David Goggins – American ultramarathon runner, Navy SEAL veteran, and bestselling author of Can’t Hurt Me. Rising from poverty and hardship, he became a symbol of endurance and mental toughness. Often dubbed “the toughest man alive,” he inspires millions with his story of breaking barriers through relentless discipline.
🏃 Competed in ultramarathons, triathlons, and extreme endurance races. 📚 His memoir Can’t Hurt Me sold millions worldwide. 💪 Completed Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force training. 🔥 Set a world record with over 4,000 pull-ups in 17 hours. 🎤 A sought-after motivational speaker. 🧠 Uses the “cookie jar” technique – drawing strength from past victories. 🌍 Once worked as a nightclub bouncer before joining the military. 👣 Ran 100+ mile races, often pushing through severe injuries. 📖 Promotes the concept of “callousing the mind” – mental toughness through challenge. 🙂 Funny note: admits his fiercest rival has always been… his own alarm clock.