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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I spend most of my time studying, not just working out or eating. I'm deeply involved in the medical world as a paramedic in Canada, striving to understand everything to the point where I can save someone's life.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I have to go over the same page repeatedly to retain information because my brain struggles with retention due to ADD and ADHD. I write everything down daily to create a photographic memory of the material.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I don't believe in taking the easy route. My life has been about facing hardships and using them as fuel to push myself further, which is why I don't feel sorry for anyone who doesn't want to put in the effort to improve.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I was born with a brain that struggles to learn, and I had to develop a strong sense of self-discipline to overcome my past and become who I am today. This journey has been about extracting greatness from my struggles.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Studying is a significant challenge for me, and I have to sacrifice a lot to find out who I am as a human being. I was willing to give up everything to pursue this journey of self-discovery.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Friction is essential for growth. People often misunderstand that my life is filled with challenges, and I have to push through them every day to achieve my goals.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I don't want to be judged by people who don't understand the sacrifices I've made. My journey is not about seeking approval; it's about showing others what is possible through hard work and dedication.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I want to teach people about the harsh realities of life, not just the good side that social media often portrays. Most of us face struggles, and I aim to highlight that truth. I don't want to hide anymore; I hid it for 24 years, and now I want to be vulnerable because that's the only way to fix yourself.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The only way you grow is by looking at yourself and asking what you need to do to get somewhere; my list of what I had to live by was what got me to this table to talk to you.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

There's no passion, no motivation; it's about doing the work every day without those feelings, and I hate how many people use those words because they are watered down.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When you're 300 pounds or can't read and write, where's the passion or motivation? You just have to do it, and I just did it.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

There was no magic potion; I just did the work, and that's the truth.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You have to outwork the voice in your head that tells you you're not capable; I had to study hard to prove that voice wrong.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When you weren't given the gifts, the only thing you can do in life is stay hard; there's no magic pill or potion, just outwork yourself.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Hard work looks ugly and unmotivating; it's not like the movies where you see the hero rise up; it's often a nightmare.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You find your willpower in the suck; you have to repeatedly face discomfort to unlock your true potential.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Most people are missing something because they don't know who they are; they never examined themselves or done the hard work.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Everything I've done in my life, I didn't want to do; I built my willpower through years of suffering and hard work.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I didn't know any of this about how the brain can grow or shrink based on our actions, but I wish I could put it on paper to explain the power within all of us.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

People often think someone doing something extraordinary is crazy because they can't imagine themselves doing it, which leads to labeling that person as such.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I created the drive to become someone better in my life, and I've spent years trying to explain that to others, but the real challenge is putting that practice into actual work.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Many people choose to remain average because they fear the effort it takes to improve, and that frustrates me every day.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When you wake up every day and go through the motions without striving for more, you'll end up feeling empty later in life, regretting not having done more.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I have figured out what it takes to feel fulfilled, and I refuse to feel empty because I know the effort I put in every day.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

If you want to change your life, you need to wake up something inside you, and often, only you can do that.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You can't rely on others to motivate you; you have to explore and examine what you truly want out of life.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

To lose weight and improve your life, you have to accept that it will suck every day, and you must be willing to endure that discomfort.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You have to create a powerful vision for yourself to get out of bed and work on your goals, especially when you're struggling with your weight.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I make sure my family has everything they need so they can leave me alone to focus on my work, which is essential for my success.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

It's crucial to communicate who you are to your partner so they understand your needs and can choose to be with you or not, as this world could use a lot more upfront, completely honest conversation; so many problems arise because everyone dances around issues.

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Andrew Huberman

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

People crave direct messages about who someone is and what they stand for, but many are afraid of getting canceled, leading to silence being interpreted as agreement.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

People love to lie about who they're not, and that's why I choose to be vulnerable and honest about my life experiences.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Being honest and upfront came from finally figuring out who I was and conquering my inner demons, allowing me to be an open book.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The truth is the starting line; when you confront your insecurities and acknowledge who you are, your life truly begins.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Most people avoid having the tough conversations that would allow them to stand on stage and say, 'I am all of this.'

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

People often seek external validation, but true motivation comes from within, through unseen work and personal accountability.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I trained 99% of my life alone, which allowed me to extract my own motivation and build a strong sense of self-reliance.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The unseen work is what motivates me; I don't need external validation because I know what I've accomplished on my own.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Building an internal medicine cabinet of experiences and overcoming obstacles is crucial; without it, you'll always rely on external sources for motivation.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Your brain is the most powerful weapon; once you feed it the right internal dialogue and mental nutrients, you become unstoppable.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You can't just read about motivation; you have to be a practitioner, engaging in the process to truly understand and harness your potential.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The journey to self-discovery is ongoing; it doesn't get easier, but you become more resilient and grounded in your identity.

DG

David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

People often misunderstand me because they focus on superficial aspects like swearing or running, missing the deeper message of hard work and authenticity.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

It's frustrating to be misunderstood, especially when my passion and the intensity of my message come from a place of real experience and hard work.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I make sure that the people close to me have what they need, but I also prioritize my own growth and well-being above all.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I give as much of myself as I can to the public, but I won't cross the line that prevents me from continuing to build myself.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The truth is that everything I've achieved comes from hard work and a commitment to being real, without lies or pretenses. I go right back to ground zero, which means I'm just David Goggins, and that's where my growth is and my willpower comes from.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

People don't talk with this kind of passion because it ain't there; they're regurgitating some stuff from 30 years ago, while I'm sharing what I experienced just an hour ago.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I can't talk to anybody without being real; if I can't be real, I'll just go away because I can't give you what I want to give you.

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Andrew Huberman

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The deep, true bedrock sense of confidence comes from looking someone in the eye and telling them something you absolutely know is true because it happened; you're talking about actions, not perceptions.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Most emotions are just emotions; you don't have to do anything with them, but certain emotions you want to act on.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You have to go inward first, and then it's about actions; the inward piece is crucial for understanding yourself.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Every day, I'm literally going through my mind, painting a masterpiece, which is always myself, and to do that, you cannot have any distractions.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You have to create another voice that says, 'OK, how does this look?' and that creates conflict, which leads to action.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

If you don't know how to fail, there is no victory; I taught myself how to fail properly because the path to winning is going to be years of failing first.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When you have buried yourself in such a deep hole, you better first talk about the failures you're going to have; that’s when the other voice comes up, telling you to do something.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The truth is, it’s painful and mind-numbing, and that’s why a lot of people don’t like listening to me because it takes creating another voice and sometimes going at it alone.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I don't listen to anybody anymore because I know the deep, dark secrets of those cupboards; it's ugly, and every day, I'm talking to them and cleaning them.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You have to spring clean every day, not just once a year, because if you don't clean out the things that keep you buried, the day doesn't start.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

You can't just clean it; you have to relive every detail of it because it’s killing you and taken over your whole life.

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David Goggins

01/01/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The test is every day of your life, and most of us fail because we don't know why we're here; we need to go inward to understand what we need to fix.

David Goggins: How to Build Immense Inner Strength

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