Navy SEALs: Master self-talk and mental toughness, with David Goggins, Eric Greitens, Jesse Itzler
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Whether we realize it or not, we "speak to ourselves" every day through our thoughts. We cannot turn these thoughts off, but we can turn them in our favor.

Short statements like, "Stay tough," and, "Good job," can help you get through the tougher times in life.

The key to a good life is learning to better control our own minds.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 David Goggins on why you need proper mental tools for Navy Seal training
0:38 Eric Greitens on what good self talk looks like
1:24 David Goggins on Navy Seal’s ‘hell week’ and the importance of a ‘cookie jar’
3:02 Eric Greitens on making self talk work for you
3:35 David Goggins on getting uncomfortable is the only way to practice self talk and grow
3:59 Jesse Itzl on getting his life off auto pilot
4:57 David Goggins on how our brains keep us comfortable

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