Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
39 pages • 1-hour read
Tim S. Grover, Shari Lesser WenkRelentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
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General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. Did you find Tim Grover’s book engaging and persuasive? How did you respond to his “tough-love” approach, and why?
2. Did this work contain any unexpected lessons or revelations? For instance, were you surprised when Grover discussed the loneliness that can come with being a Cleaner?
3. How does this work compare to other motivational books about achievement (e.g., Tim Tebow’s 2018 Shaken, Jack Canfield’s 2004 The Success Principles, or James Clear’s 2018 Atomic Habits)?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to reflect on how the book relates to their own life or work and how its lessons could help them.
1. Do you identify as a Cooler, Closer, or Cleaner? Why?
2. Do you believe that consciously adopting Cleaner traits might help you succeed? Why or why not?
3. Which lesson in this work seemed unhelpful or irrelevant to you? Why?
4. Choose three passages from the book that you found useful or inspiring. What made them resonate with you?
Real-World Relevance
Prompt readers to explore how the book fits into today’s professional or social landscape.
1. Do you believe that Grover’s Relentless philosophy fits in with contemporary perspectives on success, or is it more countercultural? Why?
2. Grover argues that anyone can benefit from the Cleaner mentality. Outside of athletics, what professions (business, medicine, law, etc.) do you see Relentless as most relevant to?
3. If you could make people in your society adopt one of Grover’s lessons, which one would it be? How would this benefit everyone?
Practical Applications
Encourage readers to share and consider how the book’s lessons could be applied to their personal/professional lives.
1. Think of a recent disappointment or failure. Using your instincts, could you create new strategies for overcoming this experience and advancing toward your goal?
2. Grover emphasizes Cleaners’ ability to take on leadership and the responsibilities that come with it. Can you identify an area of your life in which you could take more initiative and inspire others to do their best work?
3. Think of a task you must do to edge closer to success. Without overthinking it, is it possible to take action on this today? How?
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