Grit-flowness

Grit-flowness

From Well Said by Dr. Ira Nash

November 5, 2025 · 28 min

About this episode

Dr. John Boockvar discusses the concept of 'grit-flowness' and how it helps individuals perform under pressure.

How do some people manage to move with focus, calm, and purpose, even during extremely high-pressure moments? Joining us on Well Said is neurosurgeon Dr. John Boockvar, who calls this mindset “grit-flowness”—the powerful combination of grit, flow, and mindfulness that enables someone to perform at their best even under stress. Dr. Boockvar, Vice Chair of […]

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Guest: Dr John Boockvar

Topics covered

  • grit
  • mindfulness
  • performance under stress

Keywords

  • neurosurgery
  • high-pressure moments
  • calm
  • focus

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