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David Goggins didn't just study Action—they mastered it. This archive captures the principles and frameworks they developed through direct experience. Each quote includes source context, allowing you to trace their thinking from observation to insight. Use this collection when you're serious about understanding Action at a deeper level, not just consuming motivational content.
"You are not going to find discipline in a book. You find it by doing."
"Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even if you don't want to do it."
"Do not let your feelings dictate your actions. Let your discipline dictate your actions."
"We live in a world where a lot of people need goals, motivation, and a lot of other words to get started. It’s just a big excuse to not get started."
"You must develop the discipline to do what needs to be done when you don't feel like doing it."
"Self-discipline is doing what needs to be done when you don't want to do it."
"If you want to be one of the few, you have to do what the few do."
"Greatness pulls mediocrity into the mud. Get out there and get after it."
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