LIFE'S HARD SUCCEED ANYWAY

Despite Popular Opinion, Life's NOT a Beach.

Life's Hard, Succeed Anyway is a field guide for navigating whatever life throws at you.
- Robby Gallaty, PhD, Pastor, Long Hollow Church

Allan bravely shares so people who want to reach their highest potential, while navigating the ups and downs of life, find success that only comes when you embrace it and take action.
- Joyce Martin Sanders, The Martins, 8 Dove Awards and 3 Grammy Nominations

If you want to be successful, read books by people who are actually successful. As a guy who knows Allan personally...he's the poster child of success.
- John Crist, Comedian, Author of the bestselling book, Delete That

This book is exhortation in the highest degree. You'll leave with a recalibration of trials, success, and the adventure we were never called to stop living.
- Cody Hollister, NFL WIde Receiver, Super Bowl Champion

The truth is, everyone has pain, and the next wave of adversity is coming. Author Allan Blain knows this firsthand. On the outside many people believed he was doing just fine-great job, beautiful wife and kids, and a growing bank account. At the same time, the riptide of personal addictions, family tragedies, and unthinkable loss, pulled him under, threatening his safety and sanity.

These "waves" forced him to reevaluate everything: his calling, purpose, and the very definition of success. Allan emerged with a simple path to build a "boat" that will withstand the storms and succeed despite life's challenges.

In this book, you'll discover how to:Stop settling and give up just treading water personally and professionally.
Craft a compelling vision big enough to help you rise above the crests.
Seize the abundant life you were created for so you can ride high on the waves.