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A personal, actionable book for dreamers, procrastinators, and anyone who longs to become more

We all feel like we’re capable of more. Yet, oftentimes, we have no idea what that means, or how to become the person we’ve always dreamed of being. You Are Capable of More seeks to fill that gap by offering readers ten chapters that build on each other to present tried and true tactics for becoming our best selves and pinpointing what’s stopping us from reaching our full potential.

While the topic of this book is certainly not new, it does stand out amongst similar self-help books in two ways. Firstly, it’s very personal; Chris Sund shares one or more personal stories per chapter, making the topics he’s sharing feel both relevant and achievable. His language is also not condemning, but inviting, and he shares how he discovered the truths that he’s presenting. It makes the book feel like a conversation rather than a haughty author preaching at the reader.

Secondly, this book is very actionable. Many similar books are just chunks of text, but Sund has thoughtfully provided brief, three-point summaries for each chapter. He also includes a “playbook” at the end of the book that allows readers to remember key points from the chapters, as well as reflect on and respond to them. It will make it very easy for readers to implement what they’ve learned.

On top of all of this, Sund’s writing remains engaging and clear throughout the book. His honesty is both challenging and encouraging; though he doesn’t sugarcoat the difficulty of some of the steps outlined in the book, he does share how he and others have implemented them with success. Because the book is a quick read, it’s easy to come back to time and time again. The way it’s outlined also helps readers get exactly where they need to go.

This book is rife with points for reflection, and most people, even if they’re usually not readers of self-help books, would find this book interesting and engaging. It would be difficult not to get something out of it! Sund has done a great job making the seemingly daunting task of bettering yourself seem not only possible, but achievable for anyone.

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A practical, personal guide to turning ambition into action

There is no shortage of books promising to help readers realise their potential. What gives Chris Sund’s You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self its appeal is the distance between its title and the life experience behind it. Sund does not present himself as someone who always knew where he was going. He begins with a reckless mistake in college, the public embarrassment that followed, and the difficult decision to leave his studies when he learned he would become a father. From that starting point, his message about personal responsibility feels earned.

The book’s central argument is straightforward: your past can influence you without deciding who you become. Sund returns to that idea throughout ten chapters covering ownership, time, discomfort, self-talk, improvement, honesty, leadership, follow-through and the effect we have on other people. His focus is on choices readers can make today. Rather than asking them to imagine a transformed future, he asks what they are willing to do with the hours, opportunities and relationships already in front of them.

Sund is particularly effective when he connects a principle to a recognisable moment. His account of learning he would become a father and deciding to leave college captures the uneasy overlap of pride and uncertainty: he was stepping up to a responsibility while feeling that another path was closing. Later, when he describes finding small pockets of time to write this very book, his advice about using time well becomes more persuasive. Waiting for the perfect opening had kept the project an idea; writing between other commitments made it real. Readers with a long-postponed goal will recognise that pattern.

The discussion of confidence is another strength. Sund observes that capable people often wait to feel ready before applying for a role, sharing an idea or starting a project. Drawing on his experience encouraging an employee into a sales position, he shows how belief can grow through action and support. It is a useful point because it gives readers something more practical than a call to “believe in yourself.” Take the first step, keep the commitment and allow the evidence of your own progress to build.

The book’s direct style suits its purpose. Chapters are accessible, the language is conversational, and Sund repeats key ideas often enough to make them memorable. The “no-excuses” subtitle signals a firm approach, but the personal stories give it warmth. He understands that setbacks and responsibilities can change the shape of a life. His challenge is to identify where readers still have room to act, however small the next action might be.

Sund also gives the book a satisfying progression. Early chapters concentrate on managing oneself: accepting responsibility, making deliberate use of time and pushing beyond familiar limits. Later chapters widen the view to leadership, reliability and service. “Leave People Better,” the final chapter, is especially valuable. It asks readers to consider the quality of their presence in a meeting, a friendship or a conversation with a child. By then, becoming one’s “best self” means more than achieving personal goals; it includes becoming someone others can depend on.

The closing Playbook helps carry those ideas beyond the final page. Its prompts invite readers to reflect honestly, decide what needs to change and take a concrete step. That makes You Are Capable of More suitable for individual reading, but also for a team or family willing to discuss habits, accountability and leadership together. Readers can move through it quickly, then return to the sections that speak most directly to a current challenge.

Ultimately, Sund’s book succeeds through its combination of candour, clarity and useful encouragement. Its ideas will be familiar to readers of personal development, yet the author’s experiences and consistent attention to follow-through give them a personal shape. For anyone who has been waiting for more time, more certainty or more confidence before beginning, You Are Capable of More offers a timely invitation: choose one meaningful step and take it.

It is an unreservedly Recommended Read.

An inspiring read for professionals and entrepreneurs looking for practical frameworks to navigate challenges and cultivate resilience

The road to success in business and life is seldom linear. The resilience forged through challenges and setbacks becomes essential preparation for navigating the complexities that lie ahead. In “You are Capable of More,” entrepreneur and author Chris Sund provides practical guidance for anyone overwhelmed by obstacles yet committed to achieving their goals. Drawing on personal experiences—from dropping out of college to building a family as a young man—Sund delivers a no-excuses roadmap for business professionals and anyone pursuing personal or professional growth.

The book draws from Sund’s real-world leadership and entrepreneurial experience to provide business leaders with practical frameworks for driving results and building high-performing teams. Central to his approach is the principle of accountability: owning mistakes, extracting lessons from setbacks, and demonstrating the resilience required to navigate organizational change. Sund grounds each concept in concrete examples that illustrate how accountability transforms both individual performance and team dynamics.

Readers navigating career transitions may especially connect with Sund’s account of being unexpectedly let go from a company despite his dedication and strong work ethic. This was an especially vulnerable moment that ultimately redirected his trajectory. Likewise, aspiring and current entrepreneurs will appreciate Sund’s candid reflections on the emotional and professional demands of leading a startup through financial uncertainty, including the risks to personal savings, stability, and confidence.

A key strength of the book is Sund’s authentic willingness to share his struggles. Before scaling a healthcare company and building successful rental businesses, he faced difficulties that challenged his self-worth and potential. This honesty delivers a dual impact: readers gain practical strategies for growth while also finding reassurance that setbacks can become catalysts for reinvention. By modeling vulnerability, Sund offers permission for readers to acknowledge their own obstacles without shame.

“You are Capable of More” is essential reading for anyone sensing untapped potential and ready to transcend their current circumstances. It speaks directly to professionals, leaders, and people at any life stage who are ready to take ownership, step outside their comfort zones, and build self-discipline. Whether you’re recovering from professional setbacks or seeking to grow a business venture, this book offers the practical tools and encouragement needed to keep moving forward.

Ownership is the thread that runs through every chapter here. The author covers discipline and time use and self-talk with a practical edge that’s hard not to value. It’s the kind of guide you finish with a clearer to-do list.

You Are Capable of More is an inspiring and practical personal development book that delivers exactly what it promises: a straightforward challenge to stop settling and start taking ownership of your growth. Chris Sund combines personal experience, mindset shifts, and actionable advice into a message that feels motivating without becoming preachy.

What I appreciated most was the book’s emphasis on accountability and discipline. Rather than focusing on quick fixes or unrealistic promises, Sund encourages readers to examine the habits, excuses, and limiting beliefs that keep them from reaching their potential. The advice is direct, but it comes across as encouraging rather than judgmental.

The book is also highly accessible. The chapters are well organized, the concepts are easy to understand, and the lessons can be applied to both personal and professional goals. I found several reminders that challenged me to think differently about comfort, consistency, and the choices that shape long-term success.

The reason this wasn’t quite a five-star read for me is that some of the ideas will be familiar to readers who consume a lot of personal development content. While the presentation is engaging, a few concepts revisit principles found in other books within the genre.

That said, the strength of You Are Capable of More lies in its clear message and practical approach. It’s a motivating read for anyone who feels stuck, needs a renewed sense of direction, or wants a reminder that meaningful change begins with daily decisions and consistent action. I finished the book feeling encouraged, challenged, and ready to take a closer look at where I might be holding myself back. 4.5 stars.

A five-star review from a panel of editors, writers and professors

Literary Titan awarded the book five stars. The review describes Sund’s voice as direct and conversational, closer to a coach than a lecturer, and credits him for writing openly about his own uncertainty and about the weight of having people depend on him.

It singles out the chapters on leadership and on taking feedback, and notes how much room the book gives to family, friendship and helping other people grow rather than to ambition alone. The reviewer also points to the playbook at the back as a way to work through the ideas afterward, alone or with a team, and observes that the book is well suited to readers who like a pen nearby.

The review is not uncritical. It notes that the chapters on discomfort, persistence and leading yourself cover some overlapping ground. Its recommendation is for new managers, aspiring entrepreneurs, parents balancing work and family, and anyone who has been postponing a goal that already matters to them. The verdict is that Sund’s combination of “candor, practical prompts, and concern for other people” makes this an encouraging read.

Beyond quick fixes: a grounded take on personal growth

Norm Goldman, Publisher and Editor of Bookpleasures.com, presents the book as a grounded alternative to self-help built on toxic positivity, recycled productivity tips and quick fixes. He walks through the ten chapters from “Own It Every Day” to “Leave People Better,” and credits the book for teaching readers to act through nerves and uncertainty rather than pretending challenges away.

Where many self-help titles push strict routines, he writes, Sund builds identity from the inside out, with accessible writing, relatable stories and advice drawn from real situations that never tips into preaching. He recommends it to anyone who feels stuck in their job, creative work or personal life, calling it an empowering, must-read book.

A clear starting point for readers ready to act

Shweta Dhyani, writing in the Books & Art section of Style Essentials Magazine, reads the book as an argument about taking responsibility for the direction of your life, built on everyday decisions rather than positive thinking. She singles out the chapter on time and the distinction between being present and being available, and the personal passages on fatherhood and the loss of Sund’s father, which she says give the book more depth than its firm language of discipline suggests.

She notes that some of the advice will be familiar to readers of the genre and that the no-excuses tone will not suit everyone, but argues its value lies in putting the hard questions back to the reader. For anyone ready to examine their habits and live more deliberately, she concludes, Sund offers a clear starting point.

Recommended for readers ready to use their potential

Leo Vidal reads the book as an encouraging, practical guide built on personal accountability, and credits Sund for drawing the line between taking responsibility and blaming yourself for everything. He finds the ten principles work together rather than as a checklist, calls the Playbook one of the book’s most useful features, and names the chapter on time and the loss of Sund’s father as its most affecting passage.

He notes that readers who know the genre will recognize some of the principles, but argues the book’s value lies in pairing them with Sund’s own experience and a structured way to act. He recommends it for readers interested in personal growth, practical leadership and making better use of their potential.

A powerful reminder that we’re all capable of more

John Willkom, a former Marquette basketball player and coach, reads the book as a reflective prompt to look at how you show up each day. He credits Sund for making accountability, discipline, leadership and growth practical through his own stories, and highlights ownership, stepping outside your comfort zone, managing your inner voice and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you.

His takeaway is that growth comes from small daily decisions and a willingness to do uncomfortable things, not an overnight overhaul. He recommends it to business leaders, entrepreneurs, parents and anyone who wants more from life, calling it an easy, engaging read with lessons worth revisiting.

A book that may change the way you see yourself

You Are Capable of More is one of those books that is easy to pick up, easy to read and surprisingly difficult to put down. I finished it in just a couple of days, but the ideas and experiences in it stayed with me long after I turned the last page.

What makes the book different is how personal and thought-provoking it is. This isn’t someone standing on a stage, telling you how to have a perfect life. Instead the author opens the door to his own life, and he doesn’t try to hide the messy parts.

There are books you should read for entertainment. There are books you read for information. And then there are books that quietly make you look at your own life a little differently.

Motivating, highly recommended

You Are Capable of More is an inspiring and empowering read that encourages you to recognize your potential, push beyond self-imposed limitations, and believe that growth is always possible. The message is uplifting, relatable, and filled with the kind of motivation that makes you reflect on where you are and where you want to go.

What I appreciated most is the reminder that we are often capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for. This book encourages you to step outside your comfort zone, embrace challenges, and approach your goals with greater confidence and purpose.

Loved the personal experiences. The author isn’t just someone giving you a speech, he is relatable. A great read for anyone looking for motivation, personal growth, or simply a renewed belief in themselves.

Honest, personal, and refreshingly real

You Are Capable of More stands out from typical self-help books because Chris Sund isn’t just preaching from a distance. He shares his own experiences, which gives the advice real weight. Instead of generic motivational talk, you get an honest, direct perspective from someone who has actually lived through the struggles he is writing about.

That personal touch, combined with his no-nonsense honesty, makes the book feel like a conversation with someone who genuinely wants you to grow rather than just sell you a quick fix. If you want real substance over polished fluff, this one delivers.

A powerful push to stop settling

You Are Capable of More is the kind of book that challenges you to take an honest look at your life, recognize what may be holding you back and finally take action. Chris Sund delivers an inspiring but practical message about ownership, discipline, resilience and becoming the best version of yourself.

What makes Chris’s message so powerful is that it comes from someone who is still doing the work himself. His insights are rooted in real leadership experience, personal growth and lessons learned along the way. This isn’t empty motivation. It is a meaningful reminder that our circumstances, fears and self-doubt do not have to define what comes next.

Whether you are pursuing a personal goal, growing in your career, leading a team or simply feeling like you are capable of something more, this book will give you the encouragement and push you need. An inspiring, actionable read that deserves a place on everyone’s bookshelf.

The wake-up call I didn’t know I needed

I’ll be honest: I went into You Are Capable of More expecting the standard motivational platitudes that usually fill self-help shelves. Instead, this book served as a direct, grounded reality check that completely shifted how I view my daily habits and long-term potential.

What sets this guide apart is its refusal to let you hide behind your usual rationalizations. It doesn’t rely on vague optimism or toxic positivity. It breaks down the friction between intending to do something and actually executing it. The frameworks for dismantling self-imposed limits are straightforward, actionable, and refreshingly devoid of fluff. By the time I finished the middle chapters, I had already filled my notebook with practical changes to implement immediately.

If you’re ready to stop making excuses, take full accountability, and do the real work required to step into your potential, pick it up immediately. It’s an easy five stars and a book I’ll definitely be revisiting whenever I need a reset.

Great read, and it even comes with additional resources

I’m so excited to read this book!! The cover is eye catching and the content so far is great! I love how the writer opens up in the very beginning chapters of the book to share his fears, failures and moments of growth that helped mold him into the person he is today.

So far each chapter has shared a personal experience that many people can relate to, and the decisions he made to learn and grow from it. An easy read that I highly recommend. Bought one for a friend too!

Excited to dive into this one

I was excited to purchase You Are Capable of More because the message behind it really resonates with me. I’m always drawn to books that encourage personal growth, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, and recognizing that we’re often capable of more than we give ourselves credit for.

Everything I’ve heard about this book and Chris Sund’s message so far has been inspiring. I’m looking forward to diving in and seeing the impact this book makes for me.

No more excuses

No excuses like the book says, and I make many. Hoping to change that here soon.

Great tool to help my team reach their full potential

I have been in a leadership position for years and I’ve always used books with my teams to let them achieve all that they can. I read this book right away and got it in my team’s hands immediately. This is going to be a great tool to help my team reach their full potential!! It is well written and an easy read.

Motivate yourself

This is a good read. If you are looking for ways to motivate yourself to keep going or to become a better version of your yesterday self, this guide book is very helpful.

I like that at the end of each chapter, there is a Takeaways part which helps you reinforce what you just learned and read in the chapter. The book is well written in easy English and suitable for people in their mid 30s or mid 40s.

Motivating without the fluff

You Are Capable of More is the kind of personal development book that encourages you to stop waiting for the “perfect” time to make changes and start taking action with what you have right now. I liked the straightforward, no-excuses approach because it makes the message feel practical rather than overly complicated.

The book offers plenty of encouragement to take responsibility for your choices, build better habits, push through self-doubt, and keep moving forward even when motivation fades. It’s a good reminder that becoming your best self is less about making one huge transformation and more about consistently making better decisions.

An easy, motivating read for anyone who feels stuck or knows they have more potential but needs a little push to start using it.

A push toward growth

This is a motivating book that is straightforward and honest, and inspires you to take responsibility for the direction of your own life. Although what the author writes in the book isn’t something new, I still liked its core messages of taking ownership, self-development and improvement, and making consistent choices.

At times, some of the advice felt familiar because many personal-growth books discuss discipline, responsibility, and consistency, but Sund’s personal experiences made the lessons more realistic and relatable. His personal story about being arrested in college and later leaving school after becoming a young father stood out to me because it showed how setbacks can change our direction without having to define our future.

Overall, I think this is an encouraging and practical read for anyone who feels stuck or wants to make a change.

You are capable

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No excuses

Need some encouragement? Get this book! A no-excuses guide to prove yourself capable of more that needs to be on your shelves.

Straight to the point, with practical advice to level up

Great read if you’re looking to push past mental blocks and actually get things done. He keeps it real and cuts straight to actionable advice on building resilience, staying disciplined, and hitting your goals without a bunch of unnecessary fluff. Easy to apply right away, whether you’re working on personal projects or leveling up at work. Definitely worth picking up.

Excellent book by Chris Sund

This is one of the best personal development books I have read in years. Even better is the way the chapters are split up. They are perfect to go back to for mini motivations and self reflection.

It really does build the whole way through to give you a complete mental mindset of accomplishing more. Highly recommend, and will be putting this as required reading for all of my direct reports and new hires.

An eye opener

This was a speedy and amazing read. I’ve learned so much from this book that I’m looking to reread and use it any chance I get.

For leaders and high achievers

This book is a must read for leaders and high achievers! Not only is it an easy read, it showcases ownership, discipline and action.

As a military recruiter, and a coach of all ages, I’m able to apply these chapters to myself, and help those I mentor and teach. The chapters are broken down in a way that will be great for group work with teams, and can be applied with self reflection journaling!

Very excited to incorporate the teachings of this book to my team, and myself!

Simple reminders not to give up soon

This book is full of wisdom and encouraging, enlightening messages. It’s easy to read, simple, and straightforward without being complicated, and it offers practical ideas that are easy to understand and apply to everyday life. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it!

I especially appreciated the brief “Takeaway” at the end of each chapter. It brings the main message together in a few key points, making it easy to remember what each chapter was really trying to teach. I found myself going back to these short summaries because they helped reinforce the lessons and made the key messages stick with me.

I enjoyed this book so much that I’m planning to gift copies to my friends and family. I think it’s a wonderful reminder that we should not give up too soon.

A highly practical and sound guide

I really enjoyed reading You Are Capable of More. What stands out most is how honest and practical the advice is. It’s not just vague encouragement, but actual sound guidance you can implement daily.

A fantastic, motivating read from start to finish. I would highly recommend this for anyone, especially those in leadership positions.

This book delivers

This is way more than a motivational book. This is how to do it. Brilliant, yet simple. And it works! I applied it to my jazz piano and have already seen great results.

Becoming your best self

You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self is a self help book with a different approach. At the end of each chapter there is a takeaway section. It helps to sum up the chapter and get you thinking more about what you read. There’s a Playbook at the end of the book with prompts.

Encouraging to be my best self

This book makes you look and think about yourself differently. What could you do more? What could you have done differently? How to stay on top of things. Where do you spend most of your time and how to prioritize that. Sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to, but that makes us better as humans and it could help others.

You are capable of more

This book makes me think about how easy it is to get comfortable and start putting off things I know I am capable of doing. I like that it focuses less on talent and more on self doubt, taking responsibility, managing your time and pushing past comfort.

The practical ideas about changing your inner voice and making steady improvements make the message feel useful beyond just work.

Wake up call

If you are tired of making excuses for why you haven’t reached your goals, this book is the exact reality check you need. It completely skips the fluffy, feel-good platitudes of typical self-help and replaces them with a powerful, direct roadmap to building discipline and confidence.

Motivating read

This book is an encouraging and practical book about pushing past excuses, building better habits, and realizing your potential. I liked that it focuses on taking action rather than just thinking about making changes.

The advice is easy to understand and gives you plenty to reflect on and apply to everyday life. A good choice if you’re looking for a motivational boost and a reminder that you’re capable of more than you may give yourself credit for.

Extraordinary self help book that will finally improve your life

This book is extraordinary. A really well written self help book to finally stop making excuses in your life and have the life you deserve. Excuses just delay your potential or even stop it completely.

I know many people think they don’t deserve a great life because they have gone through so much in their past and they feel like they aren’t worthy. This amazing book will help to change your thinking and move forward.

Loved the 10 core concepts to help you with this journey. The end of each chapter had short takeaways that had great advice. You will not be disappointed in reading it. Your life will improve. You deserve it.

You are capable of more

This book hit me differently than I expected. Chris Sund doesn’t pretend he had everything figured out. The story about him and his friends taking a shopping cart up a dirt hill, laughing and filming themselves, only for the police to show up and put him in handcuffs, really stuck with me. I could almost feel that moment when the fun disappeared and he started thinking about his parents, his future, and how one stupid decision could follow him around.

What made it more meaningful was what happened later. When Chris found out he was going to be a dad, he realized he had to grow up and take responsibility. He even stepped away from college because he knew he needed to provide for his son. That part made the book feel much more real to me because it showed that life doesn’t always go according to the plan we have in our heads.

I also really connected with Chris talking about feeling embarrassed when people from school asked what he was doing after he dropped out. Instead of staying stuck in that feeling, he started focusing on what he could control. He eventually earned a leadership promotion at a restaurant, showed up early, stayed late, and worked hard to prove himself.

That honestly made me look at some of my own excuses differently. You Are Capable of More felt less like someone giving me a motivational speech and more like someone saying, “Stop letting your past decide what happens next.” That message stayed with me after I finished reading.

The section on self doubt felt uncomfortably familiar

I liked the idea that confidence often comes after action, not before it, because that is exactly where I tend to get stuck. The “comfort ceiling” concept was especially useful in showing how hesitation can look like practicality when it is really fear keeping you in familiar territory.

The emphasis on owning your response instead of endlessly explaining circumstances also gave the advice a practical edge rather than making it feel like empty motivation.

Self reflection

This is a good reference book for young people starting out in their careers, married life or just self reflection. When something changes in your life like having a job and things don’t go as you planned, you need to look at yourself and ask yourself what could I have done better or differently.

Most people always look for someone else to blame rather than looking inward. People have to be honest with themselves and others. Not look for the easiest answer. When a person receives an honest answer to something then they can reevaluate the situation with open eyes and make informed decisions. These things help people grow. I would recommend this book!

Words and actions to remember

Color me surprised! Why? Because this book actually makes sense and is easy to read! Yes, finally a self help book I can get into and not fight the urge to stop reading after the first few chapters! Definitely worthwhile reading!

The chapter on time hit me hardest

The part about losing his father and realizing there would never be another ordinary conversation with him genuinely made me stop for a moment. It made me think about how often I postpone calls, goals, and time with people I care about because I assume there will always be a better moment later.

I also connected with the idea that the stories we repeatedly tell ourselves can quietly become limitations, especially when self-doubt starts sounding like truth. I came away wanting to be more intentional with my time and a little less willing to let hesitation make decisions for me.

Spoken from experience

I really appreciate that this book isn’t one that the author is just blindly talking about change and explaining how they think growth should happen. The author is actually speaking from experience, which makes the whole book feel more personal and relatable.

It was easy to read and follow, but if you struggle with facing yourself and your flaws, and if you are extremely uncomfortable with change, brace yourself because you will be doing a lot of it. This book really is set up to help you succeed in becoming a better you, though, so all the discomfort is worth it in the end.

Uplifting, positive, and motivating

I enjoyed this inspirational, self help book. I felt that it kept me interested, it is written in a very positive, uplifting tone, and it seemed like a friend trying to inspire me to make my life what I want it.

You are capable of more

This was a great self help read. It was easy to read in a way that made sense and seemed easy to grasp the steps and concepts. It is written and works in a way that you can go back to it again and again to implement and work on any of the different steps.

I like that it has a takeaway at the end of every chapter. It also comes with a put into play book and companion at the end of the book.

Also, as a thank you the author includes a QR code for some added material to go along with the book! Some fun challenges, guides and playbooks.

The push I needed

I like how this book focuses on the everyday excuses that can keep us from moving forward. The direct approach made me think about my habits, priorities, and how I handle self-doubt. I’d recommend it to anyone who feels stuck or knows they could be doing more but needs some motivation to get started.

Become your best self

Becoming your best self isn’t about talent. It’s about deciding to stop settling, stop giving excuses, because excuses are the greatest enemy to your progress. Your mind either pushes you forward or holds you back.

There are moments when you’re sitting in a meeting or somewhere and you have a thought or an idea and you want to speak up, but then all of a sudden you feel no, and you hesitate, and you stop. Our brain is holding us back. You need to get past that, start trusting yourself, learn to manage that voice in your head, change your thinking. The author suggests that we reflect, adjust, move forward, and just keep improving every day.

Leadership starts with how you feel about yourself and how others feel about you. It’s about how you treat them. Helping others become more is an important part of being a better you. In the end, turn your reflection into action, and act one step at a time moving forward. Then you are more.

A great reminder that growth starts with you

This book is a great reminder that we are often capable of much more than we give ourselves credit for. I really liked how Chris Sund shares personal experiences instead of just giving motivational advice. It makes the lessons feel more real and relatable.

One of my favorite parts was the reminder that being busy doesn’t necessarily mean we’re making progress. I also appreciated the message about taking responsibility for our choices, stepping outside our comfort zones, and not giving up when things get difficult.

What I liked most is that the book isn’t just about achieving success. It’s also about making time for the people who matter and becoming a better person along the way. It’s an easy read with practical lessons that can make you stop and reflect on your own life.

Capable of more

You Are Capable of More was a great read. It really gives you a push to not settle. It introduces a real life situation and explains things thoroughly. It was easy to read and it made a lot of sense.

This was a great quote: “Your family doesn’t need what’s left of you at the end of the day. They need the best of you while you are there.”

A Powerful Reminder of Your True Potential

You Are Capable of More by Chris Sund is an inspiring and motivating book that encourages readers to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. The message is powerful and reminds us that we are capable of achieving more than we sometimes think. It encourages self-discipline, personal growth, and taking responsibility for becoming the best version of ourselves.

This book is a great reminder to stop making excuses, stay focused, and keep pushing forward, even when things get difficult. I would recommend it to anyone looking for motivation, encouragement, and a positive change in life. Definitely a worthwhile read!

Explains our doubts and how to overcome them

This book can be practiced in about every aspect of life, when growth is needed. When wanting that push to start a new job, or even to lose weight, I believe the same principles in this book can apply. He gives you reasons why our brain self doubts us and why our instinct to stop progressing when self doubt enters our brain and why it is so important to learn this and then push through. A great book for anyone that needs to grow, and to be honest, we all need growth in ourselves.

Inspiring and encouraging

This is such a nice and uplifting and motivating book that has been a great reminder of the potential we all have within ourselves. I enjoyed the positive message and the encouragement to believe in yourself, recognizing your strengths and to keep pushing forward. It is an inspiring read for anyone wanting a little motivation or even a fresh perspective. Overall, it is a worthwhile read that can leave you feeling encouraged and reminds you that you are more capable than you might realize.

Motivating and easy to relate to

I liked how this book focuses on taking responsibility for your life and making small changes that actually add up. The author’s personal stories make the advice feel genuine rather than like another typical motivational book. I especially appreciated the reminders about stepping outside your comfort zone, making better use of your time, and not letting past mistakes define your future. A good read if you’re feeling stuck or need a little push to move forward.

You Are Capable of More

You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self by Chris Sund is a book everyone should go pick up and read. The chapters are split up making this an easy read. Sund shows you how to take ownership, discipline and action. It’s a great read!

You are Capable of More

Wow! What a great read. The author really put into perspective for me what personal growth looks like. It showed me what personal growth should start with taking ownership and rather than relying on the intangible attributes we possess. I love how this book provides a roadmap to move from a state of stagnation to a mindset of discipline, responsibility and continuous improvement.

An Amazing Reminder to Stop Doubting Yourself

This book came highly recommended by my mom. She knows that I doubt myself a lot, so this was another way of her helping me to build my confidence more.

One of the many take aways or lessons I got from this amazing material, is that our past mistakes and setbacks don’t have to define our future. All we need to do is take responsibility, use our time wisely, build discipline, and make some consistent efforts toward personal growth and we’ll be fine.

Motivating and Practical Read

This book delivers an encouraging message about reaching your potential and overcoming the habits that hold you back. I appreciated the straightforward advice, practical strategies, and focus on personal responsibility and growth. The writing is easy to follow and motivating without feeling overwhelming. A great read for anyone looking to build confidence, develop better habits, and take positive steps toward becoming their best self.

A Powerful Guide to Owning Your Mistakes and Emotions

This book highlights You Are Capable of More: A No-Excuses Guide to Becoming Your Best Self. This book talk about the types of responsibilities of working with a company. It teaches us how to own up to our mistakes and things we are responsible for doing. However, most people spend their energy trying to avoid uncomfortable emotions. They try eliminate disappointment, frustration, embarrassment or regret as quickly as possible. This book aims to educate us on the negative effects of the changes in our emotions and how it prevents our life from moving forward. This is an excellent choice for individuals.

A LIFE CHANGER!

I had to take notes while reading this book. This book don’t just scold you in the lightest way but it scolds and mold you into a better person. I LOVED THIS BOOK A LOT! This book is right there’s no excuse to why you can’t become a better you. You got to take the time for yourself and do the work. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

Motivational read

A truly motivational novel that encourages and teaches a lot. I was moved by just how powerful it was and how well it resonated with me.

You are capable of more

You Are Capable of More is an inspiring and motivational book that encourages readers to believe in themselves, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. It offers a positive reminder that growth begins with self-confidence, determination, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.

This is a great read for anyone looking for encouragement to keep pushing forward and become the best version of themselves.

Being capable of more

Want to become your best self but not sure where to start? This book shows you a no excuse guide on how to become your best self. We are all capable of more and this book shows how we can get the best out of ourselves.

Capable of More

I feel like this really isn’t new self help information, but I love a good self help book and I think this is a great one.

A great read for perspective

What an encouraging book. I always felt that I should be doing more, that I am capable of more. What’s holding me back right now is family responsibilities, finances, and not having a vehicle. These are real life situations and not wishful thinking.

You Are Capable of More

An interesting book about how your response to what happens in your life can provide opportunities to be successful. Taking responsibility for a leadership role can give you insights into your success. Taking ownership of your decisions is key to changing the direction of your life. The book is full of personal examples of how these concepts work to help you become your best self.

Liked this

Very good and developmental.

Great guide to find confidence and take action to live a better life

Great guide to help live a better life by becoming more confident, reaching goals you set, stop avoiding tasks, and change bad habits. I like that the book challenges you and teaches about taking ownership, discipline, action, and the right mindset.

I love that each chapter begins with a personal story, followed by the lesson to be learned from it, and the action to take. Each chapter concludes with a box of key takeaways, which are great to come back to anytime as a reminder. Fantastic book!

A great reminder that we are all capable of way more

You Are Capable of More by Chris Sund is a great read for anyone looking for a little motivation, encouragement, or a reminder that we all have the ability to keep growing and improving.

What I really enjoyed about this book is how Chris shares his own personal experiences and challenges, making the lessons feel genuine and relatable. He doesn’t just talk about being successful. He talks about taking responsibility, pushing through challenges, stepping outside your comfort zone, and being intentional about the choices you make every day.

As someone who works in education, leadership, and helping others recognize their potential, I especially appreciated the message about how we show up for others and the impact we can have on the people around us. The chapters on leadership, personal growth, and leaving people better than you found them really resonated with me.

Overall, this is an encouraging, easy-to-read book with some great life lessons. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to challenge themselves, grow as a leader, or simply be reminded that there is always room to become a better version of yourself!

Good push to stop making excuses

I picked this up feeling a little stuck, and it was a good push in the right direction. Chris Sund doesn’t just talk about motivation, he tells his own story, from a dumb decision in college that got him arrested to leaving school as a young dad and later losing a job he had poured everything into. That honesty is what makes it work. You can tell he’s lived this stuff, not just read about it.

The chapters are short and easy to get through, and each one has a clear point. I especially liked the ones about owning your mistakes instead of blaming everyone else, and about finishing what you start. The stonecutter story really stuck with me, that the rock doesn’t split because of the last hit, but because of all the ones before it. And the Playbook at the end is actually useful, it gives you something to do with what you just read instead of just feeling motivated for a day and then going back to normal.

It’s not a brand new idea on every page, a lot of it is stuff you’ve probably heard before if you read self-help books. But the way he tells it, with real stories from his own life, makes it hit different. If you need a straightforward, no-excuses reminder that you’re capable of more than where you are right now, this is a good one to read.

I really liked the message behind this book

I really liked the message behind this book and the reminder that we are often capable of more than we give ourselves credit for. I appreciated the focus on taking responsibility for our choices and recognizing the ways we sometimes hold ourselves back without even realizing it.

What stood out to me most was the idea that personal growth requires more than just wanting things to change. It takes consistency, effort, and a willingness to step outside of what feels comfortable. I liked that the message was motivating while still encouraging self-reflection.

Motivational read

An inspiring and motivating read that serves as a powerful reminder that we are often capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for. What makes this book particularly meaningful is its emphasis on taking action rather than simply wishing for change. It’s an encouraging reminder that becoming your best self starts with the choices you make every day. If you’re looking for a little motivation, a fresh perspective, and the encouragement to challenge yourself, this book is definitely worth checking out.

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