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Can't Hurt Me

Can't Hurt Me

By David Goggins

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds. Lioncrest, 2018.

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A brief summary of Can't Hurt Me

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.

Key insights in Can't Hurt Me

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What do you get from this book? How to stop being a victim and start being a warrior
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David Goggins grew up in a physically and mentally abusive household that traumatized him
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Getting away from Trunnis was the first step toward a better life, but David was far behind all his schoolmates
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Abused children are more likely to suffer from mental health issues, but acknowledging your problems can help you overcome them
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Although David dealt with racism and self-misery, he never lost his dream of joining the Air Force
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The Air Force should have been David’s saving grace, but it became a reflection of his inner fears
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Hell Week is the hardest training a SEAL faces, and David exceled by using his opponent’s rage to his benefit
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After three attempts to pass BUD/S, David calloused his mind and got through it despite his physical pain
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David’s first ultramarathon could have killed him, but he was determined to finish to honor his deceased friends
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The “Forty Percent” Rule was instrumental in David’s ability to accomplish multiple ultramarathons, including Badwater
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After proving himself in the Ultraman competition, David focused on Navy recruitment
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When David’s first heart surgery proved disastrous, he took solace in past accomplishments and worked on improving recruitment techniques
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David’s recovery compelled him to try something new, and he set a world record for pull-ups
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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

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 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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