Next Play
How to Focus on What Matters Most and Improve Performance, Productivity, and Fulfillment
by Alan Stein Jr.
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Pub Date Nov 04 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
“Next Play is real, raw, and packed with the kind of clarity that helps you stop obsessing over the past and start moving forward with purpose. This is the mindset shift we all need.”—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
What’s your Next Play? An elite performance coach reveals the life-changing two-word philosophy for simplifying success.
It’s easy to become convinced that the secret to a great career, a high-performing team, or a fulfilled life must be hidden in a complex formula or framework.
The truth about success is that it isn’t complicated. We just tend to make it that way.
For corporate keynote speaker and performance coach Alan Stein Jr., nothing drove this concept home more than his firsthand observations of how NBA stars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant prepared during the unseen hours. Their highly focused training, centered mostly on mastery of fundamentals, revealed what most people miss: simplicity is the foundation upon which excellence is built.
Drawing from the philosophy of all-time great Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski that what just happened isn’t nearly as important as what is happening right now—your Next Play—and his work with top brands such as Pepsi, Charles Schwab, American Express, Spotify, and Starbucks, this book contains 34 powerfully simple strategies and 35 practical exercises designed to show how reaching the top of your game doesn’t require more. It requires less but better.
Next Play is the ultimate handbook for improving performance, increasing productivity, and living a more fulfilled life.
Advance Praise
“Next Play is real, raw, and packed with the kind of clarity that helps you stop obsessing over the past and start moving forward with purpose. This is the mindset shift we all need.”—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast
“I’ve known Alan for over twenty years, and he’s always had a unique way of thinking and teaching what it takes to succeed at the highest level. This book is a powerful guide to developing an unbeatable mindset—on the court or in any walk of life.”—Jon Scheyer, head men’s basketball coach, Duke University
“Next Play offers a crisp summary of what it takes to perform at the highest levels. Alan Stein Jr. keeps it simple and easy to understand.”—John Donahoe, former CEO, Nike, and chairman, PayPal
“Forget perfection. Focus on progress. In Next Play, Alan Stein Jr. delivers a clear, inspirational guide to building resilience, clarity, and momentum. With lessons from high-performance coaching and real-life setbacks, this is a playbook for anyone ready to stop overthinking and start stepping confidently into what’s next.”—Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL commander and bestselling author of Masters of Uncertainty
“Alan Stein Jr. has unique insight into what it takes to perform at the highest levels. His guidance in this book on how to navigate pivotal moments is relevant for anyone trying to achieve their greatest potential. The ability to move past setbacks at speed, manage major transitions with conviction, and have the courage to ask, ‘What’s next?’ after a big win—these are the principles that define true, sustainable success.”—Sasan Goodarzi, CEO, Intuit
“Next Play is a practical, actionable playbook for simplifying success and living your best life!”—Jim Rome, member of the Radio Hall of Fame (Class of 2019)
“Alan is an exceptional leader, known for his integrity, character, and unwavering dedication to the people he serves. I’ve known Alan for over a decade and have seen firsthand how his message resonates with elite athletes and coaches alike. In Next Play, he delivers the same high-level strategies and mindset tools he’s shared with my team. This book is a powerful, actionable guide for anyone serious about growth, performance, and lasting fulfillment.”—James Franklin, head football coach, Penn State University
“Next Play is the mindset required to perform at your best regardless of circumstances. Individuals, teams, and organizations that effortlessly move to the next play are very hard to beat!”—Peter Mallouk, president and CEO, Creative Planning
“I used the Next Play mentality as a player, and I now use it as a coach and as a father. Being able to quickly move to the next play is a game-changer in every aspect of life.”—Steve Wojciechowski, assistant coach, Utah Jazz
“When developed properly, your mindset is your strongest asset and biggest separator on and off the court. Next Play is a powerful guide to doing just that.”—Chris Collins, head men’s basketball coach, Northwestern University
“Alan Stein Jr. has written another masterpiece with Next Play! This book will give you everything you need to develop a winner’s mindset in every aspect of your life.”—Ted Rath, director of sports performance, New Orleans Saints
“In both sports and business, the best of the best never worry about what just happened but instead focus on what is right in front of them and what they can control. They focus on the Next Play. This book offers practical instructions on how to do just that.”—Cody Foster, cofounder, Advisors Excel
“Filled with personal stories and countless insights, Next Play will help you focus on what matters most and create the momentum you need to succeed!”—Kevin Maguire, executive director, World 50 Group
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Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9798891386624 |
PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 232 |