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Nov 2023
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In today’s episode, we cover elite performance with David Goggins. David Goggins achieved the extraordinary, being the sole individual to conquer the grueling training regimens of the SEALs, Army Rangers, and Air Force Tactical Air Controllers. His resilience has seen him cross the finish line of over seventy ultra-marathons, frequently securing top positions, and his iron determination once earned him a Guinness World Record for an astonishing 4,030 pull-ups within a mere seventeen hours. Goggins isn't just a physical marvel; he's also a masterful orator, inspiring audiences worldwide with his insights on mental fortitude. 


In today's episode, we are joined by the incredible David Goggins, a true embodiment of mental and physical resilience. Goggins has transformed his life, bringing himself from a place of insecurity and doubt to becoming a renowned ultra-marathon runner and motivational speaker. Join our hosts as they unravel the inspiring story of David Goggins and explore his strategies for overcoming self-doubt, finding inner strength, and pushing beyond our perceived limits. 


What to Listen For

  • Introduction – 0:00
  • How do you balance a relationship if you’re extremely ambitious so both of you can pursue goals?
  • What do you say to people you love who don’t support your lofty aspirations? 


  • The secret to lose 100+ pounds in 3 months – 10:12
  • How did David Goggins lose 106 pounds in 3 months?
  • How do you flip that mental switch on days you don’t feel like working out?


  • What you’re looking for is on the other side of this – 21:14
  • Most people will never push themselves beyond this point to accomplish everything they want in life
  • The most successful people in history have a great relationship with this side of themselves that average people ignore


  • David Goggins’s secret to breaking crippling habits – 30:40
  • What can you do to eliminate all distractions right now?
  • How did David Goggins stop caring about what other people think?


  • This one thing makes you completely unrelatable – 46:51
  • This belief is the number on factor in David Goggins’s life that helped him build the self discipline to do what he does
  • What does David Goggins want to be remembered for?


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