In this empowering episode, we explore the essential role of grit in personal mastery and growth. 

You’ll learn why grit is more than just pushing through — it’s about purpose, resilience, and sustained passion for your goals. We look at the practical, research-backed strategies to build grit in a way that’s healthy and sustainable, not self-destructive.

In the episode I also opens up about my own journey of perseverance through addiction, burnout, and self-doubt, and why high achievers often need a different kind of fuel to truly thrive. 

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why grit outperforms talent, IQ, and even leadership potential
• How to develop grit sustainably (without burning out)
• The role of purpose and meaning in keeping you motivated
• How to reframe failure and use it as fuel
• The importance of relationships that reinforce perseverance
• How grit supports both healing and high performance
• Introduction to the Personal Mastery Framework

Resources & Links:

• 🎯 Apply for the Personal Mastery Coaching Program: jerryhenderson.org
• 🎧 Related Episode: Self-Love: The Root from Which Personal Mastery Grows
• 📩 Connect with Jerry: jerry@jerryhenderson.org
• 📱 Instagram: @jerryahenderson

Connect & Subscribe:
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🕰️ Chapter Markers

00:00 - Introduction & Podcast Update
01:46 - What Is Grit (And Why It Matters)
03:53 - Michael Jordan and the Power of Perseverance
05:36 - Grit Outperforms Talent & IQ
07:06 - Trauma, Healing, and Finding Grit
10:22 - Introducing the Personal Mastery Framework
13:26 - Grit Turns Effort Into Achievement
14:12 - My Personal Story: From Struggle to Grit
16:30 - Building Grit: Step 1 - Connect to Your Purpose
19:41 - Building Grit: Step 2 - Deliberate Practice
23:37 - Building Grit: Step 3 - Adopt a Growth Mindset
27:18 - Building Grit: Step 4 - Embrace “Failure”
31:01 - Building Grit: Step 5 - Surround Yourself with Gritty People

I am grateful you are here,
Jerry

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