Social media can be very negative at times.

You need to pick and choose what to watch and follow.

Using social media wisely makes it is easier to learn about people who can be influencers in our lives.

Ex-navy seal David Goggins has written a book, but that came after his social media presence exploded.

As viewers, we saw David running ultra-marathons, doing mind-blowing workouts, and talking intensely about life. His early life was one of minimal discipline, and the hardships he endured due to his race which most likely fueled his need to be a couch potato. He was depressed and decided to change his life completely using self-discipline. This got him into the navy seals and further military action. He faced many obstacles just to become a navy seal but his self-discipline and never quit attitude brought him success.

Here are five tips about David?s way to build your self-discipline.

1. Accountability is key

David looked in the mirror and did not like what he saw. He was overweight and depressed. He spent time every day looking in the mirror and holding himself accountable for the changes he needed to make.

Like David, you need to ask yourself tough questions. You need to ask who you are and what you stand for. It is also important to say what you won't stand for. For example, "I won't stand for me not getting up early and working out. It is unacceptable and will not happen again.? Have the self-discipline to set the clock and get up the moment it rings. Ask yourself what you will accomplish today, tomorrow, and in the future. Make sure you understand how you will measure your progress and make adjustments along the way.

2. Willpower to make your dreams come true

Whatever you want in life, you need to enjoy it more than the average person and be willing to rise and use your self-discipline to do the extraordinary. You need the willpower to make your dreams come true. David has used his incredible resolve to compete in over 60 ultra-marathons, which break many people. "The pain you are willing to endure is measured by how bad you want it," says David Goggins. He is not just talking about physical pain but mental pain, which can be the process that can make the weak quit. 

3. You need to take pride in your achievements

Look yourself in the mirror and say, "I did that. I crushed the obstacles and used my self-discipline to achieve that." David is not a quitter, and that means a lot to him. It should mean everything to you, as many around you will fail while you prosper.

4. Push it until you have either succeeded or have nothing left 

There are times when you do have to quit as you know you are doing physical harm to your body. You may have physically exhausted yourself and need to listen to your mind is saying. You should make slight changes to what you are doing if things are not working instead of throwing up your hands and quitting completely when things get tough. One of the most significant issues is that people quit early and do not even attempt to use their self-discipline. Like David, you need to push it until you have either succeeded or have nothing left in the gas tank. Remember that David still has the procrastination bug in his mind, but he acknowledges it is there and then dismisses it. He uses his willpower and self-discipline to over that feeling of 'I just want to be comfortable." Failure is a learning curve. Look at what happened, make adjustments and use your self-discipline to get back on track.

5. Constantly seeking new challenges to keep growing.

When you achieve a major goal through self-discipline, do not tell yourself, "Well, I did it. Time to relax and live a comfortable life." David is always looking for his next big challenge to continue to grow. For David, there is always a new marathon to run or pullup championship to be won. He uses his self-discipline to get up well before 5 am and run to train his body. To David, it doesn't matter what the weather is; he will still overcome any negative thoughts and use his willpower to pound the pavement.

In conclusion, building self-discipline is not an easy task, but it is crucial if you want to achieve your goals and dreams.

?David Goggins has shown us through his life and experiences that self-discipline can help you overcome obstacles and achieve the impossible. By following his tips, we can develop self-discipline, accountability, willpower, pride, perseverance, and the drive to keep growing. 

Remember that self-discipline is a journey that requires constant effort and dedication. So, take action, challenge yourself, and use your self-discipline to live the life you want and deserve.