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From Combat Boots to Classrooms

Army Veteran “Mister Motivation” Inspires With New Book "Unbreakable Valor" and Upcoming Music Release

Speaker, educator, and Army veteran Shaun Murphy, known as “Mister Motivation,” is hitting the national stage with a powerful new message — and a rhythm to match. His new book, “Unbreakable Valor: Triumph Through the Soul of Resilience” (May 2025), blends raw personal storytelling with a step-by-step blueprint to help readers transform failure into fuel. Alongside the book’s release, Murphy is also dropping a new motivational single, marking the launch of what he calls “Motivation Music” — a genre where personal growth meets beats and bars.

Shaun’s journey is anything but typical: From losing his father at age six to serving in the U.S. Army, teaching special education, leading veteran recruitment for the nonprofit Teach For America, and becoming a college professor, he has lived every word he now teaches. Today, he brings a message of hope and resilience to school assemblies, military events, corporate keynotes, and podcasts across the country.

“You don’t have to be fearless to be brave. You just have to take the next step — and I’m here to help people do that.” – Shaun Murphy

"Unbreakable Valor" is more than a memoir — it’s a mindset. With his signature blend of spoken word poetry, military discipline, and fatherhood wisdom, Murphy shares how to face failure, reset identity, and rebuild purpose.

Key Topics Shaun Covers in Media:

• Resilience for youth, veterans, and professionals.


• Fatherhood without a blueprint.


• Turning pain into purpose.


• Using music and storytelling as motivational tools.


• Mental health and post-traumatic growth.


• Building character and leadership in the next generation.

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Public website: mister-motivation.com.