Travis Makes Money Make Money with Toxic Grit | Amanda Goetz
Amanda Goetz is a two-time founder, four-time CMO, and single mom of three who’s helping ambitious people redefine what “having it all” actually looks like. She inspires over 150,000 readers each week through her Life’s a Game newsletter and her new book, Toxic Grit: How to Have It All and Actually Love What You Have. In this conversation, Amanda shares a grounded, intentional approach to ambition—one that makes space for work, relationships, and personal growth without burning out.
On this episode we talk about:
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Why Amanda believes ambition isn’t toxic—it’s lack of intention that is
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How to embrace “and” thinking instead of living life as an “either/or” equation
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The hidden cost of letting one identity (career, parent, partner) take over your life
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How to transition between roles, build hierarchy, and avoid constant guilt
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The five pillars of Amanda’s “portfolio career” and how to start building one yourself
Top 3 Takeaways
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The solution to overwork or burnout isn’t quitting ambition—it’s learning to balance all your “characters” with awareness and structure.
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A thriving career doesn’t have to compete with family, purpose, or rest—it can coexist when you embrace the and.
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Genuine success comes from self-awareness and human connection—two things that automation and hustle culture can’t replace.
Notable Quotes
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“Life isn’t an or statement—it’s an and. You can chase goals and still build a life you love.”
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“Toxic grit happens when one character takes over the whole storyline of your life.”
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“You can’t automate your way out of human connection.”
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