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Published Nov 5, 2018

DO THIS To Make Yourself Immune To Pain & DESTROY LAZINESS | David Goggins & Lewis Howes

David Goggins, a retired Navy SEAL and elite endurance athlete, joins Lewis Howes to share his journey from a traumatic childhood to extraordinary athletic feats, highlighting the power of mental toughness, resilience, and embracing discomfort.
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  • Training

    emphasizes the importance of embracing discomfort in his training routines. He starts his day with activities he dislikes, such as running, to build mental toughness and resilience. Goggins believes that facing discomfort daily helps build 'body armor' to tackle life's challenges.

    Mental toughness isn't something that you sample. It's something that you live in every day.

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    He also stresses the significance of maintaining a rigorous stretching routine to prevent injuries and enhance performance 1 2.

       

    Limits

    Goggins pushes his body to extreme limits by building mental and physical 'body armor.' He believes that emotional stress tightens the body, and stretching helps release this tension, making him more open-minded and resilient.

    You have to live and win what you can and build the body armor. Start callous in the mind so you're ready for combat outside of your house, because it's going to come.

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    His approach to training involves embracing suffering, as he ran 7,000 miles in 2007 despite stress fractures, demonstrating the power of a no-excuse mindset 3 4.

       

    Setbacks

    Goggins shares his strategies for dealing with setbacks, emphasizing long-term gratification and resilience. Despite severe health issues, he maintained his vision of returning to and winning the Badwater race, showcasing his dedication and mental fortitude.

    Imagine the gratification I'm going to get by getting to the start line, that race. And what if I can win it?

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    He also recounts overcoming personal adversities, such as racism and violence, which shaped his relentless mindset 5 6.

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