005 - John Currie, Athletic Director at Kansas State University

Published: June 2, 2015, 6:07 p.m.

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John Currie, Athletic Director at Kansas State University

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Success quote: \u201cHope IS NOT a strategy.\u201d \u2013 David Shufflebarger

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Best piece of advice ever received: Never compromise your integrity.

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Personal habit that contributes to success: Writes A TON of personal notes

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Book recommendation: \u201cRichistan: A Journey Through the American Wealth Boom and the Lives of the New Rich\u201d by Robert Frank

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\u201cThe High-Beta Rich: How the Manic Wealthy Will Take Us to the Next Boom, Bubble, and Bust\u201d by Robert Frank

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Parting piece of advice: Operating with a sense of urgency is absolutely critical for successful people.

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Contact info:jcurrie@kstatesports.com, Twitter: @john_currie

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