Trust the Grind

"To all the young athletes out there looking for motivation, and a firsthand look at how myself, and 15 other well-known competitors reached the top." —Jason Kidd, ten-time NBA All-Star, member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Sixteen athletes from eleven sports. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession.


Guaranteed to tap into your athletic edge, Trust the Grind, is made for sports fans and nonfans alike. Fans of professional athletes get an in-depth look at their heroes' climb to the top; those less passionate about sports have the chance to read the secrets of success from some of the most talented people in the world. Both learn pivotal life lessons, and can immediately instill these traits and habits into their lifestyle.


Learn the secrets behind success, and what it takes to remain on top. With Trust the Grind, you will learn about the value that comes with becoming disciplined, staying driven, setting goals, identifying your "why," staying active and eating right, making sacrifices, obsessing over your passion, and more. Rather than harping on remarkable accolades and astonishing statistics, this story is formulated to teach individuals what it takes to be great in any desired field. It includes interviews with:


Jason Kidd


Chipper Jones


Terrell Owens


Paige VanZant


Manny Pacquiao


Mike Modano


Jimmie Johnson


Gary Player


Deena Kastor


Ryan Sheckler


Georges St-Pierre


Ryan Lochte


Devin Hester


Andruw Jones


Luis Gonzalez


Tim Hudson

"A groundbreaking method to illustrate how world-class athletes found their way to the top!" —DJ Shockley, former Atlanta Falcons QB, current ESPN college football analyst