Steve Kamb’s How to Try Again by Steve Kamb - A Review

Steve Kamb’s How to Try Again by Steve Kamb is a refreshingly compassionate take on personal growth, especially for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of quitting, restarting, and beating themselves up along the way. The book is well organized and easy to follow, and what stood out most to me was how practical it is. Kamb doesn’t just talk about failure in abstract, motivational terms—he shows you how to begin again in real, doable ways.

One of the most powerful ideas in the book is learning to embrace failure rather than hide from it. Kamb reminds us that we never truly start back at square one; failure is the first step, not the last. He encourages readers to stop suffering in silence and to share their failures, which immediately removes some of their power. His P.A.C.T. model offers a helpful framework for moving forward, while concepts like redefining what “enough” means right now, expecting less, and doing less feel surprisingly freeing. I also appreciated the reminder that there is no real “normal,” and that setting boundaries and giving yourself compassion are not signs of weakness, but necessities.

Kamb offers thoughtful tips for overcoming hurdles and making new habits actually attainable, especially when life feels random and unpredictable. One of the biggest takeaways for me was the shift from following a rigid plan to staying on a meaningful path. The book made it clear that being overly tough on myself hasn’t been helping me improve—it’s been holding me back. How to Try Again is a supportive, honest guide for anyone ready to fail more compassionately and try again differently.

★★★★★

(I received a copy of this title from NetGalley and the publisher for review purposes. This is my honest opinion.)