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    Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love
    Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love
    Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love
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    Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love

    Written by Bill Courtney

    Narrated by Bill Courtney

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    In Against the Grain, Bill Courtney shares his convictions on the fundamental tenets of character, commitment, service, leadership, civility, and others that, in his decades of success as an entrepreneur and educator, have proven to be the keys to a winning and meaningful life and career. Each chapter tells the story of one of these tenets through compelling anecdotes of the colorful characters in Bill's life, leading to a deeper understand of the meaning of each and how to employee these fundamentals in all aspects of one's life. Against the Grain intertwines inspiring and thought-provoking anecdotes, lessons, and amazing real life examples. Bill's passion for us all to reconsider our own approach to life and constantly improve upon it comes across on every page.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAscent Audio
    Release dateJun 1, 2014
    ISBN9781469058832
    Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love

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    • 4/5
      Great motivational book that has a great message.