We Tested Our Grit (And Were Humbled Immediately)

This podcast episode intricately weaves together narratives on the themes of mental grit, personal assessment, entrepreneurship, and varying philosophies of success in both sports and business. It uses personal anecdotes, humor, and in-depth discussions that underscore the importance of the mindset in achieving success, whether by maintaining determination like the Phoenix Suns fan, assessing one's innate strengths and weaknesses through tests like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and its criticized profitability, or the surprising revelations from self-administered 'grit tests.' The episode unfolds stories of entrepreneurs who speed run their way to repeated success in familiar territories or boldly walk backwards into uncharted ventures, exemplifying the contrasting approaches to leveraging talent. Key insights from successful figures like Elon Musk highlight the readiness to reinvent oneself and take risks. Finally, it spotlights the inspiring journey of the RX bar founder, whose persistence against rejection and comfort with failure underpin his phenomenal achievement.