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Relationship Grit: A True Story with Lessons to Stay Together, Grow Together, and Thrive Together (Jon Gordon) Kindle Edition

by Jon Gordon (Author), Kathryn Gordon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Great relationships don't happen by accident—they take commitment, hard work, and grit

Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger.

If you're a fan of Jon Gordon's work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relationship, you are not alone. Working, writing, and raising children hasn't always been easy for the Gordons, but by committing to one another and embracing the principles of G. R. I. T., they emerged from their darkest moments and built a deep and lasting love. In Relationship Grit, they speak candidly about what they have learned and how you can develop the grit to build beautiful relationships.

  • Discover—in their own words—what Jon and Kathryn have learned about staying together during their 23-year marriage
  • Learn the four principles of G. R. I. T. that you can embrace today to build the high quality relationships you want and deserve
  • Find the strength you need to confront your past, overcome your flaws, and change for the better to improve you and your relationship
  • Embrace the Gordons' practical advice including 22 quick tips for a great relationship—11 from Kathryn and 11 from Jon—and start making your relationship the best it can be

Relationships—particularly marriages—are about imperfect people coming together to work on their individual flaws and emerge stronger together. Relationship Grit will inspire and motivate you to engage in this remarkable and rewarding process.

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Enrich your relationships stories and lessons from Jon and Kathryn Gordon

Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship GRIT, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger.

If you're a fan of Jon Gordon's work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relationship, you are not alone. Working, writing, and raising children hasn't always been easy for the Gordons, but by committing to one another and embracing the principles of G. R. I. T., they emerged from their darkest moments and built a deep and lasting love.

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Great relationships don't happen by accident they take commitment, hard work, and GRIT

"You may already know I'm a raving fan of Jon Gordon and when you add his wonderful wife, Kathryn, you'll see that one plus one is greater than two. In Relationship GRIT, the Gordons hold a lively back-and-forth discussion about the ups and downs of marriage and how to hang in there. Read this book with your significant other and move toward a positive future together."
KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager® and Servant Leadership in Action

Relationships particularly marriages are about imperfect people coming together to work on their individual flaws and emerging stronger together. Relationship GRIT will inspire and motivate you to engage in this remarkable and rewarding process. Find the strength you need to confront your past, overcome your flaws, and change for the better to improve you and your relationship.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DRR7WD8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 1st edition (July 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Jon Gordon is a 15x bestselling author and thought leader, a top 10 keynote speaker and consultant who has worked with many of the top leaders and organizations on the planet and a global influencer who impacts millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts and messages.

His principles and belief that positivity is a competitive advantage have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 28 books including 15 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic "The Energy Bus" which has sold over 3 million copies, "The Carpenter" which was a top 5 business book of the year, "Training Camp," "The Power of Positive Leadership," "The Power of a Positive Team," "The Coffee Bean," "Stay Positive," and "The Garden." Jon’s latest bestselling book is "The One Truth."

Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers.

His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy and more.

Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.

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Thank you Kathryn and Jon for writing such an intimate, relevant, and applicable book. Having been married over 21 years, you can imagine that we have 'heard it all' and have 'been there, done that'. This was so much more and so much more real. Great work and loved the way you wrote it from the 1st person (for the most part). It was really fun to read and really good to think about and even apply. Thank you! - Ralph
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Meltch14
5.0 out of 5 stars Will make good relationships great and great relationships excellent! Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020
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This is the first book my wife and I actually read "together." We decided to read using the same format that Jon and Kathryn used to write it. I would read a predetermined amount of pages and then she would read the same section after which we would discuss what we read. I LOVED the format and the honesty in the book. After 19 years I would consider our marriage to be very good, but not without its challenges. This book opens your eyes to the realization that many people have the same issues and we are not unique in the challenges we face each day. Jon and Kathryn have shown us ways of keeping the lines of communication open and how to build on what we feel is a strong foundation within our marriage. We plan on utilizing some of the techniques and guidance that was discussed in the book. This is not just a book for struggling marriages, this is also a great resource to make strong marriages even stronger. Highly recommend!
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Cheri Gillett
5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic, Real Advice for any couple
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020
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This book is a real view into the struggles that marriages can have and gives clear advice based on the experience of Jon and Kathryn as to how to avoid those struggles. They authentically share their story, the good, bad and ugly and then share how they got through these challenges with practical advice that couples can easily use. I love how they share the progression of their marriage and just love celebrating where they are now. It is a simple read and a book that you can go back to easily as a summary of the advice is organized at the end of each chapter. It is a great read for couples who are getting ready to get married, newlyweds or even someone like me who has been married for more than 35 years. I have loved Jon's books for years and he writes with a strong faith and desire to help others. Kathryn is a great writer too and loved reading her contribution to this book and hearing her perspective. I have read it twice already - it is a very meaningful!
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this book is packed with insight, great information and it will inspire you!

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Austin B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
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Great read taught me a lot and plan to share with others.
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Anita
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book on how to Thrive Together in a relationship
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020
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This book is great from at least three perspectives. (1) Gives open and honest insight into Jon's life and how he and his wife overcame obstacles to be the couple they are today. (2) Identifies key actions that help a marriage to thrive amidst the difficulties that life throws at you. These are practical actions that anyone can strive to put in place in any relationship. (3) Shares how faith in God can sustain you and guide you even when you are not sure what to do. Jesus makes the difference in our attitudes and actions by changing us on the inside to be a "new creation" and this gets reflected outwardly in who we become. This story is evident of the difference Jesus can make. If you are seeking true contentment, Jesus can provide a peace like no other.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting Topic.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
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I enjoyed the author's perspective and the books informative value.
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Richard White
5.0 out of 5 stars A Relationship Must Read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
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I just finished the book and I was blown away with your honesty and vulnerability, Jon and Kathryn. I love the focus of the book isn’t look at us and how great we are but takes a real look at the struggles two people trying to be one couple go through.

In this age of social media only showing the highs of relationships causing what I believe to be unfair expectations, this book pulls back the curtain on what relationships really look like. It shows the focus, work, and commitment needed to build a lasting, ever changing, and so rewarding relationship can bring to the world.

I truly believe that God created relationship to teach us other-centered love vs a self-centered focus. It’s funny...all the things I wanted and needed in my life were only truly realized when I put the needs of my wife and family before my own.

Thank you both for your strength and courage in sharing. I think a lot of couples won’t feel so broken when they realize others are going through similar challenges on their way to building their three strands.
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Petra K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brave and Powerful!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2020
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Jon and Kathryn really embrace their vulnerability and reveal the real struggles in relationships. The best part is hearing it from both sides. The different perspectives were a huge eye opener for me and the honesty is gut wrenching at times. We can all see ourselves in parts of their story and the lessons they share are an invaluable gift for all. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring us to engage our G.R.I.T.
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Matthew Taub
5.0 out of 5 stars An honest book that helped my relationship - get this book
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2021
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Love this book. Jon and Kathryn are real. Relatable. They’re honest in their story. A great relationship book.
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