Face the Pain with Truett Hanes: 10,001 Pull-Ups in 24-Hours

Get ready to run through walls after listening to this one, y’all! In this episode, Michael sits down with Truett Hanes, a seriously driven athlete and two-time Guinness World Record holder — including the wild record for doing 10,001 pull-ups in 24 hours (yes, you read that right).

They dive into what pushes Truett to chase these insane physical goals, how growing up with a competitive edge shaped who he is today, and the deep influence his dad had on his mindset.

You'll also hear about the habits that keep him grounded, how he deals with burnout, and why he believes decision-making can be simple — if you build the right systems. 

Together, they explore:

10,001 Pull-ups in 24 hours: Truett talks about what it took—mentally and physically—to hit this world record.

Why go after something so hard: We get into the “why” behind chasing painful goals that would make most people quit.

How competition shaped Truett early on: From long runs to life, Truett shares how competition molded his mindset and values.

Habits fuel Truett's entire life: Truett lives by routines — and explains how habits help him stay laser-focused.

What to do when you want to quit: Truett’s honest advice for those moments when everything feels too heavy.

Winding down after going all in: Truett shares how he decompresses and recharges after big challenges.

Making BIG decisions easier: How building systems helps him stay consistent and avoid decision fatigue.

If you're into mental toughness, pushing past limits, or just want to hear a real story of grit, this one’s for you. If you loved today’s show, be sure to share it with a friend and subscribe! We’ll see you next week, Kreatures.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:57 10,001 Pull-ups in 24 hours

7:33 Why go after something so hard?

18:02 How competition shaped Truett early on

39:04 Habits fuel Truett's entire life

49:06 What to do when you want to quit

55:41 Winding down after going all in

1:00:43 Making BIG decisions easier