Can't Hurt Me
By David Goggins
Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. Lioncrest, 2018.
Summary of Can't Hurt Me book by David Goggins
Retired Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins details the abusive childhood that drove his depression but later sparked his fighter mentality, in this inspirational memoir that doubles as a self-help book.
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What do you get from this book? How to stop being a victim and start being a warrior
David Goggins grew up in a physically and mentally abusive household that traumatized him
Getting away from Trunnis was the first step toward a better life, but David was far behind all his schoolmates
Abused children are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, but acknowledging your problems can help you overcome them
Although David dealt with racism and self-misery, he never lost his dream of joining the Air Force
The Air Force should have been David’s saving grace, but it became a reflection of his inner fears
Hell Week is the hardest training a SEAL faces, and David exceled by using his opponent’s rage to his benefit
After three attempts to pass BUD/S, David calloused his mind and got through it despite his physical pain
David’s first ultramarathon could have killed him, but he was determined to finish to honor his deceased friends
The “Forty Percent” Rule was instrumental in David’s ability to accomplish multiple ultramarathons, including Badwater
After proving himself in the Ultraman competition, David focused on Navy recruitment
When David’s first heart surgery proved disastrous, he took solace in past accomplishments and worked on improving recruitment techniques
David’s recovery compelled him to try something new, and he set a world record for pull-ups
A mysterious illness almost killed David, but by asking “what if,” he repaired his body and overcame the odds
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Who should read Can't Hurt Me book
- Amateur athletes
- the chronically ill or obese
- those suffering from depression
- people looking for inspiration and motivation
- anyone who’s unhappy with their current life
About the author of Can't Hurt Me
David Goggins
David Goggins is a former military officer and ultra-endurance athlete. He has competed in more than sixty ultramarathon and triathlon events and became the only member of the US Armed Forces ever to complete all three—SEAL training, US Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. Goggins is also a New York Times bestselling author.
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