Every Day Counts: Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can.

Are you living like every day counts in your life or are you passively surviving the ups and downs of life?

Former NFL player and ESPN college football analyst David Pollack takes readers on a journey through the principles of resilience and personal growth so that you might not simply survive, but thrive every day, no matter what you face. Pollack played four seasons at Georgia, earning All-American in three of those seasons. In the 2005 NFL draft, he was a first-round selection for the Cincinnati Bengals where he had a promising future in the sport. However, in his second season, he suffered a neck injury that ended his career.

Pollack is no stranger to navigating difficult days, but offers his readers hope that no matter what situations you find yourself in, you can make the day count by starting right where you are, using what you have, and doing what you can just for today. With compelling personal stories and practical advice, this motivational guide is more than simply a football memoir or self-help book. It inspires readers to begin anew at any stage in life. Every Day Counts is not just a book--it's a blueprint for readers to become the best version of themselves and learning that actions determine their destiny.

Author: David Pollack,Mark Schlabach
Publisher: B&H Books
Published: 04/07/2026
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9798384538646


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/26/2026

About the Author
David Pollack is a follower of Christ, husband, and dad of two. He achieved great success as a college football player at the University of Georgia as a three-time All-American and was recognized as the top defensive player in 2004. David's accomplishments were acknowledged when he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. After a career-ending injury while playing in the NFL for the Bengals, David transitioned into sports broadcasting, becoming a respected analyst for ESPN. In 2016, David and his wife along with their two children founded The Pollack Family Foundation, focusing on their values of faith, family, and community. He now resides in Athens, Georgia with his wife and children, and recently launched the Family Goals Podcast with a focus on family, sports, and more.