Mental Grit

Grit & Grace presents a framework for achieving sustainable success through the integration of mental toughness (Grit) and emotional intelligence (Grace). The author, Jeff D. Standridge, Ed.D., argues that while grit alone—the relentless drive to succeed—has gained popularity through research by psychologists like Angela Duckworth, it's insufficient on its own. Similarly, grace without grit may maintain harmony but fails to drive meaningful progress. Key Concepts: Grit is defined as "the quality of being adaptable, with the ability to bounce back despite significant adversity, and to ...

You want to get more out of yourself. You want to know how to take your performance to the next level. You want to uncover secrets to elite performance. You’re in the right place, but the path ahead is not what you think. Mark Mathieson outlines the nine key lessons that enable you to reconnect with your life to take advantage of the hidden, wild systems all around you. Mark will show you how to master these skills to develop grit and passion to re-wild your existence in a way that leads to sustainable high performance.

Inspire your young athlete with real stories of soccer greatness. This high-energy guide features 20 of the most legendary players from around the world—past and present—who overcame obstacles, worked hard, and reached the top through grit and determination. Designed for ages 7–13, this book turns sports fans into motivated readers and dreamers. Each chapter includes a life lesson, top 5 moments, 10 fun facts, and a quick bio Features global icons—men and women—across all positions Perfect for fans of the World Cup, youth soccer players, and PE classrooms Engaging layout keeps ...

Is your child super passionate about their sport? Do they seem like they are losing their love for the game because their teammates may not be as dedicated as they are? Do you want to help them keep their fire and go on to higher levels of mental toughness? This one is about grit! That one trait that makes your mental toughness work long term. That one trait that helps your young athlete stand out! Written by a young athlete from an actual young athlete's perspective. We know where you are and we know how to help you help your young athlete find their mental fortitude.

In this audiobook, I will show you how to take your mind from fragile to hardened steel so you can utilize the mind to its full potential.

In a world that rewards quick results, few qualities are more powerful than the ability to stay the course. Building Grit and Determination is your complete guide to developing the mental toughness, resilience, and perseverance needed to achieve long-term success. Packed with proven strategies, psychological insights, and actionable steps, this book will help you strengthen your willpower, overcome obstacles, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether you want to advance in your career, improve your health, or achieve personal milestones, grit is the skill that will ...

All great leaders have your debilitating thought... Paralyzing some and driving others... it is the one burning, deep seated thought... We’ve all been there. Fear of criticism over our decisions. Indecisiveness due to anxiety of making a bad decision. Being seen as a failure among colleagues and team. What if I make the wrong decision and fail? Finally, free yourself from this mental prison. Imagine command a room with your presence and confidence. Making decisions with confidence. No longer being passed over for opportunities. Knowing your value and how to make others see it. Others ...

Walk Me Home is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest exploration of surviving the unimaginable: the loss of a loved one to suicide. Written from the perspective of someone who's walked this path, the book doesn’t offer clinical diagnoses or textbook grief stages—it offers something more vital: real, raw humanity. Through heartfelt storytelling, hard-earned insight, and gentle truth-telling, Walk Me Home creates space for those left behind—offering comfort without platitudes, guidance without judgment, and connection in a time that can feel achingly isolating. Whether you're ...

Have you've always wanted to be more self-disciplined, but you can't seem to stop procrastinating, quitting, and get rid of bad habits? Amazon best-selling author, James Williams, provides a complete blueprint for beating your inner procrastinator. He'll show you exactly how to overcome your tendency to put off doing essential tasks, not persevering when you can, quitting early, and show how you can build a life-long habit of taking consistent action that catapults your life.

What is genius? The word evokes iconic figures like Einstein, Beethoven, Picasso, and Steve Jobs, whose cultural contributions have irreversibly shaped society. Yet Beethoven could not multiply. Picasso couldn’t pass a fourth grade math test. And Jobs left high school with a 2.65 GPA. The Hidden Habits of Genius explores the meaning of this contested term, and the unexpected motivations of those we have dubbed "genius" throughout history, from Charles Darwin and Marie Curie to Leonardo Da Vinci and Andy Warhol to Toni Morrison and Elon Musk.

Heath Ledger is a biography written not to canonize, but to humanize. What remains of Ledger—the myth, the chaos, the characters, the death—is often flattened into tabloid shorthand or frozen into awards-show tributes. This book does something different. It lingers in the silences. It sits with the insomnia, the artistic hunger, the broken rhythms of a young man who disappeared into each role hoping it might bring him back to himself. Across thirty chapters, the book reconstructs his life chronologically but with obsessive intimacy—through film sets and love affairs, press junkets and...

Your kids are the most important people in your lives. In this increasingly competitive and confusing world they need you to help them be their best. They need you to guide them in developing traits for success and happiness. Grit for Kids will teach you how to help your child to develop their own grit in just 16 easy-to-follow chapters. Each one contains real stories of real kids facing common situations, proven steps to take in these situations, and the outcomes after the steps were taken.

The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. How Children Succeed introduces us to a new generation of researchers and educators who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character.

Are you tired of watching your young athlete struggle under pressure or lose confidence after setbacks? The difference between those who thrive under stress and those who crumble isn’t raw talent—it’s mental toughness and discipline. This audiobook isn’t another shallow pep-talk or rehashed list of clichés. It’s a down-to-earth, actionable playbook packed with real exercises, relatable stories, and proven strategies for competitive young athletes.

What if the Wrong Mindset or Poor Nutrition Choices are the Only Things Standing Between Your Athlete and Their Dreams? Could the Pressure to Perform be Eroding Their Confidence, Leaving Them Doubting Their Ability to Succeed? Is Your Athlete Equipped to Handle the Demands of Competitive Sports—or are They at Risk of Burn Out before Reaching their Peak? What if Your Athlete’s Lack of Understanding about Proper Nutrition and Hydration is Costing them Energy, Endurance, and the Chance to Outperform the Competition? Without the Right Guidance, Could Your Teen be Missing Critical ...

Use affirmations to unleash your inner warrior with this ultimate teen girl's guide to conquering mental battles and radiating confidence! Mental toughness isn’t about always being confident, hiding your emotions, or enduring pain silently – and it certainly isn’t something you’re born with!

This isn’t a self-help book. It’s a war manual disguised as a fitness doctrine. Fight Ready Fit is what happens when you burn your gym membership, throw your blender in the trash, and train like the future doesn’t include soft options. There are no shortcuts here. No twelve-step programs. Just thirty brutal, unrelenting chapters that dismantle everything you thought you knew about fitness, endurance, and discipline—and rebuild it under fire. Written in the raw, irreverent voice of Tyler Durden, this book doesn’t ask for your trust. It demands your discomfort. You’ll learn to ...

This is volume one of Guts, Grit, and the Grind, a book series akin to a Chicken Soup for the Man’s Soul. Here you will find stories of mental health challenges of men, written by men, for men in similar circumstances - inspiring stories of resilience, recovery, and transformation. The resource is also a workbook, similar to an automobile owners manual, using car metaphors many men can relate to like "preventative maintenance", "troubleshooting", and "check engine".

Discover the Art of Resilient Living with "Steadfast Mind" In a world teeming with relentless challenges and unceasing change, "Steadfast Mind" emerges as your faithful guide to mastering emotional resilience and mental toughness. Curated to empower you with an impenetrable mental fortitude, this eBook offers a transformative journey through the depths of your psyche, unveiling the secrets to a robust emotional fabric. Embark on a poignant exploration of the psychological underpinnings of resilience in the opening chapter, arming yourself with the knowledge to confront the impediments to ...

What if your biggest failure… could become your greatest strength? How to Turn Failure into Your Superpower is a powerful, no-nonsense guide that helps you stop blaming your past — and start building a stronger future. Whether you’ve struggled with rejection, made mistakes that haunt you, or just feel stuck, this book shows you exactly how to reframe setbacks and bounce back with clarity, purpose, and grit. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Break out of the failure mindset ✅ Develop emotional discipline when life gets hard ✅ Build mental resilience from the inside out ✅ Turn fear into ...