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Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jesse Itzler (Author, Narrator), Hachette Audio (Publisher)
4.7 out of 5 stars 10,656 ratings

Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler chronicles his month of living and extreme fitness training with a Navy SEAL in the New York Times and number one LA Times best seller Living With a Seal, now with two bonus sections.

Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler will try almost anything. His life is about being bold and risky. So when Jesse felt himself drifting on autopilot, he hired a rather unconventional trainer to live with him for a month-an accomplished Navy SEAL widely considered to be "the toughest man on the planet"!

Living With a Seal is like a buddy movie if it starred the Fresh Prince of Bel- Air...and Rambo. Jesse is about as easy-going as you can get. SEAL is...not. Jesse and SEAL's escapades soon produce a great friendship, and Jesse gains much more than muscle. At turns hilarious and inspiring, Living With a Seal ultimately shows you the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone.

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  1. Listening Length
    5 hours and 18 minutes
  2. Author
    Jesse Itzler
  3. Narrator
    Jesse Itzler
  4. Audible release date
    November 3, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Hachette Audio
  7. ASIN
    B0176MAG1M
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 5 hours and 18 minutes
Author Jesse Itzler
Narrator Jesse Itzler
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Audible.com Release Date November 03, 2015
Publisher Hachette Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0176MAG1M
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Customers find the book engaging and entertaining, filled with humorous anecdotes that make it enjoyable to read. The story is well-written, with one customer describing it as a mind-blowing 30-day journey, and they appreciate the author's serious approach to the subject matter. Customers find the book inspirational, with one noting how it helped them start working out, and they value the insights into mental strength and the ability to control one's mind. They appreciate the characterization, with one review highlighting the glimpse into two high-performing individuals.

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922 customers mention "Readability"899 positive23 negative

Customers find the book engaging and entertaining, with one mentioning how it draws readers in.

"...seen... I had to get one of his books and it did not disappoint.. Awesome book!..." Read more

"...Goggins' book was full-throttle, a great read, though completely humorless, while Itzler's is an outsider account of Goggins' habits, full of..." Read more

"...Man am I happy I read it. This book is such a good read. It’s truly something no sane person would attempt to undertake...." Read more

"...It's a fantastic book and Jesse has an incredible sense of humor. There were a handful of times where I was literally laughing out loud...." Read more

607 customers mention "Motivation"601 positive6 negative

Customers find the book motivational, with many reporting it inspired them to start working out and providing life lessons.

"...I found humor reading the book, blended with lessons for life and motivation and the importance of setting goals and to have direction in life...." Read more

"I saw Jessie speak and it was the most moving, motivating talk I have ever seen... I had to get one of his books and it did not disappoint....." Read more

"...Fascinating characters, fun stories. Made me feel really motivated to get off the couch." Read more

"...testament of how a human can endure and power through pain and become stronger...." Read more

494 customers mention "Humor"486 positive8 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with many noting it's filled with anecdotes that make them laugh.

"...I found humor reading the book, blended with lessons for life and motivation and the importance of setting goals and to have direction in life...." Read more

"Very funny." Read more

"I really liked this book! Fascinating characters, fun stories. Made me feel really motivated to get off the couch." Read more

"...It's a fantastic book and Jesse has an incredible sense of humor. There were a handful of times where I was literally laughing out loud...." Read more

110 customers mention "Story quality"95 positive15 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it engaging and relatable, with one customer describing it as a mind-blowing 30-day journey.

"...an entrepreneur legend, great motivation in this book and an incredible story teller." Read more

"...This is a great true story about a real life SEAL being hired for 30 days." Read more

"From the beginning to the end, JI life journey is gripping, and this chapter in his life is phenomenal! I read every word...." Read more

"...Jesse is a great storyteller and you really felt like you were there experiencing it with him. On the more serious side it was truly inspirational...." Read more

43 customers mention "Seal story"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the SEAL's story inspiring, describing him as a funny, driven, and amazing anomaly.

"...The book offers many motivating quotes from SEAL, like: If you want to be pushed to your limits, you have to train to your limits...." Read more

"...What fascinated me most was the SEAL's personality, physical conditioning, and uncompromising integrity...." Read more

"...Jesse tells an amazing story and Seal is incredible. Since reading this book I have been doing my push-ups everyday as have my friends!" Read more

"I've enjoyed reading Living with Seal and thankful to Jesse Itzler for sharing his life experience with all of us...." Read more

38 customers mention "Language"27 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the language in the book, with its serious tone and ability to carry a light conversation, and one customer notes the self-talk is truly unbelievable at times.

"...Of course, Jessie narrated it himself which made listening to it so great!..." Read more

"...In "Living with a SEAL," the reader gets a very up close, and often hilarious, look at how the mindset of an endurance athlete is..." Read more

"...was all the swearing and F-bombs...." Read more

"...But this book is a lot of FUN. Jesse Itzler is able to carry a light conversation and this book is basically an interesting, breezy conversation..." Read more

28 customers mention "Mental strength"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights into mental strength, noting that it provides great insight into the mind and emphasizes the importance of controlling one's thoughts. One customer mentions it serves as a great start to breaking mental barriers, while another describes it as an intense confidante.

"...This is not a kids book. This is a book about getting over yourself and your mental roadblocks. The workouts are sick. They are all written down...." Read more

"Amazing. This book teaches discipline and how important it is to control your mind. Its a Life changing book. Ending of the book was the best." Read more

"...It was absolutely amazing to see the mindset of a man who knew no quit. He didn't accept average or mediocrity...." Read more

"Buy this book and use it to find your inner badass. Well written, thoughtful, and fascinating. I knew about the SEAL in the story before the author...." Read more

24 customers mention "Characterization"24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, particularly Chief Goggins and Jesse, describing them as amazing and high-performing individuals.

"This book hits all of the marks. It provides a glimpse into two high performing individuals; one driven from a business perspective and the other..." Read more

"...It's a fascinating look at how a trained SEAL thinks differently from the rest of us, but, at the same time, has a mindset that we can aspire to as..." Read more

"...there is a marketing behind the book and bla, bla ... but this book is a pice of art! It should be our bible for any project in our life...." Read more

"Awesome book ! Goggins is the man, really enjoyed this book." Read more

Best sports motivation book! Embrace the 40% rule!
5 out of 5 stars
Best sports motivation book! Embrace the 40% rule!
This book is hilarious. I read it in one day. I just couldn't stop reading. Living with a SEAL is the perfect combination of a self-help book and a comedy. SEAL is the ideal motivation coach, period. He is able to push Jesse from 100 to 1000 push-ups in less than 4 weeks! On the other side, Jesse tells his training story with Seal in a funny and entertaining way and adds witty anecdotes of himself (co-founder of Marquis Jet and Zico, former rapper), his companies and his wife Sara Blakely (founder of Spanx). After reading Living with a Seal I started to work out much more and applied Seal's 40% rule: when you think you’re done and have reached your limit, you’re only 40 percent done. You can still tap into your reserve tank. SEAL believes our limits are self-imposed. The book offers many motivating quotes from SEAL, like: If you want to be pushed to your limits, you have to train to your limits. If you want to push your performance limits with natural foods, I also recommend the book Plant Victorious: How Athletes Can Push Their Performance Limits With Plants I'm looking forward to reading David Goggins (the SEAL in Jesse's book) own book Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds This man is a true hero and superhuman.
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  • A. K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Changing your mindset with a twist of humor …
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025
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    I read DG book ( can’t hurt me) and saw several podcasts featuring DG and Jesse, and finally got to read the book…
    This book blended transformation of personality and attitude of the lead character ( Jesse) after spending a month with the discipline of an Ex Navy Seal ( DG).
    Jesse was able to take the reader through his daily blog of events through his 30 day mixing his experience with humor and trying to honor his promise to the SEAL which he promised he would do anything and everything that is asked of him.
    Throughout the book, you can feel the various emotions that Jesse expressed and how his attitude started to mould in a way he didn’t expect or thought was possible. The discipline that the SEAL enforced on Jesse and his daily living was so uncomfortable for anyone to continue if it was not for Jesse persistence and desire to prevail with his challenge.
    Despite many unexpected and sometimes comic situations throughout the book, the writer managed to keep the reader engaged and in suspense to find out what is going to happen next….

    For the SEAL, it was a mission that he wanted to complete and move on to the next challenge, but I believe deep inside, I thought the SEAL cared about the family that hosted him for a month.
    It is also how the SEAL managed to capture the attention of almost everyone who he came across even though that was not his intention, but that speaks much to his character and discipline which many seemed to appreciate and find quite extraordinary.

    I found humor reading the book, blended with lessons for life and motivation and the importance of setting goals and to have direction in life.

    The writer transformation seemed to start budding slowly but surely after the first 2 weeks, as it reflected on his tenacity and desire to continue to push despite physical struggles as he started to build what DG calls ( mental calluses )…

    This book and DG books are great reads and both are extremely valuable to read for someone who feels they need the extra push to achieve the desired mindset ..
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  • Ruthie Betts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2025
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    Very funny.
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  • Kyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! Jessie did a great job narrating it. Definitely a special book, I highly recommend.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
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    I saw Jessie speak and it was the most moving, motivating talk I have ever seen... I had to get one of his books and it did not disappoint.. Awesome book! Of course, Jessie narrated it himself which made listening to it so great! What an entrepreneur legend, great motivation in this book and an incredible story teller.
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  • Duane Schneider
    4.0 out of 5 stars Goofy Guy Gets Jacked
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Jesse Itzler has managed to get super-rich by stringing together a number of odd professions that on their face appear to have no connection. He was a rapper on MTV, then a writer of a jingle for The Knicks, then the founder of a private jet subscription club, then a pusher of coconut water. He's good at spotting trends. He's also run a string of NYC Marathons and some ultras. As I started reading "Living with a SEAL," I was a bit cynical. I thought Itzler's plan to spend a month with a Navy SEAL was another gimmick to make money. Having finished the book, I don't think it was that at all. Itzler happened to be running a relay in San Diego and was intrigued by a guy running solo. He struck up a conversation with the guy, learned he was a SEAL, and later invited him to stay with Itzler, his wife, and child for a month in Manhattan (with side trips to Connecticut and Atlanta) to train him. This invitation might seem odd to many but was completely in keeping with Itzler's personality. Itzler never reveals how much he paid for this month of torture, and he also doesn't reveal until the end that the SEAL in question was David Goggins, famous in his own right as an ultra runner and pull-up champion. The author seems to have a Zelig-like knack for running into celebrities. He talks about bumping into Sting, Bob Costas, and Kevin Garnett. But much of the book is focused on the workouts Itzler endures: thousands of sit-ups and push-ups, along with runs two or three times a day, often in the cold and dark. At a couple points he and Goggins hop into a frozen lake in Connecticut. Goggins seems to lead a true Spartan existence, which causes Itzler to call his own comfortable life into question (the valuable lesson learned at the end). Goggins arrives with a single backpack. He has no interest in TV or killing time. When he accompanies Itzler to his office, he sits and stares at the wall for hours rather than read, etc. The author plays up the differences between the two main characters for laughs, and "Living with a SEAL" is often funny. My suspicion is that Itzler exaggerated his happy-go-lucky side while also exaggerating Goggins' assassin-style creepiness. They're an odd couple, but a winning combo. Itzler also played down just how jacked he got from all those push-ups. He takes pride in finishing the workouts, as he should, but his pride never crosses over into boastfulness. I read this right after finishing Goggins' memoir, and I thought it was fascinating to put these two accounts next to each other. Goggins' book was full-throttle, a great read, though completely humorless, while Itzler's is an outsider account of Goggins' habits, full of goofiness. Despite its exaggerations, it might be the truer portrait. I was inspired by both books but not ready to become a Goggins disciple. To me, at least, he takes things a bit too far.
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  • John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I really liked this book! Fascinating characters, fun stories. Made me feel really motivated to get off the couch.
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  • Candy Berg
    5.0 out of 5 stars this book is a hit read it now
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    When I first downloaded this book I wasn’t really sure what to expect. So I thought what the heck if it isn’t any good I’ll ditch it and read something else. Man am I happy I read it. This book is such a good read. It’s truly something no sane person would attempt to undertake. Jesse is always finding new things to push himself but doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing when he decides to ask “Seal” a true life Navy Seal he has seen in action on the ultra marathon circuit to come train him for 30 days. This is a true testament of how a human can endure and power through pain and become stronger. This book is also a look into a person who has overcome his own physical limitations to do something for his own goals. It is not until the end of this true story anyone finds who “Seal” actually is and what his motives are for pushing himself to compete in these ultra marathons, but it sure humbles us. I recommend everyone read this book, then read the books written by the real to life “Seal”. That’s next on my hold list.
    Not only am I in awe of this author and his family, they are very smart and have built fortunes with their incredible ability to think for themselves, but they seem like the sort of people I’d want to live next door to.
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  • DL B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and Spirited
    Reviewed in France on November 29, 2020
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    Jesse and the "Seal" turned pain into joy. My glasses fogged up from laughing so much. Moreover, I read the book in 24hrs.
    As David Goggins says, "we don't realise how much we're leaving on the table."
    Take care of you and your primairies.
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  • Jesper Bergstrom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book full of life changing wisdom!
    Reviewed in Sweden on March 26, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I have read this many times and it really gets me going. I have read (too) many self help books in my days. (Often only one third of the book). The self helps books usully make me follow my plans for a month or less. This book however made me work out like insane person for five years and still going. It’s also a very funnt book. I must recommend David goggins two books. They are amazing for motivation med drive !!
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  • Andrea Gianotti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful.
    Reviewed in Italy on May 22, 2025
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    Brutal, yet incredibly funny and insightful. It shows just how powerful the mind can be, even against all odds. The couple is fantastic.
    Enjoy
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  • shanika Harrison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny but solid
    Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2025
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    One of my favorite book. It's an easy read and it teaches so many valuable lessons.
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  • Álex Souza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extremamente divertido e motivador
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 22, 2024
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    Além de ter um humor muito bom, é muito motivador para esportistas.

    Recomendo.
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