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Great relationships don't happen by accident- they take commitment, hard work, and GRIT
"You may already know I'm a raving fan of Jon Gordon-and when you add his wonderful wife, Kathryn, you'll see that one plus one is greater than two. In Relationship GRIT, the Gordons hold a lively back-and-forth discussion about the ups and downs of marriage and how to hang in there. Read this book with your significant other and move toward a positive future together."
-KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager(r) and Servant Leadership in Action
Relationships-particularly marriages-are about imperfect people coming together to work on their individual flaws and emerging stronger together. Relationship GRIT will inspire and motivate you to engage in this remarkable and rewarding process. Find the strength you need to confront your past, overcome your flaws, and change for the better to improve you and your relationship.
List of contents
Introduction xi
1 G = God 1
Magical Moments (Jon) 3
Persistence Pays Off (Kathryn) 4
A Divine Appointment (Jon) 6
A Deeper Connection (Kathryn) 7
A Triple-Braided Cord (Jon) 8
2 R = Resolve 11
From Fantasy to Reality (Kathryn) 13
Issues of the Past (Jon) 14
It Takes Two (Kathryn) 16
Buying a House (Jon) 18
Ain't No Stopping Us (Kathryn) 19
Big Decisions (Jon) 20
We're Having a Baby (Kathryn) 21
A Living Hell (Kathryn) 22
Busy, Stressed, and Selfish (Jon) 27
Why I Stayed (Kathryn) 28
Chasing Success (Jon) 30
Making the Move (Jon) 32
Whatever It Takes (Kathryn) 34
Miracles (Jon) 35
I Was Ready to Leave Him (Kathryn) 37
The Ultimatum (Jon) 38
A Defining Moment (Jon) 39
You Have to Be Willing to Change (Jon) 40
3 I = Invest 43
Invest Instead of Consume (Jon) 45
Don't Keep Score (Kathryn) 47
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate (Kathryn) 48
The Curse of Expectations (Kathryn) 50
Appreciate Your Differences (Jon) 52
Shared Vision and Purpose (Kathryn) 53
Common Bonds (Kathryn) 54
There's No Plan B (Jon) 56
All In (Kathryn) 59
Choosing Faith (Jon) 60
When You Change, the Relationship Changes (Kathryn) 63
Hopping on the Energy Bus (Jon) 64
Support Instead of Limit (Kathryn) 70
Encourage Instead of Compete (Kathryn) 71
The 4 Cs (Jon) 72
4 T = Together 77
Going Deeper (Kathryn) 79
Invest in the Root If You Want the Fruit (Jon) 80
Clearing Out the Weeds (Jon) 82
The Truth Hurts (Kathryn) 83
A Special Prayer (Jon) 84
Forgiveness (Kathryn) 87
What You Uncover, God Will Cover (Jon) 88
A Covenant (Kathryn) 88
The 5 Ds (Jon) 90
Compliment Each Other (Kathryn) 93
Focus on What They Are Doing Right (Jon) 95
Make Her Your Queen (Jon) 96
Make Him Your King (Kathryn) 97
Be Open to Feedback (Jon) 98
Team Meetings (Kathryn) 99
Give Each Other Space (Jon) 101
Create Space to Grow (Kathryn) 101
Serve (Jon) 103
Make Your Relationship a Priority (Kathryn) 108
Find Your Rhythm (Jon) 109
Stronger Together (Kathryn) 112
There is No Perfect Formula (Jon) 115
The Right Words at the Right Time (Kathryn) 116
11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Kathryn) 117
11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Jon) 120
Discussion Questions 127
Prayer 129
Anniversary Cards 130
Acknowledgments 133
About the Authors 134
Other Books by Jon Gordon 135
About the author
JON GORDON is a husband, father, and author who has inspired millions of readers around the world. He is the author of 22 books, including nine bestsellers:
The Energy Bus,
The Carpenter,
Training Camp,
You Win in the Locker Room First,
The Power of Positive Leadership,
The Power of a Positive Team,
The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and
The Garden. He is passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams. Connect with Jon at
JonGordon.com.
KATHRYN GORDON is a wife, mother, businesswoman, movie producer, and coauthor of
Relationship GRIT. A graduate of Old Dominion University, Kathryn became a top producer in sales for several companies before deciding to follow her passion as an actress and model. After the birth of her children, she focused on raising them and helping operate her husband Jon's growing speaking and consulting business. With her children off to college, she has returned for her second act, investing in real estate and movies, mentoring women, supporting several charities, and writing and speaking to audiences about the keys to a great relationship.
Summary
Great relationships don't happen by accident- they take commitment, hard work, and GRIT
"You may already know I'm a raving fan of Jon Gordon-and when you add his wonderful wife, Kathryn, you'll see that one plus one is greater than two. In Relationship GRIT, the Gordons hold a lively back-and-forth discussion about the ups and downs of marriage and how to hang in there. Read this book with your significant other and move toward a positive future together."
-KEN BLANCHARD, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager(r) and Servant Leadership in Action
Relationships-particularly marriages-are about imperfect people coming together to work on their individual flaws and emerging stronger together. Relationship GRIT will inspire and motivate you to engage in this remarkable and rewarding process. Find the strength you need to confront your past, overcome your flaws, and change for the better to improve you and your relationship.
