Modern Wisdom

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways

• David Goggins has turned down millions in corporate speaking fees to fight remote wildfires in British Columbia earning $15/hr
• If David wants to help people get better, then he must continue to get better himself; he cannot rest on his existing resume, he must add to it
• How David Goggins does what he does: “At the end of the day I ask myself one question. ‘Can I take one more step?’ And usually, that answer is yes.” 
• The David Goggins One-Second Decision Theory says that it only takes one second for you to fail at what you are pursuing

• Do not let your mind take control of you during that one-second 

Despite running and completing a 240 mile race, David’s first 100-mile race was the most painful pursuit of his life 

Goggins created a self-narrated mixtape of all the hate messages he receives and listens to it on repeat 

People erroneously think that motivation is a constant; nothing is permanent, including motivation, which tends to come and go 

You must learn to train your mind so it does not rely on motivation; learn to be your best self when you are least motivated

A typical day for Goggins: wake up at 5 AM, run at least 12 miles, hit the gym for 45 to 90 minutes, attend to daily obligations, stretch and meditate for two hours, get at least 7 hours of sleep  

Confidence comes from the thing that you built; you must build belief and confidence 

Trauma and devastation will come; you cannot allow it to be a barrier to whatever it is you want out of life  

“Don’t ever be ashamed of anything you’ve ever done in your life. Face it, fix it, make it better.” – David Goggins 

You will find peace if you go to war with yourself 

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David Goggins is a retired United States Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, triathlete, public speaker and an author. 

The ability to overcome challenges in life is one we will all need sooner or later. Make no mistake, discomfort is coming for you whether you're ready or not. Goggins happens to be one of the best individuals on earth at dealing with hard things and after a long time without any podcast appearances, I met him in Vegas to find out what new insights he's uncovered.

Expect to learn what most people get wrong about motivation, Goggins' thoughts on claims that SEAL selection is too hard, what the most painful experience of his life was, the danger of success making you soft, why he ran the MOAB 240 twice with no knee cartilage, why he recorded a mixtape of insults from the internet, how to overcome laziness, what David's entire daily routine looks like and much more...

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