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Relentless Optimism: How a Commitment to Positive Thinking Changes Everything (Sports for the Soul Book 3) Kindle Edition

4.8 out of 5 stars (1,550)

Studies prove that positive thinkers are happier, healthier, and more successful than everyone else. Discover the simple, proven techniques for becoming a more positive person...

Positive thinking leads to positive outcomes. Study after study proves this. Researchers have found that optimistic people live longer, live healthier, have more energy, have more successful careers, make better decisions, are more productive, are less stressed, have healthier relationships, and (not surprisingly) are much happier than pessimists.

However, a lot has been misunderstood about what it means to be a positive thinker and what it takes to maintain an optimistic mindset. It takes a lot more than repeating feel-good platitudes to make positive thinking work in your life. It takes discipline, commitment, and a proper understanding of what optimism really means in a world that is constantly throwing new challenges at us.

This is a book for anyone who has ever questioned whether positive thinking really “works.”

It’s also a book for those who have tried to develop a more positive attitude, but have found it difficult to eliminate the voices of fear, doubt, and cynicism.

This is a book for anyone who wants to put optimism to work in their life with practical, proven techniques.

In this inspirational fable, you’ll meet Bobby Kane, a 31-year-old minor league baseball player who realizes his dream of making it to the majors is finally coming to a disappointing end. His dream, he believes, was not meant to be.

That is, until Bobby meets an unconventional manager named Wally Hogan. More mental coach than baseball manager, Wally teaches Bobby that if you want to change your life, you have to first change your thinking.

As you’ll see in this book, developing a positive mindset gives Bobby a renewed chance to make his dreams come true—not just in baseball, but in all areas of his life.

Wally teaches Bobby what it means to be an optimist and what it takes to maintain a positive attitude through the ups and downs of life. He teaches him proven, real-world techniques for building and sustaining optimism. These methods have an immediate impact on Bobby’s life and they will have an immediate impact on yours as well.

This book will show you just how powerful a positive attitude can be and it will teach you how to use positive thinking to make your biggest dreams come true.


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Jonathan Todd Ross, a graduate of the NYU/Tisch School of the Arts, has narrated over 120 audiobooks across a wide variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, self-help, YA, biography and memoir, children's literature, and romance. He's won an Audie Award (Restart by Gordon Korman), received numerous YALSA and Earphone Awards (Swindle by Gordon Korman, Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger, and more), and made all of his middle school bullies regret every mean thing they ever said to him when he narrated Tom Brady's The TB12 Method. Jonathan loves narrating all genres, bringing the author's words to audio-life.

Darrin Donnelly is a writer and entrepreneur. He and his products have been featured in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, Fast Company magazine, and newspapers, websites, and radio outlets all over the world. Based on his twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur, Donnelly believes that the most reliable and trustworthy advice for achieving your goals and improving your life is found in the world of sports. Though the business guru often has an incentive to portray a certain brand image that may not be completely accurate and the self-help guru can be tempted to make promises that are too good to be true, the achiever in sports can't fudge (or inherit) his results. Donnelly's Sports for the Soul series of books are inspirational stories that teach essential life lessons. In the tradition of classics like Rocky and Field of Dreams, these stories are set in the world of sports and though the main characters in these books are usually coaches or athletes, they represent anyone with a big dream and the desire to be successful. The seasons and games they endure represent the seasons of life we all must go through when trying to master a new skill, achieve a new goal, or rebound from a setback. The lessons you learn in these books will show you how to overcome adversity and achieve your goals-whatever they may be. Donnelly lives in Kansas City with his wife and three kids.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07492TJ79
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shamrock New Media, Inc.
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 25, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 8 ‏ : ‎ Sports for the Soul
  • Best Sellers Rank: #82,182 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (1,550)

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Darrin Donnelly is a writer and entrepreneur. He and his products have been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, Fast Company Magazine, and newspapers, websites, and radio outlets all over the world.

Based on his 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Donnelly believes that the most reliable and trustworthy advice for achieving your goals and improving your life is found in the world of sports. Though the business guru often has an incentive to portray a certain brand image that may not be completely accurate and the self-help guru can be tempted to make promises that are too good to be true, the achiever in sports can't fudge (or inherit) his results.

Donnelly's SPORTS FOR THE SOUL series of books are inspirational stories that teach essential life lessons. In the tradition of classics like ROCKY and FIELD OF DREAMS, these stories are set in the world of sports and though the main characters in these books are usually coaches or athletes, they represent anyone with a big dream and the desire to be successful. The seasons and games they endure represent the seasons of life we all must go through when trying to master a new skill, achieve a new goal, or rebound from a setback.

The lessons you learn in these books will show you how to overcome adversity and achieve your goals—whatever they may be.

Donnelly lives in Kansas City with his wife and three kids.

His website and column can be found at: www.sportsforthesoul.com

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4.8 out of 5 stars
1,550 global ratings

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Customers find this book to be an enjoyable and easy read with superb storytelling that combines a fictional tale. The writing is well-crafted, and customers appreciate its inspirational message that provides memorable life lessons and practical advice. They value how it explains positive thinking and helps readers become more optimistic, while keeping their interest through its engaging approach.
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81 customers mention readability, 81 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable and beautiful to read, with one mentioning it's particularly effective at changing thought patterns.
I love self help books, and while this is a great book, I lost interest after I found out it wasn’t based on real events....Read more
Relentless Optimism: How a Commitment to Positive Thinking... is a great read. I would recommend to anyone who needs a little pick-me-up.Read more
One of the best books that I've ever read, give me key to live a better life , now I feel more confident to the future and more committed to work...Read more
Best book i have read in a long time. Great story line that grabs attention plus I love baseball....Read more
46 customers mention uplifting message, 46 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book's message inspiring, with memorable life lessons throughout that help them become more positive people.
Using the narrative of a minor league baseball player, Relentless Optimism demonstrates the effects of thought life on performance both on and off...Read more
Best book I read in a long time. Motivating, easy to read, the story puts you there and it feels like you’re along for the journey with the lead...Read more
This was a very positive, uplifting book. Never give up on you dreams and passions. Press on and make your life the best life you can!Read more
I loved this book and found it very inspirational and will help me with many things in my life. Easy to read and a great story!Read more
32 customers mention teaching style, 31 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the teaching style of the book, finding it helpful and practical, with one customer noting how it explains life lessons through hardships.
Easy read. Good, understandable, easily applicable lessons to help in all aspects of life....Read more
Really an eye opening book. Challenges you to look inside yourself and see how you view life.Read more
This is one of the best self help books I ever read....Read more
So inspirational , I enjoyed every minute of it. Great life lessons 🙌 I will be looking forward to reading more of his books for sure....Read more
31 customers mention story quality, 30 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the book's storytelling, describing it as a good, real, and fun narrative that weaves the message into the plot.
Great story and great message it has helped me in several areas of my life, just because it show you how not to be negative all the time love this...Read more
This book is an amazing story that combines a fictional tale, with a message that really gets you thinking!...Read more
Lets start here: The story is good and it will keep you engaged. No doubt about it, its a fun read....Read more
...Although this is a good story also. ThanksRead more
22 customers mention ease of reading, 22 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book easy to read, describing it as an inspirational light read.
This is a quick and easy read, but the principles didn’t apply to me. I need to think more positive in general, but with regards to performance.Read more
Best book I read in a long time. Motivating, easy to read, the story puts you there and it feels like you’re along for the journey with the lead...Read more
Great story with memorable life lessons throughout! Easy, light read but power packed with wisdom. Highly recommend for any age group!Read more
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20 customers mention mindset, 20 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the book's approach to positive thinking, with one customer noting its unique ability to break down human behavior, and another mentioning how it helps feel more confident about the future.
This is a great book about thinking positively and keeping your eye on the prize. One of the best books I've read about ATTITUDE....Read more
...how to identify negative (more prevalent than you think) and positive thinking, and how to transition to positive thinking....Read more
...I closed a million dollar sale the next day! Mindset Is Everything! Hang out with the positive winners and avoid the negative losers. Great advice.Read more
...This book will change your mindset and help you override negativity and become a more positive person....Read more
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Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, describing it as well-written and concise.
...It is well written, short and sweet. Loved itRead more
...The story in this book is so well written and so inspiring I honestly couldn't put the book down....Read more
...Concise book about developing a positive attitude.Read more
This is an exceptionally well written book, and so much better than the thousands of self help books available today....Read more
11 customers mention interest, 11 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book engaging and entertaining, with one review highlighting its fascinating baseball parable.
Lets start here: The story is good and it will keep you engaged. No doubt about it, its a fun read....Read more
It kept me intrigued and I'm not a huge sports fan but I actually had happy tears at the end! :)Read more
...It reads as a story and keeps your interest. A great read to change how you think and therefore change your life.Read more
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Darrin Donnelly does a great job in this book. As I got the book I couldn't stop reading it. The lessons that are taught in this book are very helpful. I also have "To think like a Warrior." Which has alot of the same principles in it and was also very helpful. This book is amazing because it resonates with things that we ad human beings experiences daily. I enjoyed reading this and taking notes, while reflecting on what I have read daily. Thank you Darrin for writing this book. Can't wait for the next one to get here!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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    This is encouraging, helpful. Our thoughts and words help lead us to higher heights, if we are careful and conscious to say and speak "positives"
    I particularly liked the various reminders printed in bold which has kept me encouraged.
    thoughts which have encouraged me . . . thoughts by the author . . .
    "Optimism won't prevent negative events from happening; optimism will ensure that you respond to those negative events in the most beneficial way possible - a way that leads to positive outcomes" and "the people who succeed aren't the ones who avoid failure; they're the ones who learn how to respond to failure with optimism." Being a man of faith and a believer and follower of Jesus Christ I found biblical principles in this book . . . I am a strong advocate for "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks for this is God's will in Christ Jesus for you" and " . . . giving thanks for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ"
    A very good, enjoyable read . . .
    Whatever is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, if there is anything of good report think on these things (Phil 4:8)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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    This is an exceptionally well written book, and so much better than the thousands of self help books available today. The bottom line is that reading books about positive thinking is boring. I’ve read dozens of them, and in most cases couldn’t even get to the end. Relentless Optimism on the other hand, is a fascinating parable about baseball. By using sports to convey the message of positive thinking, the author manages to weave an extremely interesting story, and at the same time teaching about the power of positive thinking. Unlike the plethora of self help books on the subject; this one gets the message across by the telling of a wonderful true to life story. This book was hard to put down, yet extremely effective at getting the point across. 5 stars for holding my interest right to the end, and reinforcing the importance of positive thinking in a unique way.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025
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    This is one of the best books that I have ever read! The optimism lessons in this book will last you a lifetime!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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    I love self help books, and while this is a great book, I lost interest after I found out it wasn’t based on real events.

    I’m big on motivational, and the brain/mind psychology and are interested on how it works, and I completely agree that a relentless optimism is crucial, but I didn’t realized it wasn’t based on true events. Although the theory is right, and I believe it would happen.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
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    Although fiction, it feels like a real story. It's written in an easy style that moves quickly. And the message is so powerful!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2025
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    Good Book
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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    Darrin Donnelly does a great job in this book. As I got the book I couldn't stop reading it. The lessons that are taught in this book are very helpful. I also have "To think like a Warrior." Which has alot of the same principles in it and was also very helpful. This book is amazing because it resonates with things that we ad human beings experiences daily. I enjoyed reading this and taking notes, while reflecting on what I have read daily. Thank you Darrin for writing this book. Can't wait for the next one to get here!
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
    Darrin Donnelly does a great job in this book. As I got the book I couldn't stop reading it. The lessons that are taught in this book are very helpful. I also have "To think like a Warrior." Which has alot of the same principles in it and was also very helpful. This book is amazing because it resonates with things that we ad human beings experiences daily. I enjoyed reading this and taking notes, while reflecting on what I have read daily. Thank you Darrin for writing this book. Can't wait for the next one to get here!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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    Maybe it's just me - but I was hooked from the start. I had purchased this for my 9 year old son who played football for the first time this year. He was suffering from some low self confidence, and low self esteem even though he's actually good. This book is EXACTLY what we were looking for. It really pushes the point to young and old alike how important it is to stay positive, and gives great examples through the story of how negative pessimistic thoughts can creep in - even in the good times. I could write on and on about this book - I have already lent this out to one neighbor to read to his 8 yr old son...

    We bought the other 2 books in this series as well and are in the process now of finishing up "Think Like A Warrior" which has a football theme to it - and again - just incredible writing, loved it... the story isn't so overly complex that a kid is going to get lost and it has enough meat to keep young and old alike hooked wanting to read the next chapter even though you're dead tired!!
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  • Divya toshniwal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in India on November 26, 2021
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    I was never interested in sports but this book hooked me . It was absolutely worth the time . A lot of learnings and lessons . Absolutely loved it.
  • Andre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2021
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    I am not a big reader but this book made it easy, especially with the team sports setting and positive message that was being sent. You can quickly relate to the character and you learn, or are reminded of, to approach situations with a positive mindset.
  • Sabine Meyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it- read it- be optimistic
    Reviewed in Germany on March 9, 2021
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    A commitment to positive thinking. This book is absolutely amazing and everything should read this. It’s so simply written and makes absolutely sense.
  • Jen from London
    5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational hug ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2017
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    An easy read that I couldnt put down ... do yourself a favour and immerse yourself in the story, characters and be inspired to achieve great things ... such a feel good story
  • Phil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2019
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    I really enjoyed this book, its a great story on the power of positive thinking, it certainly has helped me become more positive
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