Relentless Optimism: How a Commitment to Positive Thinking Changes Everything

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)

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.

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!

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.

This is one of the best books that I have ever read! The optimism lessons in this book will last you a lifetime!

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!!

Although fiction, it feels like a real story. It's written in an easy style that moves quickly. And the message is so powerful!

Good Book

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.

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.

A commitment to positive thinking. This book is absolutely amazing and everything should read this. It’s so simply written and makes absolutely sense.

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

I really enjoyed this book, its a great story on the power of positive thinking, it certainly has helped me become more positive