Book 1, Post 2

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 POST #2:


"“You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft, that you will die without ever realizing your true potential.” (Goggins)

As you read deeper into Goggin's story, you really began to realize what turned him into the beast he is today. His mindset, which he developed from a very young age through his own personal traumas, is what sets him apart from most people. I know it might sound cliche, but he found a way to ignore pain. He literally uses pain to fuel him. With this unique mindset, he began to no longer see obstacles as deterrents but challenges to confront head-on. Growing up Goggins was a man lost in life. Someone who had no direction, and no sense of purpose. However, with consistent routine, he found joy in the pain of working out. He embraced the fact that he could push his body further than anybody with the sheer power of his mind.

"It's a lot more than mind over matter. It takes relentless self discipline to schedule suffering into your day, every day" (Goggins)

I believe his mindset is what you need to be successful. Everyone has their own personal struggles, I know I have mine, but the quicker you can understand those struggles the better it can be for you. For example, this semester I decided to take on an internship. It's nothing crazy in terms of workload, but it does take up a lot of my week. Because of this, I'm gone from around 8:30 am until 6:30 pm, Monday through Wednesday. For the majority of my day, I'm stuck at a desk, with very little motion throughout the day. Since I can remember I've always been an active guy, but recently with this new job, I've found it hard to find time to workout. When I get home, I typically lack the motivation to workout, but when I don't workout I find myself in a very annoyed mindset. This translates directly to relationships, and just makes me feel bad about myself. However, after reading into some of the motivational quotes Goggins gives throughout his book, I've began to embrace this new schedule. I've started a new routine, waking up around 7:45, hopping on the stationary bike for 20-30 minutes, then a 10 minutes sauna/ice bath. Once I get home from work, I lift to get my blood flowing again. This new routine has really helped inspire me to be the best version of myself. I go to bed with no regrets, and I can truly say it has helped me mentally as well.

"We habitually settle for less than our best; at work, in school, in our relationships, and on the playing field or race course." (Goggins)

One of the biggest takeaways from this book is how little we expect of ourselves. Constantly I find myself taking the easy way out of situations, as I'm sure we all do. However, what do you think is gonna be the eventual ending if this is your mindset for everyday life. What are you gonna do when life comes back to bite you in the ass, and you end up hating yourself for the rest of your life. In the modern world, people are constantly tempted with an easy route to any solution. I'm guilty of this, but recently I've been trying to change this. With this mindset of ease, your never gonna be able to look yourself in the mirror and feel proud. Goggins narrative helps you understand the fact that, all you have is yourself. From the second you wake up, to the second you go to bed, you talk to yourself. Your mind can be your best friend and your worst enemy, but the better you can manage your own thoughts, the easier it is to set goals for yourself. Setting goals and looking at what you accomplish every day can be one of the best methods to ensure your getting the most out of your own self. 

Comments

  1. VivianaFebruary 20, 2024 at 5:07 PM

    Hi, I definitely agree with constantly trying to find the easy way out of situations and this mentality will get me no where in the future. I think a lot of us know this but we don't put in the work to get out of this mentality. I like how you shared with us your own your routine and how effective it is for you.

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  2. BillyFebruary 20, 2024 at 6:49 PM

    This growth mindset is very powerful and something that very few realize. I like that his persona pushes people to improve themselves. He says that he would rather have someone hate him and get better than love him and stay the same. It is only after doing something that I didnt think that I could do when I realize the limits I put on myself. It is hard to push yourself but that is when you grow. Thank you for bringing this to life and sharing it with others.

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  3. LaurynFebruary 21, 2024 at 3:01 PM

    I really liked this quote you mentioned "It's a lot more than mind over matter. It takes relentless self discipline to schedule suffering into your day, every day". I feel that most people succumb to the piling "suffering" they have to complete throughout a normal day. In other words, I think that people allow their jobs/stress/school/obligations get the best of their time and energy -- so much so that they don't leave time for things that truly make them happy. However, this quote reminds us, in a realistic way, that you don't need to cut out suffering (because sometimes it pays the bills) you just need to schedule it at the right times.

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  4. Krisha SuriFebruary 21, 2024 at 9:44 PM

    Hi Brenton,
    I think it's really cool that you are able to directly apply Goggins' mindset into your own life and find a routine that works for you! This book sounds like it was very motivational and definitely something I might have to read as I struggle with juggling all the aspects of my own life. I do wonder though if by using the pain to fuel him, is that completely ignoring it? I think he rather found how best to utilize the pain, which is in a way acknowledging that it's there while not facing it directly.

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  5. goegurtFebruary 21, 2024 at 11:00 PM

    This book sounds like an interesting read (I did not read it). I admire your desire for growth, change, and development. Even when it includes taking the less easy routes. Sometimes a change seems like it's doing us a disservice in the short term but will be highly beneficial in the long-term.

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  6. Chaz SafersteinFebruary 26, 2024 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Brenton, I have always found David Goggins to be such an interesting human being because of the way he approaches life. It is truly like non-other and his dedication to improving himself both physically and mentally is something I have never been able to comprehend. I think its really awesome how he has inspired you to better yourself, and how you have taken some of what he has preached to heart.

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