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The Myth About Grit That's Holding You Back w/ Lara "LJ" Johnson
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- Mitlin Money Mindset
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- Mar 18, 2026
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- 2084
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Summary
Grit isn't a personality trait — it's something you can build. In this episode, leadership expert Lara "LJ" Johnson breaks down how the "born with it or not" myth holds people back and what grit actually looks like in real life. You'll learn why the "muscle through" mentality fails most teams, why most people stay trapped in negative thought loops, and the tools that helped Lara survive life's toughest moments. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) From homelessness to rebuilding her life in the U.S. (01:35) Belief as the difference between quitting and finding a solution (07:37) The tragedy that inspired the Global Grit System (10:32) How the 54321 grounding technique saved her life (13:42) The aftermath: why she wrote 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 (16:51) Global Grit System: 4 principles and 4 types of grit (20:28) Why choosing the right spouse matters for entrepreneurs and leaders (22:43) Becoming a U.S. citizen and pursuing the American dream (24:33) The reality and strength of military families (27:37) What brought you JOY today? (29:21) Text GRIT to 33777 to get LJ's free Global Accountability Guide! If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGather…