“If you are ready to kick the ‘CAN’TS’ out of your life now, read, think about, absorb, and use the brilliance in my friend Steve Gottry’s book. Make new positivity the adventurous journey into a bigger, brighter, and more exciting future than you have ever imagined!” -MARK VICTOR HANSEN, Co-creator and Co-author of CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL series. (Co-author with CRYSTAL DWYER HANSEN) of ASK!

“I'm a raving fan of Steve Gottry. He’s one of the most caring, loving, and insightful human beings I know. Read THE 13 YOU CAN’TS and reduce frustration in your life and begin to experience the life you were supposed to live.” -KEN BLANCHARD, Coauthor of THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER and Co-Editor of SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

It's probably not the most admirable trait, but I think it's natural for all of us to go through life with a bit of built-in skepticism. So, when I picked up STEVE GOTTRY'S manuscript for THE 13 YOU CAN’TS, I was prepared to question ‘this and that.’

"What a pleasant, unexpected surprise! I found myself agreeing with every key point he made. I fully agree that our lives will be more rewarding if we learn to accept the things we can’t change, and focus on the things we CAN.

"This concept reminds me of the wise prayer written by the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr (1892–1971) 'God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.'

"I believe this slim volume will help you speak those words…and MEAN them.” -COLLEEN BARRETT, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines, Co-author (with Ken Blanchard) ofLEAD WITH LUV

“Steve Gottry left out the 14th You Can’t: Since he overlooked this, I’ll fill it in for him: the 14th You Can’t is: ‘YOU CAN’T PUT THIS BOOK DOWN.’ The book is an amazing combination of enlightening and compelling.” -MITZI PERDUE (Mrs. Frank Perdue), Author, Businesswoman, and Founder: Win This Fight, Stop Human Trafficking Now!; Author of HOW TO MAKE YOUR FAMILY BUSINESS LAST, HOW TO COMMUNICATE VALUES TO CHILDREN, andHOW TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY CONNECTED

“When I first picked this book up, it honestly triggered my ego because I thought, ‘I can do anything as a Navy SEAL, right!?’ But as I allowed myself to get past my beliefs, I realized Steve is onto something that is rarely, if ever spoken of: finding what you can't do will help you craft a life by your design that you can do. It is critical to be honest with yourself and understand your limits to understand your ability to achieve your potential. I encourage you to open your mind, absorb these words, and rethink what you may already believe.” BRIAN “IRON ED" HINER, USN SEAL (Retired) Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines; Bestselling author of FIRST FAST FEARLESS and GUTS

“Steve’s insights are humorous, real, and exactly what we all need to hear. In a world that tells us there is no such thing as ‘impossible,’ that premise simply isn't true. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. We are responsible ‘to’ not ‘for’ people. It’s okay to let people fail. The only people we can change are ourselves. These truths, and so many more, are found in the pages of Steve’s book. If my father were alive today, he’d summarize the message like this: ‘I am what I am, and I ain’t what I ain’t, and I’m still tremendous!’” -DR. TRACEY JONES, MBA, Ph.D., (Daughter of Charlie “Tremendous” Jones), President of TREMENDOUS LEADERSHIP; Author of BEYOND TREMENDOUS, RAISING THE BAR ON LIFE: A Message to Millennials; and SPARK: 5 Essentials to Ignite the Greatness Within

Thanks for inviting me to be among the first to read “THE THIRTEEN YOU CAN’TS.” It was an easy read, and it was fun! I was amazed at how many of the ‘13’ I knew and agreed with. 

“Many were the things I learned from my folks, my religious instruction classes, and a few enlightened teachers that I had filed away under ‘bits and pieces of wisdom and commonsense.’ 

“As I read your book, the contents of that file came back to me in your non-preachy, light-hearted style of writing.” - DALE MENTEN, Past Billboard “Hot 100” Composer/Arranger/Musician

“This is a fabulous book, and something I felt driven to finish once I started it!

“It is a very well-written ‘self-help book’ from a different angle and should appeal to— and help people—who are hesitant to pick up a traditional book of this type. I love the way you pull everything together and give positives that we can focus on once we are able to accept the things we can’t do. The amount of grief we put on ourselves over things out of our control gets overwhelming sometimes.

“I know several people I think could certainly benefit from reading this. Looking forward to being able to order some copies. Hopefully soon!" -David Nelson A.J.P. Owner and Founder David Nelson Estate Jewelers 

“Knowing what you really can’t do allows you to fling all your energies and resources into what you can do.

This is the critical take-away from this important and useful book. 

Read it, understand it, apply it, resculpt your life logistics and prepare for success. Thank you, Steve!” -RABBI DANIEL LAPIN from The Foreword