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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - Clean Edition Paperback – March 10, 2020
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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 U.S. 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 this curse-word-free edition of Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% 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.
- Print length364 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 10, 2020
- Dimensions6 x 0.91 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101544507852
- ISBN-13978-1544507859
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--Joe Rogan, Standup Comedian and Host of the Joe Rogan ExperiencePodcast
"David Goggins lives out every goal, every dream no matter what. PERIOD. He's unstoppable. There's no limit to him because he doesn't live in a comfort zone. His mental and physical capacity are equal. Goggins proves that your body can handle anything if you let your mind keep up. There's no way to stop something or someone that doesn't understand the concept of being beat."
--Marcus Luttrell, Retired Navy SEAL, Author of New York Times Best Seller Lone Survivor
"Modern neuroscience is teaching us that the path to courage and success arrives through embracing pain and fear, not by avoiding them. If ever there was a real-life example of this, it is the story of David Goggins. In his unrelenting pursuit to self-conquer, Goggins taught himself how to tap into that elusive holy grail of human existence: the ability to rewire one's own brain in order to continually do better and actually become better, regardless of feelings, external conditions, or motivational state. Can't Hurt Meis the remarkable description of that journey and the capacity to leverage and better the mind. More importantly, it also teaches you how."
--Andrew D. Huberman, PhD, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine
"David Goggins throws the door open on pain, evil, darkness, the worst and yes, the best of humanity, and the strength of the human soul...and that's just in chapter one. If you are looking for a book that will heal, stretch, inspire, and dig into the corners of what it takes to persevere and overcome in a messed-up world, this is your book."
--Taya Kyle, Widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle, Author ofNew York Times Best Seller American Wife
"By the time you finish David Goggins's new book, you'll have kicked your victim mentality in the butt. Where you go from there is entirely up to you--as Goggins makes clear in this entertaining and poignant memoir cum inspirational how-to. As the man with a hole in his heart tells you, there are no excuses in life, only reasons to try harder."
--Jim DeFelice, Author of American Sniper
"David Goggins's book is not the first about overcoming severe hardships to achieve success, but it is certainly one of the most compelling. His story of beating the odds, of achieving athletic greatness, of serving his country and his charities, and of mastering his own destiny will inspire all of us to reach a little higher and give a little more. 'I will never quit' is a tenet of the Navy SEAL ethos, and one that David Goggins applies to everything he does."
--Admiral Eric Olson, U.S. Navy (Retired); Former Commander, United States Special Operations Command; Chairman, Special Operations Warrior Foundation
"I'm inspired that people like this guy exist. Not everyone will live a life like David Goggins, but he is proof that anyone could if given the right headspace within."
--Kelly Slater, Eleven-Time World Champion Surfer
"Guaranteed to galvanize more than a few couch potatoes into action."
-- Kirkus Reviews
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- Publisher : Lioncrest Publishing (March 10, 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 364 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1544507852
- ISBN-13 : 978-1544507859
- Item Weight : 1.22 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.91 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #24,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #662 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)
- #709 in Success Self-Help
- #779 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
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David Goggins is a Retired Navy SEAL and the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. Goggins has completed more than seventy ultra-distance races, often placing in the top five, and is a former Guinness World Record holder for completing 4,030 pull-ups in seventeen hours. A sought-after public speaker, he’s traveled the world sharing his philosophy on how to master the mind. When he’s not speaking, he works as an Advanced Emergency Technician in a big city Emergency Room and, during the summer, as a wildland firefighter in British Columbia.
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"This is the clean edition. I listened to the Audible version of the full version, but if you don't want the profanity, this is a good substitute...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025I was not expecting this book to be one of the best books I’ve read in YEARS!! Wow, David Goggins has had a truly interesting and inspirational life. The whole book was such a page turner
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025I enjoyed every part of this book. It gave me the motivation and strength to fight hard things in life
- Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023As an avid reader and self-improvement enthusiast, "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - Clean Edition" by David Goggins has undoubtedly been the most transformative book I've ever encountered. From the very first page, Goggins' unfiltered honesty and relentless pursuit of greatness struck a chord deep within me. His journey from a troubled past to becoming a Navy SEAL and an ultra-endurance athlete is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and it motivated me to confront my own limitations and push past my comfort zones.
What truly sets the clean edition apart is its accessibility to a wider audience, without compromising the book's raw power. Goggins' story of overcoming immense adversity and mental hurdles resonates deeply, and the absence of explicit language only strengthens the impact of his words. Reading his struggles, failures, and ultimate triumphs, I found myself on an emotional rollercoaster, laughing, crying, and cheering him on with each turn of the page. But more importantly, the book empowered me to embrace discomfort, tackle my fears, and cultivate an unbreakable mindset. Thanks to Goggins' candid narrative and practical tools, I now approach challenges with newfound tenacity, and I'm well on my way to achieving goals I once considered impossible. "Can't Hurt Me - Clean Edition" is a true masterpiece that has forever changed my perspective on what's achievable when we harness the power of our minds.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024Good book tried reading it years before but grew tired of the F word as a descriptive all the time. I am also a Ritter navy chief not to his level but old school SAR Swimmer Aircrew so yes I know that word and have worked with SEALs
- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025Gave this book to two other people and it changed their lives too. David Goggins is a remarkable human being. He shows us the true capacity of the human spirit for transformation and growth. His tenacity, endurance, and mental toughness are on the level of the Greek god Hercules. I admire him very much. Following the challenges he lays forth in the book has really improved my life. Thank you for all you’ve done Goggins! 💫💯✨💪🚀
- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022I found this book to be inspiring and practical for anyone. David Goggins didn’t share his life stories because he wants his readers and listeners to follow his path. Anyone can apply these principles to gain advantage over the parts of their lives they would like to improve. I love how he talks about failure as power into succeeding and being better than we could ever imagine. I love his insights on mind power and I was amazed at what he could do, especially knowing where his path started. The only thing that was a challenge for me was the language on the audiobook so I’m thrilled that there is a clean version. The thing is- it’s just as powerful without the 90% needless swearing, especially the “F” bomb hundreds of times. Most the time, I thought it would be just as powerful without it. So thank you for having a clean version. I felt like the reach will be much further. I wanted to share principles with my children, but struggled with the language myself in the audio. It was fun to hear David and Adam, but I found the swearing hard and distracting from the main points of the book. Before I knew there was a clean version, I planned to order the book and edit it myself so I could share. Thank you for sharing your experiences, David. It’s amazing and has already helped my life. Thank you for having a clean edition.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024I have began reading it couple of days now and you can understand the life story of David Goggins, Roger That! This book Really gives you the mindset you really need to hear and help you grow mentally and have a understanding to grow in life, recommend it!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024I'm fantastic at starting a book and never finishing it. I have 80 of those HD things and get distracted and/bored and quit reading a book and start reading another. It took me awhile as I only read for a bit before bed but I read this book every night until the end. So much of what he writes about, you can associate with to some degree. The lessons and mindset can also be applied to every walk of life.
If you're thinking about reading this, I highly recommend you do. You will not be disappointed.
Top reviews from other countries
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on October 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars callous your mind
Fun read and motivating to be your best self. Do hard things and don’t stop at failure, it is a stepping stone to further success
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SidoxReviewed in Brazil on September 16, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Interessante e inspirador
Ler este livro foi empolgante, me ajudou com o "ponta pé" inicial, pra sair do sofá e guardar o pote de sorvete na geladeira e ir fazer caminhada.
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Cliente de AmazonReviewed in Mexico on July 23, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro !!!
Es un ejemplo de vida, el libro es muy bueno porque te invita a verte en el espejo y creer en ti
Lo recomiendo ampliamente
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MarikaReviewed in Germany on January 17, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Motivierend
Beeindruckender Mensch, Buch motiviert, den Schweinehund zu überwinden und an Grenzen zu gehen.
- MiguelReviewed in Spain on December 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Stay hard
What to say? The book was great. Recommend for sure.