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Is pushing yourself always the answer... or can determination become an obsession?

This week we're diving into Chapters 7-9 of Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, exploring his famous 40% Rule, the power of mindset, and what it really means to become "uncommon amongst the uncommon."

But as always, we don't just summarise the book...

We ask the bigger questions.

💭 Is there a point where ambition costs too much? 💭 Can success become your new comfort zone? 💭 Is balance just an excuse... or is it actually the secret to long-term success?

Along the way we chat about:

• The Cookie Jar mindset and pushing beyond what you think you're capable of
• Why talent isn't the deciding factor, but consistency might be
• The importance of celebrating your wins instead of always chasing the next goal
• Accountability coaches... do we really need them?
• Time blocking, building better habits and finding time for what matters
• Why we've started questioning hustle culture and what balance now looks like for us

We also compare Goggins' philosophy with ideas from books like Atomic Habits, Beyond Wanting and The Let Them Theory, sharing where we agree... and where we respectfully disagree.

🎬 Film recommendation: If you enjoy this discussion, Holly's recommendation is War Machine starring Alan Ritchson, which captures many of the leadership, resilience and military themes we talk about in this episode.

Whether you're training for a marathon, building a business, or simply trying to become a little better than yesterday, this conversation will leave you thinking long after the episode ends.

🎧 Listen now and let us know... Is David Goggins inspiring... or just a little too extreme?

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Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week!

Holly & Anna X