I’ve been enjoying David Goggin’s book ‘Can’t Hurt Me’.
Goggins is a retired US Navy Seal turned world class ultra-endurance athlete. But what really stands out about his story is how he overcame a troubling childhood, and an abusive father, to develop a mind of steel. He attributes his ability to perform astonishing physical feats down to the strength of his mind.
One idea from his book is the concept of suffering every day through physical exercise.
I know it sounds masochistic, but his point is that when we put our bodies through daily exercise pain—whether through a long run, a boxing class, strength training, or another form of exercise—we’re readying our mind to faces the challenges the rest of the day will bring.
If we can beat our own mind in the morning—and bear with that little bit of suffering—we’ve got a better chance at winning what’s to come.