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David Goggins Quotes

  • Writer: ELA
    ELA
  • Jun 24, 2023
  • 3 min read

David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, ultra-endurance athlete, and motivational speaker known for his incredible feats of physical and mental toughness. Here are a few quotes attributed to him:


1. "The only way you gain mental toughness is to do things you're not happy doing."

2. "We live in a world where mediocrity is often rewarded. Don't be afraid to be different."

3. "Don't let your past dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you will become."

4. "You're in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft, that you will die without ever realizing your true potential."

5. "The mind is the most powerful thing in the world. The mind has capabilities that are so unknown, and being able to tap into that is on the other side of suffering."

6. "A lot of us don't know about another world that exists for us, because it's on the other side of suffering."

7. "Greatness pulls mediocrity into the mud. Get out there and get after it."

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

9. "When you think you're done, you're only at 40% of your body's capability."

10. "Life is one big tug of war between mediocrity and trying to find your best self."


David Goggins Quotes

1. "The only thing that’s gonna free up your mind is to get rid of some of that doubt."

2. "We have to realize that we’re not gonna be great at everything."

3. "No matter what you're going through, as dark as it can get, you can still use that as fuel."

4. "If you can see yourself doing something, you can do it. If you can’t see yourself doing it, usually you can’t achieve it."

5. "We like to live our lives on social media with lies about ourselves about how great we are. Get to the source!"

6. "There is no better way to grow than through adversity."

7. "It's so easy to be great nowadays because everyone else is weak."

8. "Most of this generation quits the second they get talked to. It's so easy to be great nowadays because everybody else is, most people are weak."

9. "At the end of suffering is a stronger mind."

10. "When you're exhausted, weak, and tired and everyone around you looks just as bad as you, that’s the perfect time for you to make a statement."


David Goggins Quotes
David Goggins Quotes

**Funny Quotes:**


1. "People say, 'Hey, Goggins, you can't run a 100-mile race without training.' Well, guess what? I did it."



**Quotes on Discipline:**

2. "Discipline is your best friend. It will take care of you like nothing else can."



**Quotes on Never Finished:**

3. "Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you're done."



**Quotes on Boats:**

4. "Smooth seas do not make skilled sailors."



**Quotes on Stay Hard:**

5. "The only way to diminish the power of pain is to put it in perspective."



**Quotes on 40% Rule:**

6. "When you think you're done, you're only at 40% of your body's capability."



**Quotes on Motivation:**

7. "Motivation is crap. Motivation comes and goes. When you're driven, whatever is in front of you will get destroyed."


**Quotes on YouTube:**

8. "You can find all the inspirational videos you want on YouTube. But at the end of the day, it's on you."



 
 
 

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