Oak Logs & Gasoline is an invitation
It comes from the slow, steady work of building something that lasts—one log at a time
Fuel your Growth.
Tend your Fire.
Live with Purpose
Oak Logs & Gasoline
MEET THE FOUNDER BEHIND THE FIRE JAKE KNOX
Jake Knox is the founder and author of Oak Logs & Gasoline, a project born from a lifetime of building — both with his hands and his heart. As a coach, mentor, and storyteller, Jake believes that true purpose isn’t found — it’s built through effort, discipline, and humility.
His message blends honesty with hope, challenging people to face hard things, stay consistent, and live with heart. Through writing, speaking, and conversation, Jake’s work helps others rediscover what it means to lead from the inside out.
The Campfire Crew
OAK LOGS & GASOLINE
At its core, Oak Logs & Gasoline is about building something steady in a world that burns too fast. It’s a collection of reflections and lessons on what it means to grow through work, failure, and faith — to find strength not in speed, but in staying.
The Book-oak Logs & Gasoline
Overview
At its core, Oak Logs & Gasoline is about building something steady in a world that burns too fast. It’s a collection of reflections and lessons on what it means to grow through work, failure, and faith — to find strength not in speed, but in staying.
Part memoir, part reflection, the book invites readers to slow down, take stock, and reignite the values that build real purpose.
Speaking & Workshops
Signature Topics
- Building a Fire That Lasts: The power of consistency over intensity
- The Work Behind the Spark: Purpose through persistence
- Mentorship That Matters: Leading through example, not ego
Oak Logs & Gasoline book will be available
Themes
The work behind purpose. Mentorship and accountability. Building character in real life, not online. Slowing down to build something that lasts.
Why It Matteer
This book is for those ready to stop chasing sparks — and start building the fire.
Podcast & Media
Overview
Jake shares the message of Oak Logs & Gasoline through podcasts and interviews that explore leadership, character, and purpose in the real world. His approach is conversational and raw — connecting with people through story, not slogans.
Speaking & Podcast Topics
The Fire Within: What Are You Fueling Your Life With?
The metaphor behind Oak Logs & Gasoline—exploring the difference between slow, steady growth and fast, empty energy. What happens when we choose depth over speed.
You're Not a Bomb—You're a Builder: Real Talk About Stress
Pressure. Anxiety. The weight no one sees. Jake tackles the dangerous myth that "stuffing it down" equals strength. An honest conversation about the difference between pressure that sharpens you and panic that breaks you.
Drop the Stones: Learning to Let Go of What's Weighing You Down
Using the book's traveling parable, Jake talks about the invisible weight we all carry—resentment, shame, mistakes. How do you let go without pretending it didn't hurt? A conversation about forgiveness, healing, and moving forward.
Building Your Army: Why You Weren't Meant to Do This Alone
Isolation is dangerous. Jake explores the difference between a crowd and a crew—the people who show up when everything falls apart. About loyalty, accountability, and serving without scorekeeping.
Finding Purpose in the Work, Not the Spotlight
Why fulfillment lives in consistency, not recognition—and what it takes to keep going when no one's clapping yet. Staying true when the path isn't clear.
Little Wins, Big Momentum: How Small Choices Stack Into Something Real
Momentum doesn't start with a breakthrough—it starts with making your bed. How small, daily wins build the rhythm of a life that moves forward.
From Workshop to Words: Building a Life That Feels True
How craftsmanship, failure, and fatherhood shaped Jake's approach to storytelling. Figuring out what matters through the work itself.
AVAILABILITY
Jake is available for interviews, features, and podcast appearances focused on leadership, purpose, and mentorship in action.
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Oak Logs & Gasoline isn’t just a message — it’s a set of practical tools designed to help individuals, mentors, and teams stay grounded and grow with purpose.
Resources Included:
– Reflection guides for personal growth
– Conversation starters for mentors and teams
– Templates for meaningful mentorship discussions
Our Satisfied Readers
This book hits with truth. No sugarcoating, no empty motivation. Just real stories, hard-earned lessons, and a message that pushes you to stay consistent when life gets loud.
