sTUDY IN THE WAYS OF THE MASTERS OF GRIT…

Learn through these craftsmen who have honed the art of GRIT and join their ranks through following in their teachings.

Whether through psychology, personal development, or leadership. These well-regarded authors can give you the tools to carve a path of your own.

1. Angela Duckworth

  • Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

  • Why It’s Good: Grounded in behavioral science and filled with real-world stories.

  • Focus: Research-based look into grit as a predictor of success; emphasizes deliberate practice and long-term goals.

2. CaROL Dweck

  • Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

  • Why It’s Good: Helps shift thinking from fixed abilities to adaptable effort.

  • Focus: Introduces the concept of growth mindset, which is crucial for persistence.

3. Ryan Holiday

  • Book: The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Discipline Is Destiny

  • Why It’s Good: Practical, short lessons drawn from ancient philosophy.

  • Focus: Modern Stoicism, overcoming adversity, and inner discipline.

4. David goggins

  • Book: Can’t Hurt Me

  • Why It’s Good: High-intensity motivation; great for pushing limits.

  • Focus: Raw, intense account of using pain, suffering, and challenge to forge unbreakable mental toughness.

5. Jocko Willink

  • Book: Discipline Equals Freedom, Extreme Ownership (with Leif Babin)

  • Why It’s Good: No-excuses, tactical mindset builder.

  • Focus: Military-based leadership and mental toughness.

6. James clear

  • Book: Atomic Habits

  • Why It’s Good: Let’s you have your own life back again.

  • Focus: Breaking old habits, starting new ones, and making sure you never go back to the old habits again, one small step at a time.

6. Angela lee duckworth TED talk

  • Title: “Grit: The power of passion and perseverance”

  • Why It’s Good: 6-minute intro to the science and power behind grit.