WHat is the GRIND?

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The G.R.I.N.D. is an acronym for Gratitude, Respect, Integrity, Never-Quit and Discipline. The mission of the G.R.I.N.D. is to convey the critical significance of practicing self awareness, self-belief, self- forgiveness, self-appreciation and human connectedness, while adopting a non-judgmental and anti-othering mindset.

The goal of this program is to  begin the process of asking and answering the essential questions of “Who am I?” “Who do I want to be?" and “How do I get there?” The GRIND is part motivation, part performance and all positive social and emotional advocacy.  The purpose of this talk is to remind us all that we are unique gifts to this world.  It is through the process of honoring our authentic selves and accepting all others as equally essential that the GRIND will lead us through the challenges of  life.  

The GRIND PRINCIPLES: 

• You cannot take care of others until you take care of yourself first.
• There is no failure only feedback 
•  Every reaction (verbal or non verbal) either brings unity or discord...strive to bring unity.
•  Lose judgement.  Replace it with curiosity.  Or simply just move on.
•  Don't BE the story of you.  WRITE the story of you and REVISE it as often as you need to.
•  Progress starts with "awareness," continues with "forgiveness" and leads to "discovery."
• Do not let anyone define SUCCESS for you.  You create your own definition.   And then go get it.
• Don't let your life be owned by anyone else.  Make the choice now to give yourself choices later.  
• The journey is more important than the destination.  WHO you become is more important than WHAT you become.
• Whether you think you can or you can't, you are absolutely correct.