David Goggins 40% Rule

What is David Goggins 40% Rule?

When your mind tells you you're done, you're only 40% done. Mental callusing technique: deliberately seek discomfort to expand your perceived limits.

Is there evidence for it?

How do you do David Goggins 40% Rule?

1. 1.Next time you want to quit a workout, do 40% more (if you ran 3 miles, run to 4.2)
2. 2.Keep an 'accountability mirror' — write your goals on sticky notes on your bathroom mirror
3. 3.Create a 'cookie jar' — a list of every hard thing you've accomplished, read when struggling
4. 4.Take the hardest task first every day — never negotiate with comfort
5. 5.Log your discomfort: track the hard things you did each day in a notebook

How long does it take?

Embedded in existing activities.

Is it hard to start?

hard.

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