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I Was Made to Win 

Every dream begins with a single step—but too many people let fear, rejection, or life’s obstacles convince them to stop before they ever begin. 

In I Was Made to Win, Donna Hopkins shares an inspiring journey of resilience, determination, and unwavering faith. Through the powerful metaphor of painting her own life, she reveals how ordinary moments, painful setbacks, and relentless perseverance become the brushstrokes that create an extraordinary future. 

From shooting hoops on a dirt basketball court to earning a college scholarship, Donna’s story proves that success isn’t determined by where you begin—it’s shaped by the courage to keep moving forward, even when the odds are against you. Sometimes the greatest victories begin in the smallest places. 

Inside this book, you’ll discover how to: 

• Believe in yourself even when others don’t. 

• Overcome fear, rejection, and self-doubt. 

• Turn obstacles into opportunities for growth. 

• Build resilience through life’s toughest challenges. 

• Develop the mindset and habits of a winner. 

• Stay focused on your purpose despite setbacks. 

• Create a life defined by faith, perseverance, and purpose. 

• Understand that true success is found not only in what you achieve, but in who you become along the journey. 

Whether you’re facing disappointment, questioning your abilities, or wondering if your dreams are still possible, I Was Made to Win will inspire you to rise above your circumstances and embrace the life you were created to live. 

You were not created to settle. You were made to win. 

The Problem This Book Solves 

Too many people abandon their dreams because of fear, rejection, failure, or life’s unexpected obstacles. I Was Made to Win equips readers with the faith, confidence, and resilient mindset needed to overcome self-doubt, persevere through adversity, and boldly pursue the life they were created to live. 

The book communicates: 

• The problem: fear, rejection, setbacks, and self-doubt.  

• The promise: readers will gain confidence, resilience, and the mindset to persevere.  

• The emotional hook: Donna’s personal story demonstrates that ordinary beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes.  

• A memorable closing: reinforcing the book’s central message—“You were not created to settle. You were made to win.”  – Donna Hopkins

 

“Getting to the other side of Victory” 2018

Sometimes, like it or not, we don’t get to make the call on what we have to face in life.

Getting to the Other Side of Victory is a true demonstration of what happens when life goes from bright hopes to a seemingly dim light in a tunnel. It takes courage, tenacity, and a strong will to fight through some of the most hopeless times, but even more, it takes a God-centered belief and relationship to believe beyond what you can see in your current circumstances. It is so easy to believe the negative reports, thoughts, and commentary that people say to us, and we even tell ourselves quite frequently. Those things like, “You’re never going to make it out of this,” “There’s no way you can beat this,” “Who is ever going to want you after this.”  The more you hear it, the easier it becomes to believe it.

Getting to the other side of Victory is not only a tale of battles, but a story of triumph. It evokes the luminous spirit of Donna Hopkins. Her story is inspiring, energizing and sincerely moving. A reservoir of incredible strength, she shows us the importance of not giving up; she speaks to the fighter that can be found in all of us. Donna’s life serves as a reminder to all of us that we are stronger than we think. Her story is invaluable to anyone who is facing any type of adversity, challenge or difficulty and has the desire to rise above what they have gone through. Come along as she walks you through the miraculous journey to becoming a two-time breast cancer survivor and thriving amputee.

The making of each one of us happens in the process of going through.  A new level of who we are, happens in the process, healing comes in the process, all to help us to move forward to victory. – Donna Hopkins