Renegade Radio with Jay Ferruggia
Health & Fitness:Fitness
#117: Spartan Up: Transform Your Body and Mind with Joe De Sena
In this episode, Joe De Sena, founder of the the world largest obstacle course racing series, Spartan Race, joins me on the podcast.
It seems like Joe finds a way to turn everything he touches into gold. He has a talent, right? In reality, it’s the character traits he has built through his militant discipline and relentless work ethic that have elevated him to where he is today. In today’s episode he shares with you the habits, thoughts, and actions that make up the foundation of his success.
Tune in to hear Joe talk about how he turned Spartan Race Inc. into the worldwide phenomenon it is today, his plans to take it into the Olympics, his approach to training, nutrition, and productivity, and much more.
Today's Topics Include:
2:02: How the Mob influenced the start of Joe’s entrepreneurial career.
5:11: What was Joe doing before he started the Spartan Race series, how did it get started, and where is it going?
8:43: Joe’s plan to get Spartan Racing into the Olympics
9:24: The crazy path Joe took to get into one of America’s top universities
12:08: From Athleticism Endurance: The 7 Pilars of Spartan Philosophy
18:43: The diet that keeps Joe healthy despite his insane work schedule and training routine?
21:38: Spartan tips to improve mental toughness and resilience
23:23: The Spartan Code of how to live: beliefs, values, and actions
27:00: The morning routine and work habits that built the Spartan Brand and help Joe avoid distraction
31:16: The first step to living the Spartan Life that you can do today
32:00: Shoutouts to recent listener feedback and free prize giveaways
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