Be Unstoppable: The 8 Essential Actions to Succeed at Anything

by Alden Mills

Overview

New and expanded! The successful people around you didn’t just get lucky—there is a methodology to their success. This updated version of a beloved and powerful parable from bestselling author Alden Mills offers a proven framework for success in any area of life.

Regardless of your past, your future is yours to mold. And if you want to mold it toward success, Alden Mills has crafted the ultimate guide.

In this latest edition of Be Unstoppable™, Mills draws on his inspiring experiences as a Division 1 athlete, Navy SEAL and award-winning entrepreneur to present his simple but actionable framework to make lasting, pivotal, positive change in your life, illustrated with his easy-to-remember UPERSIST acronym:

• Understand the Why
• Plan in 3-D
• Exercise to execute
• Recognize your reason to believe
• Survey your habits
• Improvise
• Seek expert advice
• Team up

At the heart of Be Unstoppable™ is a compelling parable about a young skipper who encounters a distinguished captain, altering his life’s path and guiding him toward never-before-seen success. Each chapter concludes with practical advice inspired by the story as well as Mills’s own experiences as a captain of the U.S. Naval Academy Rowing Team, a Navy SEAL Commander, and CEO.

Featuring a new foreword by Verne Harnish, this revitalized edition of Be Unstoppable™ includes practical advice on how to achieve your goals, boost your confidence, and transform both your mindset and your life’s trajectory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637747070
Publisher:	BenBella Books, Inc.
Publication date:	07/22/2025
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Alden Mills is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He is a three-time bestselling author, the Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and the founder of multiple businesses. Throughout his time as a businessman founding and leading multiple companies, he has been awarded over 40 patents. A former Navy SEAL, he is a three-time platoon commander and ranked #1 platoon commander each time. Alden teaches people, teams, and organizations to Be Unstoppable. Entrepreneur magazine recently ranked him the #1 top virtual speaker.

Editorial Reviews

"He nailed it.  A powerful message blended with fascinating stories."

Acumatica

"Reading BE UNSTOPPABLE is like getting a Royal flush every time you play poker, except it's better.  Mills removes the mystery from success with a wonderfully simple code that you can apply to anything you have the courage to go after. This is a book that you will read over and over!"

Annie Duke

"GOAL! Mills scores with BE UNSTOPPABLE.  Whether you're looking to make the varsity team on the field or at the office, the actions in this book are the essence of how to make success happen.  Read this book!"

Dave Kaval

"The bad news is that this book wasn't available when I was playing football! The good news is that it will be mandatory reading for all three of my children.  Anyone looking to live life to the fullest need look no further than BE UNSTOPPABLE."

Damon Huard

"This allegory of how to create and pilot your own ship against the inevitable obstacles of life provides a framework of decision, determination, and the creation of destiny."

Barton O'Brien

"Alden Mills's life experience and unique perspective infuse this important work with energy, practical thinking, and a challenge for any person looking for real change in his or her life.  I look forward to applying these principles to my own business and life."

David R. Duncan

"One of the best speakers we've ever had."

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"BE UNSTOPPABLE is a book I plan to read to my daughter at least a few times through her development.  I recommend this book highly to parents and to anyone who wants to get more of his or her life."

Chris Caren