Trust the Grind

Sixteen champions reveal the mindset habits that built their greatness

Sports biography meets athlete mindset training in this collection for young athletes and teens who dream big. Newly updated for 2025, Trust the Grind delivers exclusive interviews with sixteen world-class champions across eleven sports, each revealing the single habit that carried them to the top:
Set Goals, with MLB Hall of Famer Chipper Jones Develop Discipline, with NBA Hall of Famer Jason Kidd Stay Driven, with NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens Perform Under Pressure, with Olympic medalist Deena Kastor Dont Be Afraid to Fail, with MLB champion Luis Gonzalez Be Confident, with NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano and MLB Hall of Famer Andruw Jones Be You, with MMA star Paige VanZant Become Obsessed, with UFC champion Georges St-Pierre Dont Ever Stop, with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao
Every chapter turns hard-won wisdom into practical, teen-ready lessons on discipline, confidence, and grit, capped with a bonus Memorable Moment essay new to this edition. Fans of Relentless, The Young Champions Mind, and Mental Toughness for Young Athletes will recognize the same no-excuses inspiration here, paired with real stories from athletes teens already idolize.

Ideal for young athletes, coaches, and parents seeking a gift that motivates without lecturing, Trust the Grind makes the case that greatness isnt about talent, its about the grind. To all the young athletes out there looking for motivation, check out Trust the Grind, says Naismith Hall of Famer Jason Kidd.