Author reacts to A.J. Brown reading his book on sideline as it becomes an Amazon No. 1 best-seller

Author reacts to A.J. Brown reading his book on sideline as it becomes an Amazon No. 1 best-seller

A.J. Brown gave this author the best possible advertisement, even if it was by accident.

While sitting on the sidelines during the Eagles‘ 22-10 victory over the Packers, perhaps looking for answers during a one-catch, 10-yard game, Brown took out Jim Murphy’s book, “Inner Excellence.”

“My teammates call it ‘the recipe,’” he told reporters after Philadelphia’s win. “It’s got a lot of points in there. It’s a lot of mental game, a lot of mental parts about it and, for me, this game is mental.”

Curious fans have now pushed that book into the No. 1 best-selling book slot on Amazon, with many claiming this will be the key to a Super Bowl run.

Jim Murphy’s book, “Inner Excellence.”

The overnight vaulting of the book up the Amazon charts is surely a wild turn of events for the author who has just 1,485 followers on Instagram and has authored 35 fiction and non-fiction books for kids.

“It’s been a pretty amazing night,” Murphy told Sports Illustrated on Sunday night. “I’m sitting here in a H๏τel by myself. I was like, ‘What’s with all these messages?’ And then I saw what happened, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, that’s crazy.’ Really neat.” 

AJ Brown was seen reading a book on the sideline. X, @foxsports

Underdog’s James Palmer was given Brown’s copy of the beat-up paperback book that showcased how many times he read the book.

“Eagles WR A.J. Brown handed me a beaten-up paperback copy of Inner Excellence,” Palmer said in a post on X. “Full of handwritten notes and highlighted sections. He has it with him every game and you can tell it’s been knocked off benches on sidelines week after week. Brown then showed me the pᴀssage he reads between drives. It calms his mind. He was kind enough to share, so here you go.”

Author Jim Murphy. about/

One of the more impactful pᴀssages, as it is highlighted and underlined by Brown, reads as follows:

“In the pursuit of extraordinary performance, it’s easy to succumb to anxiety and pressure because so much is out of Your control. When you learn to live a life that is fully engaged, however, then you can perform your best and love the challenge.

“Every performance, presentation, or problem you face is an opportunity to learn and grow and vividly experience each moment. You will find, as you take this journey with me, that your best moments always come from a clear mind and unburdened.”

AJ Brown said he reads that book regularly. AP

Amazon reviews from Eagles fans are definitely taking the moment in good humor.

“Grabbing this book. I will read it on the flight to the Super Bowl, possibly while at the Super Bowl,” one review said.

Related Posts

Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones breaks his silence and slams ‘overzealous policing’ after latest arrest

Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones breaks his silence and slams ‘overzealous policing’ after latest arrest

The agent for retired NFL star Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones has accused Northern Kentucky of abusing their authority and declared his client’s innocence after the former Bengals cornerback…

Ex-Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph arrested, charged in fatal car crash

Ex-Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph arrested, charged in fatal car crash

Former Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was arrested Saturday morning and is facing a felony charge in Texas after his alleged involvement in a fatal car crash, according…

Steelers quickly settle any Aaron Rodgers jersey number mystery after signing

Steelers quickly settle any Aaron Rodgers jersey number mystery after signing

Aaron Rodgers has already found his jersey number with the Steelers. Rodgers, 41, is set to wear No. 8 next season with Pittsburgh, the team shared in…

I sat next to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their glitzy date night… what I saw left me shaking

I sat next to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their glitzy date night… what I saw left me shaking

A Taylor Swift superfan has lifted the lid on the signer’s date night with Travis Kelce after sitting next to the loved-up couple at a glitzy Palm…

Aaron Rodgers arrives in Pittsburgh to make Steelers deal official as NFL limbo finally comes to an end

Aaron Rodgers arrives in Pittsburgh to make Steelers deal official as NFL limbo finally comes to an end

Aaron Rodgers has touched down in Pittsburgh as his drawn-out NFL limbo appears to have finally come to an end.  The quarterback is set to play his…

Ex-NFL star Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones arrested after allegedly ᴀssaulting police officer

Ex-NFL star Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones arrested after allegedly ᴀssaulting police officer

Former NFL star Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested early Saturday and is facing three separate charges, according to arrest records viewed by The Post. Jones, 41, was…