Growth - Deconstructing GRIT Collection: Over 40 women share their inspiring stories of stepping into courage, leading from the heart and personal evolution

As the first book in a four-part sequel to Jennifer Bardot’s original Owning Your G.R.I.T. (GROWTH, RESILIENCE, INTENTION, TENACITY), Growth presents a collection of stories which inspire readers to lean into, step over, and leap beyond life’s challenges. Each chapter captures a dynamic, unique woman’s authentic tale of personal and professional growth. Our willingness to grow through our life experiences allows us to push forward and overcome the unexpected obstacles life throws our way.

Within these pages you’ll recognize three primary stepping-stones to Growth . . .

Awareness: Recognizing that Life (with a capital “L”) happens to everyone. Obstacles, struggles, speed-bumps—whatever we want to call them—will always show up when we least expect them.

Action: The only way out is through. When we focus on the next best possible step, moving through an obstacle seems to go more quickly. The sooner we take action, the quicker we experience positive changes and personal growth.

Liberation: To start living the life we want, we must first let go of the things we cannot control—pain, resentment, anger. Becoming our authentic self allows us to step fearlessly towards our goals and dreams.

Growth allows us to move beyond our personal comfort zone and become the truest version of our best selves. Each author, in this diverse group of women, exposes their vulnerability and what it is like to be faced with and overcome setbacks. Their strong sense of priorities, purpose, and passion becomes the roadmap to empower and inspire readers to gain their own sense of hope and direction.