A Day in the Life – Living the True Grit Lifestyle
- Ryan Poynter
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
The alarm goes off before the sun even thinks about rising. There’s no snooze button here. No extra five minutes. The day starts with intention.
I roll out of bed and hit the floor for my first workout of the day. No distractions, no excuses. Just sweat and silence. This isn’t about chasing aesthetics—it’s about discipline. It’s about showing up for myself, so I can show up better for my family and my purpose.
Once the workout’s done, I move into fuel mode. Meal prep isn’t glamorous, but it’s a cornerstone. I’ve built a routine of fueling my body the right way—clean, simple foods that give me the energy I need to dominate the day.
Then it’s go time—work, meetings, strategy, growth. I’ve built a career through hustle and hard lessons, and every day I carry that same grit into my business. Whether I’m on calls, building systems, or mentoring the team, I operate with one goal in mind: build something that matters and leave no potential untapped.
After work, the most important job begins—Dad mode. I’m present. I’m involved. I play, teach, and lead by example. The world throws a lot at our boys, and I believe it’s our job to show them what strength, integrity, and love really look like.
The second workout comes in the evening—weights, a walk, or something to push the edge again. It’s a reminder that comfort is the enemy. Growth lives in the reps, the miles, the daily decisions to keep going.
After the day winds down, I close it with reading. Ten pages, every night—feeding the mind while the body recovers. That’s True Grit. No shortcuts. No hacks. Just consistent effort, repeated daily, with relentless purpose.
This lifestyle isn’t for everyone. But if you’re tired of waiting for motivation, tired of starting over every Monday, and ready to build something real—this is your sign. Start today.
Not next week. Not when the timing is perfect. Today.
True Grit isn’t just a brand. It’s how I live. And if this resonates, it’s how you can live too.



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