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168: Phil Randazzo | Helping Veterans Thrive - The Second Chapter Nov 07, 2017

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Successful but searching, entrepreneur Phil Randazzo renewed his purpose by helping veterans transition into successful civilian careers through a foundation that eventually became American Dream U. It fulfills two sets of needs: veterans need assistance transitioning into civilian life and the work world needs the unique skill set and drive that these veterans possess. Randazzo and Joe discuss what in their upbringing instilled their drive, and how to pass it on to their kids. Find out how to follow a similar path of success in this episode. Successful but searching, entrepreneur Phil Randazzo renewed his purpose by helping veterans transition into successful civilian careers through a foundation that eventually became American Dream U. It fulfills two sets of needs: veterans need assistance transitioning into civilian life and the work world needs the unique skill set and drive that these veterans possess. Randazzo and Joe discuss what in their upbringing instilled their drive, and how to pass it on to their kids. Find out how to follow a similar path of success in this episode.

Lessons: 1. Don't coast through the second half of your life, but find a way to make a contribution. 2. Choose three things you can work on today and do them. 3. The most successful people are usually not the ones who talk about it.

Links: American Dream U - Helping You Transition out of the Military http://americandreamu.org/American Dream U on Facebook www.Facebook.com/AmericanDreamUAmerican Dream U on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/americandreamu/

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167: Brutally attacked by a Grizzly Bear Twice | Todd Orr Oct 31, 2017

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Attacked by a Grizzly bear, twice, Todd Orr survived a modern day version of The Revenant. He not only lived through dual brutal attacks from a grizzly mother, but was conscientious enough attempt writing a warning note to hunters before driving himself to the emergency room. The extent of his injuries made this impossible. His survival was not due solely to luck, but to forethought and preparation. It gave him the best chance to walk away from these dire attacks. Orr is a true Spartan and his story will impart valuable lessons on how to face and transcend extraordinary challenges.

Lessons:

1. Chance favors a prepared mind.

2. The will to survive sets the standard for our innate resilience.

3. Bad things have the potential to happen at any time and any place; be ready, but don't be afraid.

LINKS:

Todd Orr http://www.thetoddorr.com/

Todd's Knives http://www.skybladeknives.com/

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CREDITS

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

166: Georgina Pazcoguin | Kick Axx Ballerina? Oct 24, 2017

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When Georgina Pazcoguin witnessed the second tower fall on 9/11, it codified her commitment to her ballet, something she had been practicing since preschool. Her mother urged her to quit and come home, but she doubled down knowing that the world needed the art that she could contribute to heal. In this episode, she describes the dedication and physical hardship it takes to make it into the New York City Ballet company. Despite what many people think of ballet, this is an endeavor that requires an excess of grit and determination.

Lessons:

1. When you feel exhausted from your path in life ask yourself whether this is really want to do. If the answer is yes, keep on going.

2. The journey of dedicating years, if not decades, to developing an art can be more meaningful than a meteoric rise to the top.

3. In the face of calamity, you have to honor your unique strength.

LINKS:

More about Georgina Georginapazcoguin.com

More about Orphaned Starfish https://video.aplus.com//j/zRxBDw1g/this-ballerina-is-teaching-orphaned-abused-girls-how-to-dance

From Ballet to Broadway http://tv.ivy.com/drive-from-ballet-to-broadway/

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CREDITS

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

165: Warrior Story Teller | Scott Mann Oct 17, 2017

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Win battles through trust, good stories, and building relationships - this is the surprising and refreshing approach of this paradigm shifting green beret, Scott Mann. He introduced "rooftop leadership" in Afghanistan to a skeptical NATO crowd, but his courage to live it and its subsequent success changed minds. In this episode, Mann shows us his methods and how to work them at in all of our challenges. We need this type of leadership more than ever and it's within our capabilities. Listen and learn how to develop them.

Lessons:

1. Lead from the bottom up, through relationships and human connection.

2. The greatest leaders have a vision they are able to articulate through story.

3. Leave tracks in the world which serve the people that follow you.

Links:

Rooftopleadership.com

MannUpReport.com

Theheroesjourney.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialScottMann/

Twitter: @REALSCOTTMANN

Instagram: @ROOFTOP_LEADER

www.spartan.com/165

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CREDITS

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

164: Peter Phillips | Can the Royal Family Teach you Anything About Grit? Oct 10, 2017

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What can a member of the Royal Family teach us about grit? Does a privileged background make it tougher to acquire the passion to succeed? Peter Phillips, eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth, was brought up to make sure he didn't take his good fortune for granted. As you'll learn in this episode, there were several strategies to ensure that he would be a team player who had the tools to DIY. They also discuss the ways most people think versus the way successful people think. Find out which category you fit in, and if it's the wrong one, how to change it. Lessons: 1. Favor lateral thinking, over linear thinking. 2. There is no such thing as a "

Lessons: 1. Favor lateral thinking, over linear thinking. 2. There is no such thing as a "

1. Favor lateral thinking, over linear thinking. 2. There is no such thing as a "

2. There is no such thing as a "self made man." You need people to help you along the way. 3. A "fear factor," having something up for

3. A "fear factor," having something up for stake in business, often drives success.

Link: http://people.com/royals/prince-william-heads-together-impact-mental-health/

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163: We interviewed athlete Rose Wetzel while giving birth Oct 03, 2017

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Interviewed during labor, Rose Wetzel proves her mettle! We've always said Spartan women are tough, maybe tougher than the men. How many would be able to maintain composure and be interviewed for a podcast between painful contraction? We are so grateful that Rose did! Rose is an accomplished athlete known for her success in American Ninja Warrior and in Spartan Race and now for her composure, strength and grace while giving birth. We highly suggest you make the time to watch this one. Tune in to hear the surprising lessons she shares and see true strength in action.

LESSONS

Obstacles come up in life. Have your attitude ready.

To achieve the overwhelming, focus on one contraction at a time.

When facing challenge you need to have to have a sense of confidence in yourself and find a way to relax in the face of adversity.

LINKS

More about Rose http://rosewetzel.com/

Rose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Rose-Wetzel-602541086461407/

Rose on Twitter https://twitter.com/rosewetzel

Rose on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runningrosie/

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162: Sean Stephenson has discovered simple ways to overcome life's inevitable pain Sep 26, 2017

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Two hundred fractures before the age of 18 from a rare bone disease involuntarily made Sean Stephenson an expert in navigating through pain and adversity. But, he insists, it wasn't the disability that made him a better person, but the choices he made despite it. He is an advocate of working on all aspects of the self, everyday. In this episode, Stephenson talks about how to distinguish good pain from bad and to invite the former into your life while extinguishing the latter. Good pain tends to disappear with achievement, while the bad lingers on if we're not careful.

Lessons:

1. You can only save those who swim towards you.

2. The cure for insecurity is self care.

3. Your life runs better when your mind, body and spirit are clean.

Links:

More about Sean seanstephenson.com https://www.facebook.com/theseanstephenson https://twitter.com/TheSeantourage https://www.instagram.com/3footgiant/

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CREDITS

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle

161: Aubrey Marcus | Bring Hindsight to Foresight Sep 19, 2017

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To be your best, get still. In this episode Onnit wellness company founder, Aubrey Marcus, explains why this is not a paradox. Nor, he says, is it contradictory to say that to optimize yourself and your mission you need to focus on others, or to overcome obstacles you need to seek them out. Marcus will guide you through the contrasts in life to highlight your warrior spirit. He is tooled by the example of high achieving parents, shamans and philosophers and is setting a worthy precedent in his own life.

Lessons:

1. Get still or quiet enough to be able to discern your mission in life.

2. To the ordinary person everything is a blessing or a curse; to the warrior there are only challenges.

3. Being open to whatever can be helpful is the way to find mastery.

Links:

Onnit https://www.onnit.com/

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle

160: Jeff Gomez | Rewrite Your Story Sep 12, 2017

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Your life is a story, that means it can be re-written. A profound childhood loneliness prompted Jeff Gomez to seek solace in story which in turn connected him back to people and became his livelihood. His storytelling skills have been put to use by the media giants and even the US Government. His method of storytelling, inspired by anime, is transmedia and fleshes out a story across multiple media platforms. In this episode, Gomez explains how each of our lives is a story which you can shape in new and beneficial ways. If your story starts with an unfavorable or faulty premise, there's always a possibility of a revision.

Lessons:

1. You are living a story and you're the screenwriter.

2. You are capable of revising the story of your life to reflect your current wisdom.

3. Once people realize their connection to each other they'll do less harm.

LINKS:

https://blog.collectivejourney.com/

https://medium.com/@Jeff_Gomez

linkedin.com/in/jeffgomez

Facebook: Starlight Runner Entertainment

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

159: Jesse Itzler | Exactly How Many Days Do You Have Left? Sep 05, 2017

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10,752 is the number Jesse Itzler had at the time of this interview, and on each of these he challenges himself to hack his mind into living a more productive and meaningful life. How do you get the most out of each day? Challenge yourself. Itzler believes in immersing himself in new worlds, changing his frame of reference. He turned over his life for a month to an ultra running Navy SEAL. This interview is so engaging we made Jesse Itzler keep talking with us all the way to our next meeting!

Lessons:

1. Remember your mortality to gain an appreciation for life.

2. All the best lessons are from things that are challenging.

3. Immerse yourself in a different culture to create a different frame of reference.

LINKS:

29029 - Climb Everest in Vermont with Jesse: http://29zero29.com/

KNOW FOODS: https://knowfoods.com/

Listeners receive 10% of any purchase at Knowfoods.com using the code SPARTANSKNOW

100 Mile Man: http://www.the100mileman.com/

Living With a SEAL: http://www.the100mileman.com/living-with-a-seal/

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