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Dan Hooker JABS AT David Goggins?!

February 02, 2026 / 00:32

This episode features discussions on mental fortitude, training schedules, and the mindset of high achievers. Guests David Goans and an unnamed participant share their thoughts on pushing limits and the importance of discomfort in personal growth.

David Goans talks about his experience listening to an audiobook that emphasizes being a badass in one's pursuits. He reflects on the perception of those who train intensely, questioning why people find it strange to work out at odd hours.

The conversation touches on the idea of valuing what you have, such as a mattress, and the mindset of preparing for potential loss. The guests discuss the necessity of early morning training sessions and the rationale behind maximizing mental strength.

TL;DR

David Goans discusses mental fortitude and the value of discomfort in achieving personal growth.

Episode

0:32
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Gogggins hangman. He's calling you out.
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>> David Goans got the audio book and
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listening to it and I was like, "Fuck
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me, Dave. You're the saddest." He's
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like, "Want to be badass [ __ ]
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ever at what you do." When you are
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misunderstood to the point where [ __ ]
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people think you're psycho. Why are you
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in the [ __ ] gym at 1:00 in the
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[ __ ] morning?
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>> What? Like, this is horrible.
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>> Why would I sleep on a mattress? Well,
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someday some [ __ ] can take away
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that mattress and I won't have one
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anymore. Enjoy the mattress while it's
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there.
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>> When we're scheduling a time for
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training, got to do it at 4:00 in the
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morning. Why do at 4 when you can do it
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at 10:00? You only have like a certain
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amount of mental fortitude. Why waste it
00:00:29
on making yourself uncomfortable for no

Episode Highlights

  • David Goans' Audio Journey
    David Goans dives into an audio book, reflecting on his own struggles.
    “Fuck me, Dave. You’re the saddest.”
    @ 00m 03s
    February 02, 2026
  • The 4 AM Training Philosophy
    Training at 4 AM is about maximizing mental fortitude and embracing discomfort.
    “Why do at 4 when you can do it at 10:00?”
    @ 00m 23s
    February 02, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Enjoy the mattress while it’s there.
    Dan Hooker JABS AT David Goggins?!
  • Why waste it on making yourself uncomfortable for no reason?
    Dan Hooker JABS AT David Goggins?!

Key Moments

  • Saddest Reflection00:03
  • Embrace Discomfort00:29

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