The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks 2231 | Jesse Itzler: “The Words that You Speak Matter.”
Jul 25, 2025
Jesse Itzler, an entrepreneur and speaker, shares his transformative journey through ultramarathon training, highlighting insights from Navy SEAL Chad Wright. He discusses overcoming a 38-mile wall by shifting his mindset, emphasizing the importance of resilience and grit. Jesse reveals three crucial rules that guided him to complete a 100-mile race, focusing on the power of language and the need to silence pain. This episode is a motivational dive into how our words and thoughts shape our experiences and challenges.
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Breaking the 38-Mile Limit
- Jesse Itzler was stuck at a 38-mile limit in his ultramarathon training until Navy SEAL Chad Wright helped him breakthrough.
- Chad taught Jesse three key rules focusing on mindset, which enabled Jesse to drastically exceed his previous limits.
Three Rules for Endurance
- Never give your pain a voice by refusing to speak negative thoughts about your ability or situation.
- Commit to exhausting every resource to complete your goal and be grateful for simply being able to pursue it.
I Never Get Tired Mantra
- At mile 74 of his 100-mile race, Jesse faced hypothermia and severe pain but Chad encouraged him to say "I never get tired."
- Repeating that mantra helped Jesse push through exhaustion all the way to the finish line.
