NOW A USA TODAY BEST SELLER and #1 TORONTO STAR BEST SELLER! In Earned, NHL legend Chris Pronger reveals the hard truth behind greatnessthat talent opens doors, but only relentless standards, ownership, and grit keep them open.Success isnt owedits earned. In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, talent alone doesnt cut it. Chris Prongerone of the NHLs most dominant and controversial defensemenlearned that the hard way. In Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockeys Fiercest Competitors, he reveals the raw truth behind an eighteen-year career defined by triumph, adversity, and transformation. From being booed by his own fans in Hartford and St. Louis as a twenty-year-old phenom to hoisting the Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007, Prongers journey was anything but smooth. A Hockey Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Hart Trophy winner, he shares what the stats dont show: the relentless standards and hard lessons that forged his success. At the heart of Earned is a simple questionWhat are your standards?that fueled Prongers evolution from underachiever to champion. Through gripping stories of betting on himself, surviving brutal trades, enduring career-ending injuries, and reinventing himself as an entrepreneur, Pronger distills a powerful formula: Standards + Adversity + Ownership = Success. This isnt just a hockey memoirits a playbook for excellence in any arena. Pronger opens up about rebuilding his family life, quitting drinking, and living by his Difference Makers Code. Packed with insider stories, motivational insights, and practical tools like the 30-Day Standards Challenge, Earned will push you to raise your game. As Pronger says, Talent opens doors. Standards keep them open. If youre ready to own your story and earn your success, this is your guide.
