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Can't Hurt Me / Spirit Hacking
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First published January 1, 2020
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May 16, 2023
This book is not for everyone.
Personally, I loved the Navy SEALS BUD/S training portion, but I love reading about the Navy SEALS, I admire them and hold them in the highest regard.
This book was recommended by a friend, but to my surprise 80% of it was Goggins talking about the obstacles he has overcome physically and his punishing exercise regimen. It had little to do with the mind, except the usual "it's mind over matter" advice, which isn't really new.
He also strongly recommended certain written challenges, wants the reader to tag his book on social media-- which was a little bit cringe.
There is some good advice here, especially about spending less time on social media and tracking how much time you spend that's wasted.
However, a lot of his advice or trying to follow in his footsteps will lead you to a horrific sports injury. The human body was designed through evolution to exercise-- but in short bursts. You could easily blow out a knee or break your ankle trying to accomplish any of his feats.
Also -- is this extreme exercise REALLY a goal to aspire to? That's what bothered me most. I definitely would not want to lose my spouse to this time-consuming amount of exercise (indeed, Goggins has been through two marriages.) He also suggests you apply his ethos to work -- be the first there and the last to leave. What about fun? What about family? What about games, dancing, music, theater, dinner, drinks, and all the other things that make life worth living? Goggins has nothing to say about that. Indeed, he admits he has few friends and prefers it that way.
It may be his life, but it's not a life I'd want to live. I'm glad he has found satisfaction in what he is doing, but I would not recommend his game plan to a loved one. They'd end up injured and divorced, as indeed Goggins is at the end. I just don't think he can stop -- he's too addicted to adrenaline.
Life is about balance, and this isn't it.
Personally, I loved the Navy SEALS BUD/S training portion, but I love reading about the Navy SEALS, I admire them and hold them in the highest regard.
This book was recommended by a friend, but to my surprise 80% of it was Goggins talking about the obstacles he has overcome physically and his punishing exercise regimen. It had little to do with the mind, except the usual "it's mind over matter" advice, which isn't really new.
He also strongly recommended certain written challenges, wants the reader to tag his book on social media-- which was a little bit cringe.
There is some good advice here, especially about spending less time on social media and tracking how much time you spend that's wasted.
However, a lot of his advice or trying to follow in his footsteps will lead you to a horrific sports injury. The human body was designed through evolution to exercise-- but in short bursts. You could easily blow out a knee or break your ankle trying to accomplish any of his feats.
Also -- is this extreme exercise REALLY a goal to aspire to? That's what bothered me most. I definitely would not want to lose my spouse to this time-consuming amount of exercise (indeed, Goggins has been through two marriages.) He also suggests you apply his ethos to work -- be the first there and the last to leave. What about fun? What about family? What about games, dancing, music, theater, dinner, drinks, and all the other things that make life worth living? Goggins has nothing to say about that. Indeed, he admits he has few friends and prefers it that way.
It may be his life, but it's not a life I'd want to live. I'm glad he has found satisfaction in what he is doing, but I would not recommend his game plan to a loved one. They'd end up injured and divorced, as indeed Goggins is at the end. I just don't think he can stop -- he's too addicted to adrenaline.
Life is about balance, and this isn't it.
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