gameness, n. The quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely: bravery, courage, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, heart, intrepidity, mettle, nerve, pluck, spirit, stoutheartedness, undauntedness, valiantness, valor.
What’s gameness?
We often hear the cryptic question, “Got game?” But gameness isn’t just about sports … it’s about life. It’s a person’s ability to live beyond the inevitable problems and pains that threaten to derail us from our fullest potential. It’s realizing that God didn’t put us on earth merely to survive … but to take charge of our lives! Gameness means living each day with a never-quit mindset, resoluteness to a purpose, a fighting spirit, and the will required to act beyond our feelings.
What is it about those who face life’s biggest heartaches and find a way to bounce back and turn setbacks into breakthroughs? They’ve found the secret of making life work, and in this book, David Dennis explains the secret to all of us.
These aren’t academic concepts to David. He has lived them, refined them, and now, he’s imparting his wisdom to the rest of us. Buckle up, hold on tight, and be ready to be challenged like never before.
What People Are Saying
Darol Rodrock
Entrepreneur, founder of The Rodrock Foundation, and author of Out of the Shadows
“Gameness is full of life lessons about turning adversities into advantages. David Dennis knows something about this lesson because he has lived it. He endured a difficult early childhood but was adopted by a loving family.”
Jim Stovall
Olympic weightlifter, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of The Ultimate Gift
“David Dennis is ready, willing, and able in these pages to share pieces of his life that will help us all make better decisions. Read, learn, and succeed.”
Dr. Willie Jolley
Hall of Fame Speaker, Sirius XM Radio Host, and best-selling author of A Setback Is a Setup For a Comeback and An Attitude of Excellence
“In this book you will learn how David originally wrote the book as a love letter and instructional guide for his children and grandchildren, and then others learned of it and wanted to glean the pearls of wisdom for themselves. You will want to do the same!”
Download a sample chapter of David Dennis’ book Gameness to discover how his message can change your life.
About the Author
David Dennis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Eckerd Connects, one of the nation’s largest nonprofits providing workforce development, Job Corps, juvenile justice, and child welfare services across the country. He has earned certifications as a licensed professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and childcare administrator. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Becky live in Clearwater, Florida. They have five grown children.