GRIT — Go A Little Harder, Push A Little Deeper

Cory Hinton
5 min readJun 21, 2024
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“It’s our core foundation, men. Grit. And what does it mean? Really, in a nutshell, I think it means this: were going to go a little bit longer, we’ll push a little harder, and we’ll think a little deeper, and a little sharper..I will be you with one ‘butt’ cheek and 3 toes” — Dan Campbell, NFL Head Coach & Former NFL Player

Believing in a vision that others cannot see requires an unyielding resolve and an inner strength that can only be described as grit. This resilience, rooted in faith, has guided me through many trials and has helped me stay true to what God was telling me to do, even when nobody else believed it.

My journey of grit and faith began several years ago when I felt a distinct calling from God to pursue a path that seemed unconventional and fraught with uncertainty. At the time, I was working in a stable job, surrounded by supportive colleagues and friends. My life was comfortable and predictable. However, deep within my heart, I felt a persistent tug, an unmistakable whisper from God urging me to step out of my comfort zone and embark on a new, unfamiliar journey.

This calling was to start a community outreach program aimed at helping at-risk youth in my city. The vision was clear to me, but when I shared it with those around me, I was met with skepticism and doubt. Friends and family questioned…

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Cory Hinton

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