Well damn... this was a massive risk! Obviously the premise is risky as hell, but beyond that... taking a little bit more time to try tell a different type of story felt like the real risk. So I really hope ya liked it :) AND huge thanks to Shortform: www.shortform.com/struthless (that link gets you a 5 day free trial & 20% off your annual description) reccos include 'can't hurt me' & 'brain on fire' & 'year of yes' & 'zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance' thanks for watching cam xoxo
i been watching you for a while Cam. and i always enjoy how you express "the self help" kinda stuff... and this was no exception, AMAZING. truly inspiring. a massive risk, with huge reward. thank you for taking us on this journey with you. whatever the future holds, i will always look forward to your videos. whatever you bring to the table, is pure awesomeness. i could get on board with this idea - doesn't have to be a marathon - for me. i am not in a wheelchair, yet, i am too stuborn! although my walking sticks are an annoyance at best! the chronic constant pain is something i am trying not to let get to me too much, it is exhausting though. and how to do anything creative - let alone videos, when all my body does is give me discomfort and pain. your videos over the last year i've been watching have been gold for me - to try explore things that might help my stupid head space. i enjoyed how you chose to put this story and video together, whilst still being you. thank you for creating. Calvin :)
This is one of the best videos you’ve ever done. So powerful, authentic, and beautiful!! I love this direction you are taking. The world so needs you in it!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Yooo, Aaron, the now non-smoker from the vid here. Just want to say thanks to everyone for the kind words from all of us. We put everything we have into these videos, and this new style even more so. Knowing you feel that on the other side is what motivates us to keep going when things get tough. Thanks so much for the love, right back at you ✌️ ❤️
Extra props to you, man. I don’t want to discount what Cam did, but he chose to suffer for a day, and you’re choosing to change your life. Making that decision and committing to taking care of yourself in the long term is amazing. You’re choosing YOU, your happiness 20 years down the road. And now you’re never gonna have to find out what the bad timeline would’ve looked like. Quitting anything is so so hard. I hope you’re proud of how you’re going.
This is going to sound off, but... thank you for almost quitting/cheating. That sort of gave me a wake up call that having that feeling with a BIG challenge is normal. It's one thing to know that, it's another entirely to watch someone else you respect do it. My reasons are usually the same too, a health concern though mine is more of a mental illness nature. Thank you for the inspiration and the friendly reminder that there IS another side and just because your brain tells you it's impossible DOES NOT mean it is.
i definitely wouldn't call it "cheating" when you felt like you had to call it quits in the middle. the siren call of giving up was calling you, but you had your crewmates to keep you tied down. that's why it's a pact! it's no weakness to rely on other people. that's why your friends and family are there. for you to rely on. great video, thanks for sharing ❤️
I got worried that there would be an abelist message around the time you mentioned cheating by quitting... because a big part of being disabled, for me, is accepting my limits and stopping when my body asks to stop... I can't put my finger on it.... but there is something that profoundly speaks to my disabled experience of stopping when I need to, but also trusting my bodily wisdom and knowing when I can push just a bit. And your community gave you support. We can't be pushing ourselves so hard without a strong community. I think you ended up having an anti-abelist message, i just can't put my finger on how lol
A marathon isn't a 26.2 mile race, it's a 6.2 mile race that you have to run 20 miles to get to. Massive respect for enjoying the last stretch and for getting it done. The best bit of prep you did was surrounding yourself with incredible people who supported and pushed you at the right times.
❤ I’ve published 60 books, and I’ve hit The NY Times list. (Yeah, it was in the early 2000, but I did it, so.) And I’m 62, so I’ve been a creative for a while. But I want to tell you that I’ve found your channel and your discussions on creativity really inspiring. I wanted to let you know that you touched me with your videos and you’ve taught me stuff, even though you’re half my age. You make me want to do more. So good on you.
I actually cried a little bit while watching this video, cause i really felt how you broke down a wall for yourself. I wish i could do that for myself. And i really liked how your friends and family supported you. That was so amazing. I wish you and your family the best.
Christ, Cam. That was insane. Thank you for this. The absolute dedication you showed prior, by signing yourself up to that pact, was perfect. You showed dedication to being your better self, by leveraging some simple and effective techniques to help you cross over from "will do" into "fuck me sideways, I'm doing this right now". But most of all, I love how you showed that your wife and friends had at least that same dedication to your better self, by perfectly kicking your ass when you needed that little nudge. I'm so happy for you that you have their support, and that they don't take no shit. Good on you man. Proud of you. You did good. And next time, for the love of God, bring a couple liters of water, some salt, and food... You live in Australia man. It's a million degrees out.
When you said you can see the finish line.. it actually made me tear up. I am currently swelling tears up and wiping them away from my eyes. You have given me so much inspiration to keep running my marathon. I have dreams of owning my own company, building up my own brand & it’s an everyday process. I have times where I want to quit. But you didn’t quit , and you had so much support behind you. I can’t quit , and I have support behind me. You truly inspire me. I thank you Cam , for your contribution to society. Stay great man. - Fatal Book
I've been following you for about two years now, I read your book (which was amazing) and this video just blew me away!! Thank you so much for making this, and I love that you are experimenting with this new format. It's amazing!! Can't wait to see what you'll do next 🙏
This was exactly what I needed. I'm approaching the finishing line of what I have termed my 'cocoon phase'. A couple of years ago I had a breakdown, I kind of got back to normal-ish but didn't change anything really about my life apart from quitting drinking so I found myself heading back into a state of poor health and a little over a year ago, my mental health had got so bad that I was pretty much a vegetable. In January 2022, somewhat willingly, I entered this phase where I deconstructed and let go of almost every aspect of the life I had. Came off antidepressants, left the city I was in, left the job I was in left the relationship I was in, moved back home and focussed entirely on my health and how I could rebuild in a way that wasn't going to cause me to break down again. It's been over a year journey so far, it's been long and probably the hardest thing I've ever done but I feel like the finishing line is in sight. Once a couple more pieces have slotted into place, I'm hoping to do a sort of hard "launch" of the next phase of my life, and this video has made me think that perhaps a marathon would be a good thing to do on that day. Thank you!
@@spacegrass6632 I didn't say they weren't. Just that if they need antidepressants, take them. There's no benifit to not taking antidepressants if one needs that help.
@@CAThompson Rest assured, coming off them was one of the better decisions I ever made. They are beneficial for some people, just not me. Much better off them.
I started running a month after I quit drinking last year. Found your channel a few weeks ago because I'm in design school and was looking for content on typography. Dude, your channel, I'm obsessed. Self-development is a passion and your content is hitting every mark. Thank you so much. I just finished my first 1/2 a few weeks back. Next year I'm going for the full and graduating from a 4 year university at 32, which I never thought was gonna happen at some point. You're a candle lighting a thousand other candles, and I want to do that too.
I love all your videos, but this was top tier. And Jesus, what story this was. I love how you're becoming like the people you've talked about in your other videos. And it's really touching to see how your family and friends showed up for you with equal amounts of enthusiasm. I'm super excited to see what's on the horizon for you.
As a long distance runner this may be a little bias but this has to be your BEST VIDEO YET!!!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’m so damn proud of you for checking off this item from your bucket list and doing such a great job at documenting! I was so worried you were going to give up there for a minute!!!! And the way you were able to describe the way crossing a finish line feels 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you 💚💚 CONGRATS 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I'm watching this while trying to push through the end of my PhD dissertation and some hard shit in my personal life. Man, you always know how to show up for yourself and us here behind you online right when we need you most! Get it dude!
Holy shit actually crying right now. You and Aaron are so motivating. At first I was mad at your friends for not letting no you stop, but they’re right. They’re right for you, and they’re right for the rest of us. I’m proud and inspired! Thank you so much for sharing the entire journey with us. Like you do. ❤️ If you can push through your health concerns, the rest of us able people can push through ours.
When he said "I'm gonna fucking make it, I can see it" I couldn't hold the tears back. I'm reaching for such a big lifestyle and career shift right now that feels so impossible, I'm putting in all this effort and not seeing the results I want yet, and I feel like time is running out. I'm gonna fucking make it. I can see it.
Well if you told me at the start of that video I would be crying by the end I would have laughed... wow. This video is a powerful chapter in your ever evolving self and we are so lucky to be exposed to it. I've deep dived your book, binged your videos and you always manage to bring more value and insight with each and every turn. Congratulations on not only finishing but stepping into your new mind set. Best channel on RUclips, we missed you! Thank you!
At the end of 2019, my marriage finally dissolved. I was grappling with depression for years and my whole life just exploded. About a month later I heard the word coronavirus for the first time. While sitting in my little rental in lockdown, alone and consumed by despair, I discovered mountain biking videos on RUclips. In what was an act of desperation, I bought my first bike in decades. 3 years later, I own 4 bikes 😂 I have lost over 20kg and last year I rode the 1100km Munda Biddi trail and competed in my first marathon MTB race. I met a wonderful woman who shares my new found passion for riding bikes and the adventures we have together are something I could not have imagined myself doing just a couple of years ago. I still have so much to learn, so much growing to do, and so many complex family issues to work through but it feels so good have the presipice behind me. Thanks for the videos Cam. Love your work mate.
I visited you're channel a while back when you were doing the drawing [insert character name here] in different styles. I came back 2 weeks ago for all of you're self improvement videos. I've pretty much watched all of them and now I've just watched this. Somehow, you've made this big shift in content with the new concepts and projects being engaging and exciting whilst ALSO keeping some of the previous flavours of your 'usual content'. This video was hands down in my top 3 favourite videos of yours. You took a risk in switching it up a little bit and i am confident this is definitely the 'level up' you've discussed previously. Thank you for not only inspiring me to be better but also creating really interesting and engaging videos. You're the bees knees Cam!
Hands down one of the best things I’ve ever watched. Seriously. The edits, the storyline, the emotions watching you push though something where most people would have quit… stunningly good. Thank you, Cam 🙏🏻
This was amazing! Not only did he run a marathon, but he documented it and drew lessons and meaning out of it so he could inspire the rest of us. Thank you
One thing that I really liked about this video is the part where Aaron and your wife were able to convince you to finish the run. Usually, the people around us who love us can see our potential when we don't, and sometimes we need to trust them when they tell us not to give up. The finish line is usually right around the corner but we get so self-consumed and can't see it. Having people like them can really help us to get to our full potential and break limits we never even knew was possible. This is one amazing motivational video even if it wasn't your intention. :)
Needless to say, you have good friends, including your wife. They are there for you, and help you through the hard stuff. They believe in you, even when you don't believe in yourself. People like that are not easy to come by. Congratulations on achieving your goal and congratulations for having an amazing support team in your life.
well done mate! incredible work. i myself just ran my first half marathon a few days ago 1 month into running after being hospitalized with pneumonia. running has done wonders for me. proud of you & aaron!
The quality of this documentary is truly astonishing. Honestly, the message, the value, the lessons, the educational side of things. Props to you Sir, looking forward to more of your future content!
This is incredible. I have had a chronic illness for the past few years that's really impacted my life, it's hard to know when to push yourself and when to rest, pushing myself too much has only ever made my health worse, but not enough and I fall into hopelessness and depression. Your videos have been really inspiring, and now this one. Thank you 😊 p.s. your friends are the best
I haven’t cried watching a Yt video in a long time but 20:24 got me man. I’ve seen how impossible quitting feels and I’ve watched people try and fail 1000 times, hearing this was incredible and liberating. To Aaron, thank you for showing that it’s possible to get to the other side, thank you so much, you have freed me in a way I can never fully thank you for
Wow! I’ve just done 21 rounds of chemo and I start 5 daily rounds of radiotherapy. Despite what I’ve already been through, tomorrow’s sessions were scaring the crap out of me. I cried when you “cheated” but you fucking carried on anyway. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You’ve so inspired me. Radiotherapy can kiss my arse. I’ve got this. Thanks again Cam. Much love to you and yours and good health ⭐️❤️
this was absolutely phenomenal, cam. the idea, the production, the editing, the ups and downs and the final outcome- i enjoyed every second of it. amazing job man
This was incredible. I'm really glad that you actually stick to your plans and try to change yourself and the channel. Can't wait to see how the channel is going to develope in the future!
I felt genuinely scared for a moment when you thought you'd posted the video accidentally! Awesome video. Anything's possible with the right motivation.
In a previous video you suggested to have a person who you want to emulate, then do what they do... I don't currently plan to run any marathons, but once again you're inspiring me to make goals and find ways of sticking to them. You're the person I want to emulate!
congrats on finishing the run and thanks for making this video dude. after stumbling upon you earlier this year, your channel have been a major help in getting myself back on track. if it wasnt for your videos, I wouldve been the same old depressed self from the last few years. and I cant thank you enough for that
Damn. You're awesome as always but THAT is a legit support group. Wife and both those friends knowing you well enough to know to push you. Ain't gonna lie, this video and your success made me emotional 😅 Thank you for being you and sharing so much!
Man, I got emotional at the end there. I am so excited to see what comes next! Also this editing, and style of this video was just top notch! Thank you for blessing us with amazing content!!
If this is what your new direction is, then I am so pleased you made the change. Thank you for this very well made and motivating video. Wishing you the best! ❤️
This is the absolute best video I’ve seen on RUclips this year and possibly ever. The epitome of everything good I look for in a video and hope to create. Slam fucking dunk.
This was so well edited and the graphics were so professional. Good on you for not just holding yourself accountable, but your filming partner as well! Vaping is so so bad for you and so addictive. I would love more videos like this I know this took a lot of time and work but I’m okay waiting for quality content like this. It makes me so happy to see how far you’ve come!
I’m working on a painting right now and it’s a bit more than halfway done. I almost stopped painting for the day. Thinking about how far the finish line is just drained me. This video is exactly what I needed right now!! You’ve inspired me to keep painting. Thank you so much for sharing this gem ❤️💗
Hey there I am a painter too and I know this feeling so well, when you are just soo drained and then when you push through it’s just the most amazing. Good luck and happy to read this;)
Halfway through a painting is often the hardest part for me - it hasn't yet come together, it's often unclear where to go/what to do next (at least for me), and I can see 100 ways it's failed to live up to the image in my imagination, and I get so frustrated/tired/anxious. But i've discovered that if I force myself to finish it anyhow, the next day, I have a new piece of art that I genuinely love - it never looks like the thing I pictured in my mind at the start, but it looks like something uniquely mine and thats a great feeling.
@@EVBell-gz8iv i feel you! At this point my art process doesn’t involve me trying to make what I imagined. I only stick to a rough subject to begin with and then make decisions on the way however and wherever my heart leads me to. I love not knowing what it’s gonna look like in the end 🥰
Well done. I started running in 2019 at the age of 44 and running only half marathons. After watching a goggins video I've entered a 32km for the 2nd April and a full marathon on the 1st May.
Really enjoyed this, I don't think it matters what sort of topic you cover, it still feels like one of your videos (I mean, it is, but you get the idea)
I really enjoyed this video. I suffer from chronic illness and IBS, etc. Very relatable. But I'm also always pushing myself and setting new goals. Being sick has given me reasons to strive to be healthy, to care for myself. Also, I've given birth, twice, and its the same kinda Death. The person you were before dies, and then you are a new self on the other side of it.
Holy shit that video was amazing, I actually teared up at the end of it. Incredible job man, you've inspired so many people and this video is going to change thousands of people's lives for the better.
Im fighting with myself ready to write i will never be able to run a marathon or anything like that. Realising ive quit before ive even begun. Thank you for your amazingly inspiring work.❤
I finished a half marathon yesterday because of this video. I watched this video on Tuesday, and after I finished watching this , I googled marathon in Warsaw (that’s where I’m from and where I live). It turned out that on Sunday there’s a half marathon in Warsaw. I immediately signed in and made a payment the following day. I’m always procrastinating, making decisions can take ages for me, and after making hours of research I stop. That’s why I was like fuck it, I need to push myself, I need to get uncomfortable. Last time I ran, was in November, and I was running like 5k runs, when I had time. I never run more then 8k on 1 run, but I knew I can do it, I knew that I am strong and that I’m capable of amazing things, but I was just too comfy, and couldn’t go out and do shit. Running a full marathon is on my to-do checklist so going in I was like “that’s only half of what I want to do. Easy”. I knew I was dumb for not preparing (I did carb up though), but I did just to push myself. My goal was to finish it, and also it would be cool to finish under 2:20 (I know it’s not amazing but hey, last time I ran a 5k was 5 months ago). Long story short, I fucking did it man. My time was 2:07, and it’s because of you. You’ve helped me so much and you’re an incredible influence, keep up amazing job boss.
This was the most inspiring video I’ve ever seen. Your story telling skills are amazing and you really know how to captivate your audience and bring them along for the ride. I just discovered your page right after your hiatus and I must say this new style of content is a game changer and much less limiting, yet you’re still portraying the message of self improvement and living your best life. I’m excited to see what you bring out next!
To be honest, the way this video started with the gun point and everything, I really thought it was going to be one of those videos that goes along the lines of "your life will be perfect as long as you find a way to make a slave out of your self". But, that last bit changed everything and was so inspiring. I've never seen overcoming challenges that way before. That interpretation gives it so much meaning. Thank you.
Thank you, I'll be watching this one again. 6 years ago, I left a 9 year relationship that wasn't good for either of us, moved out of town, and enrolled in a trade I only knew about because of RUclips. My ex's life ended a year later, and I've been carrying that grief for 5 years, even though there was nothing I could have done. I passed my journeyman's test the day after the 5 year anniversary of a day that will always mark the boundary between before and after for me. Here's to letting go and moving forward.
I cried watching this. You beautifully and succinctly described that feeling I had crossing the finish line for my first marathon. So glad I found your channel. Much love to you and yours.
Man, i loved this video so much. Incredible concept and love the documentary format. I love to follow your journey. You're inspiring me more than my words can express. Massive respect to you Cam
Flippin' brilliant! Cried actual tears when you reached that finish line. (And way to go Aaron!) This has to be my favorite video that you've put out. Way to go man!
This video was absolutely incredible. The editing of the 'today is the day' part, made epic tears swell up in my eyes. And the ending, made even more. That was truly epic, and awe inspiring. Amazing job Cam!
This was so dang good - and inspiring! I can't wait to see what your next project is. It got me thinking. As someone who has a chronic pain condition, I often feel like my world is very small and very limited. But what started getting me to fight that mentality was an acquaintance of mine who did an experimental treatment program that posited that those beliefs that you can't do something, recoiling from difficult or painful things, actually makes pain much much worse. Since pushing myself (within reason) more, my pain has gone way down. "The flinch" isn't what makes pain so painful, it's believing the flinch that makes it painful. Anywho, massive props and thanks again for sharing your talents!
Great video. As an ultramarathon coach, this is the biggest thing that I teach, “you are capable of more than you think, and if you can do this what else are you capable of.” If you think this become real after a marathon, imagine how real this becomes after 100, or even 200 miles.
Ive been watching your videos for a while and theyve helped me in so many ways. I genuinely enjoyed this video so much! The way its edited and the whole idea behind it is great. Cant wait to see more content like this ❤
bro that hospital could be the worst and the greatest thing that ever happened to you. I lost my best friend to cancer in december (37 yr old). He went into the hospital in august and never came out again. I love your video's. When you said "theres a big world out there" it reminded me of the things he was saying to me from the hospice before he died. Go hard my man!
This was truly amazing. I love that you "cheated," as you put it, because it makes you seem human and therefore relatable instead of some powerhouse god without limitation. I was expecting it to be a simple documentary about you absolutely crushing a marathon without issue, and going into your experience about it, and ending with an audience of people standing up and clapping. But getting to see you hit that wall, and how you tried to cheat and get around it, only to end up failing to do so and instead being pushed even harder to complete this daunting challenge, is incredibly motivating. I truly have no words, but tons of respect for you for this insane accomplishment. 12:45 , "I think I need to make a BIG CHANGE." I feel that.
I really really want to run a marathon within my early 20s. I'm turning 23 this year and barely picking up the habit. But I'm going to do it. I know I will, and you just bumped my inspiration a whole bunch. You're wonderful, never forget that.
just had a little cry watching this - by far your best video, cam. such an insane concept, such an amazing payoff, and you kept it realistic by talking about nearly quitting, which i hugely appreciate. you could've just glossed over that, or edited around it, but you decided to put forward the message that being literally, physically well is always more important than any goal, which i don't think is something a lot of creators would have done. thank you so much for this man, i really hope you're having a great day, and can't wait to see what comes next
I think this may be my new favourite Struthless video. I am in the midst of writing a novel and earlier listened to Brandon Sanderson talking about finishing a novel not because you want to be a famous author but to prove to yourself that you can do hard things. Apparently this is the message the universe wants me to hear!
I heard your interview on Art of Manliness, then bought your book and subbed to your channel almost immediately. This is one of the very best videos I've ever seen on RUclips.
This is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever made. I was riveted the entire time. It’s shocking that you may have had any doubt about how wonderful this was. And it literally does the same thing as your old videos which isn’t required but I’m still leaving inspired and with a new life mindset. It helps too that this came a week into my own adventure officially quitting smoking and I finally listened to the book “the easy way to quit” by Allen Carr and it worked. Whole premise is that quitting cigerettes is hard because you think quitting cigarettes is hard which I feel like is what you’re saying here a bit too. In previous attempts to quit I would feel like I was suffering for weeks but this time it was easy and fun. And I really believe I’ll never smoke again. Incredible Thank you for sharing your life and art with the internet I know I specifically am better because of it
That's amazing!! The fact that you stopped and asked for support in the middle of it it's so real and so important! I feel like sometimes people don't realize the importance of having a support system. Sorry, you had to go through hospital shit and big words, but I'm glad it made you learn something. Cuz then I learn something too!! Cheers 👏🙌
WOWwowWOW I've needed this video I feel so stuck between the list of things for one day and what I think I am capable of - Thank You all so much!!! Love the new format and the strong core behind what your doing feels more enhanced than before : ) XOXO
This was amazing to watch. Loved every minute of it and making me think in a new perspective... thank you for sharing and documenting. Can't wait to see what else you have in store!
I know you’re already pretty big, but I can’t wait to watch your channel grow. You’re so fucking great at storytelling and keeping the audience engaged.
It looks like you're just having fun with life now. I'm happy for you; you've helped me so much before, and if I multiply that by... 250, I'd guess you even deserve More. I'm glad you're alive.🎉
Almost every single one of your vids brings tear to my eye. I fucking love you, the creative style, the way you speak, the compassion and just the way you are! Thank you for creating these vids and I hope you’re doing well ❤
Cam I’m training for a half marathon and have been running into a wall recently with motivation to keep going. This video gave me that inspiration that if someone who isn’t absolutely jacked fit like all those fitness guru’s can do a full. I have hope that I’ll get through this half! Amazing story telling and video. Thank you legend!
Your videos never fail, Cam; the quality shows just how creative and passionate you are, you really care and your audience can feel it. Didn't expect to cry this morning but here we are 🥲
You are simply marvelous. I was hoping your new videos would be as good as your old ones. Well, you let me down. They're better!! Somehow your new format is even more wonderful
Cam, I find myself coming back to your videos whenever I need that boost of inspiration. It always inspires me to get out of the negative spirals. Please keep on doing what you are doing. This one made me cry. You are making a huge impact.
Hey man- just wanted to give you some credit real quick. I recently moved to Vietnam from the US and have been stuck in a bit of a rut for a while.. it’s been hard to make friends, hard to get out and do the things I love, and just generally hard to be productive and interested in things. I recently found your videos a couple months ago and you have really changed my life for the better. I joined a BJJ gym, am training for a marathon, and am trying to figure out how to turn a love for art and video editing into something real. Just want to say thank you and keep making these videos!! You’re an inspiration man.
I keep re writing this cause I’m just so blown away by this video. I feel like it’s so personal and heartwarming I couldn’t stop watching. I feel so inspired to run and to do bad ass stuff like this. Thanks for sharing and being so vulnerable. 💕
Well damn... this was a massive risk!
Obviously the premise is risky as hell, but beyond that... taking a little bit more time to try tell a different type of story felt like the real risk.
So I really hope ya liked it :)
AND huge thanks to Shortform: www.shortform.com/struthless
(that link gets you a 5 day free trial & 20% off your annual description)
reccos include 'can't hurt me' & 'brain on fire' & 'year of yes' & 'zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance'
thanks for watching
cam
xoxo
i been watching you for a while Cam. and i always enjoy how you express "the self help" kinda stuff... and this was no exception, AMAZING. truly inspiring. a massive risk, with huge reward. thank you for taking us on this journey with you. whatever the future holds, i will always look forward to your videos. whatever you bring to the table, is pure awesomeness.
i could get on board with this idea - doesn't have to be a marathon - for me. i am not in a wheelchair, yet, i am too stuborn! although my walking sticks are an annoyance at best! the chronic constant pain is something i am trying not to let get to me too much, it is exhausting though. and how to do anything creative - let alone videos, when all my body does is give me discomfort and pain. your videos over the last year i've been watching have been gold for me - to try explore things that might help my stupid head space.
i enjoyed how you chose to put this story and video together, whilst still being you.
thank you for creating.
Calvin :)
I would hope you'd still explain *why* you'd posted that shit-take video if you'd failed. 😬
Truly an another amazing video
This is one of the best videos you’ve ever done. So powerful, authentic, and beautiful!! I love this direction you are taking. The world so needs you in it!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
soooo... what was your top 20 slurs?
Yooo, Aaron, the now non-smoker from the vid here. Just want to say thanks to everyone for the kind words from all of us. We put everything we have into these videos, and this new style even more so. Knowing you feel that on the other side is what motivates us to keep going when things get tough.
Thanks so much for the love, right back at you ✌️ ❤️
Extra props to you, man. I don’t want to discount what Cam did, but he chose to suffer for a day, and you’re choosing to change your life. Making that decision and committing to taking care of yourself in the long term is amazing. You’re choosing YOU, your happiness 20 years down the road. And now you’re never gonna have to find out what the bad timeline would’ve looked like. Quitting anything is so so hard. I hope you’re proud of how you’re going.
Proud of you!!!
Amazing job, well done
Amazing job especially with the sound. Btw what song was used for the tacky sports rock montage?
That’s awesome Aaron! Go you 😊 I totally want your cap btw
This is going to sound off, but... thank you for almost quitting/cheating. That sort of gave me a wake up call that having that feeling with a BIG challenge is normal. It's one thing to know that, it's another entirely to watch someone else you respect do it. My reasons are usually the same too, a health concern though mine is more of a mental illness nature. Thank you for the inspiration and the friendly reminder that there IS another side and just because your brain tells you it's impossible DOES NOT mean it is.
The potential of these documentary - style videos is massive. Thank you, Cam.
LOVE. THIS.
i definitely wouldn't call it "cheating" when you felt like you had to call it quits in the middle. the siren call of giving up was calling you, but you had your crewmates to keep you tied down. that's why it's a pact! it's no weakness to rely on other people. that's why your friends and family are there. for you to rely on. great video, thanks for sharing ❤️
I got worried that there would be an abelist message around the time you mentioned cheating by quitting... because a big part of being disabled, for me, is accepting my limits and stopping when my body asks to stop... I can't put my finger on it.... but there is something that profoundly speaks to my disabled experience of stopping when I need to, but also trusting my bodily wisdom and knowing when I can push just a bit. And your community gave you support. We can't be pushing ourselves so hard without a strong community. I think you ended up having an anti-abelist message, i just can't put my finger on how lol
This was seriously one of the best RUclips Videos I've ever watched.
Totally :)
I watched avatar 2 recently and I enjoyed this video minimum 10x more.
I feel like your wife just gave me a lesson on how to be a good partner ❤
Proud of you Cam!
A marathon isn't a 26.2 mile race, it's a 6.2 mile race that you have to run 20 miles to get to. Massive respect for enjoying the last stretch and for getting it done. The best bit of prep you did was surrounding yourself with incredible people who supported and pushed you at the right times.
❤ I’ve published 60 books, and I’ve hit The NY Times list. (Yeah, it was in the early 2000, but I did it, so.) And I’m 62, so I’ve been a creative for a while. But I want to tell you that I’ve found your channel and your discussions on creativity really inspiring. I wanted to let you know that you touched me with your videos and you’ve taught me stuff, even though you’re half my age. You make me want to do more. So good on you.
I actually cried a little bit while watching this video, cause i really felt how you broke down a wall for yourself. I wish i could do that for myself. And i really liked how your friends and family supported you. That was so amazing.
I wish you and your family the best.
Pick your wall. It doesn't have to be as dramatic as running a marathon.
You CAN do it for yourself
I support is the big factor. It can double / triple your strength and your ability. The smallest amount of good support can go far.
Go bust a wall of your choosing. Know that many of us are cheering you on ❤❤
Exactly, you can do it, one step at a time 🤗
Christ, Cam. That was insane. Thank you for this. The absolute dedication you showed prior, by signing yourself up to that pact, was perfect. You showed dedication to being your better self, by leveraging some simple and effective techniques to help you cross over from "will do" into "fuck me sideways, I'm doing this right now". But most of all, I love how you showed that your wife and friends had at least that same dedication to your better self, by perfectly kicking your ass when you needed that little nudge. I'm so happy for you that you have their support, and that they don't take no shit. Good on you man. Proud of you. You did good. And next time, for the love of God, bring a couple liters of water, some salt, and food... You live in Australia man. It's a million degrees out.
Why salt?
@@mikafizz1022 Electrolytes to replace those lost in sweat
When you said you can see the finish line.. it actually made me tear up. I am currently swelling tears up and wiping them away from my eyes. You have given me so much inspiration to keep running my marathon.
I have dreams of owning my own company, building up my own brand & it’s an everyday process. I have times where I want to quit. But you didn’t quit , and you had so much support behind you. I can’t quit , and I have support behind me.
You truly inspire me. I thank you Cam , for your contribution to society. Stay great man.
- Fatal Book
Just made it to the end of the video and GOD DAMN IT, CAM. I'm tearing up at my desk. You're an amazing story-teller. Cannot wait for the next one.
I've been following you for about two years now, I read your book (which was amazing) and this video just blew me away!! Thank you so much for making this, and I love that you are experimenting with this new format. It's amazing!! Can't wait to see what you'll do next 🙏
Omg Blanks
SO GREAT.
This was exactly what I needed. I'm approaching the finishing line of what I have termed my 'cocoon phase'. A couple of years ago I had a breakdown, I kind of got back to normal-ish but didn't change anything really about my life apart from quitting drinking so I found myself heading back into a state of poor health and a little over a year ago, my mental health had got so bad that I was pretty much a vegetable. In January 2022, somewhat willingly, I entered this phase where I deconstructed and let go of almost every aspect of the life I had. Came off antidepressants, left the city I was in, left the job I was in left the relationship I was in, moved back home and focussed entirely on my health and how I could rebuild in a way that wasn't going to cause me to break down again. It's been over a year journey so far, it's been long and probably the hardest thing I've ever done but I feel like the finishing line is in sight. Once a couple more pieces have slotted into place, I'm hoping to do a sort of hard "launch" of the next phase of my life, and this video has made me think that perhaps a marathon would be a good thing to do on that day. Thank you!
Do please make sure if you need medication to help with depression you don't try to power on without it.
@@CAThompson glad I wasn't the only one thinking that.
@@CAThompson Considering it's been a year since he got off them, i think old mate is doing fine
@@spacegrass6632 I didn't say they weren't. Just that if they need antidepressants, take them. There's no benifit to not taking antidepressants if one needs that help.
@@CAThompson Rest assured, coming off them was one of the better decisions I ever made. They are beneficial for some people, just not me. Much better off them.
I started running a month after I quit drinking last year. Found your channel a few weeks ago because I'm in design school and was looking for content on typography. Dude, your channel, I'm obsessed. Self-development is a passion and your content is hitting every mark. Thank you so much. I just finished my first 1/2 a few weeks back. Next year I'm going for the full and graduating from a 4 year university at 32, which I never thought was gonna happen at some point. You're a candle lighting a thousand other candles, and I want to do that too.
I love all your videos, but this was top tier. And Jesus, what story this was. I love how you're becoming like the people you've talked about in your other videos. And it's really touching to see how your family and friends showed up for you with equal amounts of enthusiasm. I'm super excited to see what's on the horizon for you.
As a long distance runner this may be a little bias but this has to be your BEST VIDEO YET!!!!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’m so damn proud of you for checking off this item from your bucket list and doing such a great job at documenting! I was so worried you were going to give up there for a minute!!!! And the way you were able to describe the way crossing a finish line feels 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you 💚💚 CONGRATS 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I'm watching this while trying to push through the end of my PhD dissertation and some hard shit in my personal life. Man, you always know how to show up for yourself and us here behind you online right when we need you most! Get it dude!
Holy shit actually crying right now.
You and Aaron are so motivating. At first I was mad at your friends for not letting no you stop, but they’re right. They’re right for you, and they’re right for the rest of us.
I’m proud and inspired! Thank you so much for sharing the entire journey with us. Like you do. ❤️
If you can push through your health concerns, the rest of us able people can push through ours.
When he said "I'm gonna fucking make it, I can see it" I couldn't hold the tears back. I'm reaching for such a big lifestyle and career shift right now that feels so impossible, I'm putting in all this effort and not seeing the results I want yet, and I feel like time is running out. I'm gonna fucking make it. I can see it.
Well if you told me at the start of that video I would be crying by the end I would have laughed... wow. This video is a powerful chapter in your ever evolving self and we are so lucky to be exposed to it. I've deep dived your book, binged your videos and you always manage to bring more value and insight with each and every turn. Congratulations on not only finishing but stepping into your new mind set. Best channel on RUclips, we missed you! Thank you!
At the end of 2019, my marriage finally dissolved. I was grappling with depression for years and my whole life just exploded. About a month later I heard the word coronavirus for the first time.
While sitting in my little rental in lockdown, alone and consumed by despair, I discovered mountain biking videos on RUclips. In what was an act of desperation, I bought my first bike in decades.
3 years later, I own 4 bikes 😂 I have lost over 20kg and last year I rode the 1100km Munda Biddi trail and competed in my first marathon MTB race. I met a wonderful woman who shares my new found passion for riding bikes and the adventures we have together are something I could not have imagined myself doing just a couple of years ago.
I still have so much to learn, so much growing to do, and so many complex family issues to work through but it feels so good have the presipice behind me.
Thanks for the videos Cam. Love your work mate.
I visited you're channel a while back when you were doing the drawing [insert character name here] in different styles. I came back 2 weeks ago for all of you're self improvement videos.
I've pretty much watched all of them and now I've just watched this. Somehow, you've made this big shift in content with the new concepts and projects being engaging and exciting whilst ALSO keeping some of the previous flavours of your 'usual content'. This video was hands down in my top 3 favourite videos of yours. You took a risk in switching it up a little bit and i am confident this is definitely the 'level up' you've discussed previously. Thank you for not only inspiring me to be better but also creating really interesting and engaging videos. You're the bees knees Cam!
Hands down one of the best things I’ve ever watched. Seriously. The edits, the storyline, the emotions watching you push though something where most people would have quit… stunningly good. Thank you, Cam 🙏🏻
I teared up when you reached the finish line. That was really inspiring! Awesome storytelling, and I liked the 20 min format!
This was amazing!
Not only did he run a marathon, but he documented it and drew lessons and meaning out of it so he could inspire the rest of us. Thank you
One thing that I really liked about this video is the part where Aaron and your wife were able to convince you to finish the run. Usually, the people around us who love us can see our potential when we don't, and sometimes we need to trust them when they tell us not to give up. The finish line is usually right around the corner but we get so self-consumed and can't see it. Having people like them can really help us to get to our full potential and break limits we never even knew was possible.
This is one amazing motivational video even if it wasn't your intention. :)
Needless to say, you have good friends, including your wife. They are there for you, and help you through the hard stuff. They believe in you, even when you don't believe in yourself. People like that are not easy to come by. Congratulations on achieving your goal and congratulations for having an amazing support team in your life.
well done mate! incredible work. i myself just ran my first half marathon a few days ago 1 month into running after being hospitalized with pneumonia. running has done wonders for me. proud of you & aaron!
The quality of this documentary is truly astonishing. Honestly, the message, the value, the lessons, the educational side of things. Props to you Sir, looking forward to more of your future content!
We'd never cancel you.
say maybe so he does it again haha
I would
I would. If i didn’t, his efforts would be in vain. And personally, I couldn’t do that to him. I got your back, struthless.
This is incredible. I have had a chronic illness for the past few years that's really impacted my life, it's hard to know when to push yourself and when to rest, pushing myself too much has only ever made my health worse, but not enough and I fall into hopelessness and depression. Your videos have been really inspiring, and now this one. Thank you 😊 p.s. your friends are the best
Sometimes it's the mixed signals that cause the damage
Same
I haven’t cried watching a Yt video in a long time but 20:24 got me man. I’ve seen how impossible quitting feels and I’ve watched people try and fail 1000 times, hearing this was incredible and liberating. To Aaron, thank you for showing that it’s possible to get to the other side, thank you so much, you have freed me in a way I can never fully thank you for
It was an absolutely pleasure running into you at the Easter show! Keep up the good work brother!
Cam, you smashed it. This was storytelling at its finest. Cannot wait for more content. Follow your gut, bro - you're on to a great thing!
Wow! I’ve just done 21 rounds of chemo and I start 5 daily rounds of radiotherapy. Despite what I’ve already been through, tomorrow’s sessions were scaring the crap out of me. I cried when you “cheated” but you fucking carried on anyway. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You’ve so inspired me. Radiotherapy can kiss my arse. I’ve got this. Thanks again Cam. Much love to you and yours and good health ⭐️❤️
Wishing you the best. You've got this indeed.
this was absolutely phenomenal, cam. the idea, the production, the editing, the ups and downs and the final outcome- i enjoyed every second of it. amazing job man
Loved this mate. So keen to see this new direction for the channel 😁
This was incredible. I'm really glad that you actually stick to your plans and try to change yourself and the channel.
Can't wait to see how the channel is going to develope in the future!
I felt genuinely scared for a moment when you thought you'd posted the video accidentally! Awesome video. Anything's possible with the right motivation.
In a previous video you suggested to have a person who you want to emulate, then do what they do... I don't currently plan to run any marathons, but once again you're inspiring me to make goals and find ways of sticking to them. You're the person I want to emulate!
congrats on finishing the run and thanks for making this video dude. after stumbling upon you earlier this year, your channel have been a major help in getting myself back on track.
if it wasnt for your videos, I wouldve been the same old depressed self from the last few years. and I cant thank you enough for that
Damn. You're awesome as always but THAT is a legit support group. Wife and both those friends knowing you well enough to know to push you. Ain't gonna lie, this video and your success made me emotional 😅 Thank you for being you and sharing so much!
Man, I got emotional at the end there. I am so excited to see what comes next! Also this editing, and style of this video was just top notch! Thank you for blessing us with amazing content!!
If this is what your new direction is, then I am so pleased you made the change. Thank you for this very well made and motivating video. Wishing you the best! ❤️
This is the absolute best video I’ve seen on RUclips this year and possibly ever. The epitome of everything good I look for in a video and hope to create. Slam fucking dunk.
This was so well edited and the graphics were so professional. Good on you for not just holding yourself accountable, but your filming partner as well! Vaping is so so bad for you and so addictive.
I would love more videos like this I know this took a lot of time and work but I’m okay waiting for quality content like this. It makes me so happy to see how far you’ve come!
I’m working on a painting right now and it’s a bit more than halfway done. I almost stopped painting for the day. Thinking about how far the finish line is just drained me. This video is exactly what I needed right now!! You’ve inspired me to keep painting. Thank you so much for sharing this gem ❤️💗
Hey there I am a painter too and I know this feeling so well, when you are just soo drained and then when you push through it’s just the most amazing. Good luck and happy to read this;)
@@c.w.painting6900 oh i love to know I’m not alone in feeling like this! Thanks for sharing that you’ve felt the same. Happy creating :) ❤️
Halfway through a painting is often the hardest part for me - it hasn't yet come together, it's often unclear where to go/what to do next (at least for me), and I can see 100 ways it's failed to live up to the image in my imagination, and I get so frustrated/tired/anxious. But i've discovered that if I force myself to finish it anyhow, the next day, I have a new piece of art that I genuinely love - it never looks like the thing I pictured in my mind at the start, but it looks like something uniquely mine and thats a great feeling.
@@EVBell-gz8iv i feel you! At this point my art process doesn’t involve me trying to make what I imagined. I only stick to a rough subject to begin with and then make decisions on the way however and wherever my heart leads me to. I love not knowing what it’s gonna look like in the end 🥰
When you ran with your wife and daughter I cried. Thanks for helping me on my journey to doing hard things.
By mile 20, I did not see it coming. By mile 26, I was shedding genuine tears. Goddamnit, this was one of the best things I've seen of this platform.
Well done. I started running in 2019 at the age of 44 and running only half marathons. After watching a goggins video I've entered a 32km for the 2nd April and a full marathon on the 1st May.
Really enjoyed this, I don't think it matters what sort of topic you cover, it still feels like one of your videos (I mean, it is, but you get the idea)
I really enjoyed this video. I suffer from chronic illness and IBS, etc. Very relatable. But I'm also always pushing myself and setting new goals. Being sick has given me reasons to strive to be healthy, to care for myself.
Also, I've given birth, twice, and its the same kinda Death. The person you were before dies, and then you are a new self on the other side of it.
Holy shit that video was amazing, I actually teared up at the end of it. Incredible job man, you've inspired so many people and this video is going to change thousands of people's lives for the better.
Im fighting with myself ready to write i will never be able to run a marathon or anything like that. Realising ive quit before ive even begun. Thank you for your amazingly inspiring work.❤
I loved it. I'm digging out of a very deep hole and your a genuine source of inspiration man.
I finished a half marathon yesterday because of this video.
I watched this video on Tuesday, and after I finished watching this , I googled marathon in Warsaw (that’s where I’m from and where I live). It turned out that on Sunday there’s a half marathon in Warsaw. I immediately signed in and made a payment the following day. I’m always procrastinating, making decisions can take ages for me, and after making hours of research I stop.
That’s why I was like fuck it, I need to push myself, I need to get uncomfortable. Last time I ran, was in November, and I was running like 5k runs, when I had time. I never run more then 8k on 1 run, but I knew I can do it, I knew that I am strong and that I’m capable of amazing things, but I was just too comfy, and couldn’t go out and do shit.
Running a full marathon is on my to-do checklist so going in I was like “that’s only half of what I want to do. Easy”. I knew I was dumb for not preparing (I did carb up though), but I did just to push myself. My goal was to finish it, and also it would be cool to finish under 2:20 (I know it’s not amazing but hey, last time I ran a 5k was 5 months ago).
Long story short, I fucking did it man. My time was 2:07, and it’s because of you. You’ve helped me so much and you’re an incredible influence, keep up amazing job boss.
This was the most inspiring video I’ve ever seen. Your story telling skills are amazing and you really know how to captivate your audience and bring them along for the ride. I just discovered your page right after your hiatus and I must say this new style of content is a game changer and much less limiting, yet you’re still portraying the message of self improvement and living your best life. I’m excited to see what you bring out next!
Energy is Everything. We Ascend Together. POWER!
To be honest, the way this video started with the gun point and everything, I really thought it was going to be one of those videos that goes along the lines of "your life will be perfect as long as you find a way to make a slave out of your self". But, that last bit changed everything and was so inspiring. I've never seen overcoming challenges that way before. That interpretation gives it so much meaning. Thank you.
Thank you, I'll be watching this one again.
6 years ago, I left a 9 year relationship that wasn't good for either of us, moved out of town, and enrolled in a trade I only knew about because of RUclips. My ex's life ended a year later, and I've been carrying that grief for 5 years, even though there was nothing I could have done. I passed my journeyman's test the day after the 5 year anniversary of a day that will always mark the boundary between before and after for me.
Here's to letting go and moving forward.
Everyone deserves a tacky sports montage. Don't lie - it was totally worth it
I cried watching this. You beautifully and succinctly described that feeling I had crossing the finish line for my first marathon. So glad I found your channel. Much love to you and yours.
Man, i loved this video so much. Incredible concept and love the documentary format. I love to follow your journey. You're inspiring me more than my words can express. Massive respect to you Cam
The editing was real good! Glad to see you pivot and crongrats on the new chapter!!!
Flippin' brilliant! Cried actual tears when you reached that finish line. (And way to go Aaron!) This has to be my favorite video that you've put out. Way to go man!
Excellent concept, amazing edit, and should I mention the best sponsor segment I've ever heard. We'll be waiting for the next one, great work guys!!
This video was absolutely incredible. The editing of the 'today is the day' part, made epic tears swell up in my eyes.
And the ending, made even more. That was truly epic, and awe inspiring. Amazing job Cam!
This was so dang good - and inspiring! I can't wait to see what your next project is. It got me thinking. As someone who has a chronic pain condition, I often feel like my world is very small and very limited. But what started getting me to fight that mentality was an acquaintance of mine who did an experimental treatment program that posited that those beliefs that you can't do something, recoiling from difficult or painful things, actually makes pain much much worse. Since pushing myself (within reason) more, my pain has gone way down. "The flinch" isn't what makes pain so painful, it's believing the flinch that makes it painful. Anywho, massive props and thanks again for sharing your talents!
Great video. As an ultramarathon coach, this is the biggest thing that I teach, “you are capable of more than you think, and if you can do this what else are you capable of.” If you think this become real after a marathon, imagine how real this becomes after 100, or even 200 miles.
Ive been watching your videos for a while and theyve helped me in so many ways. I genuinely enjoyed this video so much! The way its edited and the whole idea behind it is great. Cant wait to see more content like this ❤
bro that hospital could be the worst and the greatest thing that ever happened to you. I lost my best friend to cancer in december (37 yr old). He went into the hospital in august and never came out again. I love your video's. When you said "theres a big world out there" it reminded me of the things he was saying to me from the hospice before he died.
Go hard my man!
One of my all time favourite videos of yours, truely motivating
This was truly amazing. I love that you "cheated," as you put it, because it makes you seem human and therefore relatable instead of some powerhouse god without limitation. I was expecting it to be a simple documentary about you absolutely crushing a marathon without issue, and going into your experience about it, and ending with an audience of people standing up and clapping.
But getting to see you hit that wall, and how you tried to cheat and get around it, only to end up failing to do so and instead being pushed even harder to complete this daunting challenge, is incredibly motivating. I truly have no words, but tons of respect for you for this insane accomplishment.
12:45 , "I think I need to make a BIG CHANGE." I feel that.
I really really want to run a marathon within my early 20s. I'm turning 23 this year and barely picking up the habit. But I'm going to do it. I know I will, and you just bumped my inspiration a whole bunch. You're wonderful, never forget that.
just had a little cry watching this - by far your best video, cam. such an insane concept, such an amazing payoff, and you kept it realistic by talking about nearly quitting, which i hugely appreciate. you could've just glossed over that, or edited around it, but you decided to put forward the message that being literally, physically well is always more important than any goal, which i don't think is something a lot of creators would have done. thank you so much for this man, i really hope you're having a great day, and can't wait to see what comes next
I must say, I wasn't sure what to expect when you said the format was going to change but man, this was incredible.
I think this may be my new favourite Struthless video. I am in the midst of writing a novel and earlier listened to Brandon Sanderson talking about finishing a novel not because you want to be a famous author but to prove to yourself that you can do hard things. Apparently this is the message the universe wants me to hear!
I heard your interview on Art of Manliness, then bought your book and subbed to your channel almost immediately. This is one of the very best videos I've ever seen on RUclips.
This is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever made. I was riveted the entire time. It’s shocking that you may have had any doubt about how wonderful this was. And it literally does the same thing as your old videos which isn’t required but I’m still leaving inspired and with a new life mindset.
It helps too that this came a week into my own adventure officially quitting smoking and I finally listened to the book “the easy way to quit” by Allen Carr and it worked. Whole premise is that quitting cigerettes is hard because you think quitting cigarettes is hard which I feel like is what you’re saying here a bit too. In previous attempts to quit I would feel like I was suffering for weeks but this time it was easy and fun. And I really believe I’ll never smoke again. Incredible
Thank you for sharing your life and art with the internet I know I specifically am better because of it
That's amazing!! The fact that you stopped and asked for support in the middle of it it's so real and so important! I feel like sometimes people don't realize the importance of having a support system. Sorry, you had to go through hospital shit and big words, but I'm glad it made you learn something. Cuz then I learn something too!! Cheers 👏🙌
Looks like a TEAM STRUTHLESS group run is on the cards - somewhere sometime
This Doc was amazing, so stoked to see more of your films from the bucket list!
WOWwowWOW I've needed this video I feel so stuck between the list of things for one day and what I think I am capable of - Thank You all so much!!! Love the new format and the strong core behind what your doing feels more enhanced than before : ) XOXO
This was amazing to watch. Loved every minute of it and making me think in a new perspective... thank you for sharing and documenting. Can't wait to see what else you have in store!
I know you’re already pretty big, but I can’t wait to watch your channel grow. You’re so fucking great at storytelling and keeping the audience engaged.
It looks like you're just having fun with life now. I'm happy for you; you've helped me so much before, and if I multiply that by... 250, I'd guess you even deserve More. I'm glad you're alive.🎉
Almost every single one of your vids brings tear to my eye. I fucking love you, the creative style, the way you speak, the compassion and just the way you are! Thank you for creating these vids and I hope you’re doing well ❤
Cam I’m training for a half marathon and have been running into a wall recently with motivation to keep going. This video gave me that inspiration that if someone who isn’t absolutely jacked fit like all those fitness guru’s can do a full. I have hope that I’ll get through this half! Amazing story telling and video. Thank you legend!
Your videos never fail, Cam; the quality shows just how creative and passionate you are, you really care and your audience can feel it. Didn't expect to cry this morning but here we are 🥲
This video is worth it every second, seeing that just encouraged me to do all the things I want to. Cam, you're awesome
the editing style and the message of your videos almost always has the power to bring me to tears
You are simply marvelous. I was hoping your new videos would be as good as your old ones. Well, you let me down. They're better!! Somehow your new format is even more wonderful
Big ole congrats! Not only on the run but the doco and everything else in your life man. Big ole inspiration :)
Cam, I find myself coming back to your videos whenever I need that boost of inspiration. It always inspires me to get out of the negative spirals. Please keep on doing what you are doing. This one made me cry. You are making a huge impact.
Your channel is one of the best I found on this platform. Keep it up man, and thank you very much.
Absolutely incredible stuff Cam! Can't wait to see the rest of bucket list crushed!
Hey man- just wanted to give you some credit real quick. I recently moved to Vietnam from the US and have been stuck in a bit of a rut for a while.. it’s been hard to make friends, hard to get out and do the things I love, and just generally hard to be productive and interested in things. I recently found your videos a couple months ago and you have really changed my life for the better. I joined a BJJ gym, am training for a marathon, and am trying to figure out how to turn a love for art and video editing into something real. Just want to say thank you and keep making these videos!! You’re an inspiration man.
I keep re writing this cause I’m just so blown away by this video. I feel like it’s so personal and heartwarming I couldn’t stop watching. I feel so inspired to run and to do bad ass stuff like this. Thanks for sharing and being so vulnerable. 💕