Darrin Donnelly
Aug 29, 2016
You’ve probably been told that having a big ego is a bad thing. But the truth is, to achieve big dreams, you need to have a big ego.
You have to believe in yourself more than anyone else does. You have to have a level of inner-confidence that, to the outside world, may look like an oversized ego. The world is full of pessimists and naysayers and they can’t wait to chop away at the self-assurance of those who dare to dream big.
However, there’s a thin line between having a helpful ego and having a harmful level of arrogance. Crossing that line will result in a disastrous professional and personal life.
Bill Walsh, the legendary coach of the San Francisco 49ers, explained the crucial difference this way… [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Aug 15, 2016
The more I study the world’s top achievers, the more I notice a recurring theme: big achievers aren’t afraid of big challenges. They’re not afraid to put themselves on the line. They set goals that are “unrealistically” high to most observers, but they go after them anyway.
Why are top achievers more comfortable with setting big goals than everyone else? The simple answer is that they’re not afraid to fail. They know that there is a greater risk of failing on the way towards huge goals, but they don’t care. The challenge excites them. They go after it anyway and fully believe that their dreams will eventually come true as long as they never give up.
Legendary New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter sums up this attitude perfectly… [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Jul 4, 2016
One of my favorite examples of someone who achieved the American Dream is Sylvester Stallone.
Stallone has always been a hero of mine not only for the success he achieved as an actor and all that he has done to promote physical fitness, but more so for what he accomplished as a writer.
In 1975, at the age of 29, Stallone had been chasing his dream of becoming an actor and writer for several years, but he was struggling to get by. He even spent some time homeless after being evicted from his apartment. But that March, inspiration tapped Stallone. [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Jun 27, 2016
Adversity is a part of life we can’t escape. No matter who we are, where we live, how we think, or how we act, we all must face adversity at times.
Personal tragedies are the worst kind of adversity. Losing a job, a business, or a loved one is devastating. Some people never recover from such tragedies. They fall into a cycle of bitterness and hopelessness that never seems to subside.
Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino suffered through what is probably the toughest type of personal tragedy anyone could ever go through: the loss of his young child.
Here’s how Pitino says he dealt with this tragedy and the advice he offers others who are dealing with adversities of their own… [continue reading…]
Darrin Donnelly
Jun 23, 2016
The winner of 18 major championships (along with 10 more on the Champions Tour), Jack Nicklaus is considered the greatest golfer of all time.
Off the course, Nicklaus is a champion as well. He runs a hugely-successful business, he raises millions for charity every year, and he’s a true family man with a 56-year marriage and five children who all remain close. In 2005, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Here’s what this mega-achiever says is an important key to his success, both on and off the golf course… [continue reading…]
