Life Gets in The Way: Powering Through Adversity with Grit and Grace


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A young widow suddenly must raise three children alone—all while living with a rare blood cancer and working full-time. This situation might make any woman despair, but Sally Kalksma is not just any woman. With her passion for life and her infectious energy, she found the motivation to power through adversity with tenacity and grit while never giving up hope, even when life looked its bleakest. Although Sally is now in remission, she still takes chemo as a maintenance therapy for multiple myeloma, but she knows how to turn pain into positivity. In Life Gets in the Way, this superstar, world-renowned athlete shares her memoirs on climbing toward a world without cancer.




Grit


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In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).




Grit in Her Veins, Grace in Her Soul


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Wave after wave, I rise, Pulling you up with me To turn the tide. Life-altering experiences at the beginning of her journey armed the future poet with the grit she will need to forge her own path toward womanhood. Written from a feminist perspective and as a woman of colour, GRIT IN HER VEINS, GRACE IN HER SOUL is a captivating collection of empowering and heartwarming poetry. Dabbling in concrete, narrative, and lyrical poetry, the author takes the reader through a courageous, transformational journey through her work. All through its lines, this book offers inspiration and wisdom while covering major themes of loss, resilience, heartache, love, and healing. The author demonstrates through the depth and power of her bold feminine spirit that there is a silver lining we can reach, as we rise from our adversity and pave an authentic road to self discovery.




Grit & Grace


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Empower Your Essence: Discover the Ultimate Path of Self-Love and Strength Imagine embarking on a journey that not only embraces your true self but also elevates your spirit to newfound heights. Grit & Grace: The Bold Woman's Guide to Empowerment and Self-Love is not just a book; it's a transformative experience that unravels the essence of being a powerful, graceful, and loving woman in today's world. Each page is infused with wisdom and empowering strategies designed to guide you through cultivating a life of profound self-love and unshakeable strength. Within this guiding light, you'll dive deep into the Pillars of Grit and Grace, learning to define what these qualities mean in the context of modern womanhood and discovering why they are crucial for your empowerment. You're not just reading about concepts but engaging with dynamic strategies to integrate these pillars into your daily life. The power of Self-Love is unraveled in ways that will have you practicing daily affirmations, engaging in self-care rituals, and breaking free from the chains of internalized barriers that have held you back. This book brings to light the importance of overcoming self-doubt and embracing failure as steps forward on your path to confidence. Building a Community and Sisterhood is essential, and here, you'll learn how to find your tribe and lean on the strength of networks and sisterhood as a source of power. Through these connections, harness your voice, cultivating assertive communication techniques and sharing your story to inspire and uplift others. Step into leadership with grace, achieve financial independence with grit, and embrace body positivity with love. Grit & Grace is more than a book; it's your personal mentor guiding you towards embracing change, setting boundaries, and planning for a future filled with empowerment. As you turn each page, you'll be inspired to weave creativity, spirituality, and a profound understanding of self-love into the fabric of your life, preparing you for a future that gleams with possibility. Join the ranks of bold, empowered women who have found their path to self-love, leadership, and unbreakable strength. The journey ahead is luminous with the promise of transformation and growth. Embrace your grit, grace, and the power of your essence today.




Get Your Mind Right


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As founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, California, Todd Durkin is used to pushing high-profile, high-performance athletes to their physical limit. But that's only half the battle. A crucial aspect of creating any kind of success--whether in business, sports, health, or relationships--is having the right mind-set. In Get Your Mind Right, this world-class performance coach shares his top 10 principles to inspire you to find motivation, work hard, grow in your faith, think like a champion, and be the very best version of yourself, including - your thoughts ultimately determine your life and legacy - attack your fears instead of running away from them - habits will make or break you - master your time, energy, and focus - eat to get your mind right - recover like a champion - live a life worth telling a story about - and more If you're ready to start taking on your challenges with confidence, it's time to get your mind right!




Grace, Grit and Gratitude


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To the outside eye, it looked like Tara Coyote was living the perfect life in the suburbs with her musician husband, successful Pilates studio and Brady Bunch type family. What the outside world didn't see was the pivotal event that turned her life upside down. Grace, Grit and Gratitude is one woman's story of a profound bond with horses that carried her through nine years of pain, trauma, cancer and the challenges of loss. It is about finding the courage to face one's shadow in the darkest hour. Learn how the ancient principles of death and rebirth from the Mesopotamian Goddess, Inanna, has saved more than just one life. Follow one woman's spiritual journey of pain, perseverance and discovery with the unexpected power of her horses and ancient teachings as her guide. A portion of the sale of each book will be donated to The Wild Beauty Foundation, an organization that works to raise awareness for the wild horses of North America. As Tara's mustang, Comanche has had a profound impact upon her life, she is passionate about supporting this important cause! The Wild Beauty Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to illuminating key issues wild and domestic horses are facing today, while also bringing the incredible, therapeutic world of horses to children and families. Founded by filmmakers Ashley Avis and Edward Winters, WBF seeks to raise awareness through film, education, and adoption. For more info & for how you can get involved, please visit: https: //wildbeautyfoundation.org/ Tara Coyote is the founder of Wind Horse Sanctuary, a certified Eponaquest 'Equine Facilitated Learning' instructor, life coach, workshop leader, writer and dancer. You will find her happily scooping horse manure on Kaua'i, Hawaii!




Grit and Grace: Korean Keys to Resilience and Success


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Do you dream of achieving your goals but struggle with setbacks and self-doubt? Discover the power of the Korean Spirit and unlock the secrets to resilience and success! Grit & Grace is your inspiring guide to navigating life's challenges and achieving your full potential, drawing wisdom from the rich cultural heritage of Korea. This empowering book delves into profound Korean concepts like: Han: The bittersweet legacy that fuels perseverance Hallyu: The Korean Wave, showcasing the power of creativity and resilience on the world stage Inhwa: Cultivating inner harmony and emotional resilience Guemchi: The art of transforming cracks into beautiful features, symbolizing learning from failures Hwaiting: The power of community and encouragement Kkukki: Finding joy and gratitude in everyday details Kimchi Power: The transformative power of patience, dedication, and continuous effort Through captivating stories, practical exercises, and insightful cultural exploration, Grit & Grace will equip you with: A growth mindset to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning Strategies for cultivating inner peace and emotional resilience The power of a supportive community to uplift and motivate you The importance of gratitude for finding joy in the everyday The unwavering resolve to persevere through setbacks and achieve your dreams Embrace the Korean Spirit of Grit & Grace, and embark on a transformative journey towards resilience, success, and a life filled with meaning.




Grace and Grit


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Coming soon as a Major Motion Picture Here is a deeply moving account of a couple's struggle with cancer and their journey to spiritual healing. Grace and Grit is the compelling story of the five-year journey of Ken Wilber and his wife Treya Killam Wilber through Treya's illness, treatment, and, finally, death.




Leading with Grit, Grace and Gratitude


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Ritch Eich has emerged as one of today's preeminent experts on leadership and its place in business, healthcare, education, the military and life in general. In his fifth book, Leading with Grit, Grace and Gratitude: Timeless Lessons for Life, Eich covers important new ground to teach us powerful and practical lessons of leadership with: -Grit, by transforming organizations through bold initiatives;-Grace when serving, guiding, and mentoring others; and -Gratitude, by understanding how to treat people.




Vision Mindset Grit


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Scott Burrows' riveting story of overcoming adversity through sheer determination, will power and goal setting is infectious. Scott played college football at Florida State University under coach Bobby Bowden and was a top ranked kickboxing champion, having his last fight broadcast by ESPN. His future was filled with promise until November 3, 1984 when, at the age of 19, he was critically injured in a disastrous automobile accident and everything changed in the blink of an eye. Scott survived, but was paralyzed and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Despite this grim prognosis, he refused to be sidelined. He endured years of grueling physical therapy, learned to walk again with the aid of a cane, graduated from college, had a successful career in the insurance and financial industry—even qualifying for Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), a 100% commission-driven award that fewer than 8% of agents worldwide achieve yearly. Later, Scott became a world-class motivational speaker. Vision, Mindset and Grit—three powerful words that describe Scott Burrows—will also inspire you to achieve your absolute best. This book is more than the story of Scott's determination to overcome enormous obstacles and rebuild his life. It is a testament to his intention to inspire others and help them triumph over adversity as well. He has shared his message of hope and success with audiences throughout the world and motivated them to make positive changes in their own lives.