Darrin Donnelly
Aug 9, 2018
In 2013, Nick Foles was the NFL’s top-rated passer and threw an NFL-record seven touchdowns in one game. His performance earned him a spot in the Pro Bowl, where he was named the offensive MVP.
In 2017, Foles started the season as a backup for the Philadelphia Eagles. He came off the bench in Week 14 and led the Eagles on a playoff run that culminated in the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title—a game that named Foles the Super Bowl MVP.
Nick Foles is a testament to the power of perseverance and a reminder to be prepared for whenever your time may come. He’s also a man of deep faith with a unique perspective on what it takes to get “in the zone” on the field and in life… [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Jul 26, 2018
“I’m a firm believer in goal setting,” Michael Jordan once said. “Step by step. I can’t see any other way of accomplishing anything.”
The power of goal-setting in undeniable. Extensive studies have proven that people who set clear goals are much more successful than people who don’t.
However, when it comes to setting goals, too many people make one crucial mistake that hurts them more than it helps them. The late sports psychology consultant, Gary Mack, explained this error… [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Jul 19, 2018
Urban Meyer often talks about The Success Equation: E + R = O. That is, Event + Response = Outcome.
You can’t control the Es of life—the Events you encounter. And you don’t have direct control over the Os—the Outcomes. The only thing you do have total control over is the Rs—your Responses to the Events you encounter.
Successful people focus on the R part of the equation while unsuccessful people tend to focus too much on the E part.
Once you understand that, the next step is to make sure you’re Responding to Events in a way that leads to a positive Outcome.
How do you make sure your Response leads to a successful Outcome?
Ohio State football coach and three-time National Champion Urban Meyer offers outstanding advice on the matter.
Here are the six “R Factor” disciplines Meyer teaches his players… [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Jul 12, 2018
In 2008, Ronda Rousey became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo.
In 2012, the year after UFC president Dana White decaled that women would “never” fight in the UFC, Rousey became the first female fighter to sign with UFC. Shortly thereafter, she became the first female UFC champion. On July 5, 2018, Ronda Rousey became the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Again and again throughout her career, Ronda Rousey achieved what the experts said could not be done. In the process, she became one of the most popular athletes in the world.
What made the difference? What made Rousey refuse to believe the experts and the naysayers? What made her so certain that no goal would be impossible for her? [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Jun 28, 2018
How you start your morning sets the tone for the type of day you will have.
High achievers have long recognized this fact and therefore proactively structure their morning routines. They know that what they feed their minds first thing in the morning will impact their entire day.
Tom Osborne is one of the most successful coaches in the history of college football. At Nebraska, he won three national championships and thirteen Big 8/Big 12 conference titles during his 25 seasons as head coach. In other words, during a quarter-century as head coach, Tom Osborne won a major conference title more often than he didn’t. That’s simply an incredible feat.
Like so many great achievers, Osborne believes his morning routine was a key factor in his success. Interestingly, he started each day in a way very similar to many other coaches and leaders who have risen to the top of their professions… [continue reading…]
