Grit Growth

In this must-listen book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, students, and businesspeople - both seasoned and new - that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit". Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success.

Badass Stories illustrates how real people have used tools like grit and hope to make it through life’s challenges—great and small—and foster growth and healing in the process. These seriously motivational tales will inspire you to harness the grit it takes to succeed, show up for the fight, call out your own bullsh*t, and become the Badass you were meant to be!

Why do naturally talented people frequently fail to reach their potential while other far less gifted individuals go on to achieve amazing things? The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a passionate persistence. In other words, grit. MacArthur Genius Award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth shares fascinating new revelations about who succeeds in life and why.

Whether by choice or circumstances out of our control, we will have moments where we feel like we've been punched out, dragged down, or knocked out. What do we do in those situations? You must learn to persevere. Perseverance requires a deep sense of hope, and thought leader, pastor, and podcaster, Bianca Juárez Olthoff, knows that personally. Using the life of Paul the Apostle as a case study, Bianca shows how grit was the genesis of his transformation from a judgmental Pharisee to a world-changing follower of Jesus.

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 ...

The author of Turning Tragedy into Triumph presents her latest book.

Give your teen unstoppable confidence and resilience—in just a few weeks, even if self-doubt and setbacks have always held them back! Do you worry that your teen is overwhelmed by pressure, self-doubt, or the fear of failure? Have you tried pep talks, study apps, or inspirational books—only to watch motivation fizzle out? Wish you could give your teen practical tools to handle stress, bounce back from mistakes, and believe in themselves, with real-world skills that last a lifetime? If so, you’re not alone. Growth Mindset for Teens Made Simple is designed for parents who want more than...

The Journal on Mental Toughness A Tactical Guide to Discipline, Resilience, and Unshakable Focus🔥 What if your mindset is the only thing standing between you and the life you want? Most people don’t fail because they’re weak — they fail because they choose comfort. They listen to the wrong voice. They break their own word when it matters most. This book is your blueprint for never doing that again.🧠 Mental toughness isn’t a trait. It’s a skill — and it’s trainable. The Journal on Mental Toughness is a no-BS, high-performance guide to building mental discipline that lasts...

We are often urged to rely only on ourselves for strength, mental fortitude, and positivity. But with her distinctive “skill, wit, and sharp insight” (Laura Bates, author of Girl Up), Soraya Chemaly challenges us to adapt our thinking about how we survive in a world of sustained, overlapping crises. It is interdependence and nurturing relationships that truly sustain us, she argues. Based on comprehensive research and eye-opening examples from real-life, The Resilience Myth offers alternative visions of relational hardiness by emphasizing care for others and our environments above all.

Dive deep into "Grits: Harnessing the Fire and Passion of Perseverance," a narrative as rich, warm, and enticing as a bowl of creamy Southern grits on a crisp morning. This is no ordinary book, my friend. Rather, it's a soulful journey that'll captivate your senses, delivering tales of unwavering tenacity that are as nourishing to the spirit as that beloved dish is to the Southern soul. Imagine curling up on your porch with tales that weave through the days of unexpected heroes—those unsung underdogs who, against all odds, found the grit to rise above and leave their mark. Their stories ...

This book is raw, honest, and packed with the kind of stories that don't make it into school curriculums—but shape who we are. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, lost, or just over the same old grind. Inside are tools that actually work, rhythms to keep you steady, and hard-earned lessons from a decade of walking with young people through the mess and beauty of life.

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!

Be honest: Who among us isn’t plagued with fears, insecurities, and self-doubt? Popular wisdom says the solution is to simply believe more strongly in ourselves. But award-winning author and speaker Mary A. Kassian explains that the way to combat fear is with more fear - fear of a different kind. In this follow-up to The Right Kind of Strong, Kassian again draws on her vast biblical knowledge to show us a better way to navigate life. She compares the Bible’s definition of confidence with the world’s well-worn self-help formulas and sets us on the right path.

Finding Joy in Every Punch delivers a fresh, funny, and fiercely practical guide for high-performing executives ready to lead with genuine resilience, strategic kindness, and unshakable connection.

Growth Mindset Ninja learns how we can grow our brains by using the magic of yet. Find out what happens in this comedic book about developing a growth mindset. Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The new children's book series Ninja Life Hacks was developed to help children learn valuable life skills.

John Tesh has achieved more in life than he ever dreamed possible. But the road to success has been anything but easy - and those challenges have become the secret to his success. Through his story, we can learn how to be relentless, how to achieve what we didn't think was possible, and how to handle our inevitable discouragements.

Overcome Your Toughest Foe — Yourself — And Achieve Epic Success! In 100 Days of Epic, top mindset and optimal performance expert Meridith Alexander lays out a clear and impactful step-by-step 100 day strategy for significantly transforming your success and overall satisfaction so that you can achieve things not only professionally, but in all aspects of your life that previously might have seemed impossible. Love accountability? Then you will be thrilled to see the “gamified” option where you download your tracker, collect your points and GO! Not your Mama’s approach to personal ...

Motivation fades. Discipline doesn’t. Most people wait to feel ready before they take action—then wonder why they never follow through. Discipline Over Motivation reveals the mindset shift that separates high-performers from everyone else: stop chasing moods and start building systems. In this powerful, story-driven book, you will learn how to replace fleeting motivation with lasting self-control. Drawing from psychology, fitness, and real-world experience, he breaks down how ordinary people build extraordinary lives—one disciplined choice at a time. You’ll discover how to: Turn ...

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 ...

What if the secret to achieving your goals wasn’t pushing harder—but being kinder to yourself along the way? In a world that glorifies hustle and punishes failure, Grit and Grace offers a powerful alternative: true, lasting perseverance built not on pressure and perfection, but on clarity, resilience, and radical self-compassion. Whether you've abandoned countless goals, struggled to bounce back after setbacks, or simply feel stuck in a cycle of starting over, this book is your roadmap to breaking the pattern. James Wellington, a personal development expert, guides you through a ...