"The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul" by Brad Stulberg promotes a sustainable and fulfilling approach to success by cultivating groundedness. Stulberg challenges the relentless pursuit of productivity and external validation, emphasizing presence, patience, vulnerability, and community as essential for well-being and meaningful achievement.
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Groundedness means having a firm and steady sense of self, focusing on long-term fulfillment rather than short-term gains.
Stulberg outlines six key principles: acceptance, presence, patience, vulnerability, community, and movement.
He highlights that patience helps accelerate progress by fostering resilience and discouraging burnout.
Embracing vulnerability builds genuine strength and deeper human connections.
Building deep community alleviates loneliness and supports mental health.
Physical movement is also integral to grounding the mind.
The book advocates slowing down, accepting imperfections, and valuing connection over optimization.