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Grow or Fold

Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond

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Pub Date Jan 13 2026 | Archive Date Feb 28 2026


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Description

In this genre-defying, deeply personal, and ultimately inspiring book, Grow or Fold redefines what it means to thrive in midlife and beyond. With honesty, insight, and a toolkit forged in fire, Matt Ross—former CEO of School of Rock and architect of One River School—invites you into his story of transformation, resilience, and purpose.

At fifty, faced with personal catastrophe and professional upheaval, Ross chose growth over surrender. This book is his blueprint—and your invitation—to do the same. Through raw storytelling and practical wisdom, Grow or Fold helps you navigate the turbulence of change with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to take inventory of your life, reconnect with your core values, and design a future that reflects your most authentic self.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or simply ready for more, this book is your call to action. Because in the face of adversity, there really is only one choice: GROW OR FOLD?

In this genre-defying, deeply personal, and ultimately inspiring book, Grow or Fold redefines what it means to thrive in midlife and beyond. With honesty, insight, and a toolkit forged in fire, Matt...


Advance Praise

"Matt Ross proves it’s never too late to change everything. Grow or Fold is raw, honest, and packed with the kind of wisdom you only earn by living it. If you’re at a crossroads in your life, this book will show you how to move forward on your terms."
—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

“Matt Ross has done a remarkable job staring life’s greatest challenges in the eye and moving through them thoughtfully and with great passion. Midlife is such a unique time for all of us and a chance to reset our path for the rest of our lives, and Matt’s journey and compelling toolkit will light a fire in you and help guide you through the process of transforming your life.”
—Jack Canfield, coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Grow or Fold is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks midlife is about coasting. Matt Ross takes you inside the messiness of reinvention with grit, humor, and hard-won wisdom from a life in music, art, and business. He shows that midlife isn’t about slowing down—it’s about choosing growth, even when the world dares you to fold.”
—Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Triggers, What Got You Here Won't Get You There, and The Earned Life

"Matt Ross proves it’s never too late to change everything. Grow or Fold is raw, honest, and packed with the kind of wisdom you only earn by living it. If you’re at a crossroads in your life, this...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9798891388659
PRICE $30.00 (USD)
PAGES 264

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