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

Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins is hands down one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read. This book is not just about Goggins’ journey—it’s a powerful blueprint for anyone looking to push beyond their limits, overcome adversity, and achieve things they once thought impossible.Goggins' raw honesty, relentless drive, and unique perspective on mental toughness are truly inspiring. He doesn’t just tell you his story—he challenges you to look inward, face your fears, and step out of your comfort zone. His journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a Navy SEAL and ultra-endurance athlete is nothing short of extraordinary.What makes this book stand out is its no-nonsense approach. Goggins doesn’t sugarcoat anything. His words are direct, and at times, brutally honest, but they pack a punch and motivate you to keep going, even when things get tough. He shares not only his triumphs but his failures, giving the book a sense of authenticity that really resonates.The “Accountability Mirror” exercise and other actionable steps in the book give you the tools to build mental resilience and take control of your life. I’ve found myself coming back to this book whenever I need a boost of motivation or a reminder to push through challenges.If you're looking for inspiration and want to transform your mindset, Can't Hurt Me is a must-read. It’s more than just a memoir—it’s a wake-up call for anyone ready to level up and defy the odds.

I’ve always been a big fan of David Goggins and respected his mental toughness, but this book really dives deep into his past, uncovering a lot of vulnerabilities and adversities that the toughest man on the planet had to face. It exposed a very human side of him that you’ve never seen and because of that it made his story of success even more captivating. It really hit home for me in many ways, I see myself in his story sometimes and found it hard to put the book down. The way it was written and how raw it was, really made it feel like I was there with him. Definitely would recommend this book to anyone who feels like they aren’t capable of achieving anything great in life, this book will make you face yourself and make you push a little further than you thought you were capable of.

one of the best books that I have read and listened to.the book speaks for itself, and everyone who managed to read the book, listened to audio, and read the reviews can speak for the wisdom and enthusiasm this book and the mental attitude David G instilled in the readers of this book.I have to say, it is hard for anyone to try to emulate what DG did and showed in this book, given his unique upbringing and the degree of family dysfunction he was exposed to in his life, which I think have contributed to what he ended up accomplishing later in life.However, I believe what he achieved throughout his life some of that was highlighted in his book, just an indication how much the human mind is capable of and can achieve, if it is directed in the right productive direction and not surprising after that the body will oblige !what I liked about the book is that you feel that when there is a will there is a way, even when he didnt know how to blend in the community around him, his mind suggested for him to change how he dresses, how he looks to try to fit in the community at that time, until he had the wake up call, that he had to changeand change he did !! to try to push himself to no end, as if there is no limit, not even the skies ! I believe he stopped believing in anything other than he do and achieve anything and everything if he was persistent and patient and kept pushing himself to achieve that goal, whether it was enlisting as a Navy SEAL or running ultra marathoons, or holding the highest number of pull ups, he was up to the challenge.I also had the chance to read the book ( Living with a SEAL for Jesse Itzler ) who described his experience living with DG for 30 days and the impact that had not only on his life, but his family life as well.the book is a great read for anyone who thinks that they have been in a rut for quite sometime, and also for the one who thinks that they need some shake up or wake up call to straighten their lives.Furthermore, I truly believe this book also can be helpful for anyone who is feeling down and could use a lift , who is tired and cant get off their couch, who dread doing the regular chores ...for me, I felt the book gave me the right push to keep grinding, and motivated me at times I felt I cant go further . by no means, I strive to become anything close to what DG did, but it is quite inspiring to see how a fellow human being like DG managed to make the best of his life experience and shaped it in a way this is quite inspiring to many humans across the globe !