The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

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Green Beret & Olympian (with an asterisk) | Jim Gregory Aug 13, 2019

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This week Joe sits down with Jim Gregory a former Green Beret & Olympian (with an asterisk.) Jim didn't always reach the ultimate goals he set for himself, but he always persisted with confidence and a positive attitude. The result is a life of incredible accomplishment. How can you grow from disappointment? What can you learn from failure? Does tough training in youth give you the foundation to withstand these trials? All these are questions Joe and Jim discuss. Learn what the asterisk next to Olympian means and the secret to a life without regrets.

LESSONS Make pain your friend Find opportunities for growth in disappointment Take chances & throw yourself out there! Get uncomfortable Push as hard as you can Don't give up

LINKS https://f3nation.com

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Duke Cannon. Visit Dukecannon.com right now to get 15% off your first order with the promo code SPARTAN. Free shipping on orders over $35 TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe, Sefra, Johnny and guest Host Dr. L introduce interview 1:30 DukeCannon.com Sponsor Break 2:00 Interview with Jim Gregory at Westpoint 3:15 Becoming a friend to pain 4:30 Joining the Army 5:45 Inspired by Apache helicopters after Desert Storm 7:15 Entering Ranger School 9:15 The Pentathlon team 12:00 Recycling Ranger School … twice 14:10 DukeCannon.com Sponsor Break 16:00 Entering World Class Athlete Program 18:20 Wins National Championship for modern Pentathlon 19:45 Ranked tenth in the World 21:00 Shaking off disappointment 23:00 Training during 9/11 25:00 Taking chances & putting yourself out there 26:00 Pushing as hard as you can 27:30 Never giving up & taking life as it comes 28:45 F3: Fitness, Fellowship & Faith 31:05 Joe, Sefra, Johnny & guest host Dr. L discuss what they learned from Jim 35:40 DukeCannon.com Sponsor close

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & guest Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

Mini: How Spartan Athlete Ryan Atkins thinks about training / Spartan ATHLETE 021 Aug 09, 2019

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Ryan Atkins is the current Spartan Race Ultra World Champion and the winningest obstacle racer of all time. Ryan talks to Matt B Davis about a winning mindset, how he approaches his weaknesses, and how he mixes his training up to keep it fun and enjoyable.

LESSONS:

• Adding fun training like mountain biking or stand up paddleboarding. • What he eats. • Making workouts can be intense AND fun. • Getting better at running uphill has improved his performance.

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CREDITS: Host: Matt B Davis (@mattbdavis) Show Notes: Matt B Davis Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Editing: Marion Abrams

Mini: Stress Management / SPARTAN MIND 052 Aug 07, 2019

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Stress is a part of life. It's nearly impossible to avoid. So the goal shouldn't always be reducing the stress in your life but instead integrating ways to manage your stress and lower the intensity. Some of us are better and managing stress than others but the good news is that all stress management skills can be practiced and learned. First and foremost, we need to consider what we are putting into our body and the attention that we are giving our mental faculties. We must nourish our bodies the right way and treat our whole being with a level of respect and care.

LESSONS: We all experience stress. So sometimes the best goal is stress management not stress reduction. To manage stress you must take inventory on what you are putting into your body food wise and whether or not you are fueling appropriately. Practice your stress management skills regularly for the best crystallization.

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Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence

Todd Herman | Using Alter Egos Aug 06, 2019

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If you could be any superhero who would you be? Todd Herman is a mental performance coach that utilizes the strategies inherent with embodying an alter ego to be successful as an athlete on the field or as an executive in the boardroom. Find out what role identity, clothing and mental preparedness can play in your success. Imagination is a powerful tool that can be practiced and honed to overcome perceived limitations and obstacles you never thought that "you" could overcome.

LESSONS Mastering the self is our greatest challenge Preparation, routine, planning, relaxation & breathing skills are keys to success Seek mentors & apprenticeships Move forward & level up Alter Ego means a trusted friend or ally Utilize your imagination to reach your goals Act with intention

LINKS More about SpartanX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhvIba0mXsE More about Todd Herman www.toddherman.me/live2019 Todd on Facebook facebook.com/toddhermanconnect Todd on Instagram instagram.com/todd_herman Special Ops Survivors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhvIba0mXsE

TIME STAMPS 0:00 Spartan Up panel with guest Lonnie Mayne discusses SpartanX 1:30 Interview begins with Todd Herma & Joe De Sena 2:30 Coaches role in pushing you to your personal best 3:45 Mastering the self 4:45 Childhood trauma and its effects on his life 5:45 Mental game strategies and alter egos 7:15 Preparation, routine and planning 8:15 Mentorship & apprenticeship 10:00 Getting into flow state & a cold call 11:45 SPECIALOPSSURVIVORS.ORG break 13:30 Interview continues 14:20 Moving forward & leveling up 16:00 creating a "shield" around the athlete before a game 18:00 quickly shifting mental paradigms 19:00 Utilizing "Alter Egos'" 21:00 The power of imagination 23:00 Finding superhero qualities that inspire you 25:50 In-clothed cognition 31:00 What attributes do you take with you in competition? 32:45 The panel Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye, Johnny Waite & guest Lonnie Mayne discusses how to integrate alter egos into your practice

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye, Johnny Waite & guest Lonnie Mayne Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

Mini: Why Does Everybody Quit? / with Joe De Sena Aug 01, 2019

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This week Joe De Sena fills in for Zach Even-Esh and talks about commitment. Who do you quit? How can you game your own mind and emotions to stay on track and achieve your goals?

Zach will be back soon with more of the great SPartan WAY episodes you love.

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh

Visiting Grant Cardone the 10x Guy at his Castle Jul 30, 2019

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Considered one of the world's top sales trainers & real estate investors, Grant is playing in the big leagues. Joe walks with his kettlebell to his castle in the middle of London to talk about life and business with a guy who has made it his business to 10X yours. Hear Grand and Joe compare origin stories and at the end Joe's behind the scenes take on his time in the "Cardone Zone."

LESSONS Make yourself invaluable When you meet someone, figure out how you can help them Take potential clients & do something challenging with them Happiness is wanting what you already have Let's change the world together

LINKS https://grantcardone.com/podcast/

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TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe De Sena introduces interview with Grant Cardone of the Cardone Zone 1:00 Shadyrays.com intro "Built for Adventure" 1:25 Interview begins in the Cardone Castle outside London 4:00 getting "graded" in your marriage 5:25 the theme of disappointment 6:30 growing up around women 7:45 searching for male mentors 9:30 learning the real estate business 11:00 Joe's fathers real estate endeavors & downfall 14:00 Shadyrays.com break "Built for Adventure" 15:05 Lessons from Joe's pool cleaning days 18:00 making yourself invaluable 19:30 How Joe gets into Cornell 23:00 Joe's introduction to Wall Street 25:45 Joe starts his own firm and "makes it," but feels like sh*t 27:00 Joe starts racing & buys his farm in Vermont 29:30 getting close to quitting 32:00 persevering even when people doubt you 34:30 The world of investing 36:00 Homeschooling kids & living around the world 41:00 changing lives 42:15 Joe De Sena reflects on interview & gives his take aways 46:00 Shadyrays.com close "Built for Adventure"

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena and co-hosts Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, Johnny Waite Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

Mini: Understanding Confirmation Bias / Spartan MIND 051 Jul 30, 2019

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We make thousands of choices in just one day. What we wear, choose to eat, and decide to do are just a tiny few. Micro-decisions are made constantly and it's important to understand one of the phenomena that informs our choices. Something called confirmation bias is often behind many of our decisions and also behind the way that we develop a view of ourself. Confirmation bias occurs when we pay attention to and focus on information that confirms a pre-existing belief, value, or assumption. For example, let's say you don't think you're very smart. Because of confirmation bias, you will naturally, though sometimes without awareness, look for information that confirms this belief. So you may pay attention to that one critique that you got on a project review instead of the fifty positive statements that came your way. It's important to understand confirmation bias and bring into awareness how this may be impacting your beliefs and subsequent choices.

LESSONS: Understanding why certain beliefs are held and decisions are made is an important step in getting to know yourself better. Confirmation bias occurs when you pay attention to information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or assumptions. Pay attention to what information you focus on and what beliefs you may be looking to confirm or validate.

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CREDITS:

Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence

Mini: Why You need a Gratitude Journal / Spartan Way 048 Jul 25, 2019

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When life gets busy and tough, we can sometimes focus on what we don't have. Instead, we need to be grateful for everything we have, including the "obstacles" which are opportunities in hiding.

Start writing down what you are grateful for in a gratitude journal. Start your day with a gratitude journal. Tony Robbins inspired me to do this around 2001.

LESSONS:

Write down 3 things you are grateful for, including the most simple things such as seeing the sun or the moon. Be grateful for everything, including the challenges that you've been stressing over. Make your gratitude journal part of your core morning ritual. Write in your journal every day, 7 days a week. It only takes 2 minutes MAX!

LINKS: More about Zach https://zacheven-esh.com Read "The Spartan Way" https://www.spartan.com/en/race/learn-more/race-types-overview?article=the-spartan-way-book

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Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Follow Zach on Instagram https://instagram.com/zevenesh Follow Zach on Twitter https://twitter.com/zevenesh Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1

CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh

Mini: When You're Overwhelmed / Spartan MIND 050 Jul 24, 2019

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Let's face it. We all experience being overwhelmed. It is a common human experience. But the thing is, there are ways to manage being overwhelmed if you turn your awareness inwards. First, think about how you can use the work of the breath to calm yourself down. Try using the box method. Next, set your priorities. Think about what requires your attention next and where would your energy would best be utilized. And lastly, try and plan for what comes next. These tools can help ground you and create space for you to manage the feeling and the experience.

LESSONS: Being overwhelmed is part of the human experience so don't beat yourself up when you feel it. Try these strategies to overcome feelings of being overwhelmed: Remember your breath. Set your priorities. Make a plan.

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CREDITS:

Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence

Joe's original "GRIT" mentor Mo Monaghan Jul 23, 2019

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Born in the fields of Ireland, Mo was a guide, teammate and mentor when Joe began adventure racing 20+ years ago. Her ethos are deeply steeped in the foundation and inspiration for Joe to build Spartan Race. Have you heard him say "if your not cold, your wearing too much. If you're tired, your sleeping too much. If you're not hungry, your eating too much."? That and other great lines like " Quit moanin & get goin!" originated with Mo. This is a great conversation, where we learn were many of Joe's battle cries of grit hail from!

LESSONS Visualize the things you want to happen Have a point in the distance to go towards Quit your moanin & get goin! Learn & practice patience Try things - don't get stuck! Use fear as fuel Be cold, tired & hungry Soak up life - don't wait for another Help those around you

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TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe De Sena introduces Maureen's interview 0:55 Shadyrays.com intro "Built for Adventure" 1:20 The women who inspired Spartan Race's foundation 2:30 Growing up rugged in Ireland 4:00 Mountain biking to work and starting adventure racing 5:00 Don't tell me not to do it- cause I'll do it! 6:00 Joe's adventure race "babysitters" 7:00 learning terrain of the World & every aspect of yourself 8:45 Joe visualizing the farm before it existed 9:45 Working with foster kids- surviving & adapting 12:00 Quit your moanin & get goin! 13:30 Shadyrays.com break "Built for Adventure" 15:00 Children are our future- dealing with "broken" children 17:00 Can you push kids too hard? 19:30 Joe's Wall Street buddies joining races 21:00 Fear of entering the art world 22:50 Soaking up life 24:05 Joe reminisces about racing with Mau, that quitting is forever & being wired differently

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

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