Unlocking Your Potential with David Goggins: A Review of “Can’t Hurt Me”

Confronting Denial, Embracing Adversity, and Achieving Your Goals through Mental Toughness

Greg J Barber
5 min readJan 19, 2023

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Please note that this article contains language and content that may be considered offensive or triggering to some readers. The language used in the book “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins, as well as in this article, is intended to reflect the author’s raw and unfiltered perspective, and may not align with the views and values of all readers. Please read and proceed with caution.

David Goggins’ memoir “Can’t Hurt Me” is a powerful account of one man’s journey to self-discovery and achieving his goals. Throughout the book, Goggins shares his personal experiences and the mental strategies he used to overcome obstacles and push through pain and adversity.

One of the main themes of the book is the concept of “denial” as the ultimate comfort zone. Goggins explains how most people are in denial about their true limitations and potential, and how this denial holds them back from achieving their goals. He encourages readers to face their limitations head-on and turn them into “jet fuel” that propels them forward.

Another theme in the book is the idea that life is not always fair, and that people are often…

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