Personal development books can be hit or miss. Some deliver practical frameworks you can put to work immediately, while others lean heavily on motivational energy. Ed Mylett’s The Power of One More falls firmly in the latter category.

The book’s core message is built on the idea of pushing yourself to do “one more” — one more rep, one more call, one more step — to build momentum and reach your potential. It’s a powerful concept, but in execution the book leans more on rhetoric and personal anecdotes than actionable strategies.

At just a couple hundred pages, the book is short enough to get through quickly. That worked in its favor for me; if it had been much longer, I likely would have quit early. Unlike other self-help titles where I find myself jotting notes and underlining key passages, this one didn’t leave much worth revisiting.

That said, Mylett’s delivery is passionate, and for readers new to personal development or looking for a quick motivational boost, there’s some value in his intensity. But if you’re a veteran of the genre, much of it will feel familiar, even boilerplate.

Verdict: The Power of One More is best suited as an entry-level motivational read rather than a resource for long-term growth.

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars