CHAPTER 5

Building Mental Strength

“I’m at the edge of a 2,000-foot cliff. If I keep drifting over, I’m dead.” That’s what I was thinking as my dad and I navigated the winding roads of Custer State Park in South Dakota.

Every year, nearly half a million bikers congregate in Sturgis, South Dakota, for a motorcycle rally. This rally attracts bikers from around the world. This eclectic group includes notable motorcycle gangs like the Hell’s Angels, various Christian motorcycle gangs, doctors, lawyers, and other weekend warriors.

Several years ago, my dad and I embarked on a father-son trip. It was great. We experienced most (but not all) of what Sturgis had to offer. We explored the Badlands, Black Hills, Deadwood, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, ...

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