I first heard of David Goggins in 2020 during the lockdown, a period of great change for the entire world. What better time to learn about mastering self than during this unforgettable period.
What a building of excellence, David Goggins is. He is that skyscraper that lights up at night for everyone to witness and acknolwedge that great heights are indeed possible. His autobiogtaphy, 'Can't Hurt Me,' is one of the most important lessons on the body and mind.
This photo of mine was taken during the lockdown during my great physical transformation where I reached my weight goals. Let's go 2026.
David Goggins embodies what it means to be indefatigable and pursuant of what is deemed impossible. There is no giant that he is afraid to conquer. Being overweight by over 100 lbs and living a rather ordinary, comfortable and forgettable life, he had an epiphany when during his extermination job, he encountered vermin and he couldn't imagine having to contend with that his entire life.
Further along in his autobiography, David Goggins enlightens the readers that the vermin in his life began as a boy, with a father who physically, emotionally and psychlogically abused and tormented his mother, younger brother and himself mercilessly.
This childhood trauma had a profound effect on who he became; a person who lost over 100lbs in just 3 months in order to qualify as a SEALS trainee. In order to accmplish this, he exercised for over 5 hours daily while reducing his calorie intake by at least 800 a day. The exercised included weight lifting, swimming, stationary bike and running.
This strenuous exercise shifted his mindset and built an unshakeable belief that everything we set our minds to, was possible.
Qualifying as a NAVY SEAL, the US Navy's elite special operations force, trained to operate in sea, air and land environments, is in itself a feat worth celebrating and yet for David, what he faced on the inside was excriciating both mentally and physically and only strengthened his resolve.
His struggles seemed to deepen with each physical conquest, and each time, he reshaped his thinking to learn the art of inner healing.
A book about mastery, forgiveness, physical possibilities and unlearning. A book about a man who emobidies his words. His social media are not a lie. He is that iron man who lives what he teaches. He is a man of integrity who has overcome everything he writes about.
Read his autobiography, ghost written by Adam Skolnick and discover how much unlived potential lies within you.
'Can't Hurt Me' was published by Lioncrest Publishing and is available on Amazon.
Reviewed by Beverley N Nsengiyunva
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