Episode #1212
David Goggins
Books mentioned
Can't Hurt Me
Mentioned by David Goggins · at 00:16:30
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David Goggins, a retired Navy SEAL and former USAF air controller, discusses his abusive childhood, military service, extreme endurance career, and return to wildland firefighting. He explains how his book explores suffering, accountability, and personal change, while also covering jiu-jitsu, running, heart-rate training, footwear, injuries, and using difficult goals to build resilience.
What they talked about
- Writing and recording the audiobook
- Overcoming childhood abuse and bullying
- Flipping mindset from victim to advantage
- Losing 106 pounds to qualify for SEAL training
- Running 100 miles with no prior marathon training
- Mental toughness and controlling adrenal response
- Daily routine of running, calisthenics, and stretching
- Building an online community for self-improvement
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