“Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not. Just be yourself and do your job as best you can.” – Bobby Bowden, 2-Time National Champion Coach When studying high achievers, it’s interesting to note that there is no single personality type or leadership style that guarantees success. However, there are a few common characteristics that [...]
Darrin Donnelly
A few months ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Barry Switzer. I interviewed the Hall of Fame coach for research and guidance on a book I’m working on. (The book will be No. 6 in the Sports for the Soul series.) Our interview covered numerous topics that will be featured in my upcoming book, [...]
“I always look at a negative and turn it into a positive. I try to teach my kids: just take that negative, learn from it, and turn it into a positive. … Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others MAKE it happen.” – Michael Jordan, 14-Time NBA All-Star, 6-Time NBA [...]
“We don’t control the events in life, and we don’t directly control the outcomes. But we always have control over how we choose to respond. How we respond means everything.” – Urban Meyer, 3-Time National Champion Football Coach These are unprecedented times. The sudden spread of COVID-19 has turned all of our lives completely [...]
“Don’t pick a career for money or some other reason. Do what you love, because it will never feel like work. … If there is something that’s your passion when you’re young, do it. Let everything else take care of itself.” – Bill Belichick, 6-Time Super Bowl-Winning Coach When you listen to highly-successful people [...]
