Welcome to Episode 12 of the Mean Grit Podcast — where we explore the power of doing hard things and the grit it takes to keep going.🎙️ Today’s guest: Phil Case, President of Max Connect Digital, father, mentor, mountain adventurer, and all-around grit machine. We hiked into the mountains to have a raw, real conversation about legacy, leadership, raising resilient kids, doing the hardest thing first, and what it means to redefine success.💥 Phil shares:01:06 How childhood independence shaped his steady, grounded grit02:28 The gut-check moment of running an agency at 2503:39 How do we create Grit in our families? What a femur-breaking ski accident taught his son about doing hard things10:02 Why success isn’t about what you gain—but what you give13:45 How lifting weights at 40+ became his new mental anchor16:38 Rapid fire questions on grit!This episode is full of insight for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something bigger than themselves.📚 Mentioned in this episode:The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter — a game-changing read about seeking discomfort to find growth and meaning.👊 Whether you’re climbing a literal mountain or grinding through your 9 to 5, this one’s for you.🔥 Like, comment, and subscribe to join the Mean Grit community.📲 Follow Phil Case on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/philcase/If your company is in need of fantastic marketing services check out https://maxconnect.com/💬 Drop in the comments: What's your definition of grit?#MeanGrit #PhilCase #GritPodcast #DoHardThings #ComfortCrisis #Leadership #MaxConnectDigital #Entrepreneurship #Legacy #RaisingResilientKids #PersonalGrowth #MountainMindset #DigitalMarketing #UltrarunningVibes #PodcastClip #MindsetMatters