Can't Hurt Me Flashcards

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Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you are?

done

There is something to be said for living it instead of?

studying it

What is challenge #1?

What was your bad hand? What did you contend with growing up?

What is explained in challenge #1?

What are the current factors limiting your growth and success? Write them all out in minute detail to give your pain shape. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #2?

To write down all of your insecurities, dreams, & goals on Post-it Notes and tag it up on your mirror and write down each step every day it will take to overcome or accomplish your fear or goal. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #3?

Write down all of the things you don't like to do or that make you uncomfortable then do one of them over again, again, & again. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #4?

Choose any competitive situation that you're in now. Who is your opponent? Whatever it is you have to work harder on the project or class or job than ever before. Do everything exactly as they ask, and whatever standard they set as an ideal outcome. Surpass it with excellence. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #5?

It is time to visualize! Choose any obstacle in your way, or set a new goal, and visualize overcoming and achieving it. Paint a picture of what success looks and feels like. Signup and view all the answers

Visualization isn't simply about daydreaming it is about?

Visualizing the challenges that are likely to arise and determine how you will attack those problems when they do. Signup and view all the answers

Visualizing also prepares you to answer what questions?

Why are you doing this? What is driving you toward this achievement? Where does this fire you're using as fuel come from? What has calloused your mind? Signup and view all the answers

Why do you need to know the questions about visualization?

When you hit a wall of pain and doubt to push through, you'll need to channel your darkness, feed off it, and lean on your calloused mind. Signup and view all the answers

It takes relentless self-discipline to schedule suffering into your day every day, but if you do, you'll find what?

That there is a whole other life just waiting for you. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #6?

Taking inventory of your cookie jar. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cookie jar?

It is life's obstacles overcome, achievements, minor tasks you've attempted two-three times but overcame. Describe what it was like to overcome those struggles, those opponents, and win. Signup and view all the answers

What is the point of the cookie jar?

To set ambitious goals before each workout and let those past victories carry you to new personal bests. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #7?

To slowly start to remove the governor from your brain. Your job is to push past your normal stopping point. Signup and view all the answers

What is the point of removing the governor?

To train your mind. Get to the point where you are so tired and in pain that your mind is begging you to stop. Then push just 5-10% further. The bottom line is that life is one big mind game. The only person you are playing against is yourself. Signup and view all the answers

When is the finish line?

There is never going to be a finish line in life. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #8?

It is a 3-week challenge. Week one: go about your normal schedule, but take notes. When do you work? Are you working nonstop or checking your phone? When do you exercise? How long is your commute? You will eventually find time to trim and increase productivity! Signup and view all the answers

What is week one of the three-week challenge?

Week one: go about your normal schedule, but take notes. When do you work? Are you working nonstop or checking your phone? When do you exercise? How long is your commute? You will eventually find time to trim and increase productivity! Signup and view all the answers

What is week two of the three-week challenge?

Build an optimal schedule. Lock everything into place in fifteen to thirty-minute blocks. When you work, only work on one thing at a time, think about the task in front of you and pursue it relentlessly. When it's time to rest actually rest. Signup and view all the answers

What is week three of the three-week challenge?

By this time you should have a working schedule that maximizes your effort without sacrificing sleep. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #9?

Becoming uncommon among uncommon men. Signup and view all the answers

What is the point of being uncommon among uncommon men?

Because a lot of people think that once they reach a certain level of status, respect, or success, that they've made it in life. Greatness is not something that if you meet it once it stays with you forever. It will require sustaining greatness for a long period of time. Signup and view all the answers

What does it take to be uncommon among uncommon men?

It demands singular focus and may upset the balance in your life. If you are surrounded by people at the top of their game what are you going to do to stand out? It is very easy to stand out amongst everyday people and be a big fish in a small pond. Signup and view all the answers

What do you have to torch in your life?

The complacency you feel gathering around you, your coworkers, and teammates in that rare air. Signup and view all the answers

What is challenge #10?

To think about your most recent and your most wrenching failures and to write them out long-handed and feel the process. Signup and view all the answers

What do we call challenge #10?

After Action Reports Signup and view all the answers

What are after action reports?

They are a file where you write out the good things, everything that went well and be detailed. Then note how you handled your failure. Did it affect your life and relationships? How so? How did you think throughout the preparation for and during the execution stage of your failure? You have to know how you were thinking at each step because it is all about mindset and that is where people fall short. Signup and view all the answers

Additional information with after action reports?

Make a list of things you can fix. Be brutally honest write them all out and study them. Then look at your calendar and schedule another attempt as soon as possible. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Challenges and Concepts from "Can't Hurt Me"

"Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you are done." emphasizes the importance of perseverance.
Living life actively holds more value than merely studying it; experience trumps theory.
Challenge #1 focuses on identifying personal struggles from the past and exploring their impact on present growth.
Write in detail about current limitations to give emotional pain a tangible form for growth.
Challenge #2 involves articulating insecurities, dreams, and goals on Post-it notes to visually address fears and aspirations.
Challenge #3 encourages confronting discomfort by repeatedly tackling tasks you dislike.
Challenge #4 emphasizes hard work and meeting or exceeding standards in competitive situations, pushing oneself to excel.
Challenge #5 advocates visualizing obstacles and success to mentally prepare for challenges ahead.
Visualization is more than daydreaming; it's preparing for challenges and strategizing responses to obstacles.
Reflecting on motivations and sources of drive is crucial when facing doubts and pain.
Scheduling daily suffering builds resilience and reveals potential for a more fulfilling life.
Challenge #6 is about self-reflection and recognizing past achievements that boost confidence.
The "cookie jar" represents overcoming obstacles and celebrating minor victories, providing motivation for new challenges.
Challenge #7 involves pushing mental limits to train resilience and discipline, recognizing that life is a mental game.
There is no final destination in life; continuous growth and effort are essential.
Challenge #8 is a three-week strategy to optimize productivity through structured scheduling.
Week one of the three-week challenge focuses on evaluating current habits and identifying inefficiencies.
Week two requires creating a more efficient schedule with focused work periods and allotted rest.
By week three, aim for a balanced schedule that enhances output without sacrificing well-being.
Challenge #9 centers on striving to be exceptional even among high achievers; greatness must be sustained.
Achieving consistency in excellence may require disrupting comfortable routines and seeking new challenges.
Complacency with current accomplishments can hinder growth; it's essential to continually challenge oneself.
Challenge #10 involves reflective writing on personal failures to better understand and learn from them.
"After Action Reports" analyze successes and failures in detail, emphasizing mindset throughout experiences.
Honesty in evaluating past actions and scheduling follow-up attempts is crucial for improvement and growth.

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Test your knowledge on the key concepts from David Goggins' 'Can't Hurt Me'. These flashcards cover various challenges and personal growth insights discussed in the book. Perfect for readers looking to deepen their understanding and apply Goggins' principles to their lives.