What Competing at the Top of Boxing Taught Me About Mindset
We dive deep into the extraordinary story of Cam F Awesome — multi-time national boxing champion, motivational speaker, and resilience expert. From being bullied as a kid to becoming a powerhouse in and out of the ring, Cam shares how he transformed fear into fuel, developed unbreakable mental toughness, and why he legally changed his name to "Awesome."
We talk about dealing with setbacks, building mental strength, how your internal dialogue shapes your reality, and his transition from boxing to comedy and public speaking.
Get ready for a raw, real, and incredibly inspiring conversation that will change how you think about fear, failure, and success.
Link to guest: https://camfawesome.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro: Meet Cam F Awesome00:02:18 – How Bullying Led to Boxing00:07:15 – Reinventing Identity After Moving States00:08:39 – From Fear-Based to Confidence-Based Motivation00:12:06 – Training Like a Champion00:18:44 – Handling Loss and Building Resilience00:22:27 – Why He Changed His Name to "Awesome"00:28:47 – From Boxer to Stand-Up Comedian00:34:41 – Staying Authentic Over Selling Out00:40:26 – Parenting Yourself: Choosing Discipline00:44:31 – Quickfire Round: Books, Habits & Mindset00:51:18 – Where to Find Cam F Awesome
Cam F Awesome
Speaker/Olympic Boxer
Cam F Awesome – Resilience & Mindset Expert, Former Elite Boxer, Motivational Speaker
Cam F Awesome is a 12-time national boxing champion, 3-time Olympic Trials champion, and former captain of the USA National Boxing Team. But his real story isn’t just about victories in the ring—it’s about the mindset that kept him coming back, even after crushing setbacks.
After being suspended and kicked off the Olympic team, Cam rebuilt himself with an unshakable belief in resilience, positive internal dialogue, and the power of perspective. Now, as a motivational speaker, he travels the country sharing the lessons he learned through nearly 400 fights—lessons on overcoming adversity, embracing failure, and developing the mental toughness to keep pushing forward.
Beyond boxing, Cam has built a career in public speaking, inspiring students, athletes, and professionals with his humor, storytelling, and actionable strategies for growth. Whether he's leading school assemblies or corporate workshops, his message remains the same: If you can fail without being discouraged, success is inevitable.
On Mindset Mavericks, Cam will dive into the mental frameworks that separate champions from the rest, the psychology of resilience, and how anyone can apply a fighter’s mindset to their own personal and professional challenges. Get ready for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful, inspiring, and entertaining!