What does grit really mean — and why do so many people get it wrong?

In this powerful return episode, Limitless Minds welcomes back OG guest Joanna Lohman, former U.S. Women’s National Team player, longtime NWSL pro, author, and Limitless Minds coach, for a deep dive into grit, purpose, and sustained performance.

Together, the conversation challenges the idea that grit is simply “toughing it out” or grinding harder. Drawing from elite sport, corporate leadership, and lived experience, Joanna unpacks why grit lives at the intersection of passion and perseverance, why it’s a muscle that can be trained, and how it’s often confused with resilience.