2nd Edition
by Gus "BigDawg" Felder
A 31-day challenge to build wisdom, faith, and mental strength.
The Inside Game: Proverbs and the Path to Inner Strength pairs verses from the Book of Proverbs with Stoic quotes to help athletes, coaches, and leaders grow spiritually and mentally. Use it with your Bible to reflect, reset, and lead with purpose every day.
The Inside Game: Proverbs and the Path to Inner Strength
A 31-day journey through the Book of Proverbs designed to sharpen your mind, strengthen your spirit, and empower you to lead with wisdom.
This workbook helps athletes, coaches, and leaders build daily habits of faith and reflection. Each day includes:
A verse from the Book of Proverbs (King James Version)
A Stoic quote to challenge your mindset
Space for personal reflection and notes
The goal is simple: grow stronger from the inside out.
You’ll learn to connect ancient biblical wisdom with practical lessons for modern life. Whether you lead a team, a classroom, or your own household, this workbook helps you stay disciplined, focused, and grounded in truth.
Use your personal Bible alongside this guide. Let each day’s reading inspire more profound thought, prayer, and action.
By the end of 31 days, you will:
1. Think with greater clarity, 2. Respond to challenges with calm and purpose, 3. Build a mindset anchored in faith and wisdom.
This is more than a devotional. It’s training for your inner life, the same way you train your body or your team.
Train your faith. Strengthen your spirit. Master your mind.
Your journey through Proverbs starts today.
Welcome to BigDawgs Books
I’m Gus “BigDawg” Felder former college and NFL player, coach, husband, father, and now author. I’ve spent over 20 years helping athletes and leaders grow stronger in mind, body, and spirit, and that same passion led me to create this bookstore. Every book you’ll find here comes from real experiences faith, leadership, adversity, and purpose. My goal is simple: to inspire you to win your own inside game and live with greater focus, strength, and faith. Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m truly grateful for your support and can’t wait for you to dive into these pages. With gratitude and purpose, Gus “BigDawg” Felder
Mastering the Mind, Strengthening the Spirit, Leading with Purpose
by Gus "BigDawg" Felder
The Inside Game: A 31-day journey to sharpen your mind, strengthen you spirit, and lead with wisdom
by Gus "BigDawg" Felder
Workbook to be use daily with your personal bible to help you better understand.