Chip Von Gunten
Writer of books. Maker of music.
Word Grit: A Lexicon of Endurance
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Word Grit is for those navigating depression, doubt, failure, recovery, and faith. It’s a collection of word essays on endurance, identity, and overcoming adversity. Climb the scaffolding and interrogate the words to rediscover resilience and grit.
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Elimination:
The Buddhist Methodology for Letting Go and Moving On
Elimination presents a transformative understanding that empowers you to let go of what no longer serves you, opening the doors to new possibilities and an enriched existence. With a blend of philosophical insights, Buddhist strategies and stories, this book will give you a unique perspective towards the way you approach your life to help navigate the path to personal evolution.
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The Ghost Projects: What We Learn from the Art We Never Finish
In the corner of every shop, hard drive, or notebook [...]
The Making of ‘Sideways Again’ Music & Video
So, I took a quick side quest from the book [...]
The Architecture of the “Quiet Comeback”
We love the cinematic montage: the swelling music, the sweat [...]
I write, build, and create at the intersection of endurance, language, and art. Rooted in Midwestern landscapes and shaped by a lifelong pursuit of authenticity—from American highways to old European streets—my work explores resilience, creative independence, and what it means to stay human in a noisy world. Whether through Word Grit, music, or essays, I care less about titles and hype and more about honest dialogue and useful exchange.
