We hear so much about the power of positive thinking that it’s easy to sometimes blow it off or roll our eyes at the concept. And it’s true, some well-meaning people get so excited about the benefits of positive thinking that they make it sound like the be-all, end-all solution for every problem—they forget that [...]
Darrin Donnelly
Never underestimate the power of self-talk. How we talk to ourselves generates positive energy or negative energy, confidence or insecurity, an “I can do it” attitude or a “poor me” attitude. Former NFL running back, current NFL analyst, and inspirational cancer survivor Merril Hoge offers three life-changing words that need to be at the forefront [...]
Momentum is an important factor in achieving our goals. There are times when we find ourselves on the positive side of momentum where it seems like we can do no wrong as we pile up victories or sales. At other times, we find ourselves on the negative side of momentum where it feels like everything [...]
One thing the most successful achievers in sports show us again and again is just how powerful our subconscious mind is in whether we succeed or fail. Renowned sports psychologist Dr. Bob Rotella explains… An average major-league fastball takes a little more than four-tenths of a second to reach home plate. A hitter has perhaps [...]
You’ll never be successful if you can’t first define exactly what success is. And as Coach Mike Krzyzewski points out, while each individual’s outward goals can be—and should be—different, everyone should share the same ultimate definition of what success is… When I sign autographs for kids, I almost always put the same message: “Always try [...]
