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Can't Hurt Me Series, Part 2: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

David Goggins says it like a mantra: “Get comfortable being uncomfortable.”

Not just once. Over and over. Until it drills a hole in your excuses and sets up shop in your spine.

The first time I heard it, I rolled my eyes. Easy for him to say, right? He’s running ultra-marathons on broken legs and doing pull-ups until his hands split open. The guy’s a freak.

But the more I listened, the more it stuck.

Because deep down, I knew I’d been avoiding discomfort most of my life.

I used to chase comfort like it was oxygen. Numbed myself with food. With distractions. With anything that kept me from feeling the heat. I wanted the results—change, growth, strength—but I didn’t want the cost. I wanted the muscle without the burn. The breakthrough without the breakdown.

Then I joined my local volunteer fire department.

And let me tell you—nothing is comfortable about being a firefighter.

You’re sweating in 80 pounds of gear, crawling through smoke-filled rooms, trying to stay calm while alarms scream in your ear and your brain tells you to run. You’re dragging hoses through buildings on fire, heart racing, vision blurry. You’re kneeling on asphalt doing CPR on someone’s dad while traffic rushes by, praying to God they wake up.

And the weirdest part?

I loved it.

Not because I��m a masochist. But because it was real. Raw. Honest. There was no room for pretending. No space for ego. It stripped you down to your instincts and forced you to act anyway. And every time I thought I couldn’t do it—every time I wanted to quit—I pushed a little harder.

That’s what Goggins is talking about.

He’s not asking us to suffer for fun. He’s not glorifying pain. He’s reminding us that real growth—real change—only happens on the edge of comfort. When you’re scared. When you’re exhausted. When your body is screaming and your mind is doubting and you decide to take one more step anyway.

You don’t build mental toughness from your couch.

You build it in the fire.

I didn’t become stronger because I joined the fire department. I became stronger because I stayed when it got hard. Because I learned to breathe through panic. To think in chaos. To trust my training when my mind wanted to fold.

That’s what I’m chasing now.

Discomfort isn’t the enemy. It’s the training ground. The forge. The place where fear gets confronted and resilience gets built.

Goggins says you have to seek out the suck. And I get it now.

So here’s the challenge: Find your fire. Find the thing that scares you. And run toward it. One step at a time.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up—again and again—until the thing that used to terrify you becomes the thing that sharpens you.

That’s how you grow.

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Cookiefate for May 23rd: "Failure is the mother of success."

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Turning Failure to Fuel Growth

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The Ash and the Oak

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The Analysis of Mind by Bertrand Russell effectively

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Shape of Success

Some people notice just the final Success Trophy. But a real success is made of: Failures and Sleepless nights Try-s and Cry-s Grit and Persistence Easy 5-Step Guide to Achieve True Success Embrace Failures: Learn from your mistakes. Work Hard: Push through sleepless nights. Keep Trying: Never give up, even when it’s tough. Stay Persistent: Hold onto your goals tightly. Celebrate Small Wins:…

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Cookiefate for June 24th: "One learns most from teaching others."

"Those who can't learn succeed."

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From Flops to Flourishing: How Failure Became My Fuel

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Practical Steps to Learn from Failures and Convert Them into Success

Introduction:

Failure is an inevitable part of life, but it does not have to be the end of the road. In fact, failure can serve as a valuable teacher, providing us with important lessons that propel us towards success. In this article, we will explore practical steps that individuals can take to learn from failures and convert them into opportunities for growth and success.

Understanding Failure:

Before delving into the practical steps for learning from failure, it's important to understand what failure truly means. Failure is not a reflection of our worth or abilities but rather a natural part of the learning process. It provides us with valuable feedback and insights that can inform future actions and decisions. By reframing failure as a necessary and inevitable part of the journey towards success, we can begin to see it as an opportunity rather than a setback.

Embracing a Growth Mindset:

One of the most important steps in learning from failure is adopting a growth mindset. A growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work. Individuals with a growth mindset view failure as a temporary setback, rather than a reflection of their abilities. They see it as an opportunity to learn and grow, rather than a reason to give up. By cultivating a growth mindset, we can begin to see failure as a stepping stone towards success, rather than a roadblock.

Reflecting on the Experience:

One of the most important steps in learning from failure is taking the time to reflect on the experience. This involves asking ourselves tough questions about what went wrong, what we could have done differently, and what we can learn from the experience. By taking an honest look at our failures, we can identify areas for improvement and make changes that will help us succeed in the future. Reflection allows us to gain valuable insights that we can apply to future endeavors, ultimately leading to greater success.

Seeking Feedback:

Another important step in learning from failure is seeking feedback from others. This can be difficult, as it requires us to be open to criticism and constructive feedback. However, seeking feedback allows us to gain valuable insights from others who may have a different perspective on the situation. By listening to feedback and being open to new ideas, we can gain valuable insights that can help us improve and grow.

Taking Action:

Once we have reflected on our failures and sought feedback from others, the next step is to take action. This may involve making changes to our approach, seeking out new opportunities, or taking steps to address any weaknesses or shortcomings that were identified. By taking action, we can begin to turn our failures into opportunities for growth and success.

Persevering:

Finally, one of the most important steps in learning from failure is persevering. Success rarely comes easily, and it often requires us to overcome obstacles and setbacks along the way. By persevering in the face of failure, we can demonstrate our resilience and determination to succeed. This may involve picking ourselves up after a setback, dusting ourselves off, and trying again. By persevering in the face of failure, we can ultimately achieve success and reach our goals.

Conclusion:

Failure is not the end of the road, but rather a stepping stone towards success. By adopting a growth mindset, reflecting on our experiences, seeking feedback, taking action, and persevering in the face of failure, we can learn from our failures and ultimately achieve success. By following these practical steps, we can turn our failures into opportunities for growth and success, and ultimately reach our full potential.

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Embrace Failure, Embrace Success: A Journey of Growth

You have to see failure as the beginning and the middle, but never entertain it as an end. -Jessica Herrin, founder and CEO of Stella & Dot

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