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Can't Hurt Me

By: David Goggins
Narrated by: David Goggins, Adam Skolnick
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New York Times best-seller. Over five million copies sold

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon 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 controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him the Fittest (Real) Man in America.

In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40 percent of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.

An annotated edition of Can't Hurt Me, offering over two hours of bonus content featuring deeper insights and never-before-told stories shared by David. Not available in other formats.

©2018 Goggins Built Not Born, LLC (P)2018 Goggins Built Not Born, LLC

Our favorite moments from Can't Hurt Me

I was the ultimate underdog.
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The hero is you.
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"These tools are gonna teach you…"
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Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done.
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About the Creator

David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and is the only member of the US Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the US Army Ranger school (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man), and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.

An accomplished endurance athlete, Goggins has completed more than 60 ultra-marathons, triathlons, and ultra-triathlons, setting new course records and regularly placing in the top five. He once held the Guinness World Record for pull-ups, completing 4,030 in 17 hours. He’s now a public speaker and has shared his story with hundreds of thousands of students across the country, numerous professional sports teams, and the staff at Fortune 500 companies.

About the Co-Creator

Adam Skolnick is an author and journalist covering sports, adventure, travel, the environment, and human rights. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Outside, Lonely Planet, BBC.com, ESPN.com, and Wired.

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Life changing

I'm only half way thru this listening to this book, its simply life changing. David tells it like it is, no more BS excuses for whatever your using them for..Thank you for putting this book out here to help us SIR

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Looking into the mirror...

Holding yourself accountable. David Goggins is an American Hero. I am grateful to him and others for serving our country and fighting for our freedom. Thank you David for telling it like it is and showing everyone else that they are their own hero, they are held accountable. Celebrate your small successes and get after it, just understand it will be the hardest thing you have ever done because you are in your own way. No excuses, doesn't matter who you are. Period.

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It's worth every second of your time.

This audiobook is life changing. So sad that it ended. These conversations after each chapter are so awesome.
10/10 definitely worth your time. :)

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Absolutely loved this book

I was a little disappointed at first that Goggins wasn't going to be narrating, but that changed almost instantly. Loved the format, loved the extra conversation between chapters, so happy I decided to go with the audible version first. I'll be buying a hard copy in the future

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Tugged at my heart

I this book five stars across the board because of the similarities of David home life to own with regards to levels of mental and emotional abuse. My maternal grandmother was my sister and I abuser when our mother wasn’t around for reasons I will not share here.
I found a lot of my courage to with stand and rise above it by reading Batman comic and watching Star Treks with Mr. Spock, half human half Vulcan, real in his emotions episode after the episode.
Realizing there are other Black men walking this planet mastering their minds and beating the odds of defeatist thinking plus achieving seemingly impossible feats in doing because of Mr. Goggins story has given me a boost to continue pushing past pain of different types towards dreams of my own which seem impossible to bring to fruition.

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Wow!

If you had planned to read one book this year, make it this one. It will help you give up all of your excuses and made up reasons for not giving your absolute best every single day. I'm in absolute awe of everything that Mr. Goggins has been able to accomplish after listening to his life's story, and I plan to follow his advice for the rest of my life. Well done!

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Amazing book

I absolutely loved this book. It has truly inspired me to make changes in my life.

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It’s Not Hyperbole To Say This Book Will Change Your Life If.....

It would be hyperbole and lying to claim this book will change your life just by reading it and (very important) not applying anything you’ve heard. However; Mr. Goggins revelations about the human condition and potential are life changing for those who are open to receive its message and apply them to their own struggles.

Beyond that Mr. Goggins story is nothing short of unbelievable; and that’s not hyperbole either.

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Amazing nothing else to say

Changed my life and me want to become better. Wish I had this when I tried out for SFAS

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Real and Raw

No BS from David Goggins. You want to change your life? Goggins did impossible time and again. The most powerful weapon we have is our mind.

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