You Are Capable of More

When my friend and colleague Chris Sund told me he was writing You Are Capable of More: A No Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self, I was excited to read his thoughts on living a richer life. As a man who has spent decades running, buying, and selling businesses, he has seen it all. There is no substitute for experience, and Chris has gained so much wisdom over the years that writing this book was a natural outgrowth of the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Of course, I get fired up anytime a Nebraska Cornhusker like Chris is involved in a project. I’ve gotten to know the single-minded determination and midwestern values through my work with my first NFL client, Will Compton, and working with two-time All-American and Super Bowl Champion Lavonte David, both of whom are alumni of the Nebraska football program. My views about that work ethic are further amplified through my work with Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule.

Chris is cut from that same hard-working blue-blood cloth, and the knowledge he shares on every page is filled with a good old-fashioned wisdom that is too often in short supply these days.

At its core, this book is a road map that teaches readers how to increase their capacity to grow into the best version of themselves. Chris delves into universal themes that energize us and turns them into easy-to-read, down-to-earth truths that resonate on several levels.

You Are Capable of More is also inspirational because Chris doesn’t pull any punches. His honest takes on hard work, grit, and determination are important reminders of what it takes to become our best selves. In plain and conversational language, he touches upon the innermost workings of who we are. His takes on training our inner voices, seeking relentless improvement, moving beyond our comfort zones, unlocking our next levels, and finishing strong are spot-on reminders of what we can achieve when we’re intentional in our efforts.

When we combine these things, we are well on our way to creating a legacy we can be proud of and humbly pass on to our children. I am moved and personally inspired by anyone with such a noble goal, and I can’t think of anything more important than setting that type of example for those we care about most.