You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Going Through Hell: With Marsha Linehan, Winston Churchill & David Goggins (Heroic +1 #1,874)
Sep 7, 2024
Marsha Linehan, creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, joins the conversation alongside iconic leaders Winston Churchill and David Goggins. They dive into the power of resilience, discussing how embracing adversity can lead to personal growth. Goggins shares his ultra-endurance challenges while Churchill's wartime leadership inspires listeners to confront their own struggles. Linehan emphasizes the healing potential of facing difficulties head-on, offering uplifting insights that motivate everyone to push through their own hell.
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Skills To Get Through Hell
- Marsha Linehan's DBT frames escaping 'hell' via skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Combining that framework with Churchill and Goggins shows enduring struggle requires persistent action, not avoidance.
Keep Moving Through The Pain
- When you're going through hell, keep going and don't pause at the pain.
- Finish the difficult task to free yourself from the struggle, rather than prolonging it with complaints.
Avoid Complaints That Prolong Pain
- When mental pain tempts you to complain or quit, recognize you're extending the suffering.
- Push to complete the hard task to shorten overall pain and bring your best self to it.