Grit Meets Growth
Chris Cathers and John Gamades bring you Grit Meets Growth... The podcast where we explore the power of getting uncomfortable, making things happen, and creating a magnetic life. Are you ready? Chris Cathers is the co-founder and CEO of Octellient, an information security expert, advisor and coach, and a cancer survivor. John Gamades is a co-founder and partner at the marketing agency OrangeBall Creative and the author of the Depth Not Width blog. Both are proud husbands, dads, and leaders in all they do. Having experienced adversity, challenges, the pressure of being entrepreneurs, Grit Meets Growth is the authentic and raw sharing of their journeys.
Episodes
April 10, 2024 • 23 mins
Today, we’re exploring the strategies and mindset shifts necessary to weather life’s storms and emerge stronger on the other side. From finding gratitude amidst the chaos to maintaining discipline in the midst of turmoil, we uncover the resilience that lies within each of us. Victory is on the other side – keep moving.
We’re exploring:
Adapting to Change: Exploring the challenges and opportunities that come with changes in our lives...
We’re exploring:
Adapting to Change: Exploring the challenges and opportunities that come with changes in our lives...
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March 27, 2024 • 31 mins
Welcome to another episode of the Grit Meets Growth Podcast, where we're all about keeping it real and digging into what it takes to level up in life. Today, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty of personal development. You've heard the buzzwords – eat right, exercise, rest – but here, we're taking it a step further. We're talking about the real game-changers: finding your tribe, living by your values, and owning your journey. It...
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March 13, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode of the podcast, we dive into a conversation about decision-making and the importance of being decisive amidst a world of overwhelming choices. We're dissecting the challenges of overanalyzing decisions and getting stuck in a loop of analysis paralysis. At the same time, we're emphasizing the need to trust oneself, embrace the discomfort of the process, and define personal goals that resonate deeply – doubling down o...
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February 28, 2024 • 31 mins
Goals, relationships, fitness, entrepreneurship… Today's culture has a natural tendency to hit the eject button when faced with adversity. In this episode, we challenge the notion of giving up too early and emphasize the importance of pushing through, no matter how tough things may seem. Teetering on the edge or contemplating giving up? This episode is for you. Let's dive in.
In this episode, we’re exploring these concepts:
In this episode, we’re exploring these concepts:
- Cho...
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February 14, 2024 • 37 mins
"Just manifest it!" There's more to achieving your goals than simply manifesting them. Yes, you have to see them and believe in them first. Vision is essential, but backing it up with work and action is the key. We're diving deep into the raw realities of pursuing our dreams and achieving our goals, exploring the pivotal role of discipline, habits, and consistency in achieving growth. Join us as we strive to make each day count, ba...
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January 31, 2024 • 38 mins
We each have an inner rebel, living inside of us and wanting to push back against the grain. We know there’s something more for us, even if the world is telling us that good enough is good enough.
Today, we dive into the concept of planting seeds for success, discussing the importance of consistency, discipline, and making decisions that align with your goals. We're sharing personal experiences, from the gym to self-love, and emphas...
Today, we dive into the concept of planting seeds for success, discussing the importance of consistency, discipline, and making decisions that align with your goals. We're sharing personal experiences, from the gym to self-love, and emphas...
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January 17, 2024 • 40 mins
Relationships are hard, especially the ones with our spouses and partners. At the same time, these connections can significantly impact our overall progress in all the other areas of our lives. We kick off the discussion by addressing a fundamental question: When things in a relationship aren't going the way you want them to, where's the first place you look? Is it at your partner, pointing fingers and assigning blame, or do you ow...
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January 3, 2024 • 29 mins
Join us as we explore goal setting and the concepts of enjoying the process, breaking through plateaus, and the necessity of putting in the work to achieve what you want. Get ready for insights, inspiration, and a healthy dose of motivation to kickstart an exciting 2024. If you resonate with our messages, don't forget to leave a review and subscribe for more gripping conversations.
Now, let's get after it!
In this episode, we’re exp...
Now, let's get after it!
In this episode, we’re exp...
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December 20, 2023 • 32 mins
In the spirit of the upcoming holidays and Christmas being just around the corner, we're taking a moment to reflect on the power of giving. At the same time, as we approach the new year filled with aspirations and goals, it's time to resist the urge for instant gratification and embrace the long game. Achieving meaningful results requires consistent effort, discipline, and a willingness to persevere through challenges. With that, l...
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December 6, 2023 • 29 mins
As we step into the holiday season, it's time to buckle up for the rollercoaster ride that the next three weeks promise—full of both stressful situations and moments of pure joy. In today's episode, we're exploring the delicate balance between stress and joy, how to navigate the challenges that come our way, and ensuring that the scale doesn't tip towards overwhelming stress. Join us as we discuss setting realistic expectations, be...
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November 22, 2023 • 29 mins
In this episode, we're diving into the transformative power of gratitude, emphasizing the importance of embracing a mindset of thankfulness every day. We're sharing personal stories and reflections on how expressing gratitude, not just during the holiday season but consistently throughout the year, can lead to a positive life. Join us as we explore the power of changing your mindset, embracing challenges, and making gratitude a con...
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November 8, 2023 • 29 mins
Today, we’re unpacking the challenges of stress and how it impacts our lives, whether due to good or bad circumstances. This episode emphasizes the importance of addressing and managing stress, and we’re sharing our own personal experiences and tips for handling it effectively. Highlights include the significance of having a support network, creating healthy habits, and developing the resilience to navigate through stressful situat...
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October 25, 2023 • 25 mins
If we're trying to achieve the things that we've never had before, we’re going to have to do things we’ve never done before – because if we keep doing the same things that we’re always been doing, how are we going to achieve something that we’ve never had?
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve things you've never done before
• Embracing the journey – there is value and learning in the pro...
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve things you've never done before
• Embracing the journey – there is value and learning in the pro...
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October 11, 2023 • 31 mins
Change, discipline, and the pursuit of freedom. In this episode, we'll explore the power of discipline in various aspects of life, from career and finances to health and relationships. Join us as we discuss how embracing discipline can lead to more freedom, greater results, and less missed goals.
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• The role of discipline in driving positive change.
• How discipline can lead to personal and professio...
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• The role of discipline in driving positive change.
• How discipline can lead to personal and professio...
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September 27, 2023 • 35 mins
Often in life, as we’re working toward our goals, we’ll begin to feel some resistance. It’s about that time when the voices in our head, and sometimes the voices of other people, will encourage us to quit. Our advice is different. When you start feeling some resistance, lean in.
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Some days, you’re not going to “feel” like doing the work
• Accountability + discipline are a powerful duo
• Resistance, wh...
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Some days, you’re not going to “feel” like doing the work
• Accountability + discipline are a powerful duo
• Resistance, wh...
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September 13, 2023 • 24 mins
There’s a difference between doing things for the people you care about and being a people pleaser. Knowing which is which starts in your gut. Being a giver feels good. Being a people pleaser leaves you feeling taken advantage of.
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Focusing on your goals vs. people pleasing
• The slippery slope of becoming a people pleaser
• Resisting the urge to make other people please you
• Investing time around...
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Focusing on your goals vs. people pleasing
• The slippery slope of becoming a people pleaser
• Resisting the urge to make other people please you
• Investing time around...
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August 30, 2023 • 21 mins
Finishing strong in anything begins with having a clear understanding of what you really want. As we enter these next few months, what can you accomplish? Your journey begins right now.
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Time to reboot and reconnection with your goals
• Stepping into change with an open mind
• Making the most of these last few months
• What can you accomplish in 90 days
• Starting today, not in January
• Understanding ...
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Time to reboot and reconnection with your goals
• Stepping into change with an open mind
• Making the most of these last few months
• What can you accomplish in 90 days
• Starting today, not in January
• Understanding ...
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August 16, 2023 • 27 mins
Welcome to another invigorating episode of the Grip Meets Growth podcast, where we delve deep into the heart of achievement, uncovering the extraordinary synergy between determination, emotional resilience, and unwavering consistency.
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• The relationship between our goals, our emotions, and consistency
• How aligning our goals with emotions can infuse the mundane with meaning
• Defining clear objectiv...
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• The relationship between our goals, our emotions, and consistency
• How aligning our goals with emotions can infuse the mundane with meaning
• Defining clear objectiv...
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August 2, 2023 • 28 mins
The energy we bring to work, our homes, our friends, and the world around us is contagious… which is why bringing good energy is so important. We all know that person who lifts us up every time we take to them, and the ones that pull us down.
The good news is this: You get to choose which kind of person you want to show up as.
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• The power of bringing good energy
• The importance of reciprocating good ...
The good news is this: You get to choose which kind of person you want to show up as.
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• The power of bringing good energy
• The importance of reciprocating good ...
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July 19, 2023 • 28 mins
As we’ve just passed through the halfway point of the year, now is the perfect time to checkin with your goals, assessing what’s working and addressing what’s not. Where are you winning, and where are you not making the progress you want. And, when it comes to each of your goals do you truly believe that you can achieve what you’ve set forth to create?
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Our midyear goal review
• Celebrating the win...
In this episode, we’re exploring:
• Our midyear goal review
• Celebrating the win...
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