Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top
by Darren Prince, Kristen McGuiness, Earvin Johnson
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Pub Date Jul 30 2018 | Archive Date Aug 13 2020
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Description
Darren and I have worked together for 23 years. During that time, he has worked 24/7, negotiating memorabilia signings, speaking engagements, appearances, and other services. It’s an honor to write the foreword for his book.
Transitioning from being a renowned athlete to a successful businessman was not easy, and I like working with people who are trustworthy, motivated, and efficient. Darren was all of the above. After the second time working together for one of my signings, Darren told me that his parents were downstairs in the hotel lobby and asked if they could join us. Meeting Darren’s parents helped me realize how important family was to him. His business wasn’t about making money; it was about building relationships and growing extended family. He made me a part of his family, and he became a part of mine ...
Advance Praise
“Aiming High is an amazing story of struggle, acceptance, and embracing the power of recovery.”
Chris Herren
Former NBA Player, Motivational Speaker
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“Well done Darren for the release of his memoir “Aiming High”. His story of opiate addiction to sobriety while managing revered icons of our time."
Dr. Drew
Addiction Specialist, Media Personality
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“For 17 years, Darren has worked 24/7 as my sports agent. I’ve seen him at his worst and now at his best. Aiming High is all about the journey he took to get there, and how today he is living a spiritual life one day at a time. Ten years ago, he asked for the blessing and now he’s become one.”
Hulk Hogan
World Wrestling Entertainment - WWE
