Can't Hurt Me
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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.
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Bibliographic source: Open Library- Who wrote Can't Hurt Me?
Can't Hurt Me is by David Goggins. The catalogue records its first publication in 2018. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
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The catalogue records 364 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
