“He’s the Only One of Us Going to Heaven”: 48-Y.O Retired Navy SEAL Who Is Now a Millionaire, Draws Admiration From Fitness Community for Embracing His Biggest Fear

Americans must be aware of David Goggins for his remarkable contributions to the US Navy, for which he was awarded the VFW Americanism Award in 2018. After retiring from his reputed job, Goggins continued his passion for running marathons and doing the unimaginable. His extreme athletic activities earned him a Guinness World Record, and he got inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

But all the success he achieved in his career resulted from his troubled childhood. Facing abuse from his father and racial discrimination, Goggins was determined to uplift himself from poverty. However, he once dropped out of his United States Air Force Pararescue training as he was afraid of the water training routine involved in the course. But the netizens have found a clip of Goggins facing his fears head-on as he swims unimaginably.

David Goggins faces his worst fear ever

The fear of water made Goggins opt out of military training once. However, he soon became aware of his instinct to become a Navy SEAL and worked on his desired weight and aquaphobia. Now online fitness enthusiasts are celebrating a throwback clip of The Toughest Man Alive. 

The Hustle Squad YouTube channel shared a clip with the following narration: “Without a doubt, I can always find David out here in the water doing the one thing he hated to do more than anything else during training.” The 6’1″ athlete’s hands and feet are tied as he jumps into a lake for a swim.

Despite being one of the most dangerous things to do, the millionaire undertook the risk to overcome his fear of water. But while facing his fears, he did something unimaginable, making him an idol for pushing beyond boundaries in the fitness community. Goggins’ risk-taking attitude perplexed fans, who expressed their admiration in the post’s comments section.

Fans react to The Toughest Man Alive‘s terrific clip

After witnessing the celebrated author’s rare stunt in the water, a fan declared, “He’s the only one of us going to heaven.” While another suspected, “Bro is practicing to survive Nuclear Blast.” The 48-year-old is inclined to overcome his limitations. He once took up the 35-mile run challenge with Cameron Hanes and persisted till the end, despite running barefoot after 22 miles. His swimming adventure is yet another proof of his willpower.

His fans resonated with his attitude, as one suggested: “Even the word impossible is scared of him.” The life-threatening feat, however, made a follower nervous, who commented, “I’m getting anxiety from just watching this.” “He’s invincible to cramps,” stated a user.

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David Goggins is a true inspiration for the masses, as he shows them the path to overcome fears and do the undoable. While many work on their fears, a few deny accepting them. The latest clip just reflects how far one can go to overcome fear. What are your deepest fears? Let us know in the comments below!

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