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

David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, and the former pull-up world record holder. He has dedicated his life to learning and teaching the techniques of mental toughness and showing by example how they can transform one’s life.

Goggins was born into an abusive household in Buffalo, New York. As a child, he moved with his mother to Indiana, where he faced a new set of challenges, including racism, PTSD, and obesity. He served in the Air Force, then worked several civilian jobs before training to become a Navy SEAL. Since retiring Goggins has performed many extreme feats of physical endurance. Can’t Hurt Me tells the story of his life and attempts to concisely analyze and propagate the mental tools Goggins developed to make his vast accomplishments possible.

Goggins has achieved world-renown for his athletic accolades, military service, and bestselling book, Can’t Hurt Me. According to his official website, davidgoggins.com, he has completed over 60 endurance races, often finishing in the front of the pack. He has appeared on many podcasts and television shows preaching the gospel of mental fortitude and the warrior mentality. He hosts several successful social media accounts, including Instagram.