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Podcast audio:

In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Tristan de Liège and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss David Goggins’ idea that suffering is central to the pursuit of values.

Among the topics covered:

The popular idea that embracing suffering is essential to a successful life;

David Goggins’ incredible life and character;

Why life is not fundamentally about overcoming suffering;

What makes Goggins’ message inspiring, despite its misconceptions;

Why Objectivism views happiness, not suffering, as the ultimate purpose of life.

Recommended in this podcast are Ben Bayer’s “Don’t Resign Yourself to Suffering, Combat It” and the podcast episode on “Should We Accept Suffering as Part of Life?”

The podcast was recorded on January 6, 2025 and released on January 9, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.