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Pound the Stone by Joshua Medcalf
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0692887622
Reader’s Age: Teens 13+ and Adults
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Author: Joshua Medcalf
Release Date: May 2, 2017
Genre: Self Help & Motivation
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Pound the Stone by Joshua Medcalf: A Story of Grit, Mastery, and Mental Toughness
About the Book
Pound the Stone is a short, powerful fable about grit, mastery, and choosing courage over fear. Told through the story of a young man fighting to earn his place back on his basketball team, it offers real life lessons that apply to sports, work, and everyday struggles.
About the Author
Joshua Medcalf is the founder of Train to Be Clutch, a consulting firm focused on mental training and leadership. After playing college soccer at Duke University, he spent years working with young athletes in underserved communities, an experience that shapes the honest, grounded voice in his writing. He is also known for his bestselling book Chop Wood Carry Water.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is perfect for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone working toward a goal that feels far away. Parents and teachers will also find it useful as a tool to talk with young people about handling setbacks and building discipline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Pound the Stone a sequel to Chop Wood Carry Water?
It is not a direct sequel, but it explores the same core ideas about grit and mastery in a new story, so it works well as a companion read.
Who should read Pound the Stone by Joshua Medcalf?
It is a great fit for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone who wants a short, motivating read about handling failure and building mental toughness.
How long is Pound the Stone and is it a quick read?
Yes, at 256 pages written in an easy fable style, most readers finish it in just a few sittings.
| Weight | 400 g |
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| Dimensions | 15.24 × 1.63 × 22.86 cm |
Readers follow a young athlete's journey through defeat, doubt, and eventual growth as he learns what real mastery requires. Along the way, the book breaks down ideas like the danger of perfectionism, why failure is necessary, and how vulnerability builds strength rather than weakness. It is written in simple, story driven language that makes big lessons easy to understand and remember. By the end, readers walk away with a clear, practical mindset shift they can apply the same day.
