Welcome back to Burning the Ships, where we go all in on taking risks, pushing boundaries, and eliminating excuses. Today, we’re diving into grit—the unshakable quality that separates those who succeed from those who quit too soon. You’ve heard the word before, but what does it actually mean?
In this episode, I break down G.R.I.T. into four essential traits: Gratitude, Resourcefulness, Intentionality, and Tenacity. Through personal stories of adversity, lessons from my father’s struggles, my mother’s resilience, and real-life setbacks, I’ll show you why grit is the ultimate predictor of success—whether in business, sports, or life.
If you’ve ever struggled with doubt or setbacks, this episode is for you. Learn how to move with purpose, turn failures into fuel, and push through when success is just around the corner. No matter your path—entrepreneur, athlete, or go-getter—embracing grit will transform your journey. Burn the ships, commit fully, and get to work.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:46 JJ’s Joke of the Week
02:10 What is grit?
03:49 G is for Gratitude
05:50 How my father’s struggles shaped my mindset and leadership
08:35 Learning resilience through financial and emotional hardships
11:20 R is for Resourcefulness
14:17 I is for Intentionality
16:55 T is for Tenacity
19:07 Lessons from competition, sports, and how to bounce back after failure
22:55 How jiu-jitsu has reinforced my mindset on grit and perseverance
24:44 The profound moment with my mom that changed my entire perspective on struggle
29:04 Finding gratitude in setbacks
32:14 The difference between those who succeed and those who quit too soon
Quotables
“Most of the good in me came from the hard times I went through. And I wouldn’t change a thing.”
“You don’t need to be the smartest, fastest, or strongest. But if you’re the one who refuses to quit, you’ll always have a chance to win.”
“If you quit now, you’ll never know how close you were to breaking through.”
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