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Books, workbooks & learning guides

Books, Workbooks
& Learning Guides.

Meaningful growth starts with a moment of reflection. Explore the book, the companion workbook, and the storytelling focus that bring that conversation to life.

Original Cash Out Never Crash Out cover
01 / The foundation

Cash Out Never Crash Out

By Damien T. Doran | Mr. Green Bay

A 15-chapter book about the decisions that shape a life: how we see ourselves, who we surround ourselves with, and what we choose when pressure shows up.

From The Mirror Test to Legacy Over Likes, the book invites readers to think about character, accountability, relationships, and the future they want to build.

Self-leadershipDecision-makingDisciplinePurpose & legacy

The book includes faith-based reflections. Contact YES to discuss how materials can support your group’s varied beliefs and experiences.

Explore all 15 chapter themes
  1. The Mirror Test
  2. The Power of Words — Say It Like You Mean It
  3. The Company You Keep — Circles or Cages
  4. Discipline Over Desire — Move With Intention
  5. Pain as a Teacher — Lessons the Easy Life Won’t Teach You
  6. Forgiveness & Freedom — Letting Go So You Can Grow
  7. Faith Over Fear — Trusting the Process When You Don’t See the Promise
  8. Purpose Over Popularity — Choosing Legacy When Likes Don’t Last
  9. Pressure Makes Purpose — Turning Struggle into Strength
  10. The Power of Presence — Being Where Your Feet Are
  11. The Power of Perspective — Seeing the Blessing in the Battle
  12. The Art of Patience — Trusting the Wait Without Losing Your Why
  13. The Power of Peace — Protecting Your Energy in a World That Thrives on Chaos
  14. Legacy Over Likes — Building Something That Lasts Longer Than You
  15. Ca$h Out Never Crash Out — The Code of the Comeback
Original branded Crash Proof companion workbook cover
02 / Put it into practice

Crash Proof
Companion Workbook

Reading opens the conversation. Reflection makes it personal. Crash Proof follows the book’s 15 chapter themes with participant-centered pages for honest self-examination and practical next steps.

Each chapter moves through The Mirror Work, Thoughts Are Not Always Facts, and Crash Check / Cash Out Move—connecting what you think, how you respond, and the action you choose next.

Reflection promptsThought checksPersonal actionChapter-by-chapter companion
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Selected pages from the branded participant edition. Tap any page to read it at a larger size.

Make My Story Matter original workbook cover: Not a Zero, My Own Hero
03 / Find your voice

Make My Story Matter

Compiled by Damien Doran · Distributed by YES

A 27-page workbook that guides young people through self-discovery and self-awareness, connecting who they are today with the story they want to tell and the future they want to build.

Explore core values, interests, life experiences, self-perception, emotional triggers, and hopes for the future. Activities include personal timelines, letters to a past self, poetry or verse, vision boards, and an action plan.

Self-discoveryPersonal storytellingCreative expressionGoals & action planning
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Your story belongs to you. The workbook encourages honest reflection and gives participants a choice about sharing their answers.

Includes an activity exploring what faith means to the participant. Contact YES to discuss your group’s beliefs and experiences.

Explore the six-part workbook journey
  1. Who Am I — Core values, interests, passions, and faith.
  2. My Life Experiences — Significant events and overcoming challenges.
  3. Understanding Myself — Self-perception, feedback, and emotional triggers.
  4. My Story Outline — Purpose, key people, pivotal moments, and lessons learned.
  5. My Future — Hopes, dreams, support systems, and an action plan.
  6. Putting It All Together — A story summary and a visual presentation.

Selected original workbook page previews. Tap a page to enlarge.

Bring the resources into your setting

A conversation.
A reflection. A next step.

A suggested way to connect these resources in a youth group, mentoring conversation, or school setting. YES can discuss the materials and approach that fit your participants.

01 / READ & DISCUSS

Open the conversation.

Use a chapter from Cash Out Never Crash Out to explore a theme such as self-leadership, peer influence, or purpose.

02 / REFLECT & PRACTICE

Make it personal.

Use Crash Proof to connect the theme to thoughts, choices, and a practical commitment.

03 / WRITE & EXPRESS

Make space for a voice.

Use Make My Story Matter to explore values and life experiences, express a personal story, and develop a plan for the future.

Contact YES to confirm age suitability, current availability, facilitation options, group access, and any costs.

Selected learning resource sample page