David Goggins

"You're A Prisoner of Your Own Mind!" Stop Being a Victim & Unlock Your Full Potential

"The one piece I was missing was me having the courage to face myself. And once you do that on a daily basis, it's not about the running."

SUMMIT OF GREATNESS 2 WEEKS AWAY! And David Goggins is speaking at the event! Tickets are going fast — get them before they sell out at lewishowes.com/tickets.

In this powerful episode, Lewis Howes sits down with David Goggins, retired Navy SEAL, ultra-marathon runner, and author of “Can’t Hurt Me”. Goggins shares his incredible journey from an abused and struggling child to becoming known as “the toughest man alive”. With raw honesty, he discusses overcoming severe learning disabilities, racism, and obesity to push himself to extremes and unlock his full potential. Goggins offers hard-earned wisdom on building mental toughness, embracing discomfort, and refusing to quit. His intensity and no-excuses approach to life will leave you inspired to push past your own limits and tap into your hidden strength.

"The one piece I was missing was me having the courage to face myself. And once you do that on a daily basis, it's not about the running."@DavidGoggins

And now let’s jump into episode 1660 of The School of Greatness!

"Mental toughness isn't something that you sample. It's something that you live in every day." @DavidGoggins

Some Questions I Ask:

What was the hardest obstacle for you to overcome growing up?
How did you deal with and overcome the constant physical and emotional abuse from your father?
What’s your process now for responding when something potentially upsetting happens in daily life?
Do you have any fears today? What’s your biggest challenge currently?
What percent of your potential do you feel you’re living at now?

In this episode, you will learn:

How facing your insecurities and weaknesses head-on is the key to building true confidence
Why choosing the harder path in life leads to permanent positive change
The power of daily discomfort in expanding your capabilities and mindset
How to build “mental armor” to face life’s challenges through consistent hard work
Why reflection and appreciation for your journey is crucial for continued growth
The danger of becoming too comfortable and “civilized” in life
Plus much more…

Show Notes:

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MUSIC CREDIT

Kaibu by Killercats

Summit of Greatness 2025 Early Bird Now Open! | September 12-13 | Los Angeles, CA

David Goggins

"You're A Prisoner of Your Own Mind!" Stop Being a Victim & Unlock Your Full Potential

"The one piece I was missing was me having the courage to face myself. And once you do that on a daily basis, it's not about the running."

"The one piece I was missing was me having the courage to face myself. And once you do that on a daily basis, it's not about the running."@DavidGoggins