The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

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The Six Pillars of Leadership with Joe De Sena & Bedros Keuilian Oct 12, 2022

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Bedros Keuilian is a serial entrepreneur and business coach who is best known for his work in the fitness industry. He came to the United States as a young child, escaping the Soviet Union, and has since built a successful career by following his passions and serving others. He is the founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, a global franchise with over 700 locations, and he is the author of the book "Man Up: How to Go from Zero to Hero in Business and in Life."

"I don't need someone putting thoughts into my mind that could end up as deeds through my actions."

Be careful with the words you choose because they can become reality.
Have a clear vision and communicate it to your team.
Lead from the front and be an example for others to follow.
The importance of an immigrant mentality
The when to wear & when to set aside your armor

LINKS:

Bedros Keuilian https://bedroskeuilian.com/

Bedros Keuilian Instagram @bedroskeuilian

More resources from Bedros:

https://fitbodybootcamp.com

https://www.themdkproject.com

www.squireprogram.com

Spartan Up podcast https://podfollow.com/spartan

Spartan Up podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SpartanUpPodcast

Joe De Sena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpartanUpPodcast

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod

Website: https://www.spartan.com/

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Is Exercise the best way to turn your on your brain? / We asked Harvard Professor Dr. John Ratey Oct 06, 2022

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Does exercise really help your mood? John J. Ratey, MD is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of "SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain." Spartan Race founder and CEO Joe De Sena invited him on Spartan Up podcast to ask.

"There's nothing in life that you can't walk off."

In this episode, you will hear:

How exercise can be used to treat depression
The benefits of exercising outdoors
The importance of having a goal or destination when exercising

LINKS:

More about John http://www.johnratey.com/

His book Spark https://amzn.to/3ryn6RF

Spartan Up podcast https://podfollow.com/spartan

Spartan Up podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SpartanUpPodcast

Joe De Sena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/

SPONSORS:

This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Trifecta. Unbox your best self with the food, coaching, and community support you need to reach your goals. Trifecta delivers delicious, macro-balanced meals directly to your door. Let Trifecta handle meal prep and take 40% off your first order using code SPARTAN at checkout.

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

What Happened in Afghanistan and Why it Should Matter to You / Lt. Col. Scott Mann (ret) & Joe De Sena Sep 15, 2022

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When the US abruptly left Afghanistan a group of veterans took matters into their own hands to rescue their Afghan allies and partners.

"What does a promise mean to you? And how far would you go to honor it?"

Lt. Col. Scott Mann (ret) is a veteran and author of the New York Times bestseller "Operation Pineapple Express." He is the founder of The Hero's Journey, a nonprofit that helps veterans and military family members connect to their story.

Scott talks with Joe De Sena (CEO & Founder of Spartan Race) about how the government abandoned the Afghan people and how this has led to what he calls "a great moral injury." He explains the challenges veterans and their Afghan Special Operator friends and partners are now facing.

Scott talks about the young man, Nazam, who was passenger number one on the Pineapple Express. He was shot through the face on a patrol with US. Special Forces because he turned to warn the patrol that they were walking up on Taliban.

Scott wanted the narrative of the book to be storytelling first and foremost, not a military book, not an intelligence analysis. He interviewed dozens and dozens of people, including some senior level people in the US. Military, intelligence professionals.

LINKS:

Operation Pineapple Express https://amzn.to/3Ljpncy

More About Scott https://scottmann.com/

Spartan Up podcast https://podfollow.com/spartan

Spartan Up podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SpartanUpPodcast

Joe De Sena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

How to Optimize Your Diet with Performance Chef Mario Limaduran & Joe De Sena Aug 31, 2022

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Do you want to get optimal performance? You've probably been told to eat healthy and exercise, but if you're not seeing the results you want, then this episode is for you. In this episode you will learn:

1. How do we define 'processed food'?

2. What is the best diet for performance?

3. What are the different diets for different sports and activities?

Here's a breakdown of what is covered:

[00:02:20] - What should Joe De Sena feed his kids.

[00:13:03] - How do we define processed food.

[00:14:41] - Different diets for different sports.

[00:17:23] - Different diets for sport.

[00:22:55] - The perfect breakfast and lunch.

Mario Limaduran has his BA Culinary Nutrition and has worked in both the Michelin restaurant world and the sports nutrition field serving D1, NFL, MLB, NHL, MMA, amateur, and Olympic athletes. Today he works with Trifecta as the company's performance chef.

LINKS:

Mario on Instagram @chefmario._

Mario on TikTok chefmario_

Trifecta https://www.trifectanutrition.com/Spartan

Spartan Up podcast https://podfollow.com/spartan

Spartan Up podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SpartanUpPodcast

Joe De Sena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/

SPONSORS:

This episode of Power Up! is brought to you by Honey Stinger. Made with organic honey and delicious ingredients, use code SpartanAthlete30 at Honeystinger.com for 30% off to help you sweeten the burn.

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Longevity Secrets / Kien Vuu MD and Joe De Sena Aug 16, 2022

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As an infant boat refugee he nearly died of dysentery, Kien Vuu arrived in the U.S. with his parents with no money. Overcoming poverty and racism, he became a "successful" physician. Vuu's new book "Thrive State" is a blueprint for optimal health, longevity and peak performance.

He speaks with Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, about the 7 things you can do to influence the expression of your DNA and increase longevity. They also talk about resilience, that national crisis in health, and Kien's immigration story.

LINKS:

Kien's book "Thrive State"

Kien Vuu MD on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorvmd/

Spartan Up podcast https://podfollow.com/spartan

Spartan Up podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SpartanUpPodcast

Joe De Sena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/

SPONSORS:

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by 5.11, the Official Plate Carrier sponsor of the 2022 U.S. Spartan Events. Check out their website at 511tactical.com/spartan

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Change Your Life in 12 Hours / Joe De Sena & Colin O'Brady Aug 02, 2022

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Colin O'brady is a 10-time world record breaking explorer. He was the first person to cross Antarctica solo, unsupported and fully-human powered, and has rowed a boat across the treacherous Drake Passage. He's found a way that ANY person can change their life in just 12 hours. He and Joe de Sena , founder and CEO of Spartan, talk about it on this episode of the Spartan Up podcast.

LINKS:More about the 12 hour walk https://12hourwalk.com/

More about Colin https://www.colinobrady.com/

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Unlocking Business Growth / Alex Hormozi and Joe De Sena Jul 21, 2022

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Big things take time. That's Alex Hormozi's number one business tip. Little did he know that was 100% in alignment with Joe De Sena's philosophy.

By the age of 32, Alex Hormozi and his wife Leila's portfolio of companies surpassed $85M in annual revenue spanning, Joe De Sena (founder & CEO of Spartan) invited him on Spartan Up podcast to learn more.

Listen to hear how this growth & monetization expert thinks about business, fitness and longevity.

LINKS:

Hormozi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/

Acquisition.com

SPONSORS:

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by 5.11, the Official Plate Carrier sponsor of the 2022 U.S. Spartan Events. Check out their website at 511tactical.com/spartan

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Why Anxiety Is Good for You / Joe De Sena and Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D. Jul 07, 2022

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Anxiety is pervasive, but not all anxiety is bad. That's what Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D. has determined after 20 years of research.

Anxiety is not an illness to be avoided. Anxiety is an emotion that can serve us. That's why all the medications and self help books continue to fail us. (quick note - anxiety disorders are real, but anxiety is not the same thing as an anxiety disorder.)

LINKS:

READ Future Tense: Why Anxiety Is Good for You (Even Though It Feels Bad) https://www.drtracyphd.com/future-tense

More about Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D. https://www.drtracyphd.com/

SPONSORS:

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by 5.11, the Official Plate Carrier sponsor of the 2022 U.S. Spartan Events. Check out their website at 511tactical.com/spartan

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Work from Home? / Joe De Sena & Craig James Jun 21, 2022

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Craig James is a friend of Joe De Sena (founder and CEO of Spartan Race), and they are talking about what almost everyones talking about - remote work vs in person work. You probably know Joe's take, but what do the studies say? What do professionals in the business of work spaces say?

Craig is the founder of DWELLoptimal. The idea is that extended stay business travelers need to be productive while on the road. Craig spent 20 years on Wall Street and 8 years in Hong Kong.

He and Joe will talk about the pros and cons of remote vs in person work from both the worker and the employer side, AND why no matter where you work you need to make time for burpees.

LINKS

Craig's Dwelloptimal https://www.dwelloptimal.com/#/

READ: the effects of exercise on the brain https://www.spartan.com/blogs/unbreakable-focus/effects-of-exercise-on-the-brain

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

Build Your Own Business - Is It Worth the Risk? / Spartan CEO & 800-GOT-JUNK CEO Jun 07, 2022

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Is it worth it to build your own business? Joe De Sena, CEO and Founder of Spartan Race, asks Brian Scudamore, CEO & Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Then they talk about Scudamore's new book "BYOB - Build Your Own Business."

LINKS:

BYOB Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss https://amzn.to/3axWISr

Spartan Up podcast is brought to you by Wild Health www.wildhealth.com Wondering which diet is right for you? What is your optimal recovery routine? How does your sleep impact performance? Wild Health will help you uncover all the answers to your health questions with a fully personalized, precision health plan, based on your DNA & bloodwork. Discover your truth - sign up at wildhealth.com with code SPARTAN10 for 10% off.

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com

Host: Joe De Sena

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