Vinh and Ali Show #20: Can't Hurt Me - Master your mind and own your story
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Sep 9, 2021 
David Goggins, a former Navy SEAL and motivational speaker renowned for his mental toughness, dives deep into the essence of resilience. He discusses the powerful concept of the 'accountability mirror' to foster self-reflection and the critical role childhood plays in shaping our stories. Goggins emphasizes turning hardships into fuel for growth and the importance of setting mental and physical challenges. The conversation also highlights strategies for breaking down projects and owning one’s narrative through meaningful dialogues with family.
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Trauma As Fuel And Callousing The Mind
- David Goggins turns childhood trauma into continuous fuel for achievement.
- Callousing the mind and seeking daily discomfort converts fear into capability.
Use The Accountability Mirror
- Do daily accountability mirror conversations and name hard truths to change behavior.
- Use brutal honesty with yourself only to create improvement, not to punish.
Build Mental Toughness Gradually
- Callous your mind by doing one uncomfortable thing every day, like cold showers.
- Add only small increments to capacity instead of sudden huge jumps to avoid injury.