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. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Maui Nui Venison: https://mauinuivenison.com/huberman AeroPress: https://aeropress.com/pages/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Huberman Lab Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter David Goggins Website: https://davidgoggins.com/ Books: https://davidgoggins.com/book Merchandise: https://shop.davidgoggins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgoggins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamdavidgoggins X: https://twitter.com/davidgoggins Resources Joe Rogan Experience #1906 – David Goggins: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69QtiFgM7HP4mK2yZPKiut?si=352a89cf29a3499a Guest Series | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Improve Your Mental Health: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/guest-series-dr-paul-conti-how-to-improve-your-mental-health Books "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds": https://amzn.to/48ezY2R "Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within": https://amzn.to/3TJTOim Timestamps 00:00:00 David Goggins 00:03:22 Sponsors: Maui Nui, AeroPress & Eight Sleep 00:07:58 Learning, Studying & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 00:14:59 Writing & Learning, ADHD & Focus 00:20:35 Friction, Focus, “Conqueror’s Mindset” 00:25:16 Early Hardships, “Haunted” 00:30:48 Anger, Social Media; Growth & Challenges 00:36:14 Sponsor: AG1 00:37:11 Stick vs. Carrot, Negative Inner Dialogue, “Stay Hard” 00:42:39 Inspiration, Characters & Self Image 00:46:09 Willpower & Anterior Mid-Cingulate Cortex 00:53:23 Friction & the “Suck”, Willpower 00:59:14 Building Willpower, Brain & “No Days Off” Mentality 01:08:52 Sponsor: InsideTracker 01:09:54 Losing Weight, Challenge & Willpower 01:18:47 Self-Criticism & Discipline; Recovery; Stutter & Building Confidence 01:26:45 Relationships & Honest Conversations, People Pleasing 01:34:49 Self-Reflection & Empowerment 01:39:06 Unseen Work, Real Passion & Purpose, Medicine Cabinet Analogy 01:46:32 Feeling Lost, Self-Reflection & Individual Process 01:54:11 Challenges & Two Internal Voices, Misunderstood 01:59:32 Running, Smoke Jumping; Success; Willpower & Perishable Skills 02:07:04 Self-Reflection & Action, Distractions 02:15:27 Inner Dialogue; Failing Properly 02:24:59 Introspection & Unconscious Mind, Cleaning “Cupboards” 02:35:19 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter #HubermanLab #DavidGoggins Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com/ Disclaimer: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer