# EP. 485: Why Most Hunters Quit Too Early | The Grit Formula | HOS

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Podcast: [Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-from-the-stand-deer-hunting-podcast-175247)
Published: 2026-03-25T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

I started thinking about something I’ve run into a lot lately—not just in the woods, but on a jiu-jitsu mat, and honestly even going back to my wrestling days. It’s that moment when things get hard and your brain starts trying to talk you out of it. Not because you’re in real trouble… just because you’re uncomfortable. I’ve felt it getting smashed by guys half my size, I’ve felt it sitting in a tree when nothing’s moving, and I’ve definitely felt it in a few other places along the way. And the more I’ve paid attention to it, the more I’ve realized that moment—right there—is usually where things start to go one way or the other. So this episode is really about that. About staying composed when it would be easier not to. About figuring out how to keep going without panicking or making a bad decision just to feel better. Because whether it’s hunting, jiu-jitsu, or anything else, the people who stick with it a little longer tend to be the ones who end up where they want to go. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 485 The role of grit in hunting and life Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling Angela Duckworth's research on grit and success Practical ways to develop mental toughness The importance of a clear top-level goal SHOW NOTES AND LINKS: —Truth From The Stand Merch —Check out Tactacam Reveal cell cameras — Save 15% on Hawke Optics code TFTS15 —Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20 —Check out Spartan Forge to map your hunt —Save on Lathrop And Sons non-typical insoles code TRUTH10 —Check out Faceoff E-Bikes —Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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