About this episode

Zach Even - Esh discusses building grit in kids and adults, emphasizing the importance of facing challenges and not making excuses.

STRONG Life Podcast ep 573 🎙️ DESTROY Your Excuses: Building REAL Grit in Kids (and Yourself) Brought to you by Gladiator STRONG - 7 Days FREE HERE Cops skipping workouts. A Dad asking when to start training his kid. And the question that matters most: is grit something you're born with, or something you build? In this episode of The STRONG Life Podcast, Zach breaks down how to get fellow law enforcement officers off the sidelines and back in the gym, the right age to start training young athletes, and how to build real grit and toughness in high school athletes — plus why parents who "save" their kids from hard times are doing more harm than good. This one's about facing challenges, embracing tough times, and refusing to make excuses. Whether you're a cop, a coach, a parent, or just someone who needs a kick in the ass today, this episode is for you. Brought to you by Gladiator STRONG — try it free for 7 days. No excuses, just work. Sign up HERE ========== 🔥 START HERE - http://ZachStrength.com • FREE STRENGTH TRAINING COURSES Feel like a stranger in your own life? Get 30 min a day back and remember what strong feels like. 👉 https://GetDadStrong.com (7 Day FREE Trial) FREE…

People in this episode

Host: Zach Even - Esh

Topics covered

• grit
• fitness
• training kids
• overcoming excuses
• law enforcement
• parenting
• toughness

Keywords

• grit
• fitness
• training
• law enforcement
• parenting
• toughness
• excuses
• high school athletes

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