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Unstriving

By Caleb Campbell

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Regardless of whether you’re driven, coasting, or burned out, this revolutionary and brutally honest guide invites you to let go of the noise and strip life down to what matters most.

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ISBN: 9781637749487

Publication Date: September 2026

ISBN: 9781637749494

Publication Date: September 2026

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AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2026

Your ambition should be fueling you, not draining you. It’s time to pivot from the relentless cycle of hustle culture to the pursuit of play, curiosity, and purpose-driven fulfillment.

A history-making NFL player and West Point graduate, Caleb Campbell seemed to have it all—national TV moments, a spotless résumé, and the admiration that comes with wearing both a uniform and a jersey. Off the field, though, he was unraveling, numbing his pain with pills and powder while trying to sustain his public image. When his body and spirit finally hit a breaking point, he realized the truth so many high performers eventually face: success without alignment to your true self will never feel like enough.

Now, Campbell shares the raw story of walking away from a celebrated life to build one that actually felt like his. With the same discipline that carried him through the military and the NFL—and a new commitment to honesty, compassion, and inner work—he offers a powerful blueprint for anyone who’s burned out from doing all the things they’re “supposed” to do and still wondering, Is this really it?

Unstriving dismantles the misplaced role of ambition in today’s rise-and-grind world and offers a healthier approach to achievement—one that will turn your drive into a ramp for passion, fun, and stress-free growth. Leverage your natural ambition for a sustainable, joy-filled way to work as you:

  • Redefine your understanding of excellence and untangle the driving factors behind unhealthy ambitions
  • Understand society’s obsession with success and recalibrate your sense of achievement to meaningful metrics like acceptance, connection, and contentment
  • Trade fatigue, burnout, and dissatisfaction for the pursuit of curiosity, inner peace, and purpose-driven fulfilment
  • Encourage habits that let you slow down and cultivate your sense of self and emotional well-being

Regardless of whether you’re driven, coasting, or burned out, this revolutionary and brutally honest guide invites you to let go of the noise and strip life down to what matters most.

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About the Author

Caleb  Campbell

Caleb Campbell is a West Point graduate, former Army officer, and NFL athlete-turned-keynote speaker-and-author. After walking away from a life that looked like success on the outside, Caleb began a journey of inner transformation that redefined everything he believed about ambition, identity, and worth. Today, he speaks to organizations and audiences across the country who are running on empty, trying to meet relentless demands in a world that refuses to slow down. Through powerful storytelling and actionable insight, he helps them turn pressure into fuel, expand what’s possible, and make success feel good again. When not on stage, he spends time at home in Nashville, Tennessee, where he tries to convince his wife, Kara, that their daughter Sophie and son Rune need a Bernese mountain dog puppy.

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Publication Details

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 9781637749487

Publication Date: September 2026

Format: E-book (epub)

ISBN: 9781637749494

Publication Date: September 2026

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