Chicago Tribune, Tillman explained the principles of the book as those he applies to football – and life, “At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 water boils and you get steam. And with that steam you can power a locomotive – meaning that extra degree is so huge. If you apply that principal to your job as a reporter, photographer, Christian, pastor, parent or cornerback then that one extra degree can make you much more successful.” Simple Truths, founded in 2005 by Mac Anderson, (also founder of Successories), is a publisher of gift books and short movies that helps business professionals, employees, community and organizational leaders, parents and individuals reinforce what is most important – core values. Anderson says, “While people today are inundated with information and ideas, Simple Truths offers values-based products that impact how they think about and live their lives. Books like 212 The Extra Degree have the power to stop people in their tracks with inspirational and memorable sensory experiences they will revisit and share with others. On behalf of the entire Simple Truths team, we would like to wish the Bears great success in Super Bowl 41; may they have “The Extra Degree” on their way to victory.” For fans interested in a Chicago Bears Simple Truth - it is the one extra degree of effort, in sports, business and life that can separate the good from the great. The Simple Truths books and movies, rich with great examples, quotes and stories to illustrate the 212 The Extra Degree concept and others, are not available in retail stores. You can watch the 212 movie at
www.the212movie.com. Visit www.simpletruths.com to view the full collection or contact Dan Green, Vice President, at 630.946.1474 for more information.