Having thoroughly enjoyed Cam Hanes’ Endure, I could not wait to read his latest book, Undeniable. Truth be told, though, while it is his book, it really is a collection of other’s stories. Cam interviews the “outliers”–those who are undeniably great in their field–and pulls out valuable lessons we can all apply to our own lives by them. The basic premise is that you may or may not like me, but I want to live in such a way that what I do and how hard I work at it is undeniable. Each chapter is a look at a particular outlier and what lessons we might be able extract from their lives. In this book, you will learn about and learn from such outliers as David Goggins, Chris Williamson, Nedd Brockman, Derek Wolfe, Roy Roth, Courtney Dewaulter, Levi Morgan, Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Huberman, and many more.
I loved all the personal stories. It was not only a way to be introduced to so many incredibly individuals, but each story was also an invitation to examine and to get to know yourself further, as well. What is holding you back? What limitations have you allowed to box you in? Each of these individuals participating first in a “lift, run, shoot” excursion with Cam Hanes, sat down and discussed their ethic and drive and motivations. The details are written in a conversational, interview-like style, so if you listen to Hanes’ podcast, the guests and format will definitely be familiar as well as equally inspired. Throughout, Hanes encapsulates the interviews with a key discipline, which is the summary of each chapter (for example, resilience, determination, consistency, passion, and many more).
As Hanes states, “Everyone wants to be on top of the mountain, but no one wants to suffer to get there.” Do you have what it takes to get to the summit? These stories and applications will help bring you a step closer, that’s for sure. Everyone wants to be the noun, but no one wants to do the verb. If that’s you, if you struggle to find the motivation and the discipline to great things, these stories will invigorate and inspire you to get out there and to keep hammering. There is a world of difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it. The outliers–what makes them so undeniable–is that they are walking the path. And their stories are here to help you do the same.
A big thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read through this advanced reader’s copy in exchanged for my honest review and opinion.
