David Goggins is an American Ultra Marathon runner, Triathlete, Ultra Distance Cyclist, Motivational Speak, and Author. He has also served as a US Air Force Tactical Air Control Party member in Iraq.
He is a retired United States Navy Seal and he released his autobiography (memoir) Can’t Hurt Me in 2018.
| Name – David Goggins | |
| Date of Birth – February 17, 1975 | |
| Country – United States | |
| Profession – Marathon Runner, Motivational Speaker, and former US Navy Seal | |
| Net Worth – $2.8 Million |
David Goggins Net Worth
David Goggins has a net worth of $2.8 Million. He earned most of his wealth as a professional athtlete.
Early Life
David Goggins was born to Trunnis and Jackie Goggins in 1975 in Buffalo, New York. He was raised along with his brother Goggins Jr. In several interviews, David states that he didn’t enjoy his childhood. He said was often bullied by his friends in school. His father and mother had several fights and finally, her mother decided to move away. David went along with his mother.
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Career
Goggins initially applied to the United States Air Force Pararescue. He failed twice in ASVAB and got accepted into training. During training, he was diagnosed with sickle cell trait. He went to treatment when returned he decided not to continue with his training.
After this Goggins completed United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) training. Then he worked as a TACP from 1994 to 1999. In 1999 he left United States AirForce.
When Goggins tried to apply for Badwater Ultramarathon, the organizers said it is an invitation-only event and he has to attend another marathon before he could run in Badwater.
He then participated in San Diego One Day, a 24-hour ultramarathon, and ran 101 miles in 19 hours and six minutes.
Ever since he participated in several marathons and inspired people.
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David Goggins Quotes
“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.”
“Greatness pulls mediocrity into the mud. Get out there and get after it.”
“From the time you take your first breath, you become eligible to die. You also become eligible to find your greatness and become the one warrior”
“The worst thing that can happen to a man is to become civilized”
“Never let people who choose the path of least resistance steer you away from your chosen path of most resistance.”
“If you choose to do something, attack it.”
Lessons to be Learned from David Goggins
when you don’t have a good childhood, and if you feel you are not lucky, just focus on your dream and keep marching.
Sports can be a good friend to fight against depression and problems.
Saw his last quote, when you decide to do something attack. That is his attitude and you can apply it to any field. Just work little hard to beat your competition.
Dream big. Set big goals and dilute them into many short-term goals.
Motivate people. when you are successful and found a good path, motivate people.
Earning millions, you can always help needy people and make good donations to charities.
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