Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet By Jesse Itzler
Successful entrepreneur Jesse Itzler of Marquis Jets and ZICO coconut water lives with the famous Navy Seal David Goggins in this unique read. The story is not only funny and entertaining but goes to show how much more one can accomplish by having a force (David Goggins) pushing you to do just a little bit more. Whether it’s a 2am run in Central Park or a freezing cold outdoor workout, Goggins proves that one can always do more.
We are taught from a young age to stop when we’ve had enough. It’s been ingrained in our generation. Itzler always believed he was doing all that he could professionally and personally until he began completing grueling Navy SEAL workouts. Whether it was running in a snowstorm or repping out a hundred burpees in his office, Itzler adjusted and was able to do more than he ever thought possible. The body can usually adopt however Goggins proves that its the mind that was holding him back.
Another point that Goggins hammers home is that your mind is playing it safe to protect you. Our minds have been hard coded to protect us and live longer to keep our genes in the reproductive gene pool. However, this stumps progress and growth. Every workout has an end to it and after 30 days of Goggins beating on Itzler physically and mentally, Itzler grows more confident and stronger. Nothing can out-will a persons will and when that voice that comes on mid way through that tough workout keep on pushing through and you’ll be surprised by what you can accomplish.This book motivates readers to take a good look internally to see how you can ratchet it up one or two levels.
Key takeaway: Push yourself everyday to grow and gain a new skill that was previously out of your comfort zone. Comfort kills.
Quote of the book: “Every day do something that makes you uncomfortable”
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