The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

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198. Mark Divine Unbeatable Mind Jun 05, 2018

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What makes a true warrior? SEALFIT founder Mark Divine brings mindfulness, strength and a holistic perspective to success. Joe and Mark talk about the value of ritual as a means to shed distractions and turn inward. It's a way to reach your higher self, to feel oneness with the world and live according to your principles. Humanity needs each person, so it is your human obligation to take the best possible care of yourself - mentally and physically. What steps to Joe and Mark suggest? Listen and learn.

Lessons: 1. A meditation practice elevates your perspective. 2. Physical, mental and spiritual growth should not be separated.

Links: SEALFIT https://sealfit.com/ BURPEES FOR VETS www.couragefoundation.net UNBEATABLE MIND https://unbeatablemind.com/ Mark Divine's Book "The Way of the Seal" https://www.amazon.com/Way-Seal-Mark-Divine/dp/1621454037/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528125646&sr=8-1&keywords=way+of+the+seal

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197: There is always a way in through the third door | Alex Banayan May 29, 2018

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To hear "Come on down!" on the Price is Right isn't just about luck or persistence, it's also about a secret. That secret is the third door. When Alex took a hard left turn in life, leaving the path through medical school that his family had anticipated since his birth and started working on a book about the underpinnings of success, he found that door. He set out to write the book he needed to read. The irony is that he figured out as much on his JOURNEY to interview successful people as he did from the luminaries themselves. Though there is no substitute for first-hand experience, Banayan has a lot of wisdom to share about hacking success.

This is a great story and features a guest appearance from our friend Cal Fussman.

Lessons: 1. The writing's on the wall; you just don't think it's for you. 2. Go knock on people's doors. Literally. 3. There are three doors in life: the one you wait in line for hoping to get in, the VIP entrance for the privileged, and the third door. There's always a way in if you look for it.

Links: More about Alex Banayan and "The Third Door" http://www.alexbanayan.com/ Alex on Twitter https://twitter.com/AlexBanayan Alex on Instagram instagram.com/alexbanayan/

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196: Gabby Reece| Athlete, Model, Mother, and Guru May 22, 2018

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Star volleyball player Gabby Reece's is one half of a power couple with husband Laird Hamilton. The wisdom she's gained as a public figure, a pro & Olympic athlete, a sports model, a mother, and as partner to an alpha guy like Laird caused our podcast team to nickname her "Yoda." Gabby has an unexpected message of accepting and nurturing people as they are and how they choose to define their objectives. She may have even shifted Joe's paradigm, but we doubt it, yet there's a good chance she'll adjust yours.

Although we would have loved interviewing her husband Laird too, serendipity had him rescuing Hawaiians from floods brought on by torrential rainfall and that meant we received "Yoda's" wisdom uncut.

Lessons: 1. It can be a show of strength to let someone else take the lead. 2. Your kids are not hearing you or listening to you, but you can be certain that they're watching you. 3. Another interpretation of "the meek shall inherit the earth" is that they all had swords, they just didn't unsheath them.

LINKS: More about Gabby Reece http://www.gabriellereece.com/ XPT Life xptlife.com Laird Superfood Creamer https://lairdsuperfood.com Gabby Reece Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabbyReece Gabby Reece Twitter https://twitter.com/gabbyreece Gabby Reece Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/

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195: The Ice Man Wim Hof Embraces Life Fully May 15, 2018

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The Ice Man, Wim Hof, is crazy for life. He embodies Spartan values: becoming comfortable being uncomfortable, changing your point of reference and finding your true north with passion. Not surprisingly, he shares Joe's enthusiasm for cold showers, though he suggests to start with a 30 second one. His methods are unique even as his message is conventional, still it cannot be stressed enough: Nature is our ultimate mentor. If this is the first time you're hearing Wim Hof's theories, prepare for a rush.

Lessons: 1. Real comfort is achieved through gradual exposure to the elements and letting the body adapt. 2. Breathe fully and believe you are the master of yourself. 3. You need to optimize both your body and mind to reach your true potential. One doesn't work effectively without the other.

LINKS: The Wim Hof Method https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Wim Hof Facebook https://www.facebook.com/icemanwimhof Wim Hof Twitter https://twitter.com/Iceman_Hof Wim Hof Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iceman_hof

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194: Yanik Silver | Can you name the 6 key lessons? May 08, 2018

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What do you want to do with your time on this planet? Yanik Silver has taken this question and applied it to his business, Maverick 1000, harnessing entrepreneurial energy to make a difference in the world. But you'd be mistaken to think it's only outcomes that matter. Silver has researched and discovered methods to find joy scrubbing the burnt in grease from a pot and direction in a world full of "self help" gurus. He bases his life and work on an experimental approach which includes study, meditation, games, journaling and some inspired doodling. How can you better focus on the journey and true north? This Spartan Up episode provides a map. Can you name the 6 big lessons in this episode?

Lessons: 1. Find your center of balance in which you take action but still allow things to happen. 2. Experiment: try things on long enough to see of they fit into your life. 3. Journal: to add coherence to your life, to help you focus your monkey mind, to make you happier.

Links: Maverick1000 https://maverick1000.com/ Evolved Enterprise www.EvolvedEnterprise.com

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Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

193: Lukas Cash | Just Don't Be Fake May 01, 2018

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How can lacrosse build a strong sense of self and propel young women to a winning attitude? Lukas Cash, in his extensive and successful lacrosse and leadership camps has found a way. He has a simple, straightforward but effective message to impart to young people. The key is to get them asking the right questions consistently so that they can resist the constant lure of peer pressure. What exactly are those questions that will raise you to the top of your game? Find out this Spartan Up episode. How can lacrosse build a strong sense of self and propel young women to a winning attitude? Lukas Cash, in his extensive and successful lacrosse and leadership camps, has found a way. He has a simple, straightforward but effective message to impart to young people. The key is to get them asking the right questions consistently so that they can resist the constant lure of peer pressure. What exactly are those questions that will raise you to the top of your game? Find out this Spartan Up episode.

Lessons:

1. Find out what your scare point is and start there.

2. Develop of strong sense of yourself and check in frequently to ensure you stay the course.

3. Start building a sense of confidence early in life since it's more difficult to change later on.

Link: Revolution Lacrosse http://www.revolutionlacrosse.com/

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192: Luis Escobar | A Running Life Apr 24, 2018

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Luis Escobar has made a life around distance running. He has run with the Tarahumara who run as a way of life and with homeless people using running to get "back on their feet." If his name sounds familiar, he's also the ultrarunning photographer featured in Born to Run, by Chris McDougall. In this episode we ask him what it is about ultra running that draws him, about his trip to Copper Canyon, Mexico, about the Tarahumara, and about the obstacles we all face in life.

Lessons: 1. Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal. 2. When it feels like it's over and you get up and keep moving, that's when the magic happens. 3. People who still live steeped in tradition and culture and who don't espouse material values are not poor. They often live a rich life.

Links: Back on My Feet https://www.backonmyfeet.org/ All We Do Is Run http://www.allwedoisrun.com/ Luis Escobar on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/luis_escobar/

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Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.

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191: Mark Rampolla | Coconuts, Fear and Entrepreneurship Apr 17, 2018

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What's the connection between Mark Rampolla, Joe De Sena & Coconut water? It begins with dysentery, giardia and an ultra race in Fiji. Joe experienced all three and coconut water saved him. Mark Rampolla, founder of Zico, was introduced to coconut water in the Peace Corps and Coconut water changed his life too when he decided it would be the vehicle for his next chapter in life. Why coconut water? In this episode hear how he found his true north, stayed the course, and about the natural power of coconut water. Is it possible to create a life that includes great family, a successful business and a positive impact on the world? Let us know what you think after this episode.What's the connection between Mark Rampolla, Joe De Sena & Coconut water? It begins with dysentery, giardia and an ultra race in Fiji. Joe experienced all three and coconut water saved him. Mark Rampolla, founder of Zico, was introduced to coconut water in the Peace Corps and Coconut water changed his life too when he decided it would be the vehicle for his next chapter in life. Why coconut water? In this episode hear how he found his true north, stayed the course, and about the natural power of coconut water. Is it possible to create a life that includes great family, a successful business and a positive impact on the world? Let us know what you think after this episode.

Lessons:

1. If you're doing something you love, making a positive impact on the world and meeting your definition of success, then you a win.

2. Burn your ships: when you're doing something big, don't allow a way to back out.

3. To overcome fear write your limiting beliefs down then refute them one by one.

Links: Mark Rampolla & PowerPlant Ventures http://powerplantvc.com/about/mark-rampolla/"High-Hanging Fruit" by Mark Rampolla https://www.amazon.com/High-Hanging-Fruit-Build-Something-Great/dp/0399562125Zico http://zico.com/get-to-know-us/

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190: Ryan Michler on Strength and Humility Apr 10, 2018

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What does it mean to be a man? Ryan Michler, creator and host of the "Order of Man" Podcast, is studying that question. He's not doling out advice from a pedestal, but from a near decade long struggle to get his life, and marriage, in order. One thing he discovered was that the best men don't put up a front of invincibility. Do the things that scare you, not to convince yourself that you're brave and valorous, but because this is the fast track to growth and self knowledge. Find out exactly what it takes to be a great human, this Spartan Up! What does it mean to be a man? Ryan Michler, creator and host of the "Order of Man" Podcast, is studying that question. He's not doling out advice from a pedestal, but from a near decade long struggle to get his life, and marriage, in order. One thing he discovered was that the best men don't put up a front of invincibility. Do the things that scare you, not to convince yourself that you're brave and valorous, but because this is the fast track to growth and self knowledge. Find out exactly what it takes to be a great human, this Spartan Up!

Lessons: 1. If you want to help others, start by getting your own house is in order. 2. The position of strength is one of humility: knowing what you don't know, admitting it, and being eager to learn. 3. Give yourself permission to experiment, to fail and grow through the process. Links: Order of Man - http://www.orderofman.com/

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189: Living in the Marvel Universe | Mindy Hamilton Apr 03, 2018

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With eight thousand characters in Marvel Comics' universe, even if you're a rabid comic fan, you probably haven't scratched the surface of their offerings. We talk with Mindy Hamilton, the SVP of global partnerships at this time honored brand, now under the mega company Disney. She started on her career track at a very young age when she assumed the editorial responsibilities of a newspaper she started with her friends. That love of collaboration and a passionate curiosity, helped drive her on the meandering and unexpected path to her current position. She shares what she's learned along the way:

Lessons: 1. To effectively connect to your work, get tactile with it. 2. Don't live in shame; move on. 3. Be a receptive listener; don't always try to push your agenda, a common mistake. LINKS: Link: Marvel.com

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Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.

Synopsis – Matt Baatz