FIGHT'S ON BATTLE CREW NEWSLETTER The War Within

Sometimes you have to go to war with yourself, to fix yourself!?

- David Goggins

November 18, 2024

Warriors,

FIGHT'S ON! I'm reaching out to you from the trenches of life's most important battlefield – the mind. After 24 years of service and 12 deployments, I learned that the most crucial fights aren't always the ones we face downrange. Sometimes, as David Goggins powerfully states, "Sometimes you have to go to war with yourself to fix yourself." This truth resonates deeper than any explosion I've ever felt, and it's the foundation of everything we're building here.

THE BATTLE WITHIN

In the military, we're trained to compartmentalize. It's a survival skill that keeps us mission-ready and allows us to lead effectively in the chaos of combat. For years, I mastered this skill – locking away demons in mental chambers, focusing on the mission, and leading others through their own battles. But here's the truth that took me too long to learn: those locked chambers don't stay sealed forever. The pressure builds, the walls crack, and eventually, we have to face what we've hidden away.

When I hung up my uniform after retirement, I faced a new kind of warfare. The enemy wasn't visible through night vision goggles or on satellite imagery. The battlefield was within, and those compartmentalized demons were waiting. That's when I realized – true mental fitness starts with having the courage to enter those chambers we've sealed shut. It's about conducting reconnaissance on your own mind, mapping out the territory you've avoided, and planning your assault on the barriers you've built.

MINDSET: YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE

Here's the thing about mental fitness – it begins with mindset. Just like we never entered combat without proper gear and training, we can't navigate life's battles without the right mental tools. That's why we're here. That's why Fight's On Battle Crew exists. We're your forward operating base in the battle for mental resilience.

The war with myself has been the most transformative battle I've ever fought. Each confrontation with those stored-away demons, each moment of brutal honesty with myself, has led to more victories and genuine happiness than I ever thought possible. This isn't about avoiding pain – it's about embracing it as your teacher. It's about understanding that discomfort is where growth happens, just like in physical training.

LIFE LESSON: CONFRONTING YOUR DEMONS

The hardest truth I've learned is this: those demons we try to outrun? They've got better endurance than we do. The only way forward is through. When I finally stopped running and turned to face what I'd locked away, I discovered something powerful – those demons lose their power in the light of confrontation. They're like night vision devices – they only work in the dark.

This isn't just about military service or combat experience. It's about every battle you face, every morning you wake up fighting, every moment you choose to push forward instead of retreat. Mental fitness isn't a destination; it's a daily choice to show up for the fight. It's about building resilience one small victory at a time, understanding that each internal battle makes you stronger for the next one.

Think of your mind as your most important piece of tactical gear. Just like we maintain our weapons and equipment, we need to maintain our mental strength. This means regular training, proper maintenance, and sometimes, complete overhauls of our thinking patterns.

SPECIAL OFFER: YOUR TACTICAL ADVANTAGE

This week, we're giving away "Thought Tactics," an ebook designed to enhance your mental arsenal. Claim your free copy at https://www.fightsonfitness.com/gritty . Consider it your first piece of battle gear in this journey toward mental fitness. This isn't just another self-help book – it's a tactical guide for the battles ahead.

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Remember, warriors: The most important fight is the one within. We're here to help you win it. Your mental fitness is our mission, and we're in this fight together.

FIGHT'S ON!

Nacho

Founder, Fight's On Battle Crew

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