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USA Today
24-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
A.J. Brown offers elite praise to another of the Eagles' wide receivers
Terrace Marshall turned a few heads at Eagles training camp, and he caught the eye of Philly's top wide receiver. The Philadelphia Eagles' first training camp practice was abbreviated. Everyone still found much to discuss, however. Select media members were allowed a 20-minute Q&A session with Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman. Players spoke with those same media members after the workout. A.J. Brown was up first. Need anything else to be stated? You may have heard. Brown is a big deal around town. He's a Super Bowl champion now, one who the cameras tend to follow. He's someone the national media can't stop talking about. Much of what Brown does catches the spotlight. Look at what he did for one author's book sales after he elected to read it on the sidelines during the most recent season. Be honest. Brown is why most of you know what Inner Excellence is, so imagine what he might do for the buzz of one of the newer faces at wide receiver. A.J. Brown offers an elite complement to Eagles newcomer Terrace Marshall Brown, Jordan Mailata, Saquon Barkley, and Jalen Hurts all spoke with the Philadelphia media on Wednesday. Their star left tackle, Mailata, had some kind words for Jalyx Hunt. Number 11 shared some of his own for one of the Eagles' new wide receivers. 'He's coming along quite well, honestly. Even in the spring, he was making a lot of catches. I know you guys didn't see it, but he's going to make the room very uncomfortable, and that's a great thing.' Marshall truly made a name for himself in his Eagles training camp debut. He indeed made things uncomfortable, particularly for Kelee Ringo, but as Brown states, this is indeed a good thing. Competition will only make this team better. Marshall hails from the LSU Tigers program. He spent his first three years with the Carolina Panthers before splitting time with the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders last season and now looks to reinvigorate his career in the City of Brotherly Love.
IOL News
17-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- IOL News
Inner Excellence: A Guide to Finding True Success Beyond Hustle
The book teaches you how to develop mental toughness, overcome fear and anxiety, and live with deep joy and confidence. Whether you're an athlete or executive, its timeless principles help unlock your best performance through self-awareness and selfless-actualisation. This approach reminded me of Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, which also challenges the traditional narrative of hustle and hard work. Chopra speaks of flow and alignment, while Murphy speaks of clarity and self-mastery. Both make the case that real achievement flows from who we are—not what we force. Instead of chasing external markers of success, Murphy invites readers to cultivate love, wisdom, and courage from within. True performance, he says, is not about control or perfection; it is about being fully present and leading from the heart. One of the most powerful ideas in Inner Excellence is its redefinition of what it means to succeed. Murphy introduces the acronym PALMS, which stands for Possessions, Appearance, Looks, Money, and Status. These are the things we are taught to chase, but Murphy argues they are often the very things that lead us into anxiety, burnout, and disconnection. Jim Murphy, a former professional baseball player turned high-performance coach, has worked with Olympians, elite athletes, and top business leaders. However, this book is not just for people at the top of their game. It is for anyone navigating the everyday exhaustion of modern life. Whether you are showing up in a boardroom, raising kids, leading a team, or just trying to keep your head above water, Inner Excellence is a practical and compassionate guide back to yourself. This book did not meet me with more noise; it met me with silence, clarity, and a kind reminder that who I am, as I am, is already enough. I picked up Inner Excellence not because I wanted to achieve more or optimise my mindset. I picked it up because I was tired. Tired of the pressure to perform, tired of constantly questioning whether I was doing enough, and tired of trying to keep up. Jim Murphy's Inner Excellence offers something radically different. It is a return to inner stillness, self-trust, and quiet courage. What if high performance is not about pushing harder, but about softening into who you already are? In a world that constantly rewards hustle, productivity, and external validation, Shifting Your Mindset: The Power of Inner Beliefs One of the most resonant parts of the book is Murphy's focus on the subconscious mind. He explores how deeply held beliefs shape our reality and how we can start to notice and shift those patterns. This reminded me of Joseph Murphy's The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. Both books show us that mindset work is not surface-level; it is about peeling back the layers and being brave enough to examine the stories we tell ourselves. Murphy's tools—like journaling, breathwork, meditation, and intentional reflection—are not flashy. They are slow, quiet, and incredibly effective. They offer a chance to rewire our thinking and release the constant loop of comparison and self-doubt. Choosing Courage, Practicing Self-Compassion What really landed for me were Murphy's three pillars: love, wisdom, and courage. These are not motivational buzzwords; they are deeply lived values. In my own life, I saw how they show up in small but meaningful ways. Love might mean choosing self-compassion when I would usually self-criticise. Wisdom might look like pausing instead of reacting. Courage might mean staying grounded in an uncomfortable moment rather than escaping it. These themes are very much in line with Brené Brown's Daring Greatly, which explores the intersection of vulnerability and leadership. Like Brown, Murphy encourages us to show up honestly, to stay open even when life feels uncertain, and to lead from a place of integrity. Mindfulness for Burnout and Daily Resilience There is a meditative quality to Inner Excellence that reminded me of Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness. Murphy invites us to slow down, to notice our breath, and to come back to presence. This is not about retreating from life; it is about engaging with it more fully. It is about showing up grounded and clear, instead of reactive and overwhelmed. One quote that really stayed with me was: 'We climb mountains to see who we can become.' In a world that constantly tells us to do more and be more, that line reminded me to focus on becoming—not performing. The Book's Limitations and Why They Still Work I did find that some of the examples, which draw heavily from elite sport, did not always land with me. I wanted more examples from real, everyday moments—conversations with loved ones, parenting challenges, decision fatigue, and mental clutter. However, the principles are universal. Whether you are preparing for the Olympics or simply trying to live with more intention, the message holds: You do not have to perform for your worth. You already have it. Who This Book is For If you are looking for a high-energy, quick-fix, 'crush your goals' mindset book, Inner Excellence may not be what you are after. But if you are feeling burned out, disconnected, or disillusioned by the never-ending chase for validation, this book will meet you gently, without judgment. This is a book for people who want to lead more mindfully, show up more fully, and live with intention rather than anxiety. Try This: One Practice to Bring Inner Excellence to Life Each morning, ask yourself this simple question: What does leading with love look like today? Then notice how it shifts your actions, your words, and your presence throughout the day. This small question creates big change. Final Thoughts: Returning to Yourself Inner Excellence is not loud. It does not shout at you to hustle. It whispers instead. It asks you to listen. It asks you to lead from love. It calls you back to the person you were before life told you to strive harder and do more. Like the works of Chopra, Brown, Hanh, and Murphy, this book reminds us that the inner world is where true transformation begins. It offers clarity for those of us navigating performance pressure, burnout, or the invisible weight of needing to prove ourselves. You do not need to be more. You do not need to do more. You just need to come home—to your breath, your values, and your presence. That is where excellence begins. And that is where this book takes you, one page at a time. * Inner Excellence is available at Exclusive Books.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Final vote on 'Tush Push' matched the 22-10 score in Eagles wildcard win over Packers
Final vote on 'Tush Push' matched the 22-10 score in Eagles wildcard win over Packers The Tush Push ban failed with a 22-10 vote, matching the final score in the Eagles' wild-card win over the Packers in January Karma comes in many forms, and nothing quite soothes the soul like a double-whammy of reminders for the losing team. Green Bay proposed banning the Eagles''' short-yardage 'Tush Push' play. After some very intense moments, including a plea from the legend, Jason Kelce, NFL owners met in private and came away with a 22-10 vote, keeping the play alive. The Packers needed 24 of the 32 teams to vote yes on the ban to salvage their proposal. Making it even more stinging, the final vote matched the final score from Philadelphia's 22-10 win over Green Bay in the NFC Wild Card game in January. In that win, Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes in his first game since a Week 16 concussion, and Dallas Goedert had the play of the game as the Philadelphia Eagles earned a 22-10 wild-card playoff win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night on the backs of a dynamic and playmaking defense. A.J. Brown had one catch on the night but was at peace with the outcome, and his sideline reading is a significant reason. While on the sidelines after an offensive series, Brown was spotted reading through the pages of 'Inner Excellence' by Jim Murphy. After the game, Brown explained that the book brings him inner peace.
Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Times
How a former FedEx man became a self-help guru
In the first 11 days of this year Jim Murphy estimates that Inner Excellence, his meditation on high-performance strategy, sold 'about 25 copies''. That may sound bad, but it's actually decent, considering the book was first (self) published in 2009, and then reissued, largely rewritten, five years ago in 2020. The book had garnered some respectful reviews, praised by a couple of successful pro golfers, albeit on the back nine of their careers. Yet it was a long, long way from a hit, ranking as of January 11 at 523,497 on Amazon's bestseller list. It looked as though Murphy, 58, who since childhood had considered future fame, wealth and glory as inevitable, was destined to be disappointed again. But then that night, January 12, something
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
A.J. Brown talks chasing your purpose during Q&A session at Miami University
A.J. Brown talks chasing your purpose during Q&A session at Miami University Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro wide receiver A.J. Brown urges students to chase their purpose during visit and speaking engagement at Miami University A.J. Brown is an All-Pro wide receiver, a fantastic father, an advocate for mental health, and now a motivational speaker. The man responsible for making 'Inner Excellence' a best seller for author Jim Murphy is finding his purpose in life and sharing with others. Winning a Super Bowl raises an athlete's profile, and just 12 days before the start of off-season workouts in Philadelphia, Brown was in the Midwest for a speaking engagement with college students. The Eagles' star pass catcher urged students to chase their purpose during a visit and speaking engagement at Miami University. About 750+ people packed the Donald W. Fritz Pavilion in the Armstrong Student Center to hear Brown talk about mental health, his faith, and how he structures his life to be a top performer on and off the field. Brown's visit was part of Stress Less Week, which was co-sponsored by Miami's suicide prevention team, the Student Counseling Service (SCS), and the Office of Student Wellness.. Brown said he used to think his purpose was to play football, but now he wants to use his success to inspire others. 'Chase your purpose,' he said.
