Description

Most leaders don’t actually get beaten. They just get tired, discouraged, and tap out. It’s not about being smarter or flashier—it’s about staying in the arena long enough to win. In this episode, Chris Hunsicker breaks down why grit is the ultimate unfair advantage in today’s dealership world—and how you can hardwire it into your daily operating system.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why grit—not talent or hacks—is the edge that separates winners from quitters.
• The 4 practices of grit-driven leaders:

1. Set the horizon longer than everyone else.
2. Train in the dip—don’t bail when results drop.
3. Find rest, not escape—recovery is fuel.
4. Anchor to legacy, not just this month’s scoreboard.

• The Grit Question: Are you really finished, or just tired?
• How to lead your team through fatigue by modeling resilience and catching grit in action.

Quick Wins to Try Today:

• Identify one area you’ve been tempted to quit—not because you were beaten, but because you were tired.
• Write down one step, big or small, to keep yourself in the fight.
• Ask your team the Grit Question and celebrate the moments they choose to stay in the arena.

At HCI, we believe in Own the Standard, Elevate the Game and Lead with Grit, Grace, and Growth. Outlasting isn’t about raw stamina—it’s about building disciplined endurance that turns temporary fatigue into long-term advantage. Love the show? like, rate, review and share

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Recommended Next Steps for New Listeners

1. Pick your first battle. Scroll through past episodes and start with one that calls you out.
2. Make it your morning fire ritual. Seven minutes before the chaos begins — listen, learn, lead.
3. Bring your managers in. Share an episode and challenge them to take one daily action.
4. Track your wins. Stack 30 days of execution and see how fast the culture shifts.

Share the War Room

If this episode sparked something for you, share it with another leader today. Copy the link, drop it in a text, and tell them:

“You need to hear this — it’s only 7 minutes, and it will make you better today.”

Remember:

You don’t need a better market.

You don’t need better leads.

You don’t even need better people.

You need to become a better leader.

Let’s go create some leadership fire.