Determined to become the ‘hardest man alive,’ 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. Completing 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. [Original air date: May 23, 2017]. SHOW NOTES: David talks about the struggles he faced as a child [6:08] David discusses the importance of introspection [9:44] David discusses a belief in suffering in order to grow [10:30] David talks about self discovery and truth [13:35] David shares his experience of qualifying for his first ultra marathon [19:50] David talks about the impact of his childhood [23:04] David shares the excruciating pain he dealt with during his race [27:46] David talks about the dark side [30:43] David talks about cultivating a warrior’s mindset [38:05] David talks about his experience as a U.S. Navy Seal [40:25] David discusses being true to yourself [43:00] David shares his sentiments of gratitude for his life thus far [48:55] David talks about authenticity [51:05] David explains non-cognitive skills required for success [54:52] FOLLOW DAVID GOGGINS: Website: http://davidgoggins.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamdavidgoggins/ Instagram: instagram.com/iamdavidgoggins Twitter: twitter.com/iamdavidgoggins FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu SPONSORS: Visit https://betterHelp.com/IMPACTTHEORY today to get 10% off your first month. Sign up today at https://butcherbox.com/impact and use code impact to choose your free offer and get $20 off. If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission.  Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact now to grow your business – no matter what stage you’re in. Go to https://zbiotics.com/IMPACT to get 15% off your first order when you use IMPACT at checkout If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to https://go.lumen.me/impact  and you’ll get $50 off your Lumen! Get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to https://monarchmoney.com/IMPACT. Levels is offering Impact Theory listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels annual Membership when you use my link, https://levels.link/IMPACTTHEORY Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take 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. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.  *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices