Joe Rogan Experience #1212 - David Goggins

Introduction

In this section, the host introduces David Goggins and his book.

The Book and Audio Version

• The audio version of the book has been the host's running partner for the last week.

• The audio book is unique because Adam Schonick reads it, and David Goggins talks about things in between chapters.

How the Audio Book Came to Be

• David Goggins got different ideas about doing an audio book while going through his book for the last year.

• He thought Adam had a great reading voice, so he came up with a plan where Adam could read, and he could do his podcast thing on the side.

Initial Reaction to Adam Reading

• At first, David was hesitant about having someone else read for him.

• However, as time went on, he realized that it worked well.

The Book's Content

In this section, they discuss how David's life story is presented in the book.

Detailed History of Becoming Who You Are

• The book provides a long detailed history of how David became who he is today.

• It shows that he wasn't always this guy who runs ultra marathons.

Rise and Fall Storyline

• The storyline isn't linear; it covers both rises and falls in his life.

• It's not like Pursuit of Happiness; it's more raw than that.

Embarrassment About Putting His Life Out There

• Going back through his life with a fine-tooth comb made David almost embarrassed to put it out there.

• However, he wanted to show the real raw version of how his life was.

Overcoming Vulnerabilities

In this section, they discuss how David overcomes his vulnerabilities.

Fighting Shyness and Introversion

• David is still shy and introverted, but he fights that every day.

• He's not sadistic; he's focused on what he has to do to stay locked into the game of life.

Honesty About Struggles

• One reason why the book is so good is because David is honest about his vulnerabilities and how he overcomes them.

The Perfect Training

In this section, the speaker talks about how his friend's abusive childhood and learning disabilities helped him become a better writer. He also discusses how his own struggles with fear and anxiety led him to become a master of endurance sports.

Abusive Childhood as Perfect Training

• The speaker's friend's abusive childhood and learning disabilities helped him become a better writer.

• His friend's struggles were the perfect training for becoming a successful writer.

• The speaker credits his friend for helping him put his struggles on paper.

Mastering Endurance Sports

• The speaker was scared of his own mind, but he became a master of endurance sports.

• He ran eight 100-mile races in eight weekends in a row, which sets him apart from most people.

• His attitude towards struggle is what makes him successful in endurance sports.

Rise and Fall

In this section, the speaker talks about how his experiences with abuse and loss set him up for success. He also discusses how these experiences were not linear but rather full of ups and downs.

Setting Up for Success

• The speaker's experiences with abuse and loss set him up for success.

• These experiences allowed him to deal with difficult situations in a way that others cannot.

Non-linear Process

• The speaker's rise to success was not linear but rather full of ups and downs.

• He had to start from scratch multiple times before becoming successful.

Mental Toughness

In this section, the speaker talks about how he developed mental toughness through physical training and how it helped him overcome his insecurities.

Physical Training for Mental Toughness

• The speaker started working out to build calluses on his mind.

• He saw working out as a way to overcome himself and become mentally tough.

• The speaker equated physical training with mental toughening and realized that it was not just about losing weight or being the fastest person.

• He found that there was purity in physical pursuits and that it did not matter what your social status was.

Developing Work Ethic

• Through work ethic, the speaker developed a never-ending work ethic where he could push himself past the point of wanting to quit.

• He learned that self-esteem comes from within and not from what other people think about you.

Introduction

In this section, the speaker introduces himself and talks about his background.

Speaker's Background

• The speaker grew up in a poor family in Louisiana.

• He had a difficult childhood and struggled with dyslexia.

• Despite these challenges, he went on to become a Navy SEAL and an ultra-endurance athlete.

Starting from Scratch

In this section, the speaker talks about how difficult it is to start over and how our inner voice can guide us through tough times.

The Unrelenting Voice

• The speaker talks about an unrelenting voice that guides us through childhood.

• This voice can be either right or wrong.

• The speaker gives an example of his abusive father and stepdad who was murdered.

Guided by a Voice

• The speaker says that this voice guides us towards comfort when we are about to get out of our comfort zone.

• However, sometimes life throws unexpected events at us, like the murder of his stepdad.

• He also mentions having another crazy voice in his head that gave him answers to deal with all the trials and tribulations he faced.

Separating Yourself from the Muck

• The speaker talks about developing an attitude where you separate yourself from all the negative experiences in your life.

• He says that these experiences are like walking in muck and they are not yours to own.

• He also mentions people who try to set you up for failure but it's up to you to deal with them.

Finding Yourself Again

• The speaker talks about lying to himself because he wanted people to accept him.

• He realized that he was off track and needed to find himself again by stripping away all the lies he told himself.

• He found a different vantage point by separating himself from his ego and insecurities.

Training for Life Mentally

In this section, David Goggins talks about how he developed his mental toughness through physical training and discipline. He explains that he equated working out to struggle and started facing the struggle to become mentally strong.

Mental Toughness Through Repetition

• David Goggins had a routine that he won't do differently than the average human being.

• Through repetition of things you don't want to do, you develop mental armor for your mind.

• David Goggins made it through probably 13,000 seals and through work ethic, he developed an unending work ethic.

• The key thing is doing tons of repetition of the same thing that you don't want to do.

Finding Mental Strength

• David Goggins never read anything; instead, he watched a lot of movies and was really big into visualization.

• Through self-discipline and repetition of things you don't want to do, you develop mental armor for your mind.

• When the suck stuff comes, you're ready for it. That's how David started coming up with "I'm training for life mentally."

• There's been this unrelenting voice in my head we all have this voice it's the right or wrong voice.

Overcoming Struggle

• David Goggins had this other voice in his head saying over there is where the answers are.

• David Goggins wasn't a real smart kid growing up, but he had this crazy voice in his head saying over there is where the answers are.

• David Goggins was trying to find himself through a character; he was making different hairstyles and sagging his pants. He realized that it's not where you're supposed to be in life man, it's ugly when you look in that dirty mirror.

Childhood and Insecurities

The speaker talks about his childhood experiences and how his father's insecurities affected him.

Childhood Experiences

• The speaker shares that he went to school with a unique hairstyle.

• He describes the hairstyle as having a little piece of hair on top.

• The speaker talks about his father's insecurities and how they affected him.

• His father had a bald head, but he would part his hair as if he had hair.

• The speaker shares that his father's insecurities trickled down to him and impacted his life at home.

• Instead of studying, the speaker would think about how to impress others at school.

• He realized that if his father never fixed himself, there was nothing he could do to impress others at school.

Impact on Life

• The speaker reflects on how this mindset impacted his life at school.

• He shares that the next person in line would get the wrath if he didn't meet expectations, which became a pattern in his life.

• Despite these challenges, the speaker learned to laugh at himself and eventually found success in other areas of life.

Overcoming Challenges

The speaker discusses overcoming challenges in high school and joining the military.

High School Challenges

• The speaker talks about how he struggled in high school and had a fourth-grade reading level.

• He shares that he had to learn to read and write to join the military.

• The speaker reflects on how he used humor as a coping mechanism during this time.

Joining the Military

• The speaker shares that he joined the military and lost 106 pounds in three months to qualify for SEAL training.

• After completing SEAL training, the speaker gained weight again but eventually found success as an entertainer.

• He reflects on his journey and how it shaped him into who he is today.

Understanding the Origin of Personal Failure

In this section, the speaker talks about how he had to go back and study his past to understand why he kept failing in life. He shares how he made peace with his abusive father and learned from him.

Making Peace with the Past

• The speaker talks about how he kept repeating patterns of failure until he went back to study his past.

• He shares how he confronted his abusive father as a grown man and realized that he was still the same person but had to make peace with him in order to move forward.

• The speaker emphasizes that holding onto hate only leads to mental and physical stagnation.

• He explains that studying one's origin is an interesting way of self-teaching.

Studying One's Origin

• The speaker talks about how people often try to fix themselves without understanding their origin story.

• He uses the analogy of a hurting knee to explain that there may be underlying factors causing one's problems.

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of identifying key moments and people in one's life that have shaped them.

• He explains that repeated failure can be traced back to one's origin story.

Learning from Abusive Father

• The speaker shares how his abusive father was the origin of his failures and how studying him helped him understand himself better.

• He emphasizes the importance of not judging others but rather studying them to learn from their experiences.

• The speaker explains how his father's insecurities trickled down onto him and his siblings.

• He shares how his father's first wife died under mysterious circumstances, which he did not include in the book due to legal reasons.

Making Sense of Running and Dissecting the Brain

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience with running and how it helped him understand his body better. He also discusses the use of a pro-so device to dissect muscles.

Running as a Tool for Self-Teaching

• The speaker talks about how running helped him understand his body better.

• He mentions participating in an ultra-marathon race that was 41 miles long.

• The speaker explains how he started beating himself harder during races to push himself further.

• The speaker discusses how endurance races can be used as a tool for self-teaching.

Dissecting Muscles with Pro-so Device

• The speaker talks about using a pro-so device to dissect muscles.

• He explains that the device is useful because it allows dissection at -72 degrees Celsius.

• The speaker describes how the muscle is frozen before being dissected with the device.

• He mentions that he used the pro-so device to dissect his brain.

Overcoming Fear

In this section, the speaker briefly touches on overcoming fear.

Overcoming Fear

• The speaker mentions becoming afraid but does not elaborate on what caused it or how he overcame it.

Motivation and the Internal Struggle

In this section, the speaker talks about how people love the idea of reaching their golden years but often lack external motivation. He emphasizes that it's important to focus on the internal struggle and find what keeps you going.

The Importance of Internal Struggle

• People love the idea of reaching their golden years but often lack external motivation.

• It's important to focus on the internal struggle as long as it ends.

• Find what keeps you going and let that be your motivation.

The Flawed Idea of Golden Years

• The idea of reaching your golden years is flawed because there is no finish line.

• Life is like doing chin-ups with a chain around your neck - you have to work hard, but there's no finish line.

• There will be no music when you're doing hard things, so it's important to train yourself without relying on external factors.

Running Long Distances

In this section, the speaker talks about running long distances and how he trains his mind for endurance.

Training Your Mind for Endurance

• When he first started running, people asked if he ran with music. He now listens to audiobooks instead.

• He trains his mind by thinking about hard men like Cameron Hanes who run until they die or reach their goal.

• Running long distances is a mental game, and it's important to find what motivates you to keep going.

• It's important to push yourself beyond your limits and not give up when things get tough.

The Importance of Starting at the Origin

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding where things start and appreciating one's journey.

Understanding Your Life Journey

• It is important to understand your life journey and appreciate where you started.

• People need to know where to start and understand their journey.

• The speaker started his journey with the psoas muscle, which put him in a good spot.

Overcoming Struggles

• Races are problematic because they require struggle, and the bigger the struggle, the bigger the peace.

• Overcoming struggles helps people understand how to self-motivate.

• The speaker has experienced things that others have not, which has helped him learn how to fail and overcome obstacles.

Self-Motivation

• Many people do not know how to self-motivate in difficult situations.

• When headphones come off, it is just you in your own mind.

• Listening to music while running does not help with self-reflection or motivation.

Finding Value in Books and Music

In this section, the speaker discusses finding value in books and music for personal growth.

Valuable Books

• Biographies are always valuable because they provide insight into someone else's life journey.

• A book that resonated with the speaker was valuable because it made him think about his own life choices.

Music for Self Reflection

• Music can be helpful for motivation, but it does not help with self-reflection.

• The speaker listens to a song from Rocky 1 during his workouts to reflect on struggle and perseverance.

• A two-minute and thirteen-second song helped the speaker self-reflect for seventeen hours.

Overcoming Dark Times

In this section, the speaker discusses overcoming dark times and finding hope.

Overcoming Dark Times

• The book discussed in this section is not for everyone because it deals with overcoming dark times.

• The speaker has listened to many self-help books but found value in one that helped him overcome a dark time in his life.

Finding Hope

• Self-reflection is important for holding oneself accountable and finding hope.

• Even when things seem hopeless, there is always a way forward.

Training the Mind

In this section, David Goggins talks about how he trains his mind and why he doesn't listen to music while running.

Shutting off distractions

• David Goggins shuts off all distractions to train his mind.

• He doesn't listen to music while running because it's cheating.

• He believes that listening to music is unauthentic and makes you weak.

Authenticity

• David Goggins only talks to people who are authentic.

• When he first started running, people said he wasn't authentic because he used to run with music.

• Now, he listens to audiobooks instead of music when running.

Writing a Book

• David Goggins wrote his book "Can't Hurt Me" independently at 24 years old.

• He didn't plan on doing it for the money but rather wanted to change lives.

• His book was initially rejected by publishers who didn't see a market for a black ultra runner.

Overcoming Adversity

In this section, David Goggins talks about overcoming adversity and how ignorance is the biggest obstacle in life.

Ignorance

• Overcoming ignorance is the biggest obstacle in life according to David Goggins.

• People don't understand adversity until they experience it themselves.

Overcoming Obstacles

• To overcome obstacles, you need to be willing to suffer.

• David Goggins believes that you need to embrace the suck and push through the pain.

• He also emphasizes the importance of having a strong mindset and not giving up.

Taking Action

• David Goggins encourages people to take action and not just talk about their goals.

• He believes that taking action is the only way to achieve success.

Self-Help Books

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience with self-help books and how he found most of them to be unhelpful. He also discusses what makes a good self-help book.

What Makes a Good Self-Help Book

• A good self-help book should make you think about your life and where you can improve.

• It should be authentic and not feel like someone is lying or bullshitting you.

• The book should resonate with you and be powerful enough that you want to recommend it to others.

• A good self-help book is not about shortcuts or the law of attraction, but rather it's about learning from people who have done it before.

Authenticity in Self-Help

In this section, the speaker talks about the importance of authenticity in self-help and how many people in the industry lack it.

Lack of Authenticity in Self-Help

• Many people who claim to be motivators or personal influencers lack authenticity because they don't live what they preach.

• The speaker used to be unauthentic himself but has since learned the importance of being honest and authentic with himself and others.

Overcoming Adversity

In this section, the speaker talks about overcoming adversity and how surrounding yourself with positive influences can help.

Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences

• When trying to overcome adversity, it's important to surround yourself with people who support and encourage you.

• Conversely, being around people who are negative or engage in behaviors that hold you back can make it harder to improve.

Controlling the Mind

In this section, the speaker talks about how to control your mind and find strength in difficult situations.

Finding Strength in Misery

• The speaker talks about aspects of the mind that can help you find strength in difficult situations.

• He emphasizes not overthinking things and controlling your fight or flight response.

• The speaker discusses how he learned to embrace difficult situations and use them as motivation.

• He explains that finding strength in misery is what separates him from others.

Open-Mindedness

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of being open-minded when facing challenges.

• He explains that there is no book or formula for overcoming challenges, and it's up to each individual to figure out their own approach.

• The speaker takes great pleasure in knowing that he has figured out his own approach and can overcome any challenge.

Breaking the Soul

In this section, the speaker talks about breaking the soul of anything in front and what it means to be in the worst possible environment.

Breaking the Soul

• Breaking the soul is when you're in the worst environment possible, in the worst situation.

• Taking souls means attacking something relentlessly until it's broken.

• Everybody has that look on their face when they're attacking something relentlessly.

• The speaker got his book "Taking Souls" on his second pull-up record.

Rhabdo and Sickle Cell Trait

In this section, the speaker talks about rhabdo and sickle cell trait.

Rhabdo and Sickel Cell Trait

• The speaker had gotten rhabdo before.

• The speaker talked about having sickle cell trait and how a buddy of his died from rhabdo going through hell week.

• There were eight instructors who didn't have sickle cell disease but three shifts because guys with sickle cell disease would be out for months.

Mental Hardening

In this section, the speaker talks about mental hardening.

Mental Hardening

• A talented guy died drinking coffee after being beaten up during training.

• The speaker was put into a hospital for a while playing mind games with himself.

• The speaker did 3,000 pull-ups going through hell week.

• The speaker's calories were extremely low and he started doing boat crew to burn through an awful lot of calories.

Repetition and Healing Stress Reactions

In this section, the speaker talks about how repetition can help in healing stress reactions. He shares his personal experience of pushing through injuries and finding strength in misery.

Pushing Through Injuries

• By the time he got to third phase, all he needed was repetition.

• He fought someone without rhyme or reason and broke them.

• His injuries healed after a few months of pushing through.

• The speaker encourages others to push through even when it feels impossible.

Finding Strength in Misery

• The speaker pushed through many injuries by using heart and courage.

• He learned how to control his fight or flight response after having heart surgery.

• The speaker found strength in misery during his military career.

• He used motivation to recruit people for three or four years.

Heart Surgery and Inspiration

In this section, the speaker talks about his heart surgery and how it inspired him. He also discusses how he learned to control his fight or flight response.

Heart Surgery

• The speaker had a hole in his heart that was repaired with surgery.

• After the surgery, he felt charged up with energy.

• They sealed up the hole with a helix patch.

Inspiration and Fight or Flight Response

• The speaker learned to control his fight or flight response after the surgery.

• He used his misery to find strength during his military career.

• The speaker talks about motivation and how he used it to recruit people for three or four years.

No Surgeries Other Than Heart Surgery

In this section, the speaker talks about not having any surgeries other than heart surgery.

No Other Surgeries

• The speaker did not have any other surgeries besides heart surgery.

• He did not have any surgeries for meniscus or anything else.

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Jacked Up Injuries and Weight Loss

The speaker talks about his injuries, hospitalization, weight loss journey, and how he got back in shape.

Injury and Hospitalization

• The speaker had jacked up injuries that led to hospitalization.

• He had bad alignment which caused him to be hospitalized for a while.

• His hand got messed up from what he did to it.

Weight Loss Journey

• The speaker was at his fattest when he weighed 297 pounds.

• He lost 106 pounds of fluid in three months.

• He lost 33 pounds in about a week and a half later.

• He broke the record six weeks later after losing weight.

Getting Back in Shape

• The speaker started stretching to get back into shape.

• His body was getting back into alignment through stress routine.

• Despite having little tweaks here and there, the speaker's body is now healthier than ever before.

Pull-Up Bar Training

The speaker talks about his training on the pull-up bar.

Pull-Up Bar Training

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• The speaker trained on the pull-up bar even through injuries.

• He developed huge muscles despite being small-boned.

• People around him were surprised by his training regimen.

• The speaker trained through a lot of injuries and developed his body to be healthier than ever before.

Health and Injuries

In this section, the speaker talks about his health and injuries.

No Surgeries

• The speaker has never had any surgeries other than heart surgery.

• He has had no knee surgeries despite all the running he has done.

Stretching Out

• The speaker started stretching out six years ago due to injuries that he never fixed.

• His body got knotted up from these injuries, which caused him to have little tweaks here and there.

Weight Loss Journey

• The speaker lost 100 pounds in three months for the military.

• He was a skinny guy in high school but made himself big by becoming a powerlifter.

Losing Weight for Navy Recruitment

In this section, the speaker talks about losing weight for navy recruitment.

Losing Weight

• The speaker was living in Indianapolis at the time and trying to study for an ASVAB test while working for a company spraying cockroaches.

• He would lay in his mom's pond in November in Indiana to lose weight and then go for a run all wet and cold.

Importance of Full Range of Motion

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of earning full range of motion and avoiding quick fixes. He also encourages listeners to continue finding their new 100.

Earn It

• The speaker stresses that people should earn their full range of motion instead of taking quick fixes.

• He warns against getting "knuckle dragger syndrome" from not working on full range of motion.

• The speaker believes that there is no finish line when it comes to working on your body's full range of motion.

Motivation

• The speaker wants listeners to be scared of losing their full range of motion as they get older and tighter.

• He explains that tightness can cause shoulders to get out of balance and lead to joint problems.

• The speaker encourages listeners to find their new 100 and continue working out by themselves or with a trainer.

Personal Experience

• The speaker shares that he has never had training in physiology or exercise science but has learned through personal experience.

• He believes that lessons learned from grueling runs and losing weight are still applicable today.

The Importance of Doing Things You Don't Want to Do

In this section, the speaker talks about his philosophy on life and how he wants to be able to do things that most people find difficult.

Running 200 Miles and Going to the Gym with Jocko

• The speaker's goal in life is to be able to run 200 miles and go to the gym with Jocko every morning.

• He believes that tying together physical fitness and mental toughness is a difficult thing, but it's important.

• Most people are scared of ultra marathon runners because they are very thin, but they are also mentally tough.

No Days Off Mentality

• The speaker talks about a guy he calls "Silverback Gorilla" who saw him go into his car the night before his first 100-mile race. Silverback Gorilla doesn't take any days off.

• A normal day for the speaker includes at least a seven-mile run, calisthenics, and weightlifting without hitting pull-ups or push-ups.

• He does squats, deadlifts, power cleans, heavy bench presses, and five pull-ups/ten push-ups or quarters.

• Every night after working out, he stretches for two hours.

Conclusion

• The speaker encourages viewers to stretch every night after working out.

Running a Marathon without Training

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience running a marathon without any prior training.

Running a Marathon with No Prior Training

• The speaker had never run a marathon before but signed up for one anyway.

• He did not receive any training for the marathon and did it on his own.

• The speaker ran a 100-mile race before the marathon to prepare himself mentally.

• He did not train specifically for the marathon but wanted to have his mind ready for life.

Working Out and Cardio

• The speaker worked out with his friend to become better mentally.

• His cardio consisted of using an elliptical trainer for 20 minutes every Sunday.

• He did thousands of miles on this body running.

• The speaker's friend was killed in Iraq, prompting him to do the 100-mile race.

Stabilizing Weaknesses

• The speaker suggests stabilizing areas that may be weak before running a race.

• He walked the marathon with his mother instead of running it due to injuries.

The Power of the Mind

In this section, the speaker talks about how he started exploring the power of his mind during times of pain and suffering. He emphasizes the importance of examining one's brain and pushing through hard work and suffering to achieve growth.

Discovering the Power of Reasoning

• The speaker reflects on how he discovered the power of his mind during times of pain and suffering.

• He talks about how his exploration into pain management led him to open doors to new possibilities in human capability.

• The speaker emphasizes that people should not be discouraged by his use of profanity but rather focus on examining their own brains.

• He explains that it takes hard work and suffering to examine one's brain, and bystanders cannot watch this process.

Pushing Through Pain

• The speaker encourages people to push through pain because the body will adjust.

• He dismisses questions about when someone should quit as lacking motivation.

• The speaker shares personal experiences with extreme physical challenges, such as running 205 miles at once, to illustrate the power of the mind over physical limitations.

Overcoming Procrastination

• The speaker discusses procrastination as a barrier to achieving goals.

• He shares a personal anecdote about procrastinating seeking medical attention after an extreme physical challenge.

Overall, this section focuses on how exploring pain management led the speaker to discover new possibilities for human capability. He emphasizes that examining one's brain takes hard work and suffering but is necessary for growth. Additionally, he encourages people to push through pain and overcome procrastination in order to achieve their goals.

Becoming a SEAL

In this section, the speaker talks about his journey to becoming a SEAL and the challenges he faced.

Overcoming Challenges

• The speaker faced doubts from others about his ability to deploy as a SEAL.

• He pushed himself hard during training, even when injured.

• He ran 100 miles in three weeks without any prior training.

• The speaker motivated himself by feeding positive thoughts into his mind.

Human Potential

• The speaker believes that human potential is limitless and that we are capable of enduring pain.

• He encourages people to open themselves up to new possibilities and explore what they are truly capable of achieving.

The Power of Examining Your Brain

In this section, David Goggins talks about the importance of examining your brain and how it takes hard work and suffering to do so. He also discusses the power of the mind and how procrastination can hold you back.

Importance of Examining Your Brain

• It's important to examine your brain message.

• People need a thing to get them going, they need a goal.

• Procrastination is painful, but people keep doing it.

The Power of the Mind

• The mind is powerful, but people need a thing to get them going.

• Sometimes the first step is the hardest.

• There's no room for procrastination when you have a schedule.

Competing with Alpha Males

• Goggins was misunderstood in the military because he acted differently from other alpha males.

• Goggins grinded hard and imposed a high bar on other alpha males which sometimes pissed them off.

Owning Up to Mistakes

• Goggins had to own up to his mistakes.

Mistakes and Unfulfilled Potential

In this section, the speaker talks about his mentality of being a savage and leaving everything on the table. He also discusses his fear of not being accepted and unfulfilled potential.

Mentality of Being a Savage

• The speaker talks about how he was known for being a savage and leaving everything on the table.

• He admits that he rubbed people the wrong way because he didn't know how to control his behavior.

• The speaker describes himself as an itch that people want to scratch out.

• He mentions that his unfulfilled potential is the chip on his shoulder.

Fear of Not Being Accepted

• The speaker reveals that his biggest fear was not being accepted once he achieved success.

• He explains that he didn't want to impose standards on others or be judged by them.

• The speaker imagines a scenario where God puts him in charge of a PT program in heaven, which highlights his fear of being judged by others.

Adam Brown's Story

In this section, the speaker talks about Adam Brown's story and how it inspired him during a difficult time.

Inspiration from Adam Brown

• The speaker recalls seeing Adam Brown's name on a board during training exercises.

• He describes reading through a list of physical challenges and seeing Adam Brown's name next to them.

• The speaker mentions that Adam Brown's story inspired him to push through difficult times.

Ranger School and Navy Seals

In this section, David Goggins talks about his experience in Ranger School and as a Navy Seal. He reflects on the brotherhood he felt with his fellow soldiers and how he was different from them.

Experience in the Navy Seals

• From the age of eight to twelve, David Goggins was part of the Navy Seals.

• He lived with 12 seals in a seven-dollar-a-month place.

• Although he was a team guy, he did not feel like part of the brotherhood.

• He has a lot of love for many people from that time but does not feel they have love for him.

Reflection on Being Different

• David Goggins realized that he was different from everyone else at Ranger School.

• He believes that going back to fundamentals is important to become who you are meant to be.

• He reflects on how some people may have gone backwards or forgotten their roots while others appreciated competitiveness.

• David Goggins talks about how being introverted helps him focus on his goals.

Importance of Calming Your Mind

• Too much noise in your mind can be detrimental when trying to focus on tasks.

• Yoga and stretching help calm his mind and separate himself from others' noise.

The Importance of Effort

In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of effort in achieving one's goals and potential. They also talk about how physical challenges can help purge negative thoughts and emotions.

Effort is Key

• Effort is essential to reaching one's full potential.

• Life is all about effort, and it means everything.

• Setting goals and planning are crucial for achieving success.

Purging Negative Thoughts

• Physical challenges like long runs can help purge negative thoughts and emotions.

• Evil cannot stay in a 10-mile run.

• Wildland firefighting helped the speaker drain his soul of negativity.

Meditation and Visualization

• Meditation can provide clarity and a different perspective on life.

• Visualizing one's future can help with goal-setting and planning.

Future Plans

In this section, the speakers discuss their plans for promoting a book they have written. They also talk about starting from scratch when pursuing new opportunities.

Promoting a Book

• The speaker plans on promoting his book after finishing it.

• He has a plan for promoting the book but wants to focus on finishing it first.

Starting from Scratch

• The speaker believes in going back to scratch when pursuing new opportunities.

• He wants to drain his soul of everything before starting something new.

The Benefits of Long Cardio

In this section, Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the benefits of long cardio sessions for calming the mind and purging negative thoughts.

Calming the Mind with Long Cardio

• Long cardio is great for calming the noise in your mind.

• Working out for five hours a day can make you feel like nothing bothers you.

• Chatter in your mind can be negative and distracting.

• Long cardio helps to purge negative thoughts from your mind.

• Draining physical potential through exercise allows you to see things more clearly.

Planning Your Future

In this section, Joe Rogan and his guest discuss planning for future goals and accomplishments.

Setting Goals

• Planning is important for achieving goals.

• Joe's guest is going back to being a wildland firefighter because he enjoys hard work.

• Hard work gives a sense of accomplishment that money cannot provide.

Accountability Mirror

• Joe mentions an accountability mirror where he writes down his goals.

• His guest also plans out small, medium, and big-time goals.

Working Long Hours

In this section, the speaker talks about working long hours and the satisfaction that comes with it.

The Satisfaction of Hard Work

• The speaker mentions working 16-17 hour days.

• He talks about how there is great satisfaction in hard work and personal growth.

• The biggest trophy for him is the work he does to help others.

• He turns down a $300,000 job because it's not fulfilling.

Finding Motivation

In this section, the speaker discusses how he finds motivation to keep pushing himself.

Challenging Himself

• The speaker enjoys looking for the next challenge.

• He talks about finding motivation in things like wildland firefighting and smoke jumping.

• He emphasizes that he is doing these things for himself and not for show.

Taking Care of His Health

• The speaker mentions getting back in shape and taking care of his health every morning.

• He uses Google instead of a trainer to guide his workouts.

No One Cheering Him On

• The speaker wonders what there is after there are no more crowds cheering him on.

• He talks about digging fire lines as a hot shot firefighter as an example of something that isn't done for show.

Building a Community of Motivation

In this section, the speaker talks about his mentality towards building a community of motivated individuals and how he deals with negativity on his site.

Mentality Towards Building a Community

• The speaker appreciates when people put themselves out there on his page.

• He wants to give people tools to improve themselves and has a mentality of being ready to work hard.

• The speaker has developed a small community of people who motivate each other.

Dealing with Negativity

• The speaker blocks and deletes negative comments or users from his site.

• He is willing to dig deep and not tolerate trolling or negativity.

• The community on the site helps motivate each other through difficult times.

Importance of Kindling

• Small sparks can lead to big fires, just like small successes can lead to big improvements in life.

• Encouragement from others can fuel motivation like logs in a fire.

• The speaker uses the support of his online community as fuel for motivation throughout his whole life.

[ __ ] Alone No One It's a Great Beautiful Thing Man

In this section, the speaker talks about the benefits of being alone and how it can be a beautiful thing. He also discusses how once you get going, it becomes easier to keep going.

Benefits of Being Alone

• Being alone is a great and beautiful thing.

• Once you get going, it's easier to keep going.

• You really are just doing it for showing up.

• You have to get past that hurdle to get the benefits of being alone.

Movement vs. Show

• There are a lot of people doing it too on Instagram like [ __ ].

• This is not a movement; this is for show.

• This resonates with the audience of this podcast.

Motivation and Improvement

• These little motivational things I put there are not perfect.

• They appreciate that we're all trying to improve ourselves.

• You're better than you were yesterday, and you'll be better tomorrow.

The Importance of Honesty and Growth

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of honesty, growth, and integrity. He also talks about how putting in work leads to self-expression.

Flawed but Honest

• Sometimes it'll be three o'clock in the morning when I'm working out.

• Saying that you're very flawed but honest exhibits way more strength than someone who bullshits and pretends.

Integrity and Growth

• I give up, I quit, I'm under extreme pain and suffering.

• That's who I am when I'm going deep into the cellar of confidence.

• Constantly putting in that work is what leads you to be able to express yourself so honestly.

Inspiration and Motivation

• Those people are a real problem because I get this great inspiration.

• For the first time in my life, man, I can tell you, for the first time believe in David.

Conclusion

The speaker emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself and constantly working towards growth. He also talks about how being alone can be a beautiful thing and how it's important to distinguish between movements and shows. The section provides motivation for self-improvement through hard work.

The Power of Improvement

In this section, David Goggins talks about the power of improvement and how being a beginner at something can be fantastic for personal growth.

Learning as a Beginner

• Being a beginner at something is fantastic for personal growth.

• Trying new things can help people overcome their own demons and weaknesses.

• Constant competition in martial arts can help individuals improve constantly.

Getting Obsessed with Martial Arts

• David Goggins suggests getting involved in jiu-jitsu to get obsessed with it like-minded folks out there that are trying to improve themselves.

• Joining the community and getting hard from the beginning is essential to see what one is capable of achieving.

• There are plenty of guys your size who will help you learn, so stop thinking too much and start doing.

English Importance of Drilling in Jiu-Jitsu

In this section, Joe Rogan and David Goggins discuss the importance of drilling in jiu-jitsu and how it helps with personal growth and development.

The Power of Drilling

• Rolling is fun but drilling is where the real growth happens.

• Drilling builds integrity, honesty, and confidence.

• People who don't like drilling are a problem because they lack discipline.

• Live drills are more important than sparring in the beginning.

Benefits of Consistent Practice

• Consistently putting in work leads to being able to express techniques better.

• Live drills help you figure out how to escape positions without making excuses.

• Constantly grinding every day leads to personal growth as a jiu-jitsu player.

Timeframe for Progression

• BJ Penn got his black belt in three years, but it depends on how much you dedicate yourself to it.

• David Goggins talks about how hard firefighting jobs can be at 43 years old.

Overall, Joe Rogan and David Goggins emphasize the importance of drilling in jiu-jitsu for personal growth and development. They also discuss the benefits of consistent practice and the timeframe for progression.

The Importance of Consistent Training

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of consistent training in jiu-jitsu and how it can lead to growth and improvement.

The Grind of Jiu-Jitsu

• Rolling sessions are important for consistent training.

• Multiple partners come and go during rolling sessions.

• Nine minutes of rolling can be exhausting but is necessary for growth.

• It's important to let go of past mistakes and focus on the present grind.

The Joy of Suffering

• Suffering through consistent training leads to growth and improvement.

• Drilling techniques is just as important as sparring.

• Honesty about one's abilities is crucial for progress in jiu-jitsu.

• Exposing weaknesses through drilling helps improve technique.

Consistency Leads to Improvement

• Consistent training forces one to be honest about their abilities and weaknesses.

• Figuring out how to escape from difficult positions leads to improvement.

• Consistency in training leads to consistency in performance.

Tactical Advantage

In this section, the speaker talks about how the body burns fat and why it's important to push yourself during workouts.

Burning Fat

• The speaker mentions burning fat storage.

• The body wants to burn fat slowly, but pushing yourself during workouts can help burn it faster.

• It takes a lot of effort to recover from high heart rates.

• Quick recovery means that your body has to keep going at it.

Training Every Day

• The speaker believes that people should train every day for their mind and as humans.

• Doing something active every day is important, even if it's just light exercise.

Active Thoughts

• Active blood flow helps with the recovery process.

• Thinking about positive things while exercising can help with endurance and recovery.

Knowing Yourself

In this section, the speaker talks about how he has learned to understand people and their motivations. He emphasizes the importance of not holding onto grudges and focusing on personal growth.

Understanding People

• The speaker has learned to understand people by observing them.

• If someone talks badly about him, he knows that they have a problem with themselves.

• Holding onto grudges is counterproductive and prevents personal growth.

The Importance of Personal Growth

• Focusing on personal growth requires consistent effort.

• Accomplishing great things does not mean you can stop working hard.

• Consistent effort leads to joy in the grind and cleanses the body of hate.

Training for Endurance Running

In this section, the speaker discusses his training regimen for endurance running. He emphasizes the importance of heart rate training for optimal performance.

Active Recovery

• The speaker runs seven days a week but incorporates active recovery days.

• Active recovery involves low-intensity exercise at a low heart rate.

Heart Rate Training

• Heart rate training involves maintaining a specific heart rate during exercise.

• Maintaining a lower heart rate burns fat more efficiently and allows for quicker recovery after exercise.

Running Shoes and Biomechanics

In this section, the speaker discusses his experience with running shoes and biomechanics.

Shoe Issues

• The speaker used to have issues finding shoes that worked for him due to his biomechanics.

• He used to wear Brooks Addiction 13 because of his bio mechanics.

• He had heel wedges and inserts in his shoes due to tight hip flexors.

• The speaker now wears neutral shoes after opening up his body through stretching.

Running Form

• The speaker's running form was previously poor due to tightness in his hip flexors.

• He recommends getting compression tape and stretching to improve range of motion.

• The speaker's body is now more aligned when he runs, improving his stride.

Barefoot Running

• No discussion on barefoot running.

Running and Joint Health

In this section, the speakers discuss the impact of running on joint health and the importance of proper footwear.

Running and Joint Health

• Running can be hard on joints, especially the hip flexor and psoas muscle.

• Proper footwear with good cushioning is important to reduce joint pain.

• The speakers discuss different types of shoes for running, including those with extra cushioning.

• The speaker expresses gratitude for inspiration to run despite joint pain.

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