Determined to become the \u2018hardest man alive,\u2019 David Goggins is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to have completed Navy SEAL Training, the U.S. Army Ranger and Air Force tactical air controller training. \nCompleting over 50 endurance races, Goggins has lived through the unthinkable to strengthen his mind and body. David Goggins reveals his belief in the dark power of suffering to transform in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. \n[Original air date: May 23, 2017].\n\nSHOW NOTES:\nDavid talks about the struggles he faced as a child [6:08]\nDavid discusses the importance of introspection [9:44]\nDavid discusses a belief in suffering in order to grow [10:30]\nDavid talks about self discovery and truth [13:35]\nDavid shares his experience of qualifying for his first ultra marathon [19:50]\nDavid talks about the impact of his childhood [23:04]\nDavid shares the excruciating pain he dealt with during his race [27:46]\nDavid talks about the dark side [30:43]\nDavid talks about cultivating a warrior\u2019s mindset [38:05]\nDavid talks about his experience as a U.S. Navy Seal [40:25]\nDavid discusses being true to yourself [43:00]\nDavid shares his sentiments of gratitude for his life thus far [48:55]\nDavid talks about authenticity [51:05]\nDavid explains non-cognitive skills required for success [54:52]\n\nFOLLOW DAVID GOGGINS:\nWebsite: http://davidgoggins.com \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamdavidgoggins/ \nInstagram: instagram.com/iamdavidgoggins \nTwitter: twitter.com/iamdavidgoggins\n\nFOLLOW TOM:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/\nTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu\n\nSPONSORS:\nVisit https://betterHelp.com/IMPACTTHEORY today to get 10% off your first month.\nSign up today at https://butcherbox.com/impact and use code impact to choose your free offer and get $20 off.\nIf you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.\xa0\nSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact now to grow your business \u2013 no matter what stage you\u2019re in.\nGo to https://zbiotics.com/IMPACT to get 15% off your first order when you use IMPACT at checkout\nIf you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to https://go.lumen.me/impact\xa0 and you\u2019ll get $50 off your Lumen!\nGet an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to https://monarchmoney.com/IMPACT.\nLevels is offering Impact Theory listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels annual Membership when you use my link, https://levels.link/IMPACTTHEORY\nGet 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact.\nSecure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech \u2013 Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial.\nTake control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping.\n\n***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\xa0\n\n*New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!*\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\n\n*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz*****\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices