David Goggins

About the author

Born in Buffalo on February 17, 1975, David Goggins is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and former Air Force JTAC who transformed extreme military discipline into a second career as a motivational speaker and author.

An ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, and triathlete, he was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 for both his athletic achievements and his military service. His memoir Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds became a New York Times bestseller.