A true story of faith, work & belief

2-star recruit.
One college offer.
Undrafted.
Paid $100 for a combine that changed my life.
Made it to the NFL.

Dreams Do Come True

The Mindset That Excels

By Lucky Jackson. Illustrated by Michael Bishop.

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Paperback releases January 8, 2027.

The program

11 weeks. 11 lessons.

Every chapter pairs a piece of Lucky's journey with a core lesson that invites reflection, action, and growth. Read it solo, as a family, as a class, or as a team.

01
Your Circumstances Don't Determine Your Journey
Mindset over situation
02
Any Wisdom Comes from a Great Deal of Pain
Learn from your adversities
03
Your New Life Is Going to Cost You Your Old One
Growth requires sacrifice
04
Even When It's Not Popular
Stand firm
05
Being Vulnerable Doesn't Make You Less of a Man
Vulnerability is a strength
06
Don't Confuse Movement with Progress
Move with purpose
07
Be Patient When You're Becoming Someone You've Never Seen Before
Trust the process
08
Nothing Is a Coincidence
Everything has meaning
09
Being Where Your Feet Are
Be present
10
Dreams Do Come True
Believe and act
11
Celebrate & Reflect
Honor the journey

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Inside the book

The story, one panel at a time

In addition to the book, Michael Bishop brought Lucky's journey to life in full-color comic art. Here's a sneak peek.

It started on the block, with a football and a big dream.
One college offer. Western Kentucky. He made it count.
Draft day came. His name never got called.
So he went back to work.
He learned to quiet the noise and trust the process.
The rest of the story is in the book.
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No pressure, no diamonds

Mastering the mindset for success in adversity

In a world full of uncertainty, the ability to thrive under pressure matters more than ever. Dreams Do Come True is a roadmap for building a resilient mindset that faces life head-on.

Through real stories and proven tools, it shows readers how to make tough decisions, embrace change, and turn obstacles into opportunities.

From adversity to opportunity: in every dark cloud there's a silver lining.

This one's for you

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Pre-order direct and Lucky will sign your copy before it ships. Want it made out to someone? Add their name below. It's a gift a kid will keep forever.

Paperback releases January 8, 2027

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What readers are saying

Real words from real readers

After a concussion left me confined to a dark room, I found myself listening to the audio of Lucky's words during my healing process. His writing became the voice I leaned on in my darkest moments. The wisdom in this book isn't just for children, it holds a space for anyone trying to find their way back to themselves... back to who they were before adversity showed up, now just wiser.

Keaidy BennettCEO & Best-Selling Author

Lucky's story is real, raw, and relatable. It gives young men something they don't get often: hope they can believe in.

Dwayne WallacePro Athlete & Best-Selling Author

As a teacher, it meant the world to bring my students along for the ride while I illustrated this book. They got to see every step, from sketches to final pages, and witness a dream come to life in real time. That experience showed them their goals are possible too.

Michael BishopIllustrator & Best-Selling Author

The route

The route nobody drew up

One college offer. Undrafted. Then a $100 pop-up combine most people would have skipped, and that one decision changed everything.

1

Western KentuckyHis one college offer — Western Kentucky University 2015-2019
2

A $100 pop-up combineUndrafted, still showing up 2020
3

Winnipeg Blue BombersCFL training camp invite — Winnipeg Blue Bombers 2022
4

Edmonton ElksCFL — Edmonton Elks 2022
5

DC DefendersXFL - DC Defenders 2023
6

Minnesota VikingsThree years in the NFL
7

Louisville KingsUFL, United Bowl champion
8

Detroit LionsWide receiver, #11

"Purpose comes from progress, not perfection. Keep going."Lucky Jackson

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