Introduction In a world filled with challenges and setbacks, the quest for resilience has become paramount. Resilience is more than just overcoming hardship; it's about flourishing in the midst of it. And when it comes to resilience, few cultures embody it as profoundly as the Finns, who have a word for this indomitable spirit: Sisu. Sisu, pronounced "see-soo," is a unique Finnish concept that encapsulates grit, determination, and courage in the face of adversity. It's an intrinsic quality deeply embedded in the Finnish psyche, influencing how they approach life's challenges. But what exactly is Sisu, and how can we incorporate this powerful mindset into our own lives? At its core, Sisu is about perseverance in the face of extreme adversity. It's the ability to summon inner strength and tenacity when confronted with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. While resilience is a universal trait found in every culture, Sisu has distinct characteristics that set it ap
Introduction
David Goggins is a retired US Navy SEAL and former US Air Force TACP member. He completed 60 ultra-marathons, ultra-triathlons, and triathlons. He is a former Guinness World Record holder for most pull-ups done in 24 hours. David Goggins has learned many important lessons over the years that he shared in his book with the title ‘Can’t Hurt Me.’ Can’t Hurt Me evokes the motivation within you to go out there and change your life. This book is honest, raw, and inspiring and talks about 10 challenges.10 Challenges from Can’t Hurt Me
1st Challenge from Can’t Hurt MeThe first challenge of the 10 challenges from Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins is to grab a journal and write down the bad experiences that you have gone through in life in detail. Then, write down the factors that are limiting your growth in the present day. You need to be honest with yourself while writing.
2nd Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
The second challenge from Can’t Hurt Me is to create an “accountability mirror”. In this, you need to write about your insecurities, goals, and dreams on Post-Its and stick them on your mirror. This is to make you self-aware and hold yourself accountable to achieve self-improvement. Remove the Post-It on achieving a goal from the mirror.
3rd Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
The third challenge from Can’t Hurt Me is to develop a “you can’t hurt me” mindset. You need to write down in your journal, about the things that you don’t like doing. Then, you need to step out of your comfort zone and start taking tiny steps towards doing these things. According to David Goggins, if you do this, it’ll make you stronger.
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4th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
The fourth challenge mentioned by David Goggins talks about “taking souls.” He asks you to think that you’re in a competitive challenge. First, identify your opponent, and then, work harder than ever before and dominate. Just make them see you achieve all that they could never have done themselves.
5th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
David Goggins mentions that he uses visualization as a tool for success wherein he visualizes both, the success as well as the challenges as asks you too, to practice this. You need to visualize your own personal successes and the challenges that you may face in the process. This will help you in becoming as prepared as you possibly can be and develop a “you can’t hurt me” attitude.
6th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
The sixth challenge talks about creating a metaphorical cookie jar where you can keep your memories of victories by writing them down and also write what all obstacles you’ve overcome and what it took you to accomplish those victories. Then, you need to set ambitious goals and go for them. You can take out a “cookie” whenever you need it.
7th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
In the seventh challenge, David Goggins talks about the governor ‘in our brain. It holds us back from reaching our full potential. We operate only at 40% of what we’re capable of. So, the challenge is to remove this governor from your mind and try to push your limits. This will help you achieve those things that you might feel are impossible to achieve.
8th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
The eighth challenge includes the tool of scheduling and this challenge takes 3 weeks. Write down your current schedule and everything you do in detail, with timestamps in the 1st week. Then in the 2nd week, create a new “optimal schedule” with 15 or 30-minute time blocks for each task with timestamps. You can allot multiple time blocks if a task requires. Use timestamps again. By 3rd week you’ll know exactly what works best for you and how you can optimize your time and maximize your effort.
The fourth challenge mentioned by David Goggins talks about “taking souls.” He asks you to think that you’re in a competitive challenge. First, identify your opponent, and then, work harder than ever before and dominate. Just make them see you achieve all that they could never have done themselves.
5th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
David Goggins mentions that he uses visualization as a tool for success wherein he visualizes both, the success as well as the challenges as asks you too, to practice this. You need to visualize your own personal successes and the challenges that you may face in the process. This will help you in becoming as prepared as you possibly can be and develop a “you can’t hurt me” attitude.
6th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
The sixth challenge talks about creating a metaphorical cookie jar where you can keep your memories of victories by writing them down and also write what all obstacles you’ve overcome and what it took you to accomplish those victories. Then, you need to set ambitious goals and go for them. You can take out a “cookie” whenever you need it.
7th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
In the seventh challenge, David Goggins talks about the governor ‘in our brain. It holds us back from reaching our full potential. We operate only at 40% of what we’re capable of. So, the challenge is to remove this governor from your mind and try to push your limits. This will help you achieve those things that you might feel are impossible to achieve.
8th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
The eighth challenge includes the tool of scheduling and this challenge takes 3 weeks. Write down your current schedule and everything you do in detail, with timestamps in the 1st week. Then in the 2nd week, create a new “optimal schedule” with 15 or 30-minute time blocks for each task with timestamps. You can allot multiple time blocks if a task requires. Use timestamps again. By 3rd week you’ll know exactly what works best for you and how you can optimize your time and maximize your effort.
9th Challenge from Can’t Hurt Me
David Goggins suggests you not give in to complacency. Instead, you should continuously strive for more as greatness doesn’t stay with you forever. The 9th challenge is to keep pursuing constantly and putting out the unending efforts if you want to become a true overachiever. It means that you should keep putting obstacles in front of you so as to become the best of the best.
10th Challenges from Can’t Hurt Me
The final challenge is to think about your failures. In this, you need to write down the good things that came out of your failures in your journal and how you handled them. Make a new list of things that you can fix and then, schedule attempts to meet these goals. Then, write them on Post-Its. After that, put them on your accountability mirror and Use whatever you’ve learned in the previous challenges to meet those goals.
David Goggins suggests you not give in to complacency. Instead, you should continuously strive for more as greatness doesn’t stay with you forever. The 9th challenge is to keep pursuing constantly and putting out the unending efforts if you want to become a true overachiever. It means that you should keep putting obstacles in front of you so as to become the best of the best.
10th Challenges from Can’t Hurt Me
The final challenge is to think about your failures. In this, you need to write down the good things that came out of your failures in your journal and how you handled them. Make a new list of things that you can fix and then, schedule attempts to meet these goals. Then, write them on Post-Its. After that, put them on your accountability mirror and Use whatever you’ve learned in the previous challenges to meet those goals.
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