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

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

byDavid Goggins
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L Harrison
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe single most useful book I've ever read.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 December 2018
That's a big statement, I know, but David Goggins has such a unique, refreshing, and honest way of looking at things that unless you're intellectually and emotionally comatose (or would like to be), you can't help but grow as you read. After decades of conscious self-discovery I thought I knew myself well. Goggins showed me how I only knew the areas I wanted to know, and how the unexamined areas had been mud wrestling me behind the scenes for years. I'm going to come right out and say the one thing I never expected to say in a review: If in your life you're only going to read one book that will mess you up and set you right, you can't get better than this one.
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Fendy T.
1.0 out of 5 starsLooks like a fake copy
Reviewed in Australia on 14 April 2021
The quality of the print is terrible. It looks like a fake copy. I have compared my copy to the ones at the stores and its different. The ones at the store have much better printing and better quality paper. Avoid this version as it ruins the experience of this book.
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L Harrison
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5.0 out of 5 stars The single most useful book I've ever read.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 December 2018
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That's a big statement, I know, but David Goggins has such a unique, refreshing, and honest way of looking at things that unless you're intellectually and emotionally comatose (or would like to be), you can't help but grow as you read. After decades of conscious self-discovery I thought I knew myself well. Goggins showed me how I only knew the areas I wanted to know, and how the unexamined areas had been mud wrestling me behind the scenes for years. I'm going to come right out and say the one thing I never expected to say in a review: If in your life you're only going to read one book that will mess you up and set you right, you can't get better than this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most important individuals of our generation
Reviewed in Australia on 15 December 2018
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A year ago, I survived a heart attack, age 30 - doctors told me I couldn't be able to do anything too physical in the future, and that I need to take it easy for the rest of my life. I couldn't handle this, as I refused to accept the advice of clinicians locally here, who relied heavily on out-dated research and mostly knew how to help a much older group of people. Feeling very alone, I started researching cardiologists and athletes with a heart condition, and this guy David Goggins shows up.

Ever since then I've been following and consuming every piece of material and interview he has made - his advice and his philosophies to life was instrumental in helping me complete the very challenging Kokoda track in Papua New guinea a year after my heart attack - I climbed 6 mountains in 7 days in extreme tropical mud and heart, listening to David's voice in the back of my head.

The important thing about Goggins is he's a normal guy who's been through some tough challenges in life, and has come out on top. There is no end to the challenges though, and he's pretty much going to tell you what you already know - this is all hard work. This book teaches you, through his experiences, how to embrace the intensity, how to face your demons, and how to commit to your goals, and the dangers of "living happily ever after"

Get on to it. Oh and if you're someone who complains about profanity and bad language, then don't f***ing read this book. Stay hard.
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Quinten Hodson
5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Powerful Book I've Read.
Reviewed in Australia on 15 December 2018
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This is without a doubt the most powerful, moving and inspiring book I've ever read, and I do read a lot. Reading Can't Hurt Me makes you take inventory of your life and gives you the spark to seek out challenges and be more than you thought you ever could be. To say the story of David Googins is remarkable is the understatement of a lifetime. This man has achieved so much and pushed his body and mind far beyond what most would believe to be humanly possible. But he wasn't always like this. He grew up poor, abused physically and mentally, suffered a learning disability, became obese. And then he saw a documentary on the Navy Seals, which changed everything for him. Through a combination of self-doubt, dissatisfaction, and a burning desire to see who he could be and what he could amount to, so Goggins began possibly the most remarkable human transformation ever documented. By developing a hardcore work ethic, and redirecting my internal dialogue, I now feel like anything is possible if I get after it.
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VSchulz
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this
Reviewed in Australia on 1 May 2020
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My goodness, why do people criticize the swear words!? I started reading expecting to be inundated with swearing and honestly, it's very mild and completely appropriate...If I had gone through all he had I also should be given free rein on the swearing.
What a great book...I can't recommend it enough. I am so happy I bought it. I struggle with chronic PTSD ...meaning I have to endure similar events on a regular basis as well as regular triggers...this is the first anything to give me some hope to facing it all and developing resilience to it. I may actually have a great life after all...I may even become a valuable and inspiring member of society... How wonderful. Thankyou David...Go Goggins!
FYI - I'm a female in her late 40's... if this gives more context.
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Truth Devour
5.0 out of 5 stars Roger that!
Reviewed in Australia on 2 June 2019
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The raw truth of a harsh reality that isn’t sugar coated is refreshing. I found similarities in childhood challenges that were of the same ilk but in different times and varied circumstances.

If you have read the book, buy the audio and listen to it, as I found the way it was recorded with extra dialogue by David was an incredible layer that cemented the lessons he is sharing.

Can’t hurt me demonstrates by example that the worst people can try to do to you is not possible without your participation and consent. It highlights how being comfortable stunts our growth and denies our dreams.

It’s time to get uncomfortable, to hold ourselves to account and to prove to ourselves that we can dig deep to do far more than we conceived possible. All told by a man who lives this mantra and proves it, every single day.

I truly loved this book and enjoyed the audio even better.
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Abraham HaZeev
5.0 out of 5 stars You should, no, must, read this book.
Reviewed in Australia on 13 September 2019
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Firstly, I am surprised by the several comments on this book that criticize the author's cursing language in this book. Are they real comments?! If cursing/swearing offends you, please let me say this book is NOT for you. Further, even if the author did not swear throughout his book, if swearing offends you, this book is NOT for you. You purchase & opt to read a book based on a man's life, his journey into the military (hardcore mofos), & his climb to supreme fitness - basically a book on being a hardcore, tough mofo - & you are shocked by his use of swearing? This book is NOT for you.

If you are not offended, and want a straight to the point, down to earth read that will benefit some element of your life in some way, you must read this book. You not only read the words on the pages of this book, but you will also feel -emotionally- connected to the author.

Goggins is a serious, tough individual & he expresses that & how it can help you in your life in some way.
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seffron holroyd
4.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring read.
Reviewed in Australia on 20 February 2019
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Wow, what an inspirational man !
This is a book that anyone can read and relate to. I don't get into sports or physical training, but enjoyed his story filled with hardship, hard work work, commitment and sheer stubbornness that does not quit no matter what.
He has inspired me to go after whatever I dream of, and utilising the same grit and determination that David Goggins uses.
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Rosie
5.0 out of 5 stars So refreshing and honest, must read!
Reviewed in Australia on 16 September 2021
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Such a great book I enjoyed the whole thing, sucked me in from the start! Shows incredible strength and achievements are possible no matter what! Mental strength is so important! Thank you for this lesson you are a bad MF! I have taken away many lessons that I'm sure will help me in my own way! Audio book has great mini lessons throughout the book, Listen/Read it! Also great narrator!
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AlexG
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most inspiring and powerful book I ever read
Reviewed in Australia on 11 October 2020
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...The author grew up in hell and went through hell to become one of the toughest men in the world, if not the toughest one. To remember just one fact that only he (in US history!) completed SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training... having a hole in his heart and not fully functioning lungs! And it is not about what he achieve but what he overcome to achieve it. AND during his journey, he found wisdom and peace in his mind. Most of us have a lot to learn from his book. As author says, most of people realise only 40% of their potential; he inspire us to get more out of our lives. David Goggins, I salute you! Thank you so much for your book! All the best in your life and new conquered heights. With great respect, Alex.
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Michael Chiller
5.0 out of 5 stars The path to toughness and resilience starts and ends with this man
Reviewed in Australia on 26 August 2019
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It is amazing how tough this man is mentally and physically. This book is full of useful life lessons that can be followed by anyone. David speaks to the strong and weak alike. He knows the weak can be strong and the strong, stronger. He tells us how in this book. Everyone who reads this book will learn something to improve their life. God speed David.
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