#940 - Cameron Hanes - The Harsh Price Of Extreme Performance

Will Store

tomorrow I've got will store like science of storytelling, fucking awesome author.

Alain de Botton

I think that the best ones are, and not everyone can do this.

James Clear

James Clear got this right in atomic habits where he said, you don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.

Guest: Cameron Hanes

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Cameron Hanes is a bowhunter, ultramarathon runner, podcaster, and an author. How should we deal with suffering? Most people do everything they can to avoid it, but a rare few seek it out. What if pain isn't just something to survive, but something that deepens our gratitude for the moments that truly matter? Expect to learn what drives Cam to do what he does and what being “undeniable” means to him, what the biggest lesson most people learn when they first go hunting is, the hardest thing Cam has ever done physically, if hard work beats genetics and pedigree, how Cam raised his sons and and what he would do differently, how the average people can train themselves to deal better with suffering, how Cam would feel if he felt truly worth of his acheivements, and much more…

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Will Store

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Alain de Botton

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James Clear

The host references 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear to emphasize the importance of having effective systems in place r…

Endure

Alex Hutchinson

The host discusses the concept of suffering as a means to build resilience, drawing parallels between different cultu…

Undeniable

The host discusses the concept of suffering in relation to work ethic, drawing parallels between different cultural b…

Backcountry Bowhunting

The host briefly mentions 'Backcountry Bowhunting' in relation to their hunting experiences in Kodiak. This reference…

goals and systems(1)hunting experiences in Kodiak(1)navigating podcast metrics(1)personal growth and goals(1)resilience and suffering(1)work ethic and suffering(1)

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Will Store

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Key quote: “tomorrow I've got will store like science of storytelling, fucking awesome author.”

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Alain de Botton

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Trigger: personal growth and goals

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Key quote: “I think that the best ones are, and not everyone can do this.”

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James Clear

Best for Individuals seeking personal development and motivation strategiesOften cited around goals and systems

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Key quote: “James Clear got this right in atomic habits where he said, you don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”

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Endure

Alex Hutchinson

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Trigger: resilience and suffering

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Key quote: “I guess, like I say, I get to turn the tables today and we missed each other on the first book on endure.”

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Undeniable

Best for Readers interested in resilience and cultural perspectives on workOften cited around work ethic and suffering

“Cam Haynes discusses his upcoming book 'Undeniable', which is set to release on May 6th and mentions his experiences related to it.”

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Trigger: work ethic and suffering

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Key quote: “I guess, like I say, I get to turn the tables today and we missed each other on the first book on endure. And then you've got undeniable, which is a new one, which is fucking awesome, by the way.”

The host discusses the concept of suffering in relation to work ethic, drawing parallels between different cultural backgrounds. They mention the book 'Undeniable' as a source that explores these themes in depth, highlighting its relevance to understanding resilience and purpose.

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Backcountry Bowhunting

Best for hunters and outdoor enthusiastsOften cited around hunting experiences in Kodiak

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tomorrow I've got will store like science of storytelling, fucking awesome author.

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I think that the best ones are, and not everyone can do this.

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James Clear got this right in atomic habits where he said, you don't rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.

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