Why You Feel Like Something Is Missing - Cameron Hanes

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 person can train themselves to deal better with suffering, how Cam would feel if he felt truly worthy of his achievements, and much more… - 00:00 Chris & Cam’s Last Meeting 05:05 What Drives Cam’s Relentlessness? 18:13 Cam’s Reflections on Fatherhood 35:46 Why the Internet Hates Successful Men 44:52 The Record For Running a Marathon in Crocs 47:08 Seeing the Success of Cam’s Kids 51:12 Is Love or Hate a Better Motivator? 55:44 The Trap of Meaning Without Pleasure 1:12:39 Cam’s Most Difficult Physical Tests 1:21:00 Connections Between Genetics, Talent & Hard Work 1:32:17 The Downsides of Romanticising Suffering 1:43:33 How Cam Navigates Success & Stays Humble 1:52:59 Where to Find Cam - Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom - Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at ⁠https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostCameron Hanesguest

May 12, 20251h 54mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 12, 2025
Duration: 1h 54m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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 person can train themselves to deal better with suffering, how Cam would feel if he felt truly worthy of his achievements, and much more… - 00:00 Chris & Cam’s Last Meeting 05:05 What Drives Cam’s Relentlessness? 18:13 Cam’s Reflections on Fatherhood 35:46 Why the Internet Hates Successful Men 44:52 The Record For Running a Marathon in Crocs 47:08 Seeing the Success of Cam’s Kids 51:12 Is Love or Hate a Better Motivator? 55:44 The Trap of Meaning Without Pleasure 1:12:39 Cam’s Most Difficult Physical Tests 1:21:00 Connections Between Genetics, Talent & Hard Work 1:32:17 The Downsides of Romanticising Suffering 1:43:33 How Cam Navigates Success & Stays Humble 1:52:59 Where to Find Cam - Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom - Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at ⁠https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Chris Williamson
host
Cameron Hanes
guest
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Cameron Hanes, Why You Feel Like Something Is Missing - Cameron Hanes explores why Suffering, Consistency, And Self-Doubt Still Drive Cameron Hanes Chris Williamson and Cameron Hanes revisit their relationship two years on, exploring what truly drives Hanes to pursue extreme physical challenges and relentless consistency over four decades. They contrast the romantic appeal of intensity with the boring but decisive power of long-term consistency, tying it back to childhood instability, control, and identity. A major thread is Hanes’ parenting style—pushing his kids brutally hard, the guilt and regret that followed, and how that forged his son Truett into a world‑record‑breaking athlete who triggers as much envy as inspiration online. Underneath the talk of 250‑mile races and 10,000 pull‑ups is a deeper conversation about worthiness, success, hate as fuel, and whether high achievers ever allow themselves to feel like they’ve “made it.”

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