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Can't Hurt Me

Written by: David Goggins
Narrated by: David Goggins,Adam Skolnick
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New York Times best seller

Over 4 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

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  • 19-04-19

A must listen audiobook!

I used to read a lot of Self Help Books during my teenage years but outgrew that urge gradually over the years. This happened because I had begun to feel that most of these self help books are away from reality and oversimplify things. The reader is mostly seeking for desparate answers and would cling on to anything/ anyone who would give them even a speck of hope. Based on the half baked knowledge gained from vague scientific studies, the authors of these books provide them just that- vain hope with no real world action plan!

However, Can't Hurt Me is a book that deserves to be read by everyone who wishes to change their lives for the better because it's not just another self help book. It's a man's personal account of his struggle against the prejudices in the society, the struggle to rise up against against his abusive childhood and make something out of his life and his struggle to transcend the limitations of his own mind and body.

I would definitely recommend the audio version of this book over the paperback one as the former contains podcasts with David where he discusses his insights in between the readings.

However, as any real person's life, the book is not completely free from limitations (which only makes it more real and raw). Two of the limitations that I want to highlight-
1. Sometimes I felt that David deliberately subjected himself to all the physical pain when he could have avoided that by being better prepared for the marathons and other competitions. I mean pushing yourself so much that you reach on the verge of kidney failure is a bit too much!
2. I was not very comfortable by the use of profanity. He has justified that too in one of his podcasts in the audiobook which didn't feel very correct to me personally. Anyway, to each his own.

But you must definitely go through this book at least once.

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Life changing

I learnt more from this book than I ever did from any teacher I’ve ever had. David Goggins is a remarkable human being to say the least. All I can say is thank you to the people who put this audiobook together. You guys have done an incredible job. Thank you for taking us on your journey. This has inspired me in ways that even I haven’t fully comprehended yet. And to all the ones who haven’t read or listened to it, you’re missing out.

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Too dramatic and graphic

Due credits to David for the hardship he has endured to meet with success he has achieved. However, the graphic detailing of the events, pain and blood sounded a bit too much. Starting off on a motivating note, it starts leaving a certain feeling of unpleasantness as one lives through the narration beyond half-way mark.

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A book of running Through obstacles.

Each chapter was keep reminding what a human being is capable of doing.
Every stories have raised a huge level of respect to the great personality- David goggins.

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Real

The whole book kept it real, made me realise how much more capable we can be.

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repeated stories of pushing to limit s

only has stories about how david come up from troubled childhood to become ace athlete .
it has stories of how he conquered extremely difficult athletic challenges. most of the stories are same . when some one reads this impossible tasks they must understand the physique of David is outlier .
Gets boring after half of the book.

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Unbelievable

Wow! Don’t think twice before buying this book. Thank you. This was an incredible experience.

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Absolute game changer!

Unbelievable story captured in an amazing way. the audiobook/podcast format was way more engaging than the audio book format. Absolute game changed for people desiring more out of themselves.

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Nice one.

beginning was good and second last chapter also good. Message in short is" Don't Quit"

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Soul baring and mind strengthening

A very non nonsensical story of a self made person who underwent life altering situations and in all the challenges converted the impossible into success with one of the most sturdiest mindsets.
All of us who have struggled or struggling to make a difference in our lives in some manner or other would be able to relate to the incidnents of Dave Goggins.
Recommending this to whoever felt felt beaten down and no option in life should definitely read this book to gain insights on the solutions for a positive
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This is a must read for all entrepreneurs and folks who are planning to do anything unconventional

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  • kindleuser
  • 05-10-19

Not for me

This is not the first time I've purchased a very highly rated self-help book through audible and then disliked and returned it. This book just didn't do it for me - but obviously, with 67,000 5 star reviews, I'm in the minority here.

In this book, Goggins describes, with the help of an irritating narrator, his difficult early life and his various triumphs in adulthood. Goggins has indeed accomplished amazing things - they are not, however, goals I would seek to attain myself. For example, he runs a 100 mile race in 21 hours, without training. He winds up "pissing blood" and "shitting" himself during and after the race; a doctor suspects he may be in - or at least near - kidney failure after the race, but damn it - he did it. This isn't the type of inspiration I need. Then, a bit later, Goggins returns to the story of this race and criticizes a guy he meets who congratulates him on the accomplishments and tells Goggins he was inspired and will be training to run a similar race; Goggins dismisses the guy, referring to the training plan as "procrastination" and implying if the guy had anything on the ball, he'd just run the race - forget the training! Just not my thing. But props to Goggins for achieving his goals.

Here and throughout the book, the basic message is extremely positive and worthwhile - if we discipline our minds, we can accomplish great things. Beyond this, I didn't enjoy the book, or the reading. The narrator's voice is grating and the text (along with the audible extras) are laced with profanity and the conversations unfold like something out of a middle school locker room. I don't actually mind profanity, but this was just inarticulate and obnoxious - like when you're out in public being annoyed by a group of teenagers trying to show off by talking about themselves too loudly and super crassly.

As I've said, this is a book that definitely has an audience, I'm just not in it. Also, Goggins has definitely accomplished great things, I just don't enjoy the stories or resonate with the thinking behind them. After speeding this up a few times to try to get through it, I'm just giving up and will request a return. I will take with me the message that if we work hard and stay focused, we can accomplish great things.

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  • Christine
  • 01-12-18

I'M A 60 YR OLD WOMAN AND LOVE THIS BOOK!

I WAS CURIOUS AS TO WHETHER I WOULD GET ANY MORE FROM DAVID'S BOOK THAN I HAD ALREADY GOTTEN FROM ALL THE PODCASTS AND OTHER INTERVIEWS I'VE LISTENED TO. WELL THIS BOOK GOES WAY MORE DEEPLY INTO WHAT MOST GOGGINS' FANS ALREADY KNOW OF HIS LIFE AND SOME!

I MENTION MY AGE IN THE HEADLINE IN CASE THERE ARE OTHER OLDER PEOPLE, AND WOMEN IN GENERAL WHO WONDER IF A BOOK ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE HARDEST MAN ON EARTH HAS ANYTHING IN IT FOR THEM.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE AN ALPHA MALE, SEAL TEAM WANNA BE, TO GET SOMETHING FROM THIS BOOK. IF YOU ARE INSPIRED BY PEOPLE WHO GET KNOCKED DOWN BUT GET BACK UP AGAIN - OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN THEN YOU CAN APPLY HIS LESSONS TO ANYTHING IN LIFE ! THIS MAN HAS GONE DEEEEEEP INTO SELF REFLECTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY AND ARTICULATES WHAT HE HAS LEARNT, AND HOW HE HAS TURNED WEAKNESSES INTO STRENGTHS BEAUTIFULLY WITH BRUTAL SELF DEPRECATING HONESTY. I'VE READ MANY BOOKS IN THIS GENRE AND I'VE NEVER FELT THIS LEVEL OF RAW HONESTY.

FROM DAVID'S PODCASTS I'VE LEARNT SO MUCH ABOUT THE MENTAL STRENGTH WHICH I'VE USED FOR RUNNING MARATHONS (I HAVE GOGGINS'ED MY WAY THROUGH SEVERAL RACES!) - BUT READING HIS BOOK HAS CHALLENGED ME TO LOOK AT OTHER AREAS OF MY LIFE WHERE I COULD BENEFIT BY GETTING OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE.

FINALLY, WITH THE PODCAST CHATS IN-BETWEEN CHAPTERS YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN THE ROOM WITH WITH DAVID AND ADAM, HAVING THE BOOK READ TO YOU THEN DISCUSSING THE CHAPTER WITH DAVID AT THE END. BRILLIANT FORMAT FOR AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY !!!


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  • Hunter
  • 17-06-19

Motivational, but at a cost

Here are my three take-aways from "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins:

David Goggins is an impressive man, and has achieved things that only the uncommon of the uncommon could do-he lives to be unique. Goggins is a type A, high-achieving, resume- focused individual. He has utilized his genetics and optimized his body and mind through repetition. He used his dark past, insecurities, and competition to fuel his many endeavors. However, I believe everything in life is a trade-off. David chose to take a path focused on physical milestones by proving he was psychologically "hard". By doing so, he worked harder rather than smarter, and forewent so many other important aspects of life.

I couldn't help but notice how underprepared Goggins was going into things. He never had the right bike, the right shoes, the right food/salt/gels-in fact, he ate crackers and hamburgers during some of his races and pull-up comps. He tormented and tortured himself, and takes pride in it today. A lot of those scenarios in which he suffered were preventable. The rash on his wetsuit, the bendy pull-up bar, the running shoes on a snow-packed trail...I just find it a little ludicrous and embarrassing. He shouldn't have worked out before a 100 mile race, he should have known to stretch as an ultra-marathon runner. It's just kind of stupid. But it adds to his hardship that he is so proud of.

From a critical point of view, Goggins forfeited family, love, appreciation, and belonging to achieve. There was never balance or appreciation until his life was almost taken from him. I value achievement highly, but it was hard for me to hear him talk about his life on the audiobook. He cheated throughout school, cheated in buds by stealing the itinerary, and took a disgusting amount of pain meds to get through several obstacles. What I heard was a man lacking peace, lacking understanding, and lacking human connection. In my opinion, Goggins needs to sit down and have a slice of humble-pie. He seemed so unsatisfied, so uneducated-filling every other word with swear words, and quite narcissistic. I don't recall very many examples where he was thankful for his genes, body, ex-wives and mother (who were there every step of the way), friends, or mentors. Each person is a unique blend of nature and nurture, and I know he had one of the hardest lives growing up. I value his growth mindset, just think it was hyper-focused on a single area in life-physical achievement. And that comes at a cost.

The major things that I would like to apply to my life is the governor-we should remove unnecessary limitations, do things that suck, or change the way we perceive challenges. I do believe in the 40% rule, and assume there is an unfathomable amount of unfulfilled potential in me, and in those around the world. So I will do my best to callous my mind each time I do something challenging, and do things that are hard because they are hard, and because it will set me apart in the world. All in all, it was a fantastic and motivating book, but the dude's only human, as are we.

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  • S David
  • 24-12-18

Opting for the book instead

The audio book is unique in that in between reading chapters, the narrator/co-author interviews David. Overall, it's interesting as a break between chapters. I'm actually returning the audisobook and buying the book instead because there are exercises after every chapter, photos referenced, and there was no audiobook supplement. Feel like that was a major miss that should be rectified for this audiobook.

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  • Audrey k.
  • 07-01-20

It starts out great, inspiring. But then....

I really enjoyed the first half, maybe the first 2/3 of this book. Mr. Goggins is inspiring. The difficulties he overcame make him an incredible role model.

But as we got into the ultra marathon stories and the pull-up stories, I seriously began to wonder if the man was a masochist. I do not want to be like that. Not ever. Yes, goals are important, but I will not sacrifice my body and literally exercise myself to the grave. I'm not into massive blood blisters, pushing until collapse, hospitalization, and near-death just to be the best at something. Kudos to him for being able to push that far, but honestly, I don't see the merit.

I would rather live a long, healthy, well-rounded life. I set goals, I achieve them. I am exceptional at everything I do, but there is absolutely no reason to sacrifice my body to be the very best at one single thing.

I struggled to finish the book once we reached the ultra-marathon stage. I no longer wished to be like Mr. Goggins. Do I still admire him? Absolutely. Was the story compelling? Yes. Would I read it again? Probably not.

Mr. Goggins, if by any chance you ever read this review, please know you are awe-inspiring. Not completely what I want to emulate, but that's just me. Thank you for the book. Go on with your bad self.

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  • Amanda
  • 29-11-18

STAY HARD

Goggins is one of a kind. There is no one better at helping you understand how to maximize your potential, how to not limit yourself, how to get and stay hard. I will read/listen to anything involving Goggins and have been waiting for this book since it was announced.

If you’ve heard/read about “Living with a Seal” David Goggins is the unnamed Navy Seal in that book. Now you can finally hear his full story.

Get this without thinking twice.

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  • Paul Story II
  • 30-11-18

This guy will change your life!

I first heard about David Goggins through Joe Rogan’s podcast. I’ve listened to his interview with him at least a dozen times. Through following David Goggins on social media, I learned he was writing a book. After much anticipation, the audiobook is finally out! I’ve already pre ordered my kindle copy from Amazon once the book is officially released dec, 4. I have no doubt that this audio version will be on repeat. This guy has put so many mantras in my head that constantly motivate me to “get after it.” I’ve even considered getting a tattoo of “uncivilized” (something that David explains) somewhere on my body to always remember to be unstoppable and be hungry for more. I hope his words will inspire you to find out something you don’t already know about yourself. They have for me. David, if you’re reading this, thank you! You’ve certainly made an impact on my life!

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  • Ricardo
  • 29-11-18

Master your mind!

The most powerful people are not the ones who control others, it is those who can control themselves. Thank you David for sharing your story. - @Ricky_Arenas

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  • Sam Jaramillo
  • 29-11-18

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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  • Amazon Customer
  • 30-11-18

Got me out of my own head- AMAZING!

Amazing audiobook unlike any other I have heard. While it is an audiobook, it also offers elements of a podcast! Truly engaging and forced me to look at my problems and challenges in life in a very different way.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 03-12-18

Incredible stuff ...

Only at chapter 10 but I couldn't wait any longer. first introduced to DG via Joe Rogans podcast, and since then I've been really interested in his story, and more importantly his mindset. We can all achieve this ... but we need to step off the marshmallow clouds, and be honest with ourselfs. You need to want change for more than just motivational sake, you need to want it because you deserve it. DG, Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson have become father figures for me. Thank you DG for sharing your insight.

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  • Nicole Venglovicova
  • 20-02-20

Very different from what I expected

I’ve made a mistake believing that this book is about training your mind to be strong, having a different perspective on life and get me motivated and inspired. However it is only 10% this and 90% of David story which is cool but it’s so unnecessary detailed and definitely not right to the point. It’s even describing the cookies he ate. For army training freaks, this book is perfect but I was under the impression it would give me a general idea of keeping my mind strong and not just describing army training into every single little detail possible.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 24-04-19

Most overrated book ever

I heard many good reviews about this book and rating of 4.9 on Audible did help too (also the fact the book was in the bestsellers), but I was very disappointed by the second hour of listening. I still gave it a chance but it sounded to me that it's nothing but author's ego boost.
And come on, running on broken legs? This made me laugh if anything, I mean RUN on BROKEN legs?? Seriously? And all this followed by an interview with the narrator telling how "Hundreds of people are running with injuries" - how is this a good idea? If people will start following this example, they will end up getting injured for life! And I'm telling this as a very active person myself.
All this pushing through pain, "earning" the right to watch TV, destroy other people's mind - is there anything in this person's life that he genuinely enjoys? That makes him happy?

I found this book extremely sad. And it sounded like the person who written it is captured in his own torturing set of mind.

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  • DoubleMarvellous
  • 27-03-20

Some good points but hilariously self-aggrandising

Ok before I say anything negative, this book has some fine points about discipline and some amazing anecdotes about persistence which truly are (if true) mind-bending. I am not denying, in any way, this man's physical abilities as a human or mental toughness. That is, in fairness, indisputable.

However, I found the writing in this book is hilarious. It's so Alan Partridge. He keeps saying (especially in the excruciating brodude back-and-forth parts with the ghost writer on the audiobook) "I'm not a hero", to the extent that I believe he very much doubts that he is not a hero, and possibly polishes a big statue of himself in his house with "A Hero" written on it . I found it really grating during the hell week stage, where he basically takes credit for the work of his team, as if his steely determination coasted the rest of the guys through. He just can't believe himself.

Also, as mentioned, the back and forth with the ghostwriter/narrator has to be heard to be believed. The guy has his tongue down the back of Goggins' trousers for the whole thing. He's so slimy and sycophantic. At one point, after Goggins had finished describing one of the movies he likes, Platoon I think (seriously these parts are inane and insane. Goggins also describes the storyline to the movie Rocky at one point, so buckle up for that one) the narrator says something like "that's some knowledge right there". Great. Thanks for that.

Anyway, perhaps it's a cultural thing, constant self-praise is a bit grating to me, but if it doesn't bother you there are some amazing stories about brutal training schedules and physical feats to keep you entertained.Sorry if I was too negative there.I have just finished "Man's Search for Meaning" which sees a man go through a concentration camp and lose everything and there wasn't one self-congratulatory note. It is humble throughout. That to me is totally amazing.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 10-12-18

The Thor's Hammer of self help books

Although in the title I have said this is a self help book, I would really call it a self awakening book.
This book is not for everyone, as you read or listen, one of 2 things will happen. You will either start to feel that there are too many challenges ahead and take the easy way out and go back to watching telly.
Or, if you are worthy, you will re-ignite the flame you had as a kid to just get up and get after it.
The story of David Goggins life is inspirational, bit what he is doin is simply opening a door to discovery of yourself.
Best listen in ages, shed tears of realisation whilst reflecting between his and my own life, and wasted potential past.

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  • Ben Donkin
  • 13-01-19

Best way to start 2019!

This is the best book I’ve heard in a long time. It really helps to put things into perspective if you think you’re having a bad day! To go through all that he has and still have the ability to be driven to the success that David Goggins has achieved is truly remarkable. If you have a goal you want to achieve, if you’re stuck in a rut, or if there are obstacles preventing you being who you want to be, then this book is the book for you!

The icing on the cake are the short interviews that take place at the end of each chapter. Insightful and a brilliant concept. Rather than being short-changed like with a lot of audio books where the resources aren’t readily available, this gives you more than reading it would. Awesome!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 10-12-18

this book will change your life

loved every minute of this book . Just finished it and starting it again alot of lessons to learn what a beast of a man proving anything in life is possible if you put your mind to it

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  • Ben Leacock
  • 03-12-18

Inspirational!

I’ve listened to David Goggins on countless podcasts and videos but this book went even deeper. Truly makes you question how you’re living, your potential and encourages you to go out and pursue it. BRILLIANT!

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  • ben
  • 27-12-18

the man's a legend

loved the book finished in record time , narrator was great even tho I was annoyed it wasn't goggins . the moment he ran with two broken legs WOW !

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  • Kindle Customer
  • 13-01-19

This book is a journey you owe yourself!

Raw, honest, spiritual, true, transcending.

Explore yourself and the depths of your soul as David Goggins' story unfolds offering precious tools and kindling. And now, when life gives you kindling make damn sure to use it and start some longlasting fire.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 04-03-19

A little agonizing

I enjoyed the first third of this book. Apart from the swearing, which for me wasn't needed, I thought the story was real value. Unfortunately after listening to one torturous event after another I was eventually worn down and did not want to listen to someone putting themselves consistently through physical torment, deliberately. Perhaps I was missing the point but I thought that I had got the point in the first part of the book, that is - push through and don't give up, don't think your best is your best because you always have more in the tank. I also lost the flow of the challenges he tried to set his readers, which might have been easier to follow in the hard copy version rather than audio.

There is no doubt the man is remarkable and did some remarkable things but the story for me was a bit like a trip to the dentist, not a fun experience, you are glad when its over but somewhat worth the the visit.

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  • gary c compton
  • 07-01-19

Amazing, heart wrenching, inspiring true story

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!

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  • Jules
  • 17-02-20

This is a boring book about RUNNING

This book has nothing to do with mental toughness. This book is glazed over biography(yes biography because he has a ghost writer), running and a human pushing himself past his initial physical thresholds at great costs and then essentially becomes addicted to stretching to 'heal himself'. It's boring. This book fails on all points, the hashtag suggestions are cringey and the podcast feel between chapters is NOT my jam. I finished this book on 1.8x speed after about the half way point. It could not finish soon enough.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 03-12-18

Life changing

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

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  • Anonymous User
  • 08-12-18

Absolutely extraordinary

What an astonishing, humbling, and elating book. Goggins moves the reader from a hell most humans will never have the misfortune to experience, through countless moments of unimaginable success and crushing failure, to a place of hard earned peace and even communion with God. Every passage drenched in the authenticity and vulnerability that comes from having run every mile he speaks of.
I loved the realness and intensity of every minute of this journey, feel blown away by the completeness of the book, and wonder how many of MY fears I'll be willing to face to discover who I really am.
Explore this insane and extraordinary book.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 12-12-18

Do not read if you are comfortable

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

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  • Bec Campbell
  • 12-02-19

5 star

A PDF of all the challenges would be great or bookmarks that link you back to them.

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