This is real. This is a man who came from the bottom, had every reason to quit, and still chose to rise. This book is about discipline, vision, and faith. It is about building something solid when everything around you feels uncertain. The Tiki Factor is about commitment, the people you surround yourself with, and investing in who you are becoming. This is not about sympathy. This is about possibility. If you have ever been doubted, overlooked, or counted out, this story will speak to you. From nothing to something. This is what it looks like when you never fold. - Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as well as a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
The Tiki Factor is one of the most remarkable stories I have ever heard. It’s a raw and real true tale that is heartbreaking, miraculous, inspiring, and redemptive all rolled up into one man’s improbable journey that will make you cry and cheer! The boy who found a way to survive has written a book to help us all thrive. Once you start reading it you won’t be able to put it down and that’s a good thing because it will impact your life!
- Jon Gordon, 18x best selling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter
The Tiki Factor isn’t polished—and that’s exactly why it hits. It’s real. It’s gritty. It’s earned. Tiki Davis takes you through the kind of adversity most people never see and shows you what it looks like to come out the other side with purpose. This isn’t just a story about survival—it’s about ownership, accountability, and the discipline to transform your life when everything is stacked against you. Just like the Coffee Bean, Tiki reminds us that you don’t let your environment change you—you change your environment. In a world full of excuses, this book delivers truth. It will challenge leaders, inspire teams, and prove that mindset isn’t just a concept—it’s a decision. And decisions change everything. - Damon West, Bestselling Coauthor of The Coffee Bean
The story of Tiki Davis is a powerful testament to grit, redemption, and unwavering resilience. His journey—from adversity to purpose—stands as one of the most compelling transformations of this generation. Tiki doesn’t just inspire with words; he embodies the relentless pursuit of becoming better, no matter the odds. - Chef Jeff Henderson, New York Times bestselling author of Cooked
What makes The Tiki Factor powerful is not just the story itself, but the spirit behind it. Tiki Davis writes with transparency, grit, and conviction. He doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity—he shows what transformation looks like when faith, resilience, and purpose come together. This book will push people to think bigger, rise higher, and understand that God still uses imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary things. - Pastor Keion Henderson, The Lighthouse Church
The Tiki Factor is a modern-day The Pursuit of Happyness — a powerful story of grit, resilience, and the ability to overcome impossible odds. What makes Tiki Davis unique is not just what he survived, but how he transformed pain, setbacks, and adversity into purpose and success long after athletics. His message teaches student-athletes how to become players not only in sports, but in life. Because eventually the game ends for everyone, and young people need a blueprint for handling adversity, transition, leadership, and life beyond the field. Any athletic department serious about developing the total student-athlete — mentally, emotionally, and professionally — should have this book in the hands of their players and bring Tiki Davis to campus to speak. His story, principles, and life experience leave a lasting impact that extends far beyond the locker room and into every stage of life. - Verge Ausberry, Athletic Director LSU | 30+ Years of Collegiate Athletic Leadership Experience
