Relentless by Tim Grover Summary
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Discover the mindset that forged NBA legends Jordan, Bryant, and Wade. Tim Grover's "Relentless" reveals the psychology of unstoppable achievers - the rare "Cleaners" who thrive under pressure. What dark side powers greatness that former NFL player Ryan Switzer couldn't resist?
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The Unstoppable Mindset: What Separates Champions from Everyone Else
What allows certain athletes to make impossible shots with defenders hanging on them? Why do some business leaders thrive when everyone else crumbles under pressure? Tim Grover knows. As the legendary trainer behind Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, Grover has witnessed firsthand what it takes to be unstoppable. His raw, unfiltered look at excellence reveals the uncomfortable truth about what greatness demands. When a black Suburban pulled up to Grover's Chicago training facility at 10:00 p.m. during the NBA playoffs, an injured superstar secretly arrived seeking help beyond what his team could provide. Physically injured and mentally overwhelmed, he needed to hear two simple words that encapsulate Grover's philosophy: "Don't think." This moment captures the essence of being relentless - never stopping, always pushing beyond "good enough."
The Cleaner Mentality: Beyond Ordinary Excellence
Pushing Beyond Limits and Finding Your Zone
Trusting Instincts Over Thoughts
Harnessing Your Dark Side and Owning Everything
The Relentless Pursuit of More
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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