
“Sisu”: What a Finnish Action Masterpiece Teaches Us About Grit
Sisu is more than a word—it’s a mindset. In Finnish, Sisu means a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination. It’s what shows up when your body is done, your mind says “quit,” and you keep moving forward anyway. In this post, Steve Woolridge explains how to train Sisu on the mat, in the gym, and in everyday life.