Collecting Strength: May Your Cookie Jar Overfloweth
Briefly

The author shares a reflective experience of running around Lake Hawea while listening to David Goggins’ "Can't Hurt Me." Initially skeptical about Goggins’ style, the author finds common ground in Goggins’ perspectives, particularly the 'cookie jar' concept—gathering personal wins for motivation and resilience. Goggins advocates for a 'calloused mind' through repeated exposure to discomfort, suggesting that physical training can cultivate mental toughness. These insights resonate deeply during the reflective journey, emphasizing the value of mental preparation and resilience through past achievements.
"Collecting and recognizing wins from throughout our lives—those 'cookies'—allows us to refuel our motivation during moments of self-doubt and break negativity spirals."
"Goggins’ concept of the 'calloused mind' emphasizes the importance of repeatedly putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations to develop mental toughness and resilience."
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