Why You Should Lift Heavy Shit (David Goggin's Fan Girling)

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 Howdy there folks


"Who's gonna carry the boats?" - David Goggins

See also -----> "They don't know me son!" - also David Goggins


If you haven't heard the story of Mr. "I run ultra marathons for shits and giggles", you're missing out on some wild shit.

Born in Buffalo, NY, (is it gay to be jealous of Josh Allen?) Goggins grew up in a abusive household with a controlling father.

The family moved to a predominately white town in Indiana where he was bullied for having more melanin than the rest of the corn fed fucks who grew up there. He was overweight, suffered from learning disabilities, and even had an undiagnosed heart condition. 

After high school, he was 300lbs (thicccccc) and working as a exterminator with little to no direction nor purpose in his life. 

So, our protagonist here (Daddy Goggins), happened to catch a documentary on the Navy Seals(frog boys).

This was a major turning point in his life. 

You see where I'm going with this.

This mf decided to lose 100 pounds via strict diet, exercise, and sheer fucking willpower. 

Here are a few of his accomplishments after he decided to get in shape and "lift heavy shit":

  • SEAL Training: Despite failing and having to repeat parts of training (including Hell Week three times), Goggins completed the grueling SEAL qualification and went on to serve as a Navy SEAL.

Achievements:

  • Ultra-Endurance Athlete: After leaving the military, Goggins became an ultramarathon runner, triathlete, and cyclist. He has completed some of the world’s toughest races, including the Badwater 135 and Ultraman World Championships.
  • World Records: In 2013, he broke the Guinness World Record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours, completing 4,030 pull-ups on his third attempt.
  • Author and Motivational Speaker: Goggins authored the bestselling memoir Can’t Hurt Me, sharing his philosophy on mastering the mind and achieving greatness through suffering.
Now, I'm not encouraging you to join the Seals (though that would be wicked), run a ultramarathon, or start writing books (I'm thinking about doing that last one ;))

I'm saying that strength training has the following benefits:

"Strength training improves muscle strength, bone density, metabolism, joint health, and balance, while reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and osteoporosis. It supports weight management, enhances cardiovascular health, and promotes better posture and stability. Mentally, it boosts mood, reduces stress, improves cognitive function, increases confidence, and enhances sleep quality. Regular strength training contributes to overall well-being, longevity, and a more active, independent lifestyle." - Some AI model that I'm super polite to because I don't want it murder me first when they inevitably take over.

Couple that with some light cardio and functional mobility exercises and I'd bet my bottom dollar (tomorrow) that you'll start feeling A LOT better about yourself. 

So, strap on your booties, find something heavy and pick it up. Do it again. And Again. Once More.

Now do that shit 4-5 times a week.

The pilot (your psyche/mind) can't fly the spaceship (your body) to the moon (insert Elon Musk cuck joke here) if the damn thing is falling apart.

Regular exercise and moderately healthy diet has done WONDERS for my fucked up head. And oh boy was I fuckkkkedddd.

If you don't know where to start, check out my buddy Tylae's Instagram. Dude fucks. 

https://www.instagram.com/tylae_westervelt/

  • Youtube video that really makes me wanna do bad stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50XxKdBQHqY&t=165s
  • New book I just got because I have a problem: "The Creative Act: A Way Of Being" - Rick Rubin
  • Song from the 80s that makes me think I was born in the wrong decade: "Turn Your Love Around" - George Benson

Your Neighborhood Bozo,

Dorian


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