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Compass & Grit

Find your way. Stay strong.

By: Wolfgang Nelson

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Paperback | 1 June 2026

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212 Pages

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20.32 x 12.7 x 1.22

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"Straight-talking, highly practical guide for men rebuilding their lives."

- BookLife Review

Some men do not fall apart.

You keep showing up. You keep going.

But you are no longer certain where you are heading.

If you have been asking what comes next, without a clear answer, this book was written for you.

Compass & Grit is a grounded guide for men in midlife who feel capable but off course.

It is not about motivation or fixing yourself. It is about restoring direction when pushing harder no longer works.

Drawing from lived experience and practical frameworks, this book helps you:

â¢ Rebuild discipline in a way that is sustainable

â¢ Clear mental noise when life feels crowded

â¢ Create simple habits that actually hold

â¢ Reconnect with purpose in a way that fits your real life

This is not advice from a finish line. It is written from the middle, where most men actually are.

If you have been carrying a quiet weight, or moving through your days while sensing that something underneath has shifted, you are not alone.

Direction does not return all at once. It returns through steady steps, honest reflection, and consistent action.

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"A deeply felt book, written with a seriousness that commands respect."

- Literary Titan

This book gives you a place to begin.

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BookLife Editor's Pick

"In the direct but empathetic language of a skilled coach."

"Nelson demonstrates the power of micro-commitments that readers can keep even on their worst day."

"Straight-talking, highly practical guide for men rebuilding their lives."

- BookLife Review

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"A deeply felt book, written with a seriousness that commands respect."

"An honest and measured look at what it takes to rebuild."

- Literary Titan

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