The Unconditionals: Five Timeless Values to Live Without Limits and Ignite Your Superpower

by Andy Crocker

Five core values can help us live more fulfilled and successful lives—no matter what’s happening around us.

After spending five years leading a team competing against Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to return humans to the Moon—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that ended in heartbreak—aerospace engineer Andy Crocker found himself searching for what truly matters. That loss, coupled with the realization that his kids were nearly grown, sparked a desire to pass on the values he believes are essential for living a meaningful life. The Unconditionals is the result—a framework grounded in timeless principles to help anyone pursue personal fulfillment and well-being.

The Unconditionals introduces five core values—love, gratitude, integrity, accountability, and endeavor—as essential for personal fulfillment and growth.

Combining timeless wisdom, scientific findings, and inspiring real-life examples, it illustrates how embracing these values unconditionally can transform our lives. More than a collection of quick fixes, it guides us to overcome self-limiting beliefs, cultivate resilience, and achieve our full potential. It teaches that who we are matters more than what we achieve and provides a clear, inspiring roadmap for living a meaningful, purposeful life.

Whether you’re seeking clarity, resilience, or a deeper sense of fulfillment, The Unconditionals is a roadmap to becoming who you're meant to be—and a guide to passing those values on to those who matter most.

You can make Unconditional your superpower.

403 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2025

About the author

Andy Crocker is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience across human and robotic exploration, hypersonics, and missile defense. He’s held senior roles at several companies, leading the development of innovative technologies and managing complex system programs for NASA, commercial, and Department of Defense customers. As a strategic leader, he’s built high-performance teams and contributed to some of the most ambitious projects in aerospace, including NASA’s Human Landing System. He’s been inducted as a Technical Fellow at a global, Fortune 500 company and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, humanities, management, and leadership. This multidisciplinary educational background and diverse career shaped his perspective that led to The Unconditionals, in which he reveals the foundational, timeless values that help readers realize their greatest personal and professional potential.