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Six Dimes and a Nickel

Life Lessons to Empower Change

Damon West

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Six Dimes and a Nickel
The Awakening+
The Coffee Bean Philosophy+
Survival & Servant Leadership+
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Question 1 of 7
What profound realization did Damon West have regarding the SWAT raid that ended his criminal career?
  • A. He realized he needed to use his legal knowledge to fight the justice system.
  • B. He viewed the armed officers as 'angels' who gave him the chance to start over.
  • C. He decided to blame his partner Dustin for the violent end to his freedom.
  • D. He saw it as proof that he could never escape his past as 'The Uptown Burglar.'
Question 2 of 7
According to the metaphor shared by his mentor Muhammad, what does the coffee bean represent when placed in boiling water?
  • A. A person who gets beaten down and broken by their harsh environment.
  • B. A person who becomes hardened and closed off to love and change.
  • C. A person who absorbs the environment's toxicity but remains unchanged.
  • D. A person who transforms their negative environment from the inside out.
Question 3 of 7
What key lesson did West learn from his experience pitching his story to college football coaches, which eventually led to a speaking gig with Dabo Swinney?
  • A. If you don't ask, the answer is already no, so you must persist through rejection.
  • B. Success in public speaking depends entirely on having the right connections.
  • C. Rejection is a sign that you should pivot your message to please the audience.
  • D. You should only pitch your ideas to people who have experienced similar hardships.
Question 4 of 7
How did West's first cellmate, Carlos, help him change his perspective on his 65-year prison sentence?
  • A. He taught West how to file legal appeals to eventually reduce his sentence.
  • B. He encouraged West to focus solely on his religious studies to find peace.
  • C. He reframed prison as an opportunity for self-improvement rather than just punishment.
  • D. He showed West how to align with the right prison gangs for physical protection.
Question 5 of 7
How did West apply his father's advice that 'sports are the great uniter' during his early, violent months in prison?
  • A. He continually played basketball on a court run by gangs until he earned their respect.
  • B. He organized a prison-wide football tournament to ease racial tensions.
  • C. He started a sports debate club to teach inmates how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
  • D. He refused to participate in sports to show he wouldn't be intimidated by gang rules.
Question 6 of 7
During his 2015 parole interview, what single word did West use to describe what he wanted to be in life?
  • A. Successful
  • B. Forgiven
  • C. Balanced
  • D. Useful
Question 7 of 7
What advice did mentor Jon Gordon give West when his successful speaking career began pulling him away from his family?
  • A. He should stop traveling and focus entirely on his family to make up for lost time.
  • B. He should shift from chasing 'balance' to finding 'rhythm' by being fully present wherever he is.
  • C. He should bring his family with him on all of his speaking tours to maintain connection.
  • D. He should prioritize his career while he has the momentum, as true balance is impossible.

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Six Dimes and a Nickel Summary & Overview

Six Dimes and a Nickel (2025) poses a powerful question: What if the worst day of your life became the turning point toward your greatest purpose? Blending memoir and inspirational guide, the book traces the author’s journey from receiving a life sentence in a Texas prison to discovering redemption through helping others. With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, it delivers profound lessons on resilience and hope – reminding us that no matter how far we fall, transformation is always possible.

Who Should Listen to Six Dimes and a Nickel?

  • Those seeking redemption and second-chance stories
  • Fans of memoirs with powerful life lessons
  • Anyone interested in the power of faith

About the Author: Damon West

Damon West is a keynote speaker, college professor, and best-selling author whose journey from a life sentence in a Texas prison to a life of service has inspired audiences worldwide. A former Division I college quarterback turned meth addict and criminal, he transformed his life through faith, recovery, and the powerful “coffee bean” message he now shares with schools, businesses, and sports teams. Today, West uses his platform to mentor others, promote redemption, and show that no matter how far you’ve fallen, change is possible.

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