Kill Complacency: Stop Drifting and Start Living the Life God Designed for You

by Marty Hofmann

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You are drifting.

You’re making money but your marriage feels distant. You’re busy but not fulfilled. You’re successful but something still feels off.

And deep down, you know it.

Complacency doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t show up with a warning. It quietly pulls you off course—one compromise, one distraction, one “I’ll deal with it later” at a time—until the life you were meant to live slips through your hands.

Marty Hofmann knows that drift firsthand.

At sixteen, he stood ready to end his life. Years later, after building financial success, he nearly lost everything that mattered most, all because he had become comfortable.

This book is his wake-up call and yours.

Inside Kill Complacency, you’ll discover Marty’s battle-tested Seven F’s Framework:

Faith – Anchor your life in what actually lastsFamily – Rebuild what success often neglectsFitness – Strengthen your body and discipline your mindFinance – Build wealth with purpose, not obsessionFriends – Surround yourself with men who sharpen youFuture Self – Become the man you know you’re called to beFun – Reclaim joy without guiltThis isn't a theory. It’s a practical, faith-driven system designed for men who are tired of coasting and ready to take back control.

Start today. Kill complacency and become the man God designed you to be.

249 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 10, 2026

Reviews

[Justinbrown89 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible read!!! Marty Hoffman takes you through his personal life journey in a powerful way! One that leaves you inspired to live the life you were called for in bigger more meaningful ways! The encouragement underpinned by the foundation of his method is solid and sound and will lead you to concrete action steps in any walk of life you find yourself in when you pick this book up. The chapter on friends is my favorite! I’m buying multiple copies to give to my friends, you have to read this book!

[Kristi McCoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kill Complacency was a challenge to “the comfortable” in my life. I found Marty’s personal truth-telling and genuineness about his own struggles disarming. You will find the book insightful to see complacency for what it is and strategic for giving you a framework to fight against it in all areas of your life. This read will not only “call you out” where you’ve been lax but provide paradigms for course correction. I highly recommend you read this book! (Travis McCoy)

[Keziah M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing book. This book will change your life. It will make you WANT to be disciplined and it will kick you into action. Marty is such a phenomenal writer and is so good at being vulnerable and sharing his own story.

[Jenny Harrold · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, written by a friend. I’m
inspired to consider my life and make some changes.
Thank you, Marty, for taking the time and care to pass on this message of hope.