WordGrit.com began as a workbench rather than a showroom. It served as a running chronicle of the book’s creation, a place where ideas, words, and definitions were tested in public while the structure of the project slowly took shape.
Now Word Grit is available on Amazon!
Posts on the site captured the process of naming difficult feelings and shaping concepts into something sturdy enough to hold meaning, documenting the messy middle where most creative work actually happens.
Now the book is finished and out in the world, which marks a turning point for the site. You can get your copy on Amazon. What remains on WordGrit.com is the trail of that construction and the thinking behind it. The workbench stays, but the first structure has been built, proving the tools work. And like any real workshop, it remains a place where the next ideas will be tested and the next structures will begin.
It’s Here
- The Book Is Out. Now Comes the Quiet Part
- Choosing a book cover and waiting on the printer
- It’s Finished… and now the Edit
- Faith
- “What do you write about?” she said
- Let’s look at another Word
- Replace Self-Help Books with a Mirror
- Let’s look at a Word
- Breakthroughs
- What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
- Integrity
- Word Grit: The Power of Words
- Determination
- Hustling is in the Details
- The Art You Carry Everywhere
- Grit as a Daily Ritual, Not a Heroic Pose
- Futility
- Before the Day Unfolds: Notes, Audits, and the Time That Matters
- Awww man, I have to make some videos
- Building a base
- Truth
- Theory vs Speculation
- Peace isn’t Passive
About the author
Chip Von Gunten is a writer and creative whose work explores personal growth, human behavior, and the practical side of clarity and communication.
His writing draws from philosophy, real-world experience, and a deep appreciation for art, music, and literature, blending big ideas with practical application.
Known for his directness, curiosity, and commitment to truth, Chip focuses on work that helps people think more clearly, communicate more effectively, and move with intention.