“Steve Kamb tells the truth: humans are weird and change is hard. Honest, funny, and genuinely useful…”
-Mark Manson, #1 NYT Best Selling Author
Some people wake up at 4 AM, run 15 miles barefoot, and then meditate in an ice bath.
This book is for the rest of us.
FAIL COMPASSIONATELY.
TRY AGAIN DIFFERENTLY.
How to Try Again is approachable guide to help readers transform their lives by giving up more often, failing smarter, and mastering the art of starting over.
This book hits U.S. Bookshelves on June 16th, 2026!
STEP #1: Pre-order How to Try Again
STEP #2: Get your Pre-Order Bonuses
Once you have the book pre-ordered…
Forward the receipt to 1Book@stevekamb.com – that way I know you’re a superhero who supported my book early.
In the coming weeks & months leading up to the book launch, I’ll :
- Send you the introduction and first two chapters (in a few weeks).
- Add you to my super hero supporter club. Thank you!
- Send you the right future bonuses to be announced.
What is How to Try Again?
The false promises of optimized wellness and productivity are a recipe for personal blame and frustration.
Fortunately, escaping this doom loop is Steve Kamb’s superpower.
- Transform your life by quitting unhealthy expectations.
- Transform your life by failing compassionately.
- Transform your life by trying again differently.
Kamb has helped tens of millions make sustainable progress, even when life happens.
Blending empathy, humor, and REAL advice, How to Try Again will help you navigate everyday chaos, restart without guilt, and make change that sticks.
All while being delightfully, forgivably human.
It hits bookstores June 16th, 2026.
Praise for “How to Try Again”
“How to Try Again is a fun rebuttal to toxic positivity and a world full of over-optimized morning routines. Honest, funny, and genuinely useful for making the next attempt stick.”
-Mark Manson, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***
“How to Try Again is like a warm, insightful pep talk from your best friend. This big-hearted book is packed with stories and humor that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.”
-David Epstein, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Range and The Sports Gene
“Insightful, helpful, funny, wise. Whether you’re pursuing an improvement in your day-to-day life, building the next big thing, or weathering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Steve Kamb is a brilliant guide.“
–Josh Kaufman, bestselling author of The Personal MBA and The First 20 Hours
How to Try Again is helpful, vulnerable, and inspiring. If you’re in the midst of a pivot, a change, or a plateau, this book is for you and Steve Kamb is your guide.”
-Vanessa Van Edwards, Behavioral Researcher and bestselling author of Captivate and Cues
“How to Try Again shows why setbacks don’t erase progress, and how the stories we tell ourselves after failure determine whether we recover or retreat.”
-Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Beyond Belief and Indistractable
How This Book Came Together (3-Year Journey)
How to Pre-order How to Try Again
About Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb is an author and the founder of Nerd Fitness. Since 2009, he’s helped busy people get stronger, live healthier, and build heroic habits.
He’s published a thousand articles backed by scientific research and full of nerdy references that have been read by tens of millions to level up their lives.
Steve writes a weekly newsletter at SteveKamb.com, which is read by 100,000+ super humans.
He’s given talks at some of the world’s biggest companies and has guest lectured at Vanderbilt University. He loves rescue dogs and currently resides in Nashville, TN, where he plays golf decently and music poorly.
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