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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
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The audio book version of this with the added podcast-like approach was excellent
I'm not sure that you could describe him as healthy but Jesus Christ what a unit. 5 stars because it has taught me, without a shred of incredulity, that I am a wet lettuce. And that is an important lesson.
I'm pretty sure Chuck Norris keeps a picture of Goggins in his wallet...
Seriously, If you asked a Hollywood writer to come up with the most outrageous action hero that summer blockbuster movies have ever put on screen, David Goggins would show up and kick that guy's ass, but first, he'd make him cry...by staring at him...while cranking a set of pull-ups. How is this guy NOT! one of the Avengers??? Oh, wait...
His life story is one of the more incredible I've ever read, and a well of inspiration too. But read at your own discretion, after finishing it you won't have much room for excuses. It is as unapologetic and straight-talk as it gets; way the hell on the opposite side of the "snowflake" spectrum. So, skip it if you're bothered by the constant use of profanity or if referring to people as female genitalia ruins your morning latte.
He is living proof that hard work, commitment, and discipline can override lack of talent or the type of head-start that comes with accidents of birth: wealth, good family, great schools, white picket fences, etc.
This is ultimately why guys like Goggins couldn't possibly fit in a Marvel Universe, or DC Universe, or any other fictional place where great strength and power comes as an accessory to magical gifts. In an indirect way, this is what is wrong with Super Hero movies: they plant the idea that in order to be extraordinary, i.e. uncommon among uncommon people, one needs to be either a hammer-wielding god from Asgard, or an intellectually gifted billionaire genius, or a gamma-ray infused green giant, or a Wakandan king. Goggins just gets up early and gets after it, and that's not very exciting on screen.
It's not all great though, a life that intense comes with consequences. By his own admission, his relentless drive has cast aspersions on many of his personal and professional relationships; he has divorced multiple times and has been passed for selection for the uppermost echelon of Special Operations due to his singular pursuit for excellence.
I really enjoyed this one and will most likely be following Goggin's exploits in the future.
Seriously, If you asked a Hollywood writer to come up with the most outrageous action hero that summer blockbuster movies have ever put on screen, David Goggins would show up and kick that guy's ass, but first, he'd make him cry...by staring at him...while cranking a set of pull-ups. How is this guy NOT! one of the Avengers??? Oh, wait...
His life story is one of the more incredible I've ever read, and a well of inspiration too. But read at your own discretion, after finishing it you won't have much room for excuses. It is as unapologetic and straight-talk as it gets; way the hell on the opposite side of the "snowflake" spectrum. So, skip it if you're bothered by the constant use of profanity or if referring to people as female genitalia ruins your morning latte.
He is living proof that hard work, commitment, and discipline can override lack of talent or the type of head-start that comes with accidents of birth: wealth, good family, great schools, white picket fences, etc.
This is ultimately why guys like Goggins couldn't possibly fit in a Marvel Universe, or DC Universe, or any other fictional place where great strength and power comes as an accessory to magical gifts. In an indirect way, this is what is wrong with Super Hero movies: they plant the idea that in order to be extraordinary, i.e. uncommon among uncommon people, one needs to be either a hammer-wielding god from Asgard, or an intellectually gifted billionaire genius, or a gamma-ray infused green giant, or a Wakandan king. Goggins just gets up early and gets after it, and that's not very exciting on screen.
It's not all great though, a life that intense comes with consequences. By his own admission, his relentless drive has cast aspersions on many of his personal and professional relationships; he has divorced multiple times and has been passed for selection for the uppermost echelon of Special Operations due to his singular pursuit for excellence.
I really enjoyed this one and will most likely be following Goggin's exploits in the future.
I wouldn’t ordinarily read a motivational book like this, but my sister sent it to me because she’s into fitness and physical challenges, and after about 18 months of sitting on it I got around to reading it. I appreciated it for what it is and got some incentive to push myself to accomplish things while I was reading along. I think it is useful to take the perspective of people with completely different experiences from my own, so I enjoyed that aspect and it was an easy read.
I reluctantly picked this book up per my boyfriend’s request, presuming it would have very little benefit for me as someone who lives comfortably well and doesn’t want an edge. This was a fantastic read that pushed me to see the delusion of a life lived “comfortably”.
I’ll first acknowledge the obvious fact of Goggins’ sometimes vulgar and offensive verbiage. I won’t discredit the entire book because of it, and if you can brush it aside like your chronically-on-facebook auntie’s insensitive remarks then you might enjoy this read.
Going into this, I thought it was just a story about a man who struggled to achieve greatness and, if that were the case, I admit I would’ve been a bit disappointed considering the hype around this book and Goggins’ following. It often happens that the stories of poc get reduced to just the struggle™️ and I think Goggins did a good job of demonstrating that his hardships were only a stepping stone compared to the inner work and healing that came later which, for me, is the most inspiring part of his story.
The anecdotes from his time in the Navy were great and I really enjoyed the discourse on ultra marathon training. I’d read Scott Jurek’s memoir a couple years ago and it was fun to read both of their perspectives from Badwater.
5/5
Going into this, I thought it was just a story about a man who struggled to achieve greatness and, if that were the case, I admit I would’ve been a bit disappointed considering the hype around this book and Goggins’ following. It often happens that the stories of poc get reduced to just the struggle™️ and I think Goggins did a good job of demonstrating that his hardships were only a stepping stone compared to the inner work and healing that came later which, for me, is the most inspiring part of his story.
The anecdotes from his time in the Navy were great and I really enjoyed the discourse on ultra marathon training. I’d read Scott Jurek’s memoir a couple years ago and it was fun to read both of their perspectives from Badwater.
5/5
I did not plan to write a review as it feels like everything was already said. I got confirmation of a lot of things I realized before reading it, my life philosophy is the same as David's. BUT...
I have a friend who struggles with alcoholic dependency. He heard me talking about it and decided to read it himself. He quit drinking overnight and stays strong. He has another goal (alcohol was in the way for decades), and he is going for it full speed for the first time in his life. I was shocked, as there were therapies, health issues, family issues, and the list goes on. Nothing was even remotely as transforming.
This is not the book that will hold your hand and make you feel sorry for yourself. But this is the book that will empower you to take responsibility for your own life. And I don't care what haters say - I saw a miracle with my own eyes. I'm a believer now.
I have a friend who struggles with alcoholic dependency. He heard me talking about it and decided to read it himself. He quit drinking overnight and stays strong. He has another goal (alcohol was in the way for decades), and he is going for it full speed for the first time in his life. I was shocked, as there were therapies, health issues, family issues, and the list goes on. Nothing was even remotely as transforming.
This is not the book that will hold your hand and make you feel sorry for yourself. But this is the book that will empower you to take responsibility for your own life. And I don't care what haters say - I saw a miracle with my own eyes. I'm a believer now.
After listening to David Goggins on many podcasts over the years. It was really nice to hear his full story. I listened to the audiobook, and I really enjoyed the format. It was more of a discussion or podcast format. The author would read a chapter and then discuss it with David. I've never encountered that before but liked it a lot.