While David Goggins has a great story and is the poster child for discipline, there are certain things about his approach I dislike.
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Is extreme discipline the best way to become successful? In this episode, I dig into the inspiring yet controversial mindset of endurance athlete David Goggins.
I dive into his incredible achievements, his philosophy of leaning into discomfort, and why pushing past limits can be both empowering and harmful. Learn about the balance between discipline and rest, the power of mindset, and why ignoring negative thoughts isn’t always the best move.
Episode Highlights
>>(1:45) An introduction to David Goggins. Who he is, and why I’m talking about him.
>>(4:44) A prime example of David Goggins embracing a growth mindset to overcome challenges in his life.
>>(8:25) What I dislike about the David Goggins approach: You just have to ignore your negative thoughts.
>>(11:05) The mentality of relying on discipline and showing up regardless of motivation.
>>(12:25) Disagreeing with David Goggins’ thoughts on not needing accountability from others.
>>(14:20) The extreme mindset of you being the problem and why you haven’t achieved success.
>>(16:51) How the approach men take to health and mental health tends to be different and more extreme than the approach women take.
>>(20:03) The all-or-nothing thinking we see from David Goggins.
>>(23:34) Pushing too hard and neglecting rest is problematic.
Listen to the full episode to get my take on what I like and dislike about David Goggins and his approach to success.
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