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.