2026 Firebird Book Awards
You Are Capable of More was named a third-place winner in the Personal Growth category of the International Firebird Book Awards from Speak Up Talk Radio, announced in October 2026 for the third quarter of the year.
On the podium in Personal Growth
Personal Growth is the heart of what this book is about: closing the gap between the life you are living and the one you know you are capable of. It finished on the podium alongside two other books in the category.
Two judges, one category
The International Firebird Book Awards judge every category on its own criteria, and the program gives back with every entry.
Independent Judges
Each category is read and scored by two independent judges against its own criteria.
Ranked Winners
Up to three winners are named in each category, in order of their combined scores.
Giving Back
Entry fees fund handmade pillowcases and children’s books for women and children living in long-term shelters.
Other awards for the book
You Are Capable of More.
A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self. Available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle.
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