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Công thức GRIT cho tình yêu: Hôn nhân vững bền đến từ những điều giản dị
Great relationships don't happen by accident--they take commitment, hard work, and grit
Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger.
If you're a fan of Jon Gordon's work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relationship, you are not alone. Working, writing, and raising children hasn't always been easy for the Gordons, but by committing to one another and embracing the principles of G. R. I. T., they emerged from their darkest moments and built a deep and lasting love. In Relationship Grit, they speak candidly about what they have learned and how you can develop the grit to build beautiful relationships.
Discover--in their own words--what Jon and Kathryn have learned about staying together during their 23-year marriage Learn the four principles of G. R. I. T. that you can embrace today to build the high quality relationships you want and deserve Find the strength you need to confront your past, overcome your flaws, and change for the better to improve you and your relationship. Embrace the Gordons' practical advice including 22 quick tips for a great relationship--11 from Kathryn and 11 from Jon--and start making your relationship the best it can be Relationships--particularly marriages--are about imperfect people coming together to work on their individual flaws and emerge stronger together. Relationship Grit will inspire and motivate you to engage in this remarkable and rewarding process.
Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger.
If you're a fan of Jon Gordon's work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relationship, you are not alone. Working, writing, and raising children hasn't always been easy for the Gordons, but by committing to one another and embracing the principles of G. R. I. T., they emerged from their darkest moments and built a deep and lasting love. In Relationship Grit, they speak candidly about what they have learned and how you can develop the grit to build beautiful relationships.
Discover--in their own words--what Jon and Kathryn have learned about staying together during their 23-year marriage Learn the four principles of G. R. I. T. that you can embrace today to build the high quality relationships you want and deserve Find the strength you need to confront your past, overcome your flaws, and change for the better to improve you and your relationship. Embrace the Gordons' practical advice including 22 quick tips for a great relationship--11 from Kathryn and 11 from Jon--and start making your relationship the best it can be Relationships--particularly marriages--are about imperfect people coming together to work on their individual flaws and emerge stronger together. Relationship Grit will inspire and motivate you to engage in this remarkable and rewarding process.
196 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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About the author
Jon Gordon
151 books680 followersJon Gordon is an American business consultant and author on the topics of leadership, culture, sales, and teamwork.
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals and non-profits. He is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and The Goldfish, Soup, The Seed and his latest The Positive Dog. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Novartis, Bayer and more.
Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.
When he's not running through airports or speaking, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two "high energy" children.
You can find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous NFL, NBA, and college coaches and teams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts, hospitals and non-profits. He is the author of The Wall Street Journal bestseller The Energy Bus, The No Complaining Rule, Training Camp, The Shark and The Goldfish, Soup, The Seed and his latest The Positive Dog. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Wells Fargo, State Farm, Novartis, Bayer and more.
Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.
When he's not running through airports or speaking, you can find him playing tennis or lacrosse with his wife and two "high energy" children.
You can find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage
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October 31, 2020
The vulnerability in this book is a 5! The back and forth nature of the layout between the couple is a 4. Both well done and fresh. I gave it a two because it felt almost too personal and, while reiterated well, the larger points about communication and taking turns felt too vanilla is a sea of other books. Jon’s fables are AMAZING - start with those instead.
August 17, 2020
I was privileged to be part of a team that read and reviewed advance reader copies of this book.
Jon Gordon is growing on me. He was introduced to me as John Maxwell 2.0, and he's not that, but that's not bad. This book with his wife, Kathryn, uses their marriage as an example for how to work through the inevitable conflicts in any marriage. The end result is very effective. If you're married you'll learn something that will build your relationship and if you're not, you'll get a clear-eyed view of how hard and important it is to work together as a couple. Highly recommended.
Jon Gordon is growing on me. He was introduced to me as John Maxwell 2.0, and he's not that, but that's not bad. This book with his wife, Kathryn, uses their marriage as an example for how to work through the inevitable conflicts in any marriage. The end result is very effective. If you're married you'll learn something that will build your relationship and if you're not, you'll get a clear-eyed view of how hard and important it is to work together as a couple. Highly recommended.
October 21, 2021
Relationship GRIT is direct and heartfelt and helpful. Sometimes very eye opening. Lots of tips and outlines to improve your spousal team, relationship and life. Good reference guide for the fam as well. Keep it handy.
May 20, 2024
I like Jon’s fables much more.
December 31, 2020
Reading “Relationship GRIT” feels as though you are sitting down with lifelong friends while they share their story. Jon and Kathry are incredibly transparent as they open up about their marriage and give us a simple, yet profound framework for relationships. G-R-I-T (G=God, R=Resolve, I=Invest, T=Together). As they walk us through their lives, they give tons of practical advice that is grounded in the real heart change only God can provide. If your marriage is struggling, stagnant, or even doing well, this book is a must read and can help your marriage flourish and deepen in new ways.
April 1, 2021
This book will be another best seller by Jon Gordon. This time in collaboration with his wife Kathryn. It is not a fable. It is more of a self help for all couples. As part of the launch team was able to read digitally. They both bare their souls about their relationships with each other, the pitfalls, the heartaches and the growth of two people to become one team. Book set to release in early September.
November 28, 2021
I feel like the people reviewing this book are being really generous.
The entire book read like, “do as i say not as i do”. I dont feel like jon and kathryn are in a position of giving people marriage advice. Im pretty shocked that he has written several books about positivity and leadership after reading this story. They seem really negative.
I felt like i was reading the cliff notes from a longer story that ive already read before.
Maybe try doing a podcast next time instead of a book.
The entire book read like, “do as i say not as i do”. I dont feel like jon and kathryn are in a position of giving people marriage advice. Im pretty shocked that he has written several books about positivity and leadership after reading this story. They seem really negative.
I felt like i was reading the cliff notes from a longer story that ive already read before.
Maybe try doing a podcast next time instead of a book.
September 28, 2020
Wonderful to read a book that is so vulnerable. Appreciated the honesty and realness behind the celebrity. It's easy to forget some days that every person has trials and tribulations regardless of wealth or privilege.
September 10, 2020
GRIT is what it takes for every marriage to succeed. This book is insightful, inspiring and exactly what I needed. Thank you for writing it!
October 20, 2020
Big fan of Jon Gordon. Always short, sweet, and to the point! Recommend!
January 31, 2022
God
Resolve
Invest
Together
You will have to change at some point. If not during your first marriage, you’ll have to change if you want to stay married during your second one. You’ll repeat the same pattern and mistakes if you don’t look in the mirror and address the problem. When you change, you are able to change your relationship for the better.
When you shine a light 💡 on the problem, the darkness dissolves, leading to a healthier relationship.
I would often think, “do I want someone who cooks in the kitchen all day or do I want someone who loved me and who I love?” “Do I want someone who gets the kids to bed at the same time every night or someone who will have a spontaneous dance party with the kids in the kitchen at the drop of a hat?” Each time I knew the answer 💛
If you want to improve your relationship, start by improving yourself. When you change for the better, you also change the relationship for the better. Pg 64
You know when you’re with the right person when they give you strength.
Don’t limit each other’s potential. Support each other as you become the best version of yourselves and pursue your goals and dreams together.
Communicate
Connect
Commit
Care
The one minute manager, Ken Blanchard talks about the fact that the more you praise someone for what they are doing right, the more often they will do things right.
Appreciate your differences. You and your partner are 2 different people. You should not expect the other to act or think exactly like you. HONOR what makes them unique. Perhaps you can see what makes them different is actually a good complement to you!
Resolve
Invest
Together
You will have to change at some point. If not during your first marriage, you’ll have to change if you want to stay married during your second one. You’ll repeat the same pattern and mistakes if you don’t look in the mirror and address the problem. When you change, you are able to change your relationship for the better.
When you shine a light 💡 on the problem, the darkness dissolves, leading to a healthier relationship.
I would often think, “do I want someone who cooks in the kitchen all day or do I want someone who loved me and who I love?” “Do I want someone who gets the kids to bed at the same time every night or someone who will have a spontaneous dance party with the kids in the kitchen at the drop of a hat?” Each time I knew the answer 💛
If you want to improve your relationship, start by improving yourself. When you change for the better, you also change the relationship for the better. Pg 64
You know when you’re with the right person when they give you strength.
Don’t limit each other’s potential. Support each other as you become the best version of yourselves and pursue your goals and dreams together.
Communicate
Connect
Commit
Care
The one minute manager, Ken Blanchard talks about the fact that the more you praise someone for what they are doing right, the more often they will do things right.
Appreciate your differences. You and your partner are 2 different people. You should not expect the other to act or think exactly like you. HONOR what makes them unique. Perhaps you can see what makes them different is actually a good complement to you!
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October 8, 2022
3.75
Đợt này mình mua 6-7 cuốn về tình yêu để đọc cho tháng 10, cuốn này đọc gần cuối nhưng lại hoàn thành đầu tiên.
Sách được viết bởi cả hai vợ chồng, góc nhìn của cả 2 trong những giai đoạn quan trọng của hôn nhân. Mình thích cách viết này nên đọc khá thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng và tập trung.
Một số bài học cũng hữu ích. Một vài chi tiết cảm động. Dù vậy nó được viết dưới dạng kinh nghiệm nên bà con cũng nên cân nhắc trước khi đọc.
Đợt này mình mua 6-7 cuốn về tình yêu để đọc cho tháng 10, cuốn này đọc gần cuối nhưng lại hoàn thành đầu tiên.
Sách được viết bởi cả hai vợ chồng, góc nhìn của cả 2 trong những giai đoạn quan trọng của hôn nhân. Mình thích cách viết này nên đọc khá thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng và tập trung.
Một số bài học cũng hữu ích. Một vài chi tiết cảm động. Dù vậy nó được viết dưới dạng kinh nghiệm nên bà con cũng nên cân nhắc trước khi đọc.
February 28, 2023
I absolutely LOVE Jon Gordon, I have read most of his books and I was so happy to see that this book was on Kindle Unlimited! I love all the advice for a long, successful marriage and I love how both him and his wife had tips from not her only her side, but from his side as well!
January 17, 2021
Loved the style. Husband and Wife sharing their truths. Appreciate this book.
April 9, 2022
A little simplistic but some good ideas & reminders on how to keep & maintain a healthy marriage.
May 22, 2022
Great book and great discussion on relationships. Great advice in making a relationship work.
August 7, 2022
A great book for all couples!
December 21, 2022
I love Jon Gordon so this book did not disappoint! This is easy to ready and offers simple helpful tips ! Nothing earth shattering but good basic reminders!
February 2, 2023
Very interesting information.
March 1, 2023
Another excellent book by Gordon. This was a one day read. Easy, applicable, raw, and helpful. If you care about your marriage, this is a tool to stay united and thriving.
October 13, 2023
A great book on determination about not quitting.
January 21, 2024
quick and easy read that provided great marriage best practices from both his/her perspectives
April 20, 2024
Not what I expected, since I'm not much into religious driven books.
February 16, 2025
Valuable insights and wisdom.
July 21, 2023
Probably 3.5 stars. I am a big Jon Gordon fan, and I was looking forward to this book. Without knowing Jon through his talks, other books, etc. I wonder what people would think. I would say the first 75% of the book is Jon and Kathryn telling their (abbreviated) story and referencing what they're doing (GRI). The last 25% (T) has more direct and helpful information and suggestions. I am going to have my husband read the book (he isn't familiar with Jon) and see what he thinks.
September 7, 2021
This book is applicable to all relationship you are currently in. It's a great narrative on how to get out of your own way so you can serve those who you love!
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