In his 20’s, he turned to food as a way to cope with his depression, and his weight eventually neared 300 pounds. You may have heard that every obstacle or setback is an opportunity for growth, or “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But perhaps no one proves this better than David Goggins.Īs a child, Goggins experienced poverty and abuse, and as a teenager he was practically illiterate. You can grow from every experience and obstacle. Here are the main takeaways from this inspiring read. Having grown up in very challenging circumstances, Goggins’s story serves as a reminder that no matter what kind of adversity you’ve faced, you can use those experiences to grow stronger and better. Key Takeaways from Can’t Hurt MeĬan’t Hurt Me uses David Goggins’s incredible achievements as examples of what humans are capable of when we push our limits and give 100% effort to reaching our goals. Through his own personal story, and using 5 key concepts, Goggins motivates readers to overcome their own obstacles, reach their fullest potential, and get what they really want. The book explores Goggins’s remarkable self-discipline, dedication, and mental toughness that helped him achieve these feats despite a challenging and traumatic upbringing. Summary in 3 SentencesĬan’t Hurt Me is the autobiography of David Goggins, in which he traces his incredible personal transformation from an overweight and depressed young man to a Navy SEAL and the “ Fittest Man in America.”

Most of us may never even aspire to match those incredible achievements, but in Can’t Hurt Me, Goggins proves that regardless of your circumstances, no goal is too big if you can learn to master your mind.

But take one look at this retired Navy SEAL’s lengthy list of achievements, and you’ll see that the guy can’t help but be motivating. One of the first things David Goggins tells readers of his autobiography Can’t Hurt Me is that motivation is crap.

Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins