A lot can happen in a year, and that’s exactly what’s happened to Dakota this past year—a lot. He’s a junior now, and this past year’s hard work has definitely been paying off. His grades are better, and so are his sport’s results, especially wrestling. He’s got his sights set on earning a college wrestling scholarship, and has a definite plan for college and his life beyond that. It’s been a good year, but Dakota knows there’s no way he would have made this much progress if it hadn’t been for Granddaddy. Today is his birthday, and it was exactly one year ago that he spent the afternoon talking to his mysterious granddaddy. The problem is that he hasn’t seen or heard from Granddaddy since last year’s meeting, and there’s no guarantee he’s going to show up out of the blue like he had last year. Dakota’s been envisioning it though… another day where they talk about anything and everything. He’ll fill Granddaddy in on all the things he’s accomplished over the past year, and Granddaddy will share more of his secrets for winning the game of life. In fact, everything was about as perfect as it could be, until it wasn’t. In this sequel to The Storm: How Young Men Become Good Men, we catch up with Dakota’s journey and follow him as he struggles towards his goals and dreams in spite of a series of harsh realities that threaten to permanently knock him off course.

A Sprint to the Top: How to Win the Game of Life (Granddaddy's Secrets)

Literature & Fiction

Blanchard, Dan

Genre Fiction

Granddaddy's Secrets

Be moved like you’ve never been moved before! In this bestseller, Dan Blanchard once again offers an engaging and heartfelt leadership story filled with priceless insight on every single page for all those who strive to be exceptional mentors, coaches, educators, parents, and all other sorts of leaders.Living a life of hope against a backdrop of despair and desperation, Dakota and his estranged and mysterious former WWII fighter-pilot Granddaddy share a day in the park on a stormy day that becomes rougher than Dakota ever imagined it could be. Find out in this book how Granddaddy plants seeds on what it means to be a real man, a real leader, and a real high quality person.An indispensable book for teens, as well as parents, grandparents, and any adult who influences young people. The Storm: How Young Men Become Good Men endorsed by Sean Covey and many other big names, is destined to become a memorable tale on surviving and thriving as a teen and an adult.

The Storm: How Young Men Become Good Men (Granddaddy's Secrets)

Teen Leadership Publishing

Writing a book is a big deal. Publishing your book is a bigger deal. Surely it’s just a matter of time before your book hits #1 on someone’s best-seller list. And once that happens, you’ll start raking in the dollars. Right? If you’re reading this, you already know it’s not that simple. Hundreds of books are published every day, which means that if you want people to hear about your book, you’re going to have to do something other authors aren’t. Authors Should Speak is a soup-to-nuts exploration of everything you’ll need to know about how to become an author who speaks. In this book you’ll discover how to: • Break down the fear of public speaking • Earn your status as an expert in your field • Make connections with people who can get the word out about you and your book• Find digital opportunities to speak about your book• Begin and sustain a professional speaking career as an author This book provides powerful strategies and insights into how to open doors and create opportunities for sharing your content with people who will benefit. Speaking publicly comes with monetary advantages too.• Sharing your knowledge and expertise from the stage is an effective way to increase book sales.• Speaking to an audience is one of the quickest ways to tick off the “know, like, and trust” boxes and inspire people to buy your book. Are you ready to share your book on a bigger scale? Are you willing to explore the possibilities? Then let’s get started!

Authors Should Speak: A How To Guide for Authors Who Want To Start Using Public Speaking To Share Their Message And Sell More Books!

Business & Money

Marketing & Sales

The Boys of East Hartford: How a Group of Underrated but Determined Young Boys Won Two Football State Championships in the Same Year (Granddaddy's Secrets for Sports Lovers)

Sports & Outdoors

Biographies

Get ready for an amazing peek inside the journey of fathers and sons in our oldest sport. The story taking place between the covers of this book will warm your heart. This is one of those rare books you'll wish that someone had written earlier in your life. If you're a wrestler, a family member of a wrestler, or a wrestling enthusiast, you must experience this book!

Hitting the Mat: The Making of A State Champion or at Least A Good Man (Granddaddy's Secrets for Wrestlers)

Preece, Brian

Times of transition can be viewed as times of crisis - epistemologically, morally and socially. They also can come to be seen as fortuitous junctures where the impossibility of preserving old patterns gives rise to a leap into new, productive configurations. In the teaching and learning situations presented here, it is assumed that such a leap is possible among members of a pluralist society. Diversity must work as an asset rather than a liability for minority as well as mainstream candidates. The curriculum needs to be inquiry-based and should be engaging emotionally and imaginatively, as well as intellectually.

The Asset of Cultural Pluralism: An Account of Cross-Cultural Learning in Pre-Service Teacher Education

Education & Teaching

Conle, Carola

Burton, Karen

Higgins, Arlene

Kelly, Mei

Schools & Teaching

Nova Science Pub Inc

You most likely already know how hard wrestling is and how hard life also can sometimes be. Life is messy. Having a life goal of doing something very hard very well helps lay the path to a better future. In Trying to Take the Mat, Dakota wants to use his quest to become a state champion wrestler as the vehicle for developing himself into a good man someday. He wants to be tough enough to lead himself and those he loves to a better life where they all win more often.In this sequel, Dakota continues to have to overcome injuries, periods of low morale and self-doubt, and now a pandemic. Dakota must train harder than he has ever trained before. He must continue to believe in the process of doing something very hard, like wrestling, even though he hasn't been able to get on the mat. Against even greater odds now, he has to win a state championship for his even bigger plans to fall into their proper place.It would be easy for Dakota to give up. If he does, he certainly won't win a state championship, and he could miss out on a lifetime of opportunities to be a good man. When things get really hard, as they have been, he must continue to choose between mediocrity and a life where he isn't afraid of doing hard things. This book is endorsed by Dan Gable, Lee Kemp, Barry Davis, and Mike Foy, as well as, Terry Davis- the author of Vision Quest, and many more extraordinary wrestlers and extraordinary people. So, don't wait any longer to join this fantastic group of people. Invest in yourself right now by picking up this book.

Trying to Take the Mat: The Making of A State Champion or at Least A Good Man (Granddaddy's Secrets for Wrestlers)

Parenting & Relationships

Family Activities

The wrestling community will love this third and final book on Granddaddy's Secrets for Wrestlers! In this book, they will learn the secrets to developing high school boys and girls into good young men and women.Life has become more complicated and confusing than ever for our young high school students and athletes. Too many young people have gone astray and truly regret it. Dan Blanchard and Brian Preece use the world's oldest and most demanding sport, wrestling, Dan's son, Dakota, and Dakota's quest to become a state champ to guide today's youth to adulthood. Through an inside look at the ups and downs of wrestling, one can follow Dakota's journey in this easy-to-read common sense book to build their own character and become good young people and leaders themselves.Owning the Mat is celebrated and endorsed by many of the biggest names in wrestling! Grab a copy now and join the ranks of the greats who are enjoying this excellent wrestling story and a father and son's journey.*DAN GABLE: This book is a fun read and a straightforward way to step inside the world of wrestling or anything tough to conquer.*GENE MILLS: "Putting your best foot forward is what Dakota did to achieve his goal in 'Owning the Mat.'"

Owning the Mat: The Making Of A State Champion Or At Least A Good Man (Granddaddy's Secrets for Wrestlers)

A great example of what we can accomplish when we refuse to quit.Dan Gable-Olympic Gold MedalistDan Blanchard has lived a life that few have.Jordan Harbinger-Top Podcast in the WorldDan spent most of his childhood trying to hide in plain sight. A raw, abusive upbringing tarnished his entire family. Dan and his older brother, Chris, were born under the brutal fists of their father, impacting them emotionally and physically. Somehow, Dan found his way out through sports and with one success after another. Chris wasn't so lucky. Most say Chris never had a chance. When Chris died, Dan knew this story needed to be told. For anyone going through a hard time, this is the book that will give one hope to continue on. And for those already living a good life, this book will inspire one to live a great life.There were definitely villains in Dan's life? Dan overcame one obstacle after another?Heather Monahan-Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the WorldIt's a true underdog story and finding the victory circle through sheer grit and determination.Hala Taha- #1 Education Podcast and CEO of YAP MediaA wonderful look into the life of the prolific bestselling author and award-winning educator?Scott Schulte- NY Times Bestselling Author

A Fighting Chance: A 40-Year Journey from My Birth until My Brother’s Death

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

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