The Comeback
A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks into Victories
Published on 24. March 2026
978-1-962447-55-3 (ISBN)
Description
From the legendary sports agent who inspired Jerry Maguire comes a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and rising stronger than ever.
Leigh Steinberg built an empire representing the world's greatest athletes, negotiating record-breaking deals and living at the pinnacle of success. But when personal and financial struggles brought his world crashing down, he faced the toughest challenge of all: rebuilding himself from the ground up.
In The Comeback, Steinberg shares the hard-won lessons that helped him reclaim his purpose and create a life of meaning and impact. Blending riveting stories from the high-stakes world of professional sports with deeply personal insights, this book is a roadmap for anyone ready to overcome adversity, embrace change, and redefine what success really means.
This is your playbook for turning life's setbacks into your greatest victories.
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Leigh Steinberg is a renowned American sports agent and philanthropist. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Steinberg has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports, negotiating upwards of $4 billion in contracts. He has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft a record eight times-an achievement unmatched in the sports industry. Steinberg is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the sports agent in the film Jerry Maguire. His client roster includes Patrick Mahomes, Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Bruce Smith, Lennox Lewis, Oscar de la Hoya, and many more. Celebrated for his ethical approach to negotiation and his commitment to his clients' well-being, Steinberg is a pioneer in sports representation and a respected voice in the business of sports.
