Sports for the Soul

I’ve got some exciting news to share.

A few weeks ago, I met with Brian Johnson to discuss some future projects.

Brian is the founder of Heroic and the man behind the hugely-popular Philosopher’s Notes.

For those who don’t know, Philosopher’s Notes are Brian’s personal summaries of the best books ever written on mindset, performance, leadership, and purpose.

Each note is a six-page PDF summary and a 20-minute audio breakdown of the most powerful ideas in each book. They are meant to save you a ton of time while also introducing you to life-changing books, studies, and success strategies you may not have been aware of.

Philosopher’s Notes have become essential daily resources for some of the top coaches, athletes, and leaders in the world. [continue reading…]

My new book, THE MENTAL SHIFT, is out now and the initial reader reviews have started showing up on Amazon.

I wanted to share a few quick snippets of what readers are saying about it…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Donnelly’s Best Yet
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I’ve read all of Darrin Donnelly’s books and this is my new favorite!
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This book addressed some serious doubts I had during tough times and got me back on track! Go read this one now!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Golfer or non-golfer, you will LOVE this book!!
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I read it in a few days & it was SO GOOD and SO VERY HELPFUL to me!! I give this the HIGHEST rating!” [continue reading…]

“The real test in life, as in golf, is not in keeping out of the rough but in getting out after we’ve hit one in the tall grass. Championships, in games and in life, are won by those who have learned to cope with adversity.”
– OG MANDINO

I want to thank everyone who has already picked up a copy of my new book, THE MENTAL SHIFT, and especially those who have already posted the first five-star reviews about the book. (See what initial readers are saying about THE MENTAL SHIFT here.)

I can’t thank you all enough for your support!

For those of you who have not yet read THE MENTAL SHIFT, what follows is the book’s introduction. This gives more insight into what the book is about and reveals why I think this just may be the most impactful book I have ever written…

We’ve all been there.

You’re cruising through life. You’re feeling good, working hard, and staying positive. You’re on a winning streak, hitting nothing but fairways and greens. It seems like everything is going your way. You’ve got it all figured out.

Then, you suddenly get blindsided by adversity. [continue reading…]

I’m excited to announce that the latest book in the Sports for the Soul series is available now!

It’s called, The Mental Shift: Control Your Thoughts, Control Your Destiny, and I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!

WHAT IS THIS BOOK ABOUT?

Sometimes in life, you can be doing everything right—working hard, staying positive, feeling confident—when suddenly something happens that knocks you off course. [continue reading…]

“The only things that are going to change you from where you are today and where you are going to be five years from now are the people you meet and the books you read.”
– Lou Holtz, 2-Time National Coach of the Year

As a new year begins, it’s important to remember that you have the power to decide what your future will look like.

What you fill your mind with today determines the person you become tomorrow.

If you fill your mind with positive and motivational material, you’ll become a more positive and motivated person. On the other hand, if you fill your mind with negative and cynical material, that’s the type of person you will become.

Like everything else in life, it comes down to a choice. YOU get to choose what you fill your mind with.

The most effective way to choose a more positive mindset is by choosing the right books to read. [continue reading…]