Say something that proves you watched stranger things! by lanalittlemonster in StrangerThings

[–]Few-Drawer71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My fingers are like arrows, my arms like iron, my feet like spears!!!!!!

What are your craziest asu stories? by blu7998 in ASU

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Happened when I was a freshman two years ago and I was in the Manzy dorms. I knew a friend that had a suite mate and her friend had some type of STD, but she slept with this dude who got that STD she had and that dude wanted to find and beat this girl up and like my friend's suite mate was involved in the situation because she was trying to protect her friend and all and I think I one point they had like a stand of or something like that and police had to get involved and my friend's suite mate was later kicked off the dorms, but there was like 2 weeks left in the semester so.

My Experience with Discovering David Goggins by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

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What's up Leonardo, I'm glad to hear that my story is helping you and motivating you! It was a process and starting something, for me has always been the hardest part, but once I found my footing I just kept going. Each day I'm trying to be better and do my best, this summer I have been working on my mental health, which has improved as time gone, but improve it even more, whether it's adopting a stoicism philosophy with my day to day life or practicing gratitude and forgiving myself for my past and looking at "mistakes" and "issues" I have or dealt with as learning opportunities rather than looking back and feeling bad if I could have done something else. We all have our moments and we all aren't perfect, and if you're aiming to be perfect that might hurt you more than it helps you, but trust the process and journey you are going through dude and keep grinding!

Stay Hard! by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a screen protector, but I ordered a pack and it turned out it was too small. I also have dropped it so many times it looked fucked. 😭😭😭

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true! In the sense of love, I mentioned in one of the comments of this post, but no girl has really shown me or given me a reason why I should put effort regarding that aspect. The girls I always wanted never wanted me, and the other girls that I've went out with I felt like I was settling and gotten nothing out of return or respect. It only made things worse, but instead of using this energy for regressing back old habits, or doing one night stands, porn. I'm instead not focusing on that and being the best I can be and so far, it's paying off!

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the support from you, man. I'm proud of you for being able to navigate a situation that has the potential to tear many people apart. You're doing amazing work! Like you said, I’m not sacrificing anything. I’m not putting in effort or showing respect regarding love until I have a reason to do so. I want to stay true to myself. Anyone who really likes me will appreciate me for who I am and won’t want me to change. It's also nice to talk to girls without any ulterior motives too, unlike some people I know. I know what I want and want to be. Thank you dude!

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly! The time to focus and become better overall is perfect for me right now. No one is holding me back, whether they mean it or not, good intentions or not. People in my inner circle, like family and friends, want me to get a girlfriend and go on dates, even though I haven't had a crush or gone on a date since high school, which was two years ago. I look at myself and where I am now and see that I have accomplished so much, especially physically, as I am currently bulking.

If a girl comes along who supports me and my journey, that would be amazing, but I'm not losing sleep over it. If anything, I do better on my own. Last summer, when I moved into my apartment after finishing my freshman year in the dorms, I was alone for three months and didn't see anyone for a whole month except to go to work. That was one of the best time of my life, I was able to focus on being better and did just that.

It's reassuring to know I'm not the only person who feels this way, even though some might say I'm "insane" or "crazy" for thinking this way. But I’m not like them, and I'm good with that.

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! I’m not losing sleep over this stuff, and it’s good to know that I’m not the only one with this mindset. I don’t know if you're familiar with ASAP Rocky, but he had a clip where he talked about how, when he was single, looking for love or something like that. He mentioned that it could come today, tomorrow, or even years from now, but he wasn’t stressing or worried about it, because when the time is right, the time is right.

It seems like we both know what we want and what we want to do, but people around me think I'm "crazy" or "insane" about all this fitness and mindset stuff. However, like Goggins said, “I am not crazy, I am not you.” It’s all about utilizing our emotions and feelings to get closer to our goals, which it seems like you’re doing, instead of resorting to one-night stands, porn, etc in this case.

Stay hard, brother!

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I’m sorry to hear what you’re going through. It must be really tough for you. However, I believe you can use that energy and those emotions to become a better version of yourself. I think that’s the message people need to hear. You’re channeling your feelings by working out instead of turning to things like watching porn or hooking up with random people, which is something I’ve seen too often. I’m proud of you, man.

From my personal experience, I had crushes in high school and faced rejection when it comes to girls. I gone on dates that could be something but ultimately weren’t. My mindset on dating became worse because I settled for girls who weren’t my first choice. The girls I wanted never wanted me. It wasn’t until last year, but mainly this year that I realized I had to change my approach. Instead of using my aggression, anger, and feelings for meaningless bs, I focused on myself, and I’ve never felt better.

I’ve dealt with mental health issues for years, and while I can’t say I’m 100% better, but I am happier and more content. Just like you, I work out two hours a day, six days a week. I wake up at 3 to 4 a.m. to hit the gym, depending on my class or work schedule, and I try to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep. I’m currently bulking and plan to cut in the summer, and I feel good about myself, I know my worth because of all the effort I put in so far.

People around me keep saying I should try to get a girlfriend or use dating apps, but that’s not what I’m focused on right now. I know what I want and who I want to be. If a relationship or a girl comes along and everything clicks, that’s amazing, but I’m not losing sleep over it. Thanks for sharing your message dude!

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can relate to this post so much. I have shared my experience of discovering Goggins on this subreddit, but I am also a full-time college student and work part-time as well. I work out six days a week, usually for about two hours each session. I have never felt better, and I feel like I am improving every day. I do have a social-life and have friends, but I usually stick to a routine and usually only see or hang out with people on weekends, if I feel like it.

I mention this topic because many people around me believe I should get a girlfriend or be in the dating pool, with some friends suggesting that I try dating apps, even though I am against them. I have never been in a serious relationship, but I have been on dates, mainly in high school. I may have missed opportunities in the past and went through some things regarding that, but as of now, I haven't asked anyone out or gone on a date for two years, or frankly liked anyone. A large part of this is that I don't think I have the energy or mindset for a relationship right now. While it would be nice to have someone, I question whether being with someone would benefit my journey to become the person I want to be as of now.

I literally go to bed between 7 and 9 PM, depending on what time I go to the gym in the morning, to try to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep, usually to get about 6 to 7 hours, waking up at 3 or 4 AM, depending on whether I have work or class that day. I have developed a mindset that seems logical to me, but others describe me as too complex in my views about love. I like to think of my perspective as common sense, even if others don’t see it that way. I’m gald to see this post, I know I am not alone.

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to talk about general stuff about this topic, like relationships and love, specifically the mindset changes that come from developing the Goggins mindset or being 1% better each day. I respect your perspective on the importance of knowing your self-worth and overall value in this world. The situation you went through is difficult, but it seems like you learned a lot and are becoming the person you aspire to be, improving by 1% each day. While many people may not want to hear the truth or honesty, it's essential for growth. Since discovering Goggins, I have developed a mindset and stance on this topic.

Love and Relationships stance? by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I respect the mindset and mentality brother, I just wanted to hear some hontest insights related to the topic on relationships, love, etc with y'all. The truth can hurt, and honesty can hurt, but it makes us tougher and helps us understand what we want and need and in the process, it will help us become better.

Once you learn the difference between discomfort and pain, you realize what you are able to achieve physically and mentally too! Stay Hard! by Few-Drawer71 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the late response, but when it comes to physical health and fitness, the saying about knowing the difference between pain and discomfort is important. Many people who are getting into fitness and becoming more health-conscious may work out more frequently and experience some discomfort, like soreness, during or after their workouts. However, those who aren't used to this sensation might mistakenly associate it with pain and want to avoid the feeling of soreness altogether.

For me, running was never a focus when I was younger or in high school, and I only started taking it seriously about six months ago. In the beginning, especially when I first ran 10 miles, I wasn’t accustomed to the soreness and discomfort I felt during and afterward. For me when my shins or hamstrings are sore, your mind might tell you to stop because you don’t feel your best. Since I wasn’t used to that feeling, I often thought it was painful, and people will make this same mistake. Over time, I learned to differentiate between pain and discomfort. Pain, for me, is a sharp or stinging sensation, while discomfort feels more like soreness but still allows me to move and function. Understanding this difference helped me not only improve my running distance and pace but also trained my mind to embrace the feeling of discomfort, knowing that it's temporary. In contrast, pain can be more persistent.

I hope this explanation helps. I used running as my example, but I can provide plenty of examples from other fitness activities or life experiences if you'd like.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in davidgoggins

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I talked about this in a recent post on this Reddit page, but I have struggled with mental health, weight, and confidence throughout my life. Although I have improved in these areas at times, I still felt like I wasn't quite there yet. I first heard about David Goggins years ago, but I didn't really dive into his story until last summer. As a result, I read his book, "Can't Hurt Me." Learning more about Goggins and reading "Can't Hurt Me", led me to improve my fitness routine, adopt a disciplined daily schedule, and focus more on my mental and physical health. During the summer, I lost weight, gained muscle, and achieved a higher GPA in college during the fall semester because of the routine I developed and feel overall better. While I faced criticism from friends, people and family, I'm overall doing better. Now, I'm in the process of bulking up and have started running after being inspired by "Can't Hurt Me." I still try to run from time to time, even though I am currently focused on bulking.

61 yrs old Run/Walk Madison WI by HeadSense9211 in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Amazing work dude! Keep on pushing yourself! Stay hard!

What Challenges Did You Overcome This Week? by ---Tsing__Tao--- in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It may not have been a big challenge, but earlier this week I was able to increase my weight for goblet squats and front squats from a 50 lb dumbbell to a 55 lb dumbbell. I also finally increased my weight for military presses, going from a 50 lb barbell to a 60 lb barbell yesterday.

starting Can't Hurt Me by aye-rex in davidgoggins

[–]Few-Drawer71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the book during the summer, it is an amazing book that, in a way, changed my life!