Eastmans' Elevated Episode 500: Bowhunting With Cameron Hanes
Chasing Greatness Through Passion
- Greatness comes from chasing your passion relentlessly over decades.
- Success is about continuous effort, not innate talent or scoring.
Mental Grit: How Belief and Perseverance Define Ultimate Bowhunting Success
Believe unwaveringly in your skills and that you will succeed no matter the adversity. Cameron Hanes reveals that this mindset decisively shapes your decisions and fuels relentless effort—even when doubt creeps in.
He shares that mental toughness is repeatedly tested in punishing races and hunts alike, where physical endurance meets psychological limits. Yet he stresses that failure is part of growth and those who "get their ass kicked" and keep trying develop unmatched resilience.
Hanes and Brian Barney both recount how constant self-improvement, discipline, and patience in the mountains shape bowhunting excellence. They emphasize that true passion over fame leads to a lifetime pursuit of the craft and to honoring every challenge as part of the journey.
> "I've worked too hard to fail...I question myself and have moments of doubt but then I remember I've overcome greater challenges and I'm going to again." - Cameron Hanes
Power of Positivity in Hard Races
- Stay positive during extreme challenges to persevere.
- Mental toughness is key when your body is pushed beyond limits.
