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TOP 10 OF 2025: PERSISTENCE - Best David Goggins, Jocko Willink, and Eric Thomas Motivation

Dec 24, 2025
In this dynamic discussion, David Goggins, a former Navy SEAL and endurance athlete, emphasizes the power of chosen suffering for mental fortitude and resilience. Jocko Willink, also a retired Navy SEAL, highlights the importance of discipline and extreme ownership in achieving personal freedom. Eric Thomas, known for his motivational zeal, inspires listeners to embrace persistence and take action towards their goals. Together, they explore themes of accountability, mental clarity, and the necessity of stepping outside comfort zones to truly grow.
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Keep Going Until You Succeed

  • Don't quit; push through challenges and keep moving forward each day.
  • If you don't give up, you haven't failed and you retain the chance to win.
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Replace Complaints With Solutions

  • Stop complaining and focus on solutions instead of problems.
  • Adopt urgency and team mentality to perform like the greats, says Eric Thomas.
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Practice Chosen Suffering Daily

  • Choose daily 'suffering' by doing hard things regularly to prepare for life's unchosen pain.
  • Use hardship as training so trauma doesn't become an immovable barrier.
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