

KHC 123 - Truett Hanes
4 snips Mar 17, 2025
Join Truett Hanes, a full-time athlete and Guinness World Record holder for the most pull-ups in 24 hours, as he shares insights on pushing physical limits. He dives into the mental and physical preparation involved in his record-setting challenge and discusses the burden of ambition in endurance sports. Truett shares the pivotal role of a supportive partner in achieving athletic dreams and candidly addresses dealing with criticism on social media. His commitment to marathon training and setting future goals showcases his relentless pursuit of personal growth.
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Truett’s Pull-Up Record Experience
- Truett Hanes described the experience of completing 10,001 pull-ups in 24 hours as validating what he already knew about himself.
- Despite the achievement, he quickly shifted focus to the next goal without lingering pride.
Using Fear as Motivation
- Fear of failure fueled Truett Hanes’ training and performance in breaking records.
- He harnessed fear as motivation rather than letting it burn him down.
Handle Criticism with Focus
- Do not be overly sensitive to social media criticism when pursuing big goals.
- Accept critics exist but keep focused on your own goals regardless of their opinions.