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Can't Hurt Me

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

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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.

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David Goggins, now widely known as America’s Fittest (Real) Man, did not have an easy road to success. Born into poverty, Goggins’s childhood was rife with abuse, neglect and prejudice; as he grew older, he developed depression. But with great dedication and perseverance, Goggins was able to achieve a series of feats. Among them? Becoming the only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, an Army Ranger and an Air Force Tactical Air Controller.

In this awe-inspiring story, Goggins shares how he learned to overcome the obstacles in his life to reach his full potential. It’s a riveting tale full of heart that will not only inspire you, but provide you with the skills you need to face any challenge head-on, as Goggins encourages listeners to push past their limitations and tap into 100% of their capabilities. Paired with commentary from journalist Adam Skolnik, Goggins narrates his own words in a way that’s genuine and truly motivational.
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This man's life is truly amazing and to see where he came from and all that he has accomplished is an inspiration.
Very engaging and great post chapter conversations with Goggins and Skolnick.
If you listen to this story and am not inspired to maximise your life there is truly something wrong with you!

Amazing, heart wrenching, inspiring true story

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Amazing! Life changing! Train to be uncommon amongst uncommon people! I did not want this to end!

Life changing

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This book will shake your core and challenge the way you live your life. Start listening and get ready to work harder then you ever have before

Do not read if you are comfortable

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Best inspirational Audible!
Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins book started me on the right path to saving myself, he saved me from an early death, the way I was going.
I am 62, I had Type 2 Diabetes, obese at 99kg and eating all sorts of crap food and drinking every day. I was very unfit. I came across David Goggins on Youtube and started watching all his videos. I made a commitment to myself and I got off my ass and started getting up at 5 am, going into my gym space, working out on my wife's elliptical and listening to "Can't Hurt Me". I couldn't do ten minutes on that thing, without thinking I was going to die! Long story short, I finished his book while slogging it out on the elliptical. Two weeks later, I completed a half marathon on the elliptical and now do one every couple of days. Two months and I'm not stopping now, it's hard but I am now onto lifting weights, listening to other Audibles while I work out and starting to look like I did 22 years ago. I eat less and no alcohol or junk food, I have lost 10kg and my Type 2 has gone, cholesterol normal and BP 128/86.

Thank you and Roger that!

Highly Inspirational

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David Goggins at one point said, "I don't know if this book will change your life or not". Well it's certainly changed mine. I can tell you now that this book has the most authentic words and story I've ever heard., no tricks or gimics, just one mans struggle that he accepted and turned around. Funny thing is, we all go through the exact same struggle, which Goggins mentions on a few occasions. Listen and enjoy.

The best book I've listened to. By far

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It is a story that is almost to much to be true, but far out what a rag to riches tail of a man that took himself from nothing to warrior and beyond.

As long as you can get over the in your face attitude you will get alot from this audio book that you will not get from just the book.

I will read again.

An amazing story from nothing to powerful warrior.

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This audio book has the potential to change and influence, for the better many lives, as it has mine. I’m no longer motivated to achieve what I have always ‘wanted’ I feel obsessed at this point. I can’t get enough of Goggins inspiration. Absolutely amazing listen and even better to hear directly from a vulnerable David and rock hard Goggins! I will listen again and again! Cheers, from Sydney, Australia.

Outstanding and life changing

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The story in told so well and the insight you get in to this man's life is amazing it feels like he holds nothing back,
The challenges are confronting but everything about this book is if you hold your self accountable and do follow the challenges you will make changes to your life.
this is not a light read it is not a magic cure all but it gives you tools and techniques so you can better your self just be prepared to work for it.

I could not recommend this book more it is a have to read.

David Goggins is something else

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David’s raw life story is one that I seriously could not put down it has lit the fire under my ass to better myself and get the fuck after it. I loved the podcast/interview and in-depth way, they went with telling his life story. He’s one hard MF, his story is raw and unfucking believable!! It will change your life like it has done to mine. The tools he outlines in his book I now use on a daily basis and I couldn’t be any more hungry for life!!! There really is no finish line. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. #stayhard

Seriously changed my life!!!

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I really enjoyed the content of the book and the venturing into the mindset of David Goggins. The format worked well and it’s hard not to come away feeling motivated. Thanks for sharing!!

Amazing listen!! Highly recommend.

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