EP47 Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins

Can't Hurt Me is one of the most inspiring books I've ever read. David Goggins takes us through his tough upbringing and years battling a victim mentality, until he decided enough was enough. He shares how he remarkably lost 106 pounds in only a few months, as he became obsessed with joining the Navy SEALs. Throughout this unbelievable story, Goggins shows us how to develop a calloused mind, one that stands up to pain & fear and seeks out the uncomfortable. As his career progresses, he goes on to run 100+ mile ultra marathons on a regular basis and beats the worldwide pull-up record in a 24-hour period, demonstrating that we all can achieve feats way beyond the limits we place on ourselves. After hearing Goggins' incredible life story, you will be ready to run through a brick wall!

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Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds - David Goggins

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Show Notes:

2:07 - Growing up with an abusive father

5:18 - Every day was a lesson in survival

7:39 - Being the only black kid in school

10:55 - An aspirational goal to escape his victim mentality

12:44 - The Accountability Mirror - I brainwashed myself into craving discomfort

16:05 - Reverting to old habits

21:11 - An impossible task of losing 106 pounds

25:20 - David Goggins becomes GOGGINS

29:14 - Hell week is a battle of the mind

36:58 - Attacking his fear of water head-on

40:51 - A PhD in pain

42:57 - Conquering ultras using the cookie jar concept

49:42 - His work ethic does the recruiting

52:20 - The 40% rule - when everyone else is sleeping, I'm in the gym

56:51 - There is no finish line Goggins

59:30 - Going for the pull-up record

1:03:03 - Soundtracks: the most important conversations you'll ever have are the ones you'll have with yourself