Looking to build mental toughness? Look no further than David Goggins’ book Can’t Hurt Me. Goggins, named “the Fittest (Real) Man in America” by Outside magazine and “a running hero” by Running magazine, hasn’t always been as tough as he is now. Growing up in the thick of poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse, Goggins has used his background to springboard into a constant search for mental fortitude.
Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with limited opportunities for the future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. He is currently the only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller. After his days in the armed forces he has continued to be a top performer in ultramarathons and numerous other endurance events.
In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his background and life story. The book highlights multiple lessons in building mental toughness, how to overcome the subconscious limitation that our body and minds can set. Goggins states that when we reach the threshold where our mind and body are telling us to stop - he believes at this state we have only tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule. His story provides lessons and examples for anyone and everyone to follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.
