What does it really take to achieve success—real, fulfilling, lasting success? It’s not just talent, luck, or even motivation. It’s grit—the powerful mix of passion, purpose, perseverance, and persistence that keeps you moving forward when things get tough.

In this solo episode of The Happy Stack Podcast, host Terri-Ann Richards breaks down the four key pillars of grit, sharing personal stories, real-world examples, and science-backed strategies to help you develop resilience and stay the course—no matter the challenge.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, if you’re struggling to push through obstacles, or if you want to build a mindset that helps you succeed in business, leadership, and life, this episode is for you.

Plus! Terri-Ann shares insights from her book, Success Takes Courage, diving even deeper into what it takes to develop true grit.

✅ Why grit is more than just perseverance—it’s a formula for success
✅ The four pillars of grit: Passion, Purpose, Perseverance & Persistence
✅ How to discover your passion (hint: childhood holds the clues!)
✅ The biggest myth about purpose—and how to actually uncover yours
✅ Why most people quit right before they succeed (and how to push through)
✅ The success cadence: The simple mindset shift to build daily consistency
✅ How small, 1% improvements daily lead to exponential success

Book: Success Takes Courage – by Terri-Ann Richards
Book: The Success Principles – by Jack Canfield
Book: Atomic Habits – by James Clear
Challenge: 75 Hard – by Andy Frisella

Where in life do you need to build more grit?
Let’s start the conversation! Reach out to me on LinkedIn @TerriAnnRichards

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Until next time—stay strong, stay persistent, and keep building your grit.