Joshua Medcalf

Guided by "Akira-sensei," John comes to realize the greatest adversity on his journey will be the challenge of defeating the man in the mirror. This powerful story of one boy's journey to achieve his life long goal of becoming a samurai warrior, brings the Train to be Clutch curriculum to life in a powerful and memorable way.

How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great

Chop Wood Carry Water

"There's a secret to mastery that you may have never heard, a single little thing that only the very best in the world know how to do. In fact, I believe it is the only thing anyone can do to gain true mastery at anything, and it's an equal opportunity principle. It can be applied to fulfill your potential in business, in sports, in your relationships, as well as your overall life. Do you want to know what it is?" In the crowd, Jason leaned forward, laser focused. Kicked off his basketball team after a season-ending fight, his only chance to play ball again was to sell enough books door-to-door over the summer to get back on the team. He never needed wisdom like he needed it now. But little did he know that the answer he was seeking was about to change his life forever... Pound The Stone is the intense and inspiring story of a young man's journey through the obstacles, defeats, and eventual victories that come while developing grit on the path to mastery. Told in the same engaging fable style as Chop Wood Carry Water, this is a deeper dive into the timeless principles that guide and inspire anyone who seeks greatness in life, and covers everything from true success, to the perfection trap, the value of failure, why courage is contagious, and why vulnerability can save your life. Pound The Stone will move you, inspire you, and hopefully encourage you to choose love and courage over fear and shame.

7 Lessons to Develop Grit on the Path to Mastery

Pound the Stone

Jamie Gilbert

The truth is, transformational leadership is simple, but really hard. Most of the people we work with across many different disciplines tell us the same thing, "I didn't know there was another way." In this book we share stories and tools to equip you for the journey, and help you become the transformational leader you know in your gut you were meant to become. This book isn't for everyone, but it might just be for you.

Transformational Leadership

Guided by “Akira-sensei,” John comes to realize the greatest adversity on his journey will be the challenge of defeating the man in the mirror. This powerful story of one boy’s journey to achieve his life long goal of becoming a samurai warrior, brings the Train to be CLUTCH curriculum to life in a powerful and memorable way. Some things you will learn... —No matter how it feels, you are always building your own house. —How and why you must surrender to the outcome in order to be at your best. —Why you never want to have your identity wrapped up in what you do. —Why your strength lies in faithfulness to the little things. —How to develop a heart posture of gratitude. —How to use the biggest challenges as a training ground for greatness. —Why the process is more important than the goal. —Why comparison is the thief of all joy. —How to develop a growth mindset. —Why talent is more of a curse than a blessing. “So many valuable stories and lessons!” —Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks

Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall In Love With the Process of Becoming Great

Seth Mattison

The world is changing faster and faster because of the internet and technology. The rigid models of leadership and long-standing rules of engagement and power we've come to count upon for generations are no longer reliable in this new hyper-connected and digitally-charged world we find ourselves in. This world is being fueled by openness, connection, transparency and shared power. The future of leadership mandates new levels of personal courage, self-awareness, and authenticity. To be blunt, navigating this new world can be incredibly confusing and frustrating. We have felt it, the people we work with have felt it, and if you are anything like us, then you are probably experiencing this frustration as well. We wrote this story to help you understand many of the underlying forces impacting the future and to help equip you with practical tools and techniques to deepen your connection to those around you, amplify your ability to positively effect change, and fuel high performance for you, your team, your family, and your organization. --

The Future of Leadership

Impractical Guide to Becoming a Transformational Leader

A Tale of Navigating the Unwritten Rules of the Hierarchy in a Half Changed World.

The War At Work

Our counter cultural approach to mental training has helped transform leaders in sports, business, and education. The stories, strategies, and tools within will leave you encouraged and inspired. If you are looking for a quick fix, look somewhere else. If you are looking to achieve your greatest potential on the journey of life, you have come to the right place.

Burn Your Goals: The Counter Cultural Approach to Achieving Your Greatest Potential

Lucas Jadin

"Many people crave the attention that comes with mastering a craft -- chasing the limelight, the spotlight, and the glamour. But behind every 'overnight success' is tens of thousands of hours of training and failing in the dark. Win in the Dark is a powerful story about a boy names Niko chasing a big dream. Guided by his Grandpa Marco, he comes to understand that it's not the physical aspects of the journey that challenge and change him the most - it's the mental demons and barriers he must battle in the dark"--Page 4 of cover.

Some Think You Shine Under the Bright Lights, But the Bright Lights Only Reveal Your Work in the Dark

Win in the Dark

This training manual goes chapter by chapter through the book, Pound The Stone, and has reflection and discussion questions to help the reader go even deeper with the material. The manual was designed to be worked through by individuals and then ideally discussed in small groups. However, if an individual went through the training manual by themselves it should still be a valuable experience. There is space after each question to reflect and write answers.

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