Can't Hurt Me
New York Times Bestseller
Over 5 million copies sold
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse marked his days and haunted his nights. But through personal discipline, mental resilience, and hard work, Goggins transformed from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into an icon of the US military and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Control Party member, he then went on to break records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him "America's (real) fittest man."
In "Can't Hurt Me," he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us only use 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this the "40% Rule," and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to overcome pain, eradicate fear, and reach their full potential.
Over 5 million copies sold
For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse marked his days and haunted his nights. But through personal discipline, mental resilience, and hard work, Goggins transformed from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into an icon of the US military and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Control Party member, he then went on to break records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him "America's (real) fittest man."
In "Can't Hurt Me," he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us only use 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this the "40% Rule," and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to overcome pain, eradicate fear, and reach their full potential.
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- Mental Toughness (Mental Resilience): The book emphasizes the importance of developing unwavering mental resilience to overcome life's challenges. Goggins shares his own experiences of endurance and self-empowerment to illustrate how he strengthened his own mental resilience.
- The power of discipline: Goggins emphasizes that discipline is the key to success in all aspects of life. He narrates how he developed an extraordinary discipline by using techniques such as the "cookie jar" to tap into memories of past successes when times get tough.
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💬 Quotes
"The only way to overcome your fear is to feel it. To face it head-on. When you do, you'll realize that it's not nearly as powerful as you thought."
"It's not about how many times you get knocked down, it's about how many times you get back up."
"Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever."
"The mind is a powerful tool. If you can control your mind, you can control your body."
"If you want something bad enough, you'll find a way to get it."