hsowko's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
barnabas's review
5.0
This book is much more dense than David's first book. Truly an eye opener on how much the human body can physically and mentally take and still go on.
I really appreciate how much depth he goes into in almost every episode of his life. A must read for people who feel like life's getting too much and failure is imminent.
I really appreciate how much depth he goes into in almost every episode of his life. A must read for people who feel like life's getting too much and failure is imminent.
unlachy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
bezzyreads's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
3.0
booksandbourbon's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
pavlukan's review
4.0
When I first heard that David Goggins was completing another book, I knew I had to pick up Can’t Hurt Me. I had heard so much about him, watched several of his podcasts and motivational videos. He was one of the first men I subscribed to when I joined Instagram.
Although I thought I knew a lot about David and his life story, his initial work gave me an entirely new perspective on who he is and what he preaches. No amount of videos, podcasts or talks would provide me with the same insights into his mentality and life philosophy as that book. By the end, I knew I had read a masterpiece, which earned it the spot as one of the best non-fiction books I’ve ever read.
As much as I would like to say otherwise, Never Finished is not as good as Can’t Hurt Me. It was still an excellent book, containing dozens of golden nuggets and an immense amount of inspiration. It helped me to get over the breakup with my girlfriend and use that as coal to fuel my growth. It reminded me of the importance of working my ass off and being uncommon amongst uncommon, the man who always does more.
David’s life story is a straight-up example that anybody, white or black, heterosexual or homosexual, fat or skinny, rich or poor, can achieve great heights if they put in the more-than-necessary work.
He does not downplay the role of luck, he just refuses to focus on it because it is out of his control. It made me realise that it’s so foolish to worry about your facial attractiveness, your predispositions, your past and the future because it’s just a waste of time and energy which you could spend on worthwhile things such as getting in good physical shape, learning a skill, getting a promotion, improving your grades at school or college. You may be untalented in certain areas but it doesn’t give you the excuse not to change your predicament or blame some external factor for your lack of success.
Another important concept in this book is the power of belief. David doesn’t run ultramarathons, does triathlons, passes laborious military tests to gain fame or earn attaboys. His primary aim lies in realising his true potential and building belief in himself.
Everybody who has read the books and listened to the podcasts knows he had a traumatic and difficult childhood. Almost all the time, he was at a disadvantage with his stuttering, confidence, mental and physical issues. If such a person doesn’t put in the effort to change, they will spend their entire life at the bottom or comforting mediocrity, not because they don’t want more, but because they refuse to believe they can be more.
Every completed challenge serves as fuel for the challenges ahead for David. He becomes better physically but also enhances his belief. If he could thrive during Navy SEAL training, run hundreds of ultramarathons and lose 100 lbs in three months, then, what he cannot do?
The man is so tough that he records the comments of his haters and listens to them during his long runs or when he is having a particularly bad day. Their unpleasantries only propel his growth.
I also liked the idea of recording one’s worry and whining on the microphone and playing it back to oneself. I even tried doing that several times in the past couple of weeks and it made my life significantly easier. Although writing is very similar in that manner, I have found out that his method works better for developing resilience and a sense of peace.
There are people who do not understand David Goggins and his mindset. They call him a masochist, a traumatised person, an idiot, a liar, etc. That is to be expected as you cannot appeal to everybody. Still, I don’t see anything awful in the message he is spreading. After overcoming his demons time and again, he simply wants to show and teach others to do the same because every one of us can do so much more.
After getting that leg surgery, he thought he would never run again because the pain refused to go away. Instead of receding, it became more prominent, so the only viable option was to get a knee transplant. Goggins wasn’t a suitable candidate for it, but the doctor proposed a riskier option of inserting a metal plate that would stabilise the knee. As he had nothing to lose, he agreed.
The surgery was successful and in ten months’ time, David Goggins completed his North Peace Smokejumper training, 4x4x48 challenge and took second place in The Natchez Trace 444, which is a long-distance bicycle race held in early October.
The man is physically broken, not talented, had a terrible childhood and he still outperforms the best and the young in the field. That’s what the power of the mind looks like at its finest.
An amazing book, exceptional story and the great individual behind it.
Thanks for helping me to go through the hard times, Goggins.
Although I thought I knew a lot about David and his life story, his initial work gave me an entirely new perspective on who he is and what he preaches. No amount of videos, podcasts or talks would provide me with the same insights into his mentality and life philosophy as that book. By the end, I knew I had read a masterpiece, which earned it the spot as one of the best non-fiction books I’ve ever read.
As much as I would like to say otherwise, Never Finished is not as good as Can’t Hurt Me. It was still an excellent book, containing dozens of golden nuggets and an immense amount of inspiration. It helped me to get over the breakup with my girlfriend and use that as coal to fuel my growth. It reminded me of the importance of working my ass off and being uncommon amongst uncommon, the man who always does more.
David’s life story is a straight-up example that anybody, white or black, heterosexual or homosexual, fat or skinny, rich or poor, can achieve great heights if they put in the more-than-necessary work.
He does not downplay the role of luck, he just refuses to focus on it because it is out of his control. It made me realise that it’s so foolish to worry about your facial attractiveness, your predispositions, your past and the future because it’s just a waste of time and energy which you could spend on worthwhile things such as getting in good physical shape, learning a skill, getting a promotion, improving your grades at school or college. You may be untalented in certain areas but it doesn’t give you the excuse not to change your predicament or blame some external factor for your lack of success.
Another important concept in this book is the power of belief. David doesn’t run ultramarathons, does triathlons, passes laborious military tests to gain fame or earn attaboys. His primary aim lies in realising his true potential and building belief in himself.
Everybody who has read the books and listened to the podcasts knows he had a traumatic and difficult childhood. Almost all the time, he was at a disadvantage with his stuttering, confidence, mental and physical issues. If such a person doesn’t put in the effort to change, they will spend their entire life at the bottom or comforting mediocrity, not because they don’t want more, but because they refuse to believe they can be more.
Every completed challenge serves as fuel for the challenges ahead for David. He becomes better physically but also enhances his belief. If he could thrive during Navy SEAL training, run hundreds of ultramarathons and lose 100 lbs in three months, then, what he cannot do?
The man is so tough that he records the comments of his haters and listens to them during his long runs or when he is having a particularly bad day. Their unpleasantries only propel his growth.
I also liked the idea of recording one’s worry and whining on the microphone and playing it back to oneself. I even tried doing that several times in the past couple of weeks and it made my life significantly easier. Although writing is very similar in that manner, I have found out that his method works better for developing resilience and a sense of peace.
There are people who do not understand David Goggins and his mindset. They call him a masochist, a traumatised person, an idiot, a liar, etc. That is to be expected as you cannot appeal to everybody. Still, I don’t see anything awful in the message he is spreading. After overcoming his demons time and again, he simply wants to show and teach others to do the same because every one of us can do so much more.
After getting that leg surgery, he thought he would never run again because the pain refused to go away. Instead of receding, it became more prominent, so the only viable option was to get a knee transplant. Goggins wasn’t a suitable candidate for it, but the doctor proposed a riskier option of inserting a metal plate that would stabilise the knee. As he had nothing to lose, he agreed.
The surgery was successful and in ten months’ time, David Goggins completed his North Peace Smokejumper training, 4x4x48 challenge and took second place in The Natchez Trace 444, which is a long-distance bicycle race held in early October.
The man is physically broken, not talented, had a terrible childhood and he still outperforms the best and the young in the field. That’s what the power of the mind looks like at its finest.
An amazing book, exceptional story and the great individual behind it.
Thanks for helping me to go through the hard times, Goggins.
rachjones96's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.25
amlaing's review
5.0
What an incredible book. I genuinely mean it when I say that everyone should read this.