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Against the Grain: A Coachs Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love Audiobook, by Bill Courtney Play Audiobook Sample

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

Against the Grain: A Coachs Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love Audiobook, by Bill Courtney Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Bill Courtney Publisher: Gildan Media Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2014 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781469058832

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

33:54 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:48 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

24:33 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

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Publisher Description

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.

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"His success serves as a moving example of what can happen when people in authority care about others—not just about winning the next game or securing the next client.”

— Phil Jackson, NBA Coach and New York Times bestselling author of Eleven Rings

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  • “Bill Courtney is a special person with an inspiring and incredible story.”

    — Jimmy Kimmel
  • “The star of a new documentary is a leader for our times.”

    — Esquire

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About Bill Courtney

Bill Courtney is a volunteer football coach and the owner and operator of Classic American Hardwoods, a $40 million lumber company and 2013 inductee into the prestigious Society of Entrepreneurs. He is a sought-after motivational speaker and consultant for organizations such as Nike, PepsiCo, the USOC Paralympic Leadership Conference, the FedEx Leadership Live Conference, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Courtney lives with his wife and four children in Memphis, Tennessee.