Motivation & Organizing Your Mind

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Motivation is not a permanent fix or constant, it's important to learn to perform without motivation. Training your mind well beyond motivation is necessary. Motivation is just a word, it won't always be present. Discipline is important, but without a clear headspace and an organized mind, there is no consistency with discipline. Organizing your mind is crucial for discipline. It involves compartmentalizing and organizing thoughts and external factors. A cluttered mind hinders discipline. Meditation helps refresh and reorganize the mind to maintain clarity and readiness.

David Goggins is a retired United States Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, triathlete, public speaker and an author.

The ability to overcome challenges in life is one we will all need sooner or later. Make no mistake, discomfort is coming for you whether you're ready or not. Goggins happens to be one of the best individuals on earth at dealing with hard things and after a long time without any podcast appearances, I met him in Vegas to find out what new insights he's uncovered.

Expect to learn what most people get wrong about motivation, Goggins' thoughts on claims that SEAL selection is too hard, what the most painful experience of his life was, the danger of success making you soft, why he ran the MOAB 240 twice with no knee cartilage, why he recorded a mixtape of insults from the internet, how to overcome laziness, what David's entire daily routine looks like and much more...

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