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8. Talent Not Required

In Chapter 8 of Can’t Hurt Me, titled "Talent Not Required," David Goggins teaches us that being the smartest or the most "talented" person isn't what matters most. Instead, he shows that having a great plan and working harder than anyone else is the real secret to winning. Here is the story of Chapter 8, written just for kids! What does "Talent Not Required" mean? Imagine you are playing a video game. Some kids are just naturally good at it the first time they pick up the controller—that is "talent." But David Goggins says you can still beat those talented kids if you practice more, learn every secret level, and never give up. He believes that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard." The Ultraman: The Ultimate Triathlon David went to Kona, Hawaii, to compete in a race called the Ultraman. This isn't just a regular race; it's a three-day "monster" event: Day 1: Swim 6.2 miles in the ocean (that’s like 200 laps in a big pool!). Day 2: Ride a bicycle for 261 miles (that would take a car many hours!). Day 3: Run a double marathon (52.4 miles) around the entire island. He did this to raise money for a special charity that helps the children of fallen soldiers. The Mansion and the Mind While in Hawaii, a very rich man invited David and his mom to stay in a giant palace right on the beach. It had soft beds, fancy food, and a beautiful pool. Most people would have used that time to relax and eat treats. But David didn't want to get "soft." He stayed focused on his race and didn't let the luxury make him lazy. The "Oops" with the Bicycle Even though David was very strong, he made some big mistakes because he didn't have a good plan: The Wrong Bike: He didn't even own a bike! He had to borrow one just three weeks before the race. It was way too big for him, which made his arms and back hurt. No Tools: He didn't learn how to fix the bike if it broke. The Crash: During the 261-mile ride, he hit a big metal bolt on the road. His tire popped instantly! Because he didn't have a spare tire or know how to fix it, he had to sit on the side of the road for 20 minutes waiting for help. [2] Page 191] Because of these mistakes, he lost a lot of time. He ended up coming in 2nd place overall. He was the fastest runner, but he lost the whole race because he wasn't prepared for the bike part. The "Land Shark" Lesson The man who won the race was a guy David called the "Land Shark." The Land Shark wasn't necessarily stronger than David, but he was smarter. He had a better strategy. He knew exactly how fast to go so he wouldn't get too tired. David learned that if you want to be a champion, you need a strategy and "backstops" (checkpoints) to make sure you are staying on the right path. [1, 2] The Secret Hole in His Heart During this time, David started feeling very tired and dizzy. He went to the doctor, and they found something shocking: David was born with a hole in his heart (called an ASD). [2] Page 191] This meant his body was only getting about half the oxygen it needed. The doctors couldn't believe he had survived Navy SEAL training and all those 100-mile races with a "broken" heart. This was scientific proof that David’s mind was so strong it was forcing his body to do things that should have been impossible! [2] Page 191] Becoming a Teacher (The Navy Recruiter) After his heart surgery, David got a new job. He became a recruiter for the Navy. He traveled all over the country to high schools and colleges to talk to students. [[2] Page 191, S_S11] He spoke to 500,000 people! [2] He told them his life story: how he was a kid who couldn't read and was once very overweight. He told them that they could change their lives too if they stopped making excuses. He even flew some students to San Diego to train with him on the beach to show them how to be tough. [2] The Big Lesson for You: Challenge #8 David wants you to stop wasting time. He says most people waste 4 to 5 hours every day doing nothing important (like staring at a phone or sitting around). Your Mission (The 3-Week Challenge): Week 1: Keep a "Time Journal." Write down everything you do and when you do it. Find the hours where you are being lazy. Week 2: Make a "Power Schedule." Break your day into 15-minute or 30-minute blocks. When it’s time to study, only study. When it’s time to play, only play. Week 3: Stick to your schedule perfectly. By organizing your life, you will find you have "extra time" to become great at whatever you want to do! Chapter 8 teaches us that you don't have to be the "luckiest" or the "most talented." If you have a plan, a schedule, and a mind that won't quit, you can become an "Ultraman" in your own life!