Be Astonishing (Paperback)

What if you could unlock the secrets to extraordinary achievement and make a lasting impact in the process?

In the perfect follow-up book to his popular recent release Momentum, Sam Silverstein’s Be Astonishing identifies and explores the seven essential qualities that pave the way to remarkable success: passion, hard work, creativity, resilience, authenticity, vision, and impact.

Passion fuels your drive and ignites the fire within you to pursue your dreams with relentless enthusiasm. Hard Work is the cornerstone of accomplishment, showing that dedication and effort are irreplaceable on the path to success. Creativity unlocks innovative solutions and propels you beyond conventional boundaries. Resilience equips you to bounce back from setbacks and persist in the face of adversity. Authenticity fosters genuine connections and builds trust in both personal and professional relationships. Vision provides a clear direction and a compelling future to strive toward. Impact ensures your success leaves a lasting, positive mark on the world around you.

In Be Astonishing, Sam Silverstein combines down-to-earth, compelling stories with practical strategies to help you cultivate these seven qualities in your own life. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or someone seeking personal growth, this book offers a blueprint for achieving remarkable success and making an astonishing impact.

Be astonishing! Grab your copy and start your journey today.

SAM SILVERSTEIN is founder and CEO of Sam Silverstein Inc., an accountability think tank dedicated to helping companies create an organizational culture that prioritizes and inspires accountability.

Based on helping organizations develop what they believe in, clarify their mission, and understand what is in their control, Sam works to make this a more accountable world. Mr. Silverstein is the author of several books including Non-Negotiable, No More Excuses, and Making Accountable Decisions. He speaks internationally, having worked with teams at companies, government agencies, communities, and organizations both big and small.

Sam is a Past President of the National Speakers Association.

Find out more at: www.samsilverstein.com

Dr. Allison Silverstein is a Pediatric Palliative Medicine Physician at the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado, where she serves as the Inpatient Medical Director and Physician Informaticist for the Section of Palliative Medicine. A graduate of esteemed training programs at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital/Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, she brings a powerful combination of clinical excellence, academic depth, and compassionate leadership to her work.

Currently serving as Chair of the Pediatrics Council for the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. Silverstein is recognized as a national leader in pediatric care. Her commitment to global health led her to spend two years serving in sub-Saharan Africa, and she further expanded her impact through earning an Executive MBA in Health Administration from the University of Colorado.

Whether caring for children and families at the most vulnerable moments or leading systemic improvements in healthcare, Allison’s work is grounded in empathy, presence, and purpose—core traits that align deeply with the message of Be Astonishing. Her medical experience has taught her how to listen deeply, act intentionally, and show up fully for others—qualities that inspire those around her to do the same.

Outside the hospital, Allison finds joy in the outdoors—whether running, hiking, or skiing—and treasures the moments that bring balance and reflection.