Crazy Enough to Try

What if the dream you’re chasing feels impossible?



I’m Aaryan Prakash, known online as Stoic Hooper, and I’m documenting my Road to the NBA.

At sixteen, I’m balancing school, basketball, content creation, and the uncertainty of chasing a goal most people consider unrealistic. Crazy Enough to Try tells the story so far—from spending my days gaming to learning how to train, build discipline, handle setbacks, and keep showing up when nobody’s watching.

Across 15 chapters, I explore confidence, consistency, sacrifice, ambition, and what pursuing a dream is teaching me about myself.

I haven’t made it to the NBA. This book is an honest account of trying, without knowing how the story ends.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a goal is too big to pursue, this book is for you.

Your purchase includes:

• The complete 45-page PDF, with the original cover and black-and-orange design.
• An EPUB edition with adjustable text in compatible reading apps.
• Digital downloads available after successful payment.

Read on your phone, tablet, or computer. No Kindle device or Amazon account needed.

This is a digital ebook. No physical book will be shipped.