Name | David Goggins |
Age | 49 years |
Occupation | Athlete, Former Navy Member, Author, Public Speaker |
Source Of Wealth | Sports, Writing, Public Speaking |
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Residence | Dublin |
David Goggins is an athlete, and probably one of the toughest men alive. An ultramarathon runner, an ultra-distance cyclist, and a triathlete, Goggins was also a part of the United States Navy SEAL who is retired now. He is also an author and public speaker and has published two books so far.
Goggins is believed to be the only member of the United Navy SEAL who has completed the Basic Underwater Demolition course. During his time in the Navy, he also served in the Iraq wars. Some people call him the toughest guy alive.
David Goggins Net Worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, David Goggins’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. He is not only one of the toughest Navy SEAL retirees but also an elite Army Ranger and an Air Force Tactical Controller. Goggins has also published two New York best-selling books ‘Can’t Hurt Me‘ and ‘Never Finished.’
From his first book, he acquired quite a fortune and pulled in $22.5 million. Inspiring millions over the world, Goggins is a sought-after public speaker and acquires about $100K-$150 per speaking engagement. Hence, combining this all, his net worth comes to around $5 million, with approximately $225K per year.
David Goggins Family
David Goggins was born to Trunnis Goggins, who is of African-American origin, and his mother is Jackie Goggins. David lived with his parents and brother Trunnis Jr. Goggins until his parents got separated. It is revealed that his parents got divorced when he was about eight years old, due to domestic violence.
In his book ‘Can’t Hurt Me,’ Goggins describes that he and other members of his family suffered constant abuse from his drunk, alcoholic father. And they finally decided to move away from his father along with their mother to Brazil, Indiana.
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David Goggins’ Wife
David was married to Aleeza Goggins, who is a professional nurse and medic. She became famous after marrying a celebrity athlete runner. However, their marriage didn’t last long and Aleeza filed for a divorce just two years after their marriage. During their relationship, the couple preferred to keep their personal lives very private. Hence, very little is known about their relationship, or about the woman herself, Aleeza Goggins.
Charitable Causes
David Goggins is not just a celebrity athlete, but a man of charity as well. He started long-distance running to raise money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. He got the initial idea after witnessing the death of several of his friends in Afghanistan in a helicopter crash during an ongoing operation.
The Foundation provides scholarships and grants to the children of fallen soldiers of special operations. So far, Goggins has been able to raise as much as $2 million for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
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