The engine in a rocket ship does not fire without a small spark first. We all need small sparks, small accomplishments in our lives to fuel the big ones. ― David Goggins

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The vast majority of us are slaves to our minds. Most don’t even make the first effort when it comes to mastering their thought process because it’s a never-ending chore and impossible to get right every time. ― 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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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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To exist in this world, we must contend with humiliation, broken dreams, sadness, and loss. That’s just nature. Each specific life comes with its own personalized portion of pain. It’s coming for you. You can’t stop it. And you know it. ― David Goggins

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Goddamn the whole fucking world and everyone in it except you, Carlotta! ― W.C. Fields

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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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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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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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