Remember if you stay where you've always been, you will never learn if you have what it takes to venture into the deep water. ― David Goggins

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I knew that the confidence I’d managed to develop didn’t come from a perfect family or God-given talent. It came from personal accountability which brought me self-respect, and self-respect will always light a way forward. ― David Goggins

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Similar to using an opponent’s energy to gain an advantage, leaning on your calloused mind in the heat of battle can shift your thinking as well. ― David Goggins

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My mindset was controlling my destiny. ― David Goggins

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The excuses we make are because we feel we are not good at it. ― David Goggins

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Self talk without the effort is just lies ― David Goggins

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You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft that you will die without ever realizing your true potential. -- David Goggins

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Most wars are won or lost in our own heads, and when we’re in a foxhole we usually aren’t alone, and we need to be confident in the quality of the heart, mind, and dialogue of the person hunkered down with us. ― David Goggins

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If you look in the mirror and you see a fat person, don't tell yourself that you need to lose a couple of pounds. Tell the truth. You're fucking fat! It's okay. ― David Goggins

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There is no more time to waste. Hours and days evaporate like creeks in the desert. That’s why it’s okay to be cruel to yourself as long as you realize you’re doing it to become better. ― David Goggins

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