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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

My military career was stellar, but I wanted to do more than just be a Navy SEAL; I sought out additional challenges like Army Ranger School.

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David Goggins Will Change Your Life | Rich Roll Podcast

@ Rich Roll

David Goggins Will Change Your Life | Rich Roll Podcast

01/01/19

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

I wanted to become a Navy SEAL to be pushed outside my comfort zone every day, believing it was the best platform for personal growth.

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David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

When I left the military, I didn't want to sit back and enjoy retirement; there's no growth in that, so I sought out new challenges.

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David Goggins

01/17/23

@ Chris Williamson

When I left the military, I was always looking for more and for the next thing to grow, so I decided to become a smoke jumper instead of enjoying retirement.

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a16z Cast

04/21/25

@ a16z

I felt a strong call to service after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, which led me to enlist in the Army as a Green Beret.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

I had to learn so much in six months to prepare for the Navy SEALs, which really developed my work ethic.

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Gen. Stanley McChrystal

05/18/25

@ Chris Williamson

The selection processes for elite military units like the Army Rangers focus on persistence and the ability to not quit, rather than just physical brilliance.

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Gen. Stanley McChrystal

05/18/25

@ Chris Williamson

The standards for the Army Rangers were raised significantly after Vietnam, creating a gravitational pull that improved the overall standards across the military.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

In high-pressure environments like Navy SEAL training, individuals who succeed often tap into a process of self-reward and internal motivation rather than relying solely on external validation.

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Jocko Willink

07/20/18

@ Y Combinator

I spent twenty years in the military, and after retiring, I began teaching civilians about the leadership lessons I learned in the military, which culminated in my book 'Extreme Ownership.'