Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink and motivational speaker Eric Thomas discuss mastering the mind, embracing discipline, taking action, empowering oneself to pursue greatness, and not letting external circumstances dictate internal state. They emphasize the importance of self-discipline, hard work, consistency, perseverance, and mental resilience in achieving goals and success.
Building personal discipline involves brainwashing yourself with the mantra 'discipline equals freedom.'
Consistency and perseverance are crucial for success, surpassing talent, by committing to daily tasks and maintaining momentum.
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Developing Personal Discipline
Pushing yourself to do tasks even when you lack motivation is crucial for success. Building personal discipline involves brainwashing yourself with the mantra 'discipline equals freedom.' By being your own voice of motivation and learning to push your own buttons, you can overcome procrastination and external distractions.
Consistency Leads to Success
Consistency and perseverance play a significant role in achieving goals. Success is not solely about talent or intelligence but about the dedication to work consistently, even when feeling down or unmotivated. By committing to daily tasks and maintaining momentum, you can build mental toughness and overcome challenges to reach greatness.
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Become the master of your mind. Don't be a slave to your feelings.
Spoken by Jocko Willink, Eric Thomas. You can see more of Jocko Willink at instagram.com/jockowillink, Eric Thomas at instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher. The music is Cosmodrome by Jo Blankenburg. You can see more of Jo Blankenburg at open.spotify.com/artist/4tuiQRw9bC9HZhSFJEJ9Mz.
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