How to have it all and (actually) love what you have.
Somewhere in the middle of the meetings and the milestones, we lost something: ourselves. It’s time to build systems for a life that honors your ambition and your joy.
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Welcome to a new approach to ambition.
For years we’ve been told the answer to burnout is better balance.
But what if balance is the wrong goal?
Modern ambition is broken…..and we are the ones breaking under it.
Toxic Grit is the rally cry and roadmap for those who are done surviving success and ready for a new way to live, work and (actually) enjoy our lives.
In this bold, paradigm-shifting debut, Amanda Goetz, former 2x CEO, 4x CMO and single mom of three, reframes what it means to be ambitious in a culture that demands we do it all to have it all. She knows what it takes to walk the tightrope of success and sanity.
Through radical vulnerability, heartfelt storytelling, science backed frameworks and real-world tools, she will help you build systems for a life that honors your ambition and your joy.
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In This Book:
In response to the toxic mindset of having it all, this bold, perspective-shifting debut reframes what it means to be ambitious in a culture that demands we do it all to have it all.
Through radical vulnerability, heartfelt storytelling, science backed frameworks and real-world tools, Amanda Goetz, a former CEO and single mom of three, will help you build systems for a life that honors your ambition and your joy.
In this book you’ll learn…..
How to identify and create space for all the roles you play and stop feeling like you’re failing at all of them
How to reclaim presence in your day
Why balance is a myth but intentional balance is the key to thriving
How to unlearn hustle culture and create a version of success that fuels you
The secret to setting boundaries that protect your energy without guilt
A new approach to productivity that prioritizes what actually matters
How to reconnect with pleasure, joy and the parts of yourself that ambition pushed aside
Whether you’re leading teams, raising kids, or rebuilding your life, Toxic Grit offers more than advice - it offers real world tools and systems to create a life that honors all parts of you.
The book is an invitation to discover a new approach to ambition.
About The Author
Amanda Goetz is a 2x Founder and CEO, 4x CMO and single mom of 3 who found love again. She is an inspirational writer and content creator captivating millions of people every week through her social insights and newsletter “Life’s a Game”. Amanda graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and went on to lead teams at Ernst & Young, The Knot and raised millions of VC dollars to build and sell her startup, House of Wise. She is a mom to 3 kiddos and lives in Miami, FL after a decade in NYC.
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