Sometimes You Have to Invent Strength

14/10/2025 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

When life strips away comfort, safety nets, and validation, what remains isn’t emptiness—it’s raw material. In this episode of Spark & Hustle, Puneet Kaur dives into the David Goggins idea that sometimes you have to invent strength. You’ll learn how to build mental, emotional, and moral toughness from scratch, transform pain into data, and lead yourself through chaos with discipline and self-trust.If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes but still expected to lead, this episode will remind you that the fuel you need isn’t found—it’s forged.📚 BOOK RECOMMENDATION“Can’t Hurt Me” by David GogginsA brutal, brilliant manual on mental callusing. Goggins breaks down the mind-over-matter framework that turns suffering into skill.Read it with a notebook in hand; it’s less a memoir and more a mirror.