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This is David Goggins.

He teaches people to stop being little b*tches.

He was a Navy Seal, then sold 5M copies of his book "Can't Hurt Me."

Here are 10 of his insights that rewired my brain to do hard things (and will do the same for you):
“I never set a goal I can reach”

In the late 90s he was an overweight loser with no direction, working a bunch of dead-end jobs.

To become a navy seal he had to lose 100 pounds in 90 days.

After many attempts, he qualified for navy seals.

Hard goals push your further.
“You are in danger of living a life so comfortable & soft, that you will die without ever realizing your true potential.”

• Unrealized potential will ruin your life

• Comfort is the #1 sign of untapped potential

“Getting by” in a world of AI isn’t enough. You’ll be replaced
“Nobody cares what you did yesterday. What have you done today to better yourself?”

1. If your last moment of success was 5-10 years ago, it’s a sign to reinvent yourself.

2. Living in the past is the fastest way to unhappiness.
“Fear is my ultimate guide”

- The more you face daily fears the faster you grow.

- Fear is how you become unrecognizable in a year & unlock enormous fulfillment

You want fear. It’s good.
“When you think that you are done, you’re only 40% into what your body’s capable of doing.

That’s just the limits that we put on ourselves.”

I tell myself “99% of these risks aren’t going to send you back to a cubicle job so chill out."

Hit your limit of 40% then go beyond it.
"Be more than motivated/driven, become literally obsessed to the point where people think you're f*cking nuts"

1. Passion, interest & purpose are too weak

2. Obsession is the cure to roadblocks & feelings of “I’m lost”

Find an obsession. Commit to it for decades
"When you’re driven, whatever is in front of you, whether it’s:

• racism
• sexism
• injuries
• divorce
• depression
• obesity
• tragedy
• poverty

...becomes fuel for your metamorphosis."

The story can use you, or you can use the story. Choose wisely.
“When you stop blaming other people for your problems. When you stop:

- procrastinating
- b*tching
- complaining

... about how unfair life is...it is truly amazing what the f*ck you can accomplish with your life!”

Life is fair/unfair based on the level of action you take.
"Pain unlocks a secret doorway in the mind.

One that leads to both peak performance and beautiful silence."

1. We care about the things that hurt us.
2. Pain is the path to peak performance.
3. Pain is how you gain.
Final Thought

Surface-level people dismiss Goggins. That’s why they miss all the opportunities in life. Surface-level people screw themselves up the butt

Look below the surface.

Beyond the hard-ass exterior of Goggins is a level of high performance that’ll change your life
If you're looking for a new opportunity in life...

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Jun 6
Naval Ravikant and Tim Ferriss changed my life.

I watched 100s of their videos over the last 5 years.

Here are the 12 best philosophies I learned that will change your life: Image
1. "The only real test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life."

Makes a lot of smart people look stupid.

If you're not getting what you want out of life or settling for second best, it's time to change.
2. "Focus on an obsession that makes you a bit weird. Then tie it to something that interests more people."

(Tim's suggestion for what to write about)

"What's my niche?" is the question everyone has, This is how to solve it.
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May 30
I retired at age 34.

I could have retired by age 24 if I had started these 12 habits earlier:
1. Stop working a job sooner than everyone else

After a year a 9-5 job holds you back

• Risk of layoffs
• New learning stops after 90 days
• Boring. No creativity.

Get a job then use your free time to build a business (even if it's a solo business)
2. Build a business instead of a side hustle

Side hustles cause people to have a lack of urgency. You can drown in a part-time mindset

Instead... go all in.

Build a business with intensity and make it provide for you in 3 months instead of 3 decades.
Read 14 tweets
May 29
I own a 7-figure online business. I've been building it every day for 11 years and I’ll tell you in 2 minutes:

Here are 20 controversial views I hold about online business:
1. "Making money online is bullsh*t"

It's a bunch of pyramid schemes built on the myth of passive income.

Build a real business with customers instead.
2. The gurus slow you down

Hormozi says one thing
Cole Gordon says another.

"Niche down. Don't niche down."

Ignore the gurus and just build a business.
Read 22 tweets
May 24
My #1 regret in life:

I wish I didn't lose $1.2M to a digital wallet hack.

11 pieces of brutally honest money advice that I’d give to my younger self (so you can avoid my failures):
1. Never put your life savings in one place

I stupidly put a large amount of cash in one place. When I got hacked I made it easy for them. Instead, do this...

• Multiple banks
• Multiple wallets
• Multiple crypto exchanges
• Multiple stock trading platforms
2. You’ll never be a millionaire with a salary.

A couple of outliers may do it but it won't be you. Best to build a career you own with unlimited income potential.
Read 13 tweets
May 22
It took me 11 years to figure out and I'll tell you in 2 minutes.

We all hit income plateaus.

If your income hasn't grown for 2+ years, and it bothers you, that's an opportunity.

Here’s how to increase your income (without paying a business guru):
Income plateaus are universal. Everyone, including me, has them.

• Are rising prices hitting you hard?
• Do you think about money too much?
• Do you feel poorer than 2 years ago?
• Do you see expenses instead of investments?

This is likely an income plateau.
To identify an income opportunity, answer these questions:

• How much more free time could I have if I made more money?

• What experiences am I missing out on because of money?

• Am I earning what I'm worth?

The answers help form the "why" that you need to take action & increase income.

Without a strong why, you won't change.
Read 12 tweets
May 21
$240K/year is where your life transforms the most.

• Mostly blank calendar
• Work 4 hours a day
• Nice house with a backyard
• No boss

Here's how you can make that monetizing the existing skills you already have:
An employer pays you the lowest amount for your skills.

That's how they make a profit. A salary also won't make you rich.

It's better to sell your skills to the open market
Have more than one customer

An employer is just one customer. You can sell your same skills to multiple customers or one.

More customers will likely make you more money. It gives you leverage against layoffs too.
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