Grow My GRIT

Meet Lyndsay, one of the GRITizens featured in Haze’s book, who has inspired as well as intrigued many parents with her quote: “I want to know and grow my GRIT so I can show it to my children and be an example of someone who co-creates his or her destiny.” Lyndsay believes that the most valuable curriculum for her boys would be mind-management and that starts with knowing your GRIT (i.e., your def...

Ten months after attending her first GRIT workshop, Jennifer Fasciano joins us to reflect on the struggles and successes of using her GRIT to launch her first business. Her company, Jenni_Fire Promotions, is still on-the-rise so this chat is timely and inspiring! Through this candid conversation, we discovered three lines of thinking that serve as major obstacles to launching a small business. The...

Once people have taken the time to define their GRIT, Haze loves to ask if their G, R, I and T words connect, cooperate or compete with one another. In this episode, Haze and Peter turn the tables on themselves to share how their GRIT words get along with each other. This kind of inquiry is a neat way to consider how we’re missing out on opportunities to leverage our skills in the face of obstacle...

In this episode, you get to meet Mike Adorjan, an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary who currently researches youth, cyber-risk and information communication systems. Mike’s research delves into questions of mental wellbeing as well as the ‘good, bad and ugly’ regarding social media. If you grew up in Clarkson/Lorne Park during the 80s and 90s, you may also know him as “Miketendo”! I...

Do you ever wonder if confidence is something that’s always been inside of you but you didn’t recognize it because you were using someone else’s definition? Have you ever thought of approaching obstacles as a way to build confidence instead of needing confidence to approach obstacles? Listen in as Peter, Haze and Kim explore these questions then arrive at these answers: -creating confidence is an...

In their deepest dive yet, Peter and Haze get down to the nitty gritty with MarkDee of Positive Incite. By looking back and looking ahead, they share stories of navigating three enormous obstacles from their GRIT: -showing up for yourself before showing up for others -being healthy for yourself so you can be your best for others -being present for yourself in order to be present others By the end...

We took a long trip down memory lane in this episode with our guest, Andrea, who realized that her initial attempt at knowing her GRIT was partially based on her parents’ voices instead of her own voice! Now that she’s got four children and a busy household to manage, Andrea shares how important it is to connect with your GRIT and keep modelling it for the next generation. From the sounds of thing...

We love words and this episode is all about our search for the “best” way to describe how our GRIT can direct our attention to potential losses or highlight potential gains in the face of challenges. Take a listen and see if you can identify where your GRIT puts you on the continuum of an abundance mindset versus a scarcity mindset. When it’s time to navigate obstacles, do you feel as though you’r...

What do you do when a gigantic “Road Closed” sign appears out of nowhere and obstructs the clearly-defined path to your dreams that you’ve been working on and investing in for years? If you’re anything like Aneesa and Tahir from Offbeet Life, you call on your collective GRIT and blaze a new trail! By sharing their stories of profound loss as well as incredible gains in the last 18 months, they mak...

Have you ever heard of an Assertiveness Template? Have you ever listened to one evolve in real time? Join Peter, Haze and Kim as they explore the obstacles and opportunities that arise when it’s time to set boundaries with kindness and commitment even when confidence might be lacking.

How are the teenagers in your life approaching and navigating obstacles? How can you support them? Our special guest, Kim, shares how GRIT is a framework for the Mental Health curriculum she’s offered to high school students over the last 8 years. Join us as she presents practical strategies that encourage teenagers to believe in their Growth Potential, be Reflective, honour their Individuality an...

How often do you use the phrase “it’s not good enough” as a reason to hold onto something you’ve created instead of sharing it with others? How often does “it won’t be good enough” come up as a reason not to start something at all? Join us as we navigate the “good enough” obstacle with GRIT!

In this episode, we talk about the ways in which our GRIT was fundamental to our abilities to find new work after losing a job (Haze) and leaving a job (Peter).

If you’re looking for ideas on how to select your G, R, I and T words, take a listen! In this episode, Haze, Peter and their special guest, Lesley, share the back stories of how they selected the words for their GRIT compasses.

In this episode, Haze talks about creating a COVID-specific GRIT compass with a focus on what she can be for others. Peter decides to stay true to his original compass and explore the ways in which his GRIT allows him to be for others.

Here on Grow My GRIT, our intention is to engage with guests and listeners who are ready to know, grow, and show their GRIT, perhaps best described as one's default settings in the face of obstacles.

Hello from Haze and Peter! In this episode, we introduce ourselves, our stories and our GRIT.