The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

During an interview I heard with Yanik Silver and Gary Vaynerchuk MANY years ago, I learned a favorite lesson from Gary. It had nothing to do with how fancy your website looks, how awesome your logo is, etc. It's ALL about genuinely caring. That is the foundation and overall essence of what you do . You can't fake it. Never take for granted the work you do and the people you impact. LESSONS: Take the focus off yourself and focus on helping others. Genuinely care. You can't fake this so there is no trick to caring. Don't underestimate how much you can impact someone's life simply by being kind. It's always nice to be nice :) LINKS: Gary Vaynerchuk Interview https://youtu.be/UXALV1L3Gjs Yanik Silver Interview https://youtu.be/AMWhfhKdpL4 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 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: 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 © 2018 Spartan

Readiness is the state of being prepared to take on a new challenge at any given time. There are two key components of being ready, 1. Your capacity to manage change, and 2. Your willingness to try new things. In this episode, learn about the stories and beliefs that you have about yourself as it relates to these two things and how they may be creating a barrier to being ready. LESSONS: Readiness is built from two key components: Your capacity to manage change. Your willingness to try new things. Understanding the stories/beliefs that you have about yourself as it relates to these two components will help identify it there are barriers to you being ready. You can easily shift your mindset about being ready by using more positive language about both change and trying new things. "I don't do well with change" --> "I don't like change but I can manage it." SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence 2018 Spartan

She was run over TWICE & still runs with a smile, Amanda Sullivan will teach you to be the candle that banishes darkness. Amanda is someone who runs into the fire, she has worked with little girls who have been sex trafficked, orphans and refugees from areas of natural disaster and conflict, and was hit by a car … twice. Her previous experiences fortified her with a remarkably resilient baseline, her infectious smile and enthusiasm reminds us to "be the hero your waiting for," and that we all must rise above our circumstances and reignite our inner flames. LESSONS: Stop waiting be be rescued, rescue yourself! Don't live in the glory days of the past, be present Live on your own terms You are in control of your attitude and what you fuel your mind/ body/ soul with Fight back again adversity Rise above your circumstances Ignite your inner flame, fight the darkness You're capable of far more than you think Train your soul by training your mind Teeter has a special offer just for our listeners. Get the Teeter with bonus accessories and a FREE pair of Gravity Boots by going to https://teeter.com/spartan/ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Hosts intro 1:45 Being run over 3:00 Contemplating suicide 4:45 Living on her own terms 5:45 Signing up for a 5k 6:40 Teeter Break 9:00 Two accidents not one 10:30 Feeling desperate 11:00 Mom as her hero 11:55 You're in control, fight back against adversity 13:00 Life is hard, when you accept that it becomes easier 14:00 Caretaking for her mother: through dying showed her how to live 15:45 Being capable of far more than you think- train your soul 16:20 Sefra, Johnny, Col. Nye and Joe De Sena discuss the interview LINKS: Amanda Sullivan on Facebook www.Facebook.com/AmandaSullivanSmiles Amanda Sullivan on Instagram www.Instagram.com/Crutching_Tigress SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra © 2018 Spartan

Want to change your life? Books can, especially GREAT books. If you have the common thought of I'm too busy to read, try this simple rule: Just read 2 pages a day. I prefer reading at night but morning, afternoon or night is up to you. 2 pages takes less than 5 minutes and will calm you before going to sleep. LESSONS: Read daily or almost daily. If reading at night, do not read books that cause you to overthink or stress. Choose books that are calming and help you fall asleep easily and more relaxed. Set a goal of 2 pages minimum. Don't wait to take action only when you finish the book. Take action the next day if you read at night. If you read in the morning, take action that day. LINKS: Education of a Bodybuilder http://a.co/ehzOYOw Awaken The Giant Within http://a.co/ey2VbHj 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 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: 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 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

We all carry around wounds, grievances, and past hurts. Some of these are from decades ago while others may be more recent. If we aren't paying attention what these are they can weigh us down - impacting our choices, behaviors, and relationships. In this episode, learn how to take a look at what's in your sandbag, understand and explore the wounds and grievances that may be impacting you the most, and identify ways to attend to them carefully. LESSONS: Your past wounds and grievances can impact your choices and relationships in the present, especially if you are not paying attention and trying to ignore them. When you pay attention to these wounds and grievances they are less likely to weigh you down. A good technique to use to understand what's in your sandbag is to ask yourself these three questions: What wounds am I carrying around with me? Which wounds might I need to let go of? Is there someone I need to loop in so that I can begin to heal? SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

7-7-7 World Marathon Challenge: Seven marathons, seven continents in seven days and that's just the tip of the iceberg for this sixty-six year old! Robert and Johnny talk this week about what it means to build a "win" into each day and when faced with struggles and challenges do you "suck your thumb, or suck it up?!" As a former Special Ops Pararescueman, Owens has lived his life for others and along the way has inspired everyone that the older you get the fitter you can be and the harder challenges you can conquer. LESSONS: You don't have to age decrepitly Who your friends are influences your future A strong why keeps you going Program a "win" into each day Help people and let them help you Have "encouragers" in your life Everyday we have choices - ask: does it make you or break you? Don't run from the pain, it helps you grow. There is no victory without struggle. Do you suck your thumb or suck it up? This episode of "Spartan Up!" is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Get 20 travel packs free when you order at https://athleticgreens.com/spartan TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Hosts intro 1:20 interview with Robert Owens begins 2:45 deciding to grow stronger as you age 4:00 strength training regimen 5:30 challenge accepted 7:45 the Seven, Seven, Seven 9:30 Antarctica to South Africa: 2 marathons in the same day 11:30 how your friends influence your future 13:00 what are you tired of? What do you want to change? 13:45 programming "wins" into your day 14:12 Athletic Greens break 18:11 who are the encouragers in your life? 19:00 helping people is as great as the win 21:00 the benefits of struggle 26:45 training for Pararescue 28:50 Sefra, Johnny, Col. Nye and Joe De Sena discuss the interview LINKS: Robert Owens https://www.roberthamiltonowens.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra © 2018 Spartan

You've heard the phrase, You are the average of your 5 closest friends. Well, this isn't news. It's been implemented in the business world, the Military and even Presidents have used this "mastermind principle" to make one another better. Here's how: LESSONS: Surround yourself with people who make you better and vice versa. Invest in yourself. This creates "skin in the game" and you are more willing to take action with your new information. Do a self audit. Is your environment supporting your goals and helping you achieve more in life? LINKS: Joe Polish Interview https://youtu.be/yDGu8k0XyHk 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 "Think and Grow Rich" http://a.co/h3XqppW SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: 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 2018 Spartan

Failure is part of the human experience. We all fail. When we see failure as negative, we are not only less likely to challenge ourselves but we are also more likely to get weighed down by the experience. If you begin to consider failure as both purposeful and positive, you can gain extraordinary wisdom and growth. In this episode, learn which questions can help you flip failure upside down so that the experience works to refine you rather than define you. LESSONS: • Failure happens to all of us. • When you see failure as purposeful you can learn and grow from it. • Ask yourself these three questions when you experience failure so that you can gain the most from the experience: 1. What wisdom can I gain from this? 2. What does this failure mean about me that I need to pay attention to? 3. How does this failure refine me? SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence 2018 Spartan

Find out why Joe De Sena calls this executive coach, the Human Whisperer. Jason helps people to gain self-awareness, to discover blind spots and identify past traumas that are hindering that leap from being a 1 billion dollar company to a 5 billion dollar company. What simple adjustments can you make in your life and in your corporations to stop living in peaks and valleys? Here are some "recipes and anecdotes to avoid rock bottom," and realize your true potential. LESSONS: Ask others to rate your relationships with them on a scale from 1-10 Note your external vs. internal scoreboard Listening is as important as being heard Try talking last in a meeting Share, open up and interact with people Trace back to time you didn't feel "enough," understand it. Ask yourself, when your doing anything, why you're doing it? Get to "emotional core," stop hiding, ask questions The only bad workout is the one you don't do Take a leap of faith in your life This episode of "Spartan Up!" is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Get 20 travel packs free when you order at https://athleticgreens.com/spartan TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Hosts intro 1:25 Interview begins 3:00 how to go from millions to billions 3:45 what do you do at rock bottom 4:45 how to be vulnerable as a CEO 6:20 phases of being broken as part of life 8:30 sustaining new patterns 9:45 how do you shift a paradigm 10:30 breaking bad eating habit patterns 16:00 recipes and anecdotes to avoid rock bottom 18:00 why Joe does burpees 23:20 Sefra, Johnny, Col. Nye and Joe De Sena LINKS: More about Jason https://jasontreu.com/ His Book https://www.amazon.com/Social-Wealth-Extraordinary-Relationships-Transforming-ebook/dp/B00N9CA1QY) SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra © 2018 Spartan

Joe and Zach get together to record the first ever Spartan Way episode while discussing a favorite topic at Spartan, Finding Your True North. Your True North is all about discovering your WHY? Why were you put on this earth? What is the 1 thing you are so passionate and excited about that you can keep doing for the next 25 years? If you're unsure what your True North is, don't worry! Zach & Joe discuss the different ways you can discover your True North. Sometimes you find your True North and other times, it finds you. Enjoy the show! LESSONS: What are The Questions & Lessons to ask yourself to help find your True North? What is Joe's "shotgun approach" to finding your True North? Finding your True North requires getting out there and doing work, making mistakes and experimenting. What is the The BIG lesson Zach learned from Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach? Ask yourself the question, What will keep you excited for the next 5, 10 or 25 years? LINKS: Dan Sullivan Strategic Coach https://www.strategiccoach.com/ 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 SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP & Zach: 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 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan