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ELEVATE

David Adam Kurz / The Truth About Failure / Volume II

You were not put on this planet to stay stuck.

Dream boldly. Act deliberately. Build a stronger business—and a life you do not have to wait to enjoy.

Foreword by Michael Valdes

Releases
January 19, 2027
Format
Kindle · Signed editions
Cover of ELEVATE: The Truth About Failure, Volume 2, by David Adam Kurz

The Book

More than another instruction to work harder.

You can be working hard, building something you are proud of, and still wonder whether the life around the work is the life you intended.

In ELEVATE, David Adam Kurz examines the courage to keep going—and the judgment to recognize when the approach needs to change. Through personal stories and practical exercises, he connects ambition with leadership, systems, relationships, money, family, and purpose.

The goal is not to become a copy of someone else. It is to become more capable of building a life that is genuinely yours.

Practical themes

What you will put to work

  1. 01

    Think Like a Child

    Recover the imagination you were told to outgrow, and pair it with the judgment experience has given you.

  2. 02

    Small Actions Create Progress

    Turn a bold goal into the actual next step, then the one after that.

  3. 03

    Lead Beyond Yourself

    Know your strengths, delegate with intent, and develop other leaders instead of carrying everything alone.

  4. 04

    Business That Keeps Its Promises

    Build systems, serve clients, follow through, and understand the financial side of what you are building.

  5. 05

    Success Without Losing What Matters

    Keep family, presence, freedom and purpose inside the definition of success rather than after it.

  6. 06

    Give the Vision a Working Plan

    Use the 5–3–1 exercise to translate a vision into ninety days, this week, and today.

Inside ELEVATE

Eighteen chapters. One working life.

Explore the 18 chapters inside Volume II.

Chapters 1–6
  1. 01The Courage to Change Direction
  2. 02Think Like a Child
  3. 03Your Past Is Not Your Limit
  4. 04It’s About Time
  5. 05Success Without Losing What Matters
  6. 06Grounded, Not Stuck
Chapters 7–12
  1. 07Small Acts Create Large Results
  2. 08Innovate or Stagnate
  3. 09The Entrepreneur’s Standard Operating Procedure
  4. 10Go Ahead, Make More Money
  5. 11Know Thyself and Know Others
  6. 12The Perfect Avatar
Chapters 13–18
  1. 13The SWOT
  2. 14Leads, Leverage, & Sales Techniques
  3. 15A Moment of Clarity
  4. 16The Foundation
  5. 17Goal Set and Take Action
  6. 18Become the Person G-d Wants You to Become

Foreword & praise

Foreword and praise

“Sometimes the greatest act of courage is not holding on, but rather letting go.”
Michael Valdes — From the foreword
“If David is speaking it, advising it, or writing it, we should all be listening to it.”
Nick Sarnicola
“The road together has and always will bring obstacles our way and it’s refreshing to know you can overcome them with someone like him by your side.”
Rudy Hernandez
David Adam Kurz in a navy plaid blazer and grey turtleneck, holding a leather folio

About David

The man behind the message.

Marine · Entrepreneur · Real estate leader · Author · Speaker

David Adam Kurz served nine years in the Marine Corps before building a life in business, leadership and real estate. He is a husband, a father of four daughters, and a rabbinical student.

The experiences of building, facing setbacks, changing direction, and protecting what matters most inform every page of this volume. His message is written for readers of every background who want to grow without losing themselves along the way.

Visit davidadamkurz.com (opens in a new tab)

Formats

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Expected U.S. arrival January 19–26, 2027 for launch preorders; not guaranteed. International delivery varies by destination and customs; timing is confirmed separately.

Digital reading options

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FAQ

Questions, answered plainly.

When does ELEVATE release?

ELEVATE releases on January 19, 2027.

Can I preorder now?

The Kindle edition is available for preorder on Amazon. Signed Paperback ($24.99 USD) and Signed Hardcover ($29.99 USD) can be chosen here, with David’s signature included. Signed copies can be ordered and paid for securely on this site.

Will ELEVATE be on Kindle+?

ELEVATE is scheduled to join the Kindle+ subscription catalog when it releases on January 19, 2027. Members would be able to borrow it from release while it is enrolled. Borrowing through a subscription and buying a Kindle preorder are separate options, and a preorder does not include a subscription. Availability is subject to Amazon’s terms and the book’s enrollment.

Do I need a Kindle device?

No. The Kindle app is free on phones, tablets and computers, so a Kindle device is not necessary.

Do I need to read Volume I first?

No. ELEVATE is Volume II of The Truth About Failure series and can be read on its own.

Who is this book for?

Entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders and salespeople, and anyone working hard who wants the life around the work to match what they intended. The lessons reach well beyond real estate.

Can I choose a signed paperback or hardcover?

Yes. Both signed physical editions can be added to one cart, with optional recipient names per copy. Signed Paperback is $24.99 and Signed Hardcover is $29.99 USD, signature included. Pay securely on this site with Stripe. Shipping is one tiered fee per order, based on total copies and destination; orders mixing both editions use the hardcover shipping rate. 11+ copies are group orders by email. A cart takes no payment and reserves no copy. For group quantities, contact David by email.

Where do you ship signed copies?

USA, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Canada only. Your shipping cost is shown during preorder review.

What information is required for a signed-copy order?

Buyer full name, email and phone with international dialing code, plus the shipping recipient’s full name and complete address: street, apartment or unit if applicable, city, state/province/region and postal code where required, and country or territory. Optional inscription names are separate. For now, details can be reviewed but are not submitted or saved; payment checkout remains closed.

Your past is not your limit. Your next chapter is still yours to build.

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