Michael Hussey: 'Mr. Cricket: Driven to succeed'

Sure it may still be the early stages of his innings in International cricket to release an Autobiography, but this book offers something different.

From the same publishers of Andrew Symonds’ ‘Roy: Going for broke’, we get the release of Michael Hussey’s ‘Mr. Cricket: Driven to succeed'.

Like Andrew Symonds’ book, which was used to clarify a few questions for people regarding his origins and rise to recognition, Huss’ book slogs on a different path.
It takes a look at his early days in Western Australia, backyard cricket with his brother David (Australia/ Victoria) and the fights that resulted in brotherly rivalry, his junior state days and the drive leading up to the realisation of cricket being his identity.
It is inspiring, highlights the key success factors of the Hussey mind as well as the persistence and hard work in getting to the elite level.

After reading the book I had a new level of respect for Michael. I knew he’d grafted to get into the Australian team (his age at when he made the cut was evidence of his patience) but I soon realised quite clearly why Michael is Mr. Cricket!
He really does live the game. His mind is always focusing on it, he is always eager to practice, always wanting to become the master of his own talent. It actually gets exhausting after a while seeing what an overdrive Michael is on with this amazing game,

The book covers his cricket career (up until release in late 2007) with endless tips for on and off the cricket field.
Through out there are blocks with bulleted points regarding topics and notes Michael has made over the years relating to the building blocks of his career.
For on the cricket field, he speaks of innings preparations, getting settled at the crease, mental elements of building an innings, getting to know your natural game as you grow and develop, leadership roles, keeping motivated, practicing hard, setting season goals, team work development, getting to know other players mind sets and personalities, routines and believe it or not so much more!

The reason this approach makes this book of Michael’s such an elaborate read is because many of these principles can be adopted into ones life, almost a motivation basis.
Seeing how hard Michael has worked, what a great team player he is as well as a world class batsman, it made me find it all very genuine
Many of these topics he approaches on the self-motivation & determination frontier can be related to your family life, relationships, the work place, studies and short and long term planning.
I have found many elements very logical Michael pointed out, but the simplicity often escapes your thoughts and it’s easy to preach, but practice! That’s an aspect he seems to articulate to the reader very sensibly!
It’s a tool I have used to motivate myself from time to time and that’s what’s great.

On a lighter, less intense view on the book, it is a fairly easy read throughout but the sort of read you would find yourself referring back to as there is a fair bit to absorb on that Mr. Cricket mental side of things.
It has letters and contributions from Steve Waugh (We all know Tugga), John Buchanan (Former Australian cricket coach), Amy Hussey (Michael’s wife) and a handful of other people who have been apart of Michael’s journey.

So, whether you are looking for a good read to make the lady think you are busy, get a few tips for your cricket or find out more about a great role model and sportsman for Australian cricket, I think you will find value for yourself in this autobiography of Michael ‘Mr. Cricket’ Hussey!

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Mr. Cricket: Driven to succeed
The Michael Hussey autobiography
Written by Michael Hussey, Co-written by David Sygall
Published by Hardie Grant Books (2007)
www.hardiegrant.com.au