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A lot can happen in a year, and that’s exactly what’s happened to Dakota this past year - a lot. 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...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.

The Storm is about a teen struggling with life in a violent and frustrating world. He is trying to do what he can, but he's angry about the hand life has dealt him. Then, out of the blue, his estranged and mysterious Granddaddy stops by to see him. They go for a walk in the park, and for one stormy and magical afternoon, Granddaddy talks about being a former WWII fighter pilot, about his past, his famous friends, and about how he escaped a meaningless life.

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.

Embark on a transformative journey through the extraordinary lives of four remarkable individuals in "Shakers and Movers," a riveting exploration by bestselling author Dan Blanchard. This compelling narrative unfolds across diverse landscapes, weaving tales of resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of success.

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.

Embark on a transformative journey with our dynamic companion guide to the bestselling masterpiece, "The Storm: How Young Men Become Good Men." We've distilled the wisdom of the full-length book into this concentrated source of leadership insights – a quick, cliff-notes-like listen for busy individuals aspiring to be their best selves.

Dan 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 hope to continue on.