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Toxic Grit
- Author
- Amanda Goetz
- Narrator
- Amanda Goetz
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 20 December 2025
- Run Time
- 7 hours 31 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Advice on careers and achieving success, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Self-help, personal development and practical advice
What to expect
For all the women who were told they could have it all, but now that they’re actually shouldering it ALL, are wondering what they truly wish to hold onto … Toxic Grit is here to help you unlock your true desires and balance your ambitions with your passions, and even some moments of rest!
We are told by society that we have a role to play … but as women, we often have MANY roles and when we try to fulfill each, we burn out. It turns out, there are some tangles to being a Girl Boss and a Pinterest Mom having a Lazy-Girl yet socially packed Hot-Girl Summer! So how can we live our life according to ALL of our goals … without exhausting ourselves? And more importantly, while feeling authentic to who we are and want to be?
Amanda Goetz has the answer and it lies in the balance between all the characters we play, and even leaning into the inherent imbalances at times! According to her proven methodologies, there are ten typical character archetypes and by exploring each and assigning times for each to “drive” our lives, we can find more balance within ourselves. Our inner Socialite, Caregiver, CEO, and Lazy Girl may normally live in conflict but by talking to each aspect of ourselves, affirming what each needs, and building a balance for all … we can finally actually have “it all” on our terms and by discerning what ALL really means.
Critics Review
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“This book powerfully describes the internalized pressure so many women feel to do it all, perfectly. Amanda Goetz gives voice to the ambition-fatigue epidemic and offers a powerful, practical framework for letting go of guilt and reclaiming space for yourself. This book is a must-read for anyone ready to stop surviving life and start enjoying it.”
Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author
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“Amanda is a force, and the world needs her wisdom. For anyone with big goals and even bigger responsibilities, Toxic Grit is a powerful reminder that losing yourself isn’t a prerequisite for success. Amanda delivers a candid, compelling roadmap for ambitious women who want to lead with impact and stay rooted in who they are.”
Tressie Lieberman, Global Chief Brand Officer at Starbucks, Former CMO at Yahoo
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“As a working mom who’s constantly juggling ambition and bedtime, Toxic Grit was the mirror I didn’t know I needed. Amanda Goetz gives language - and permission - to the many characters I play every day. This book is a permission slip to stop chasing balance and start embracing the beautiful, messy multiverse of motherhood, career, identity, and self-worth. It’s honest, actionable, and deeply validating.”
Emily Calandrelli, NASA astronaut and #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Details
- Author
- Amanda Goetz
- Narrator
- Amanda Goetz
- Duration
- 7 hours 31 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 December 2025
- ISBN
- 9798228633414
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Advice on careers and achieving success, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Self-help, personal development and practical advice
Synopsis
For all the women who were told they could have it all, but now that they’re actually shouldering it ALL, are wondering what they truly wish to hold onto … Toxic Grit is here to help you unlock your true desires and balance your ambitions with your passions, and even some moments of rest!We are told by society that we have a role to play … but as women, we often have MANY roles and when we try to fulfill each, we burn out. It turns out, there are some tangles to being a Girl Boss and a Pinterest Mom having a Lazy-Girl yet socially packed Hot-Girl Summer! So how can we live our life according to ALL of our goals … without exhausting ourselves? And more importantly, while feeling authentic to who we are and want to be?Amanda Goetz has the answer and it lies in the balance between all the characters we play, and even leaning into the inherent imbalances at times! According to her proven methodologies, there are ten typical character archetypes and by exploring each and assigning times for each to “drive” our lives, we can find more balance within ourselves. Our inner Socialite, Caregiver, CEO, and Lazy Girl may normally live in conflict but by talking to each aspect of ourselves, affirming what each needs, and building a balance for all … we can finally actually have “it all” on our terms and by discerning what ALL really means.
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