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Unlocking the Last 20%
Rising to Greatness Through Discipline, Balance, and Resiliency
Published by Matt Holt Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
USA Today Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
Break through the barriers holding you back from reaching your full potential and leaving you stuck at 80% capacity, with this guide to the hidden paths that most people never find.
In Unlocking the Last 20%, Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton shares the framework that propelled him from high school dropout to commander of the military’s largest flight test organization. Drawing from his myriad of experiences flying aircraft, leading combat missions, and pioneering autonomous aircraft systems, Hamilton unveils the crucial mindsets and actions that separate those who merely achieve from those who truly excel.
Whether you’re an established professional looking to break through career stagnation or a young graduate building the foundation for future success, you will gain precise strategies to:
Push beyond perceived limitations, establish meaningful success metrics aligned with your values, and catalyze breakthroughs in every aspect of your life. Through compelling personal narratives and practical insights, Unlocking the Last 20% is a mentor in book form, illustrating how visualization, purpose, preparation, balance, and resilience work in concert to unlock dormant capabilities.
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
Break through the barriers holding you back from reaching your full potential and leaving you stuck at 80% capacity, with this guide to the hidden paths that most people never find.
In Unlocking the Last 20%, Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton shares the framework that propelled him from high school dropout to commander of the military’s largest flight test organization. Drawing from his myriad of experiences flying aircraft, leading combat missions, and pioneering autonomous aircraft systems, Hamilton unveils the crucial mindsets and actions that separate those who merely achieve from those who truly excel.
Whether you’re an established professional looking to break through career stagnation or a young graduate building the foundation for future success, you will gain precise strategies to:
- Develop visualization techniques that program your mind for breakthrough performance
- Identify and eliminate the hidden distractions preventing your final push to excellence
- Apply the proven resilience framework that transforms setbacks into catalysts for unprecedented growth
- Leverage collective wisdom and cutting-edge innovation to amplify your individual capabilities
- Strike the precise balance between ambition and well-being that sustains long-term exceptional performance
Push beyond perceived limitations, establish meaningful success metrics aligned with your values, and catalyze breakthroughs in every aspect of your life. Through compelling personal narratives and practical insights, Unlocking the Last 20% is a mentor in book form, illustrating how visualization, purpose, preparation, balance, and resilience work in concert to unlock dormant capabilities.
Product Details
- Publisher: Matt Holt Books (March 24, 2026)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781637748497
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Raves and Reviews
“A leader’s inspiring story of incredible accomplishments in the face of daunting obstacles. But instead of self-congratulation, Air Force test pilot ‘Cinco’ Hamilton’s humility and thoughtful gift for capturing and communicating valuable lessons on life make Unlocking the Last 20% an essential part of any future leader’s library.”
—General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal, former U.S. Army Commander and Bestselling Author
“From fighter jets to spaceflight to building a business, I’ve seen how discipline and vision create extraordinary outcomes. This book, told through remarkable and unforgettable stories, captures those same qualities and makes them real for anyone ready to pursue greatness.”
—Jared Isaacman, Astronaut, Commander of Polaris Dawn, and Founder and CEO, Shift4
“A wonderful look into giving your all . . . Everyone should learn through Hamilton’s perspective and personal experiences.”
—General (Ret.) Lori Robinson, former Commander, NORAD and USNORTHCOM
“Each chapter in Unlocking the Last 20% draws you in, but it’s the way the book builds—story after story—that makes it unforgettable. By the end, the lessons hit harder, the stories dig deeper, and you can’t help but walk away ready to reach your true potential.”
—James “the Hacksmith” Hobson, Inventor and Global YouTube Creator
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