The
Second
Half
STORIES OF SOCCER, COURAGE AND SOULFUL COMEBACKS
The
Second
Half
STORIES OF SOCCER, COURAGE AND SOULFUL COMEBACKS
About the book
The Second Half is an inspiring guide for anyone standing at a crossroads—facing burnout, career change, setbacks, or a longing for a more meaningful life. Blending the emotion of the soccer field with the realities of everyday challenges, Arnold Britto shares powerful stories of people who turned red cards, missed goals, and unexpected pauses into opportunities for growth.
Through short parables, thoughtful reflections, and guided journal prompts, this book helps you slow down, reset, and realign with your purpose. It encourages you to trade hustle for healing, pressure for presence, and perfection for purpose, while rediscovering the courage to start again.
Ideal for readers navigating life transitions, rebuilding confidence, or seeking direction, The Second Half offers a refreshing mix of storytelling and self-coaching. It meets you in the space between who you were and who you’re becoming, reminding you that the game isn’t over—and your best plays may still be ahead.
If you’re ready to reset your life with intention, The Second Half is your guide to stepping back onto the field with renewed heart and hope.
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About the book
The Second Half is an inspiring guide for anyone standing at a crossroads—facing burnout, career change, setbacks, or a longing for a more meaningful life. Blending the emotion of the soccer field with the realities of everyday challenges, Arnold Britto shares powerful stories of people who turned red cards, missed goals, and unexpected pauses into opportunities for growth.
Through short parables, thoughtful reflections, and guided journal prompts, this book helps you slow down, reset, and realign with your purpose. It encourages you to trade hustle for healing, pressure for presence, and perfection for purpose, while rediscovering the courage to start again.
Ideal for readers navigating life transitions, rebuilding confidence, or seeking direction, The Second Half offers a refreshing mix of storytelling and self-coaching. It meets you in the space between who you were and who you’re becoming, reminding you that the game isn’t over—and your best plays may still be ahead.
If you’re ready to reset your life with intention, The Second Half is your guide to stepping back onto the field with renewed heart and hope.
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Who should read this book
What's Inside the book
PART I
The First Half – Chasing Shadows or Playing for Soul?
- The Opening Whistle
- Sent Off Early
- The Tunnel Talk
PART 2
The Turning Point – Stillness Before the Surge
- Back on the Pitch
- The One That Got Away
- Playing for the Badge
PART 3
Extra Time – From Second Chances to Soulful Play
- The Coaching Box
- The Team Sheet
- The Final Whistle
- The Locker Room
- Legacy Locker
PART I
The First Half – Chasing Shadows or Playing for Soul?
- The Opening Whistle
- Sent Off Early
- The Tunnel Talk
PART 2
The Turning Point – Stillness Before the Surge
- Back on the Pitch
- The One That Got Away
- Playing for the Badge
PART 3
Extra Time – From Second Chances to Soulful Play
- The Coaching Box
- The Team Sheet
- The Final Whistle
- The Locker Room
- Legacy Locker
What Readers Will Gain
- A calmer, more centered relationship with change.
- Courage to pause without guilt and begin again with purpose.
- A practical playbook for resilience, grounded in psychology and storytelling.
- A renewed trust in timing, growth, and self-belief.
- A calmer, more centered relationship with change.
- Courage to pause without guilt and begin again with purpose.
- A practical playbook for resilience, grounded in psychology and storytelling.
- A renewed trust in timing, growth, and self-belief.
Meet the author
Arnold Britto is a storyteller and strategist who writes from the intersection of corporate intensity, personal reinvention, and the silent courage found in life’s turning points. He transforms lived experience into narratives that illuminate resilience, meaning, and the possibility of a powerful second half.
After nearly three decades leading high-impact partnerships in the business and technology world, Arnold stepped back to reflect, reset, and redefine what legacy truly means. The Second Half—his debut work—is a parable of renewal and purpose, inspired by the moments when life forces us to pause, reconsider, and begin again.
Shaped by global travels, personal loss, career pivots, and the beautiful messiness of midlife transitions, Arnold’s writing blends emotional depth with strategic clarity. His stories invite readers to look inward, embrace change with intention, and rewrite their playbooks with heart.
When he isn’t writing or advising leaders, Arnold can be found exploring nature with his family, engaging in soulful conversations, or building the next chapter of his journey—brick by brick.
Arnold Britto is a storyteller and strategist who writes from the intersection of corporate intensity, personal reinvention, and the silent courage found in life’s turning points. He transforms lived experience into narratives that illuminate resilience, meaning, and the possibility of a powerful second half.
After nearly three decades leading high-impact partnerships in the business and technology world, Arnold stepped back to reflect, reset, and redefine what legacy truly means. The Second Half—his debut work—is a parable of renewal and purpose, inspired by the moments when life forces us to pause, reconsider, and begin again.
Shaped by global travels, personal loss, career pivots, and the beautiful messiness of midlife transitions, Arnold’s writing blends emotional depth with strategic clarity. His stories invite readers to look inward, embrace change with intention, and rewrite their playbooks with heart.
When he isn’t writing or advising leaders, Arnold can be found exploring nature with his family, engaging in soulful conversations, or building the next chapter of his journey—brick by brick.