In this episode, my guest is David Goggins, retired Navy SEAL, highly accomplished ultramarathoner, best-selling author, and influential public speaker.David explains how he mastered his inner dialogue to build extraordinary levels of discipline and mental and physical toughness.He describes how confronting his early hardships, including physical and mental abuse, learning disorders, and obesity, became a practice of deep and excruciating self-reflection — eventually allowing him to transmute those experiences into a superhuman work ethic.This conversation is a unique window into David Goggins’ process in that it focuses both on the underlying science and how David manages and directs his inner dialogue.It’s a conversation that will inform and inspire anyone wondering how exactly to go about building discipline and confidence and reach their potential.Note: This conversation includes profanity. Some content might not be suitable for all audiences and ages.For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com.Use Ask Huberman Lab, our new AI-powered platform, for a summary, clips, and insights from this episode.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://drinkag1.com/hubermanLMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlabWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanMomentous: https://livemomentous.com/hubermanTimestamps

David Goggins

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Learning, Studying & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Writing & Learning, ADHD & Focus

Friction, Focus, “Conqueror’s Mindset”

Early Hardships, “Haunted”

Anger, Social Media; Growth & Challenges

Sponsor: AG1

Stick vs. Carrot, Negative Inner Dialogue, “Stay Hard”

Inspiration, Characters & Self Image

Willpower & Anterior Mid-Cingulate Cortex

Friction & the “Suck”, Willpower

Building Willpower, Brain & “No Days Off” Mentality

Losing Weight, Challenge & Willpower

Self-Criticism & Discipline; Recovery; Stutter & Building Confidence

Relationships & Honest Conversations, People Pleasing

Self-Reflection & Empowerment

Unseen Work, Real Passion & Purpose, Medicine Cabinet Analogy

Feeling Lost, Self-Reflection & Individual Process

Challenges & Two Internal Voices, Misunderstood

Running, Smoke Jumping; Success; Willpower & Perishable Skills

Self-Reflection & Action, Distractions

Inner Dialogue; Failing Properly

Introspection & Unconscious Mind, Cleaning “Cupboards”