The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

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

As much as you may want to, you can't actually control which emotions arrive at any given time. You can, however, control how you respond to them when you are tuned in and paying attention. Becoming more aware of your emotional state gives you greater agency over your choices, behaviors, and ways of relating. In this episode, learn a simple three-step process that can help you increase your emotional acuity and become more intentional with how you choose to respond. LESSONS: We must be increase our emotional acuity if we want to be intentional with our choices. Tuning in to your emotional state is similar to tuning in to your physical state. A three step-process can help to increase your emotional awareness: Where Am I Feeling? : a full body scan to check-in with the physical sensations of your emotions. What Am I Feeling? : expand your emotional vocabulary and use more descriptive words to identify which feeling is arriving. How Do I Want to Respond? : make intentional choices with how to move forward with greater awareness of the emotion that is at play. 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

What does it take to hunt an antelope barefoot in the Kalahari Desert? Run 3,100 miles around the same ½ mile block in Queens, New York for 52 days straight? Or become a Marathon Monk that must complete 1,000 days of consecutive running or be put to death? Find out how this inspired Joe to start Spartan and the persistence and perseverance witnessed through the lens of documentary filmmaker Sanjay Rawal who believes our "first form of prayer was with our feet- when we hunted, we followed animals, we tracked, we foraged…" learn from these cultures of endurance how inner progress can lead you to transcendence. LESSONS: Get joy from the pain Humans have a primal connection to the earth through movement- running, hunting, hiking was a part of everyday life- KEEP MOVING ! Self transcendence comes through perseverance and persistence Track your inner patterns - choose trajectories to catch what your hunting for "Happiness is solely dependent on your physicality - if you're not challenging yourself physically you're not challenging your mind and heart" 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: 3:00 What inspired Joe to start Spartan 5:00 find transcendence through movement 6:45 the San Bushmen of Botswana 8:00 how does man persistence hunt in the desert 9:30 how do you track antelope ? 16:30 what was humans original religion? 18:20 what is the transcendence run ? LINKS: 3100 Run and Become Film https://3100film.com/ 3100 Film on Facebook facebook.com/3100film 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

Can you change the way you think? This week's conversation is all about how to change the way you think about what is possible and how to create "the most empowering place on earth." Joe on his perpetual QUEST to rip people off the couch, talks with Impact Theory's Tom Bilyeu about creating a media platform that empowers people to leverage their behaviors. The idea is to meet you where you are - with your nutrition and your mind. In this episode explore the "why" of suffering, the disruptive power of narrative and remind you that "you are what you do habitually." Find out how Tom plans to make you better. LESSONS: Dont be less of what you could be- work your way to success Utilize the Growth Mindset: learn, grow, get better and read a lot Impact takes time Intelligence isn't a static unchangeable thing Build something you are all passionate about Building a community is the best marketing of all time Leverage people's behavior rather than trying to change it IT'S ALL ABOUT MINDSET What you build your self esteem around really matters You are what you do habitually CRUSH A.N.T.S. (Automatic Negative Thoughts) - Dr. Daniel Amen 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: 2:00 if you work hard will your efforts be rewarded ? 4:00 how to change your mindset 6:20 being too stupid to quit 8:00 learning the ways of a startup 9:00 what is success? 13:00 does suffering break people? 17:00 how to meet people where they are at LINKS: Impact Theory https://impacttheory.com/ Quest Nutrition https://www.questnutrition.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

Feed your mind, shoot for the long odds, look for mentors and draw your ideas out with us at Dodgers Stadium. What does it take to succeed in the software industry? Peter thinks it's "timing, tenacity, execution and when you're getting out." We explore what an infinite blank canvas for intuitive collaboration on the cloud looks like with the founder of Bluescape. It has revolutionized the way that the federal government, movie, real estate industry and nomadic remotely located entrepreneurs all over the world collaborate digitally. Like Peter said, "when your an entrepreneur you have to think like your going to the majors- get up earlier than everyone else and come home later!" LESSONS: Learn how to read people using ALL your senses It's all about timing, tenacity, execution and demand You are the brand of your organization Feed your mind to be a good leader Design your business to decrease turnover Collaboration is key - technology can help when working remote You need mentors Think like your going to the majors: get up early, come home late 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: 2:30 using all your senses to read people 4:30 techniques for emerging markets in software 5:45 surviving Kuwait 7:00 what does it take to succeed 9:00 feed your mind 10:00 how to design your business 14:30 what is Bluescape? 20:00 Mentor network and "pain stories" 24:00 lonely time in startup world LINKS: Bluescape https://bluescape.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

Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine- Brian shifted the paradigm of "ordinary home services and turns them into exceptional experiences." This week Joe discusses some shady junk removal of his own, learns the Painted Picture Method of envisioning your vision & how a high school dropout stuck with his not so sexy business to disrupt a market and make it a multimillion-dollar franchise. One man's trash is another man's treasure ! LESSONS: Things take time ! Be relentless Believe in a future vision Utilize free press Systematize, franchise & scale 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: 2:00 Do you take your dad's advice? 5:20 How to systematize, franchise & scale 6:25 The Painted Picture 7:30 The Age of Storytelling LINKS: https://www.o2ebrands.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianscudamore/#19e5588e70d3 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 – Matt Baatz & Sefra Alexandra © 2018 Spartan

From the art of the trade on Wall Street to the trade of art beyond canvas - Brendan Murphy entices you with his positive energy, imagery and outlook on life. A prior professional basketball player in Europe and member of the elite Malibu Mob, he believes his greatest currency is his network of friends. LESSONS: Don't be afraid to pivot Think broadly Embrace the unknown LIFE IS LIQUID Get rid of devices and be in the moment 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: 2:50 The currency of friendship 9:00 A broad pivot: Wall Street to wall art 13:00 Jump in and take the next steps 15:30 To get clarity put your devices down LINKS: https://www.brendanmurphyart.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 – Matt Baatz & Sefra Alexandra © 2018 Spartan

One of the World's Fittest Men, began his journey to health at 39. As a full-time ultra-endurance athlete, Wellness Evangelist & plant-based nutrition advocate- he believes we all must "be more audacious in our aspirations." On this episode he allows us to rethink our relationship with nutrition, our obsession with protein and how to access our "vast reservoirs of untapped potential." LESSONS: Ask yourself what you want your life experience to be Always strive to maximize your potential Don't let perfection be the enemy of progress to your fitness and nutrition Mood Follows Action: train yourself to be consistent regardless of your emotional state Don't be afraid to set goals that scare you TIME STAMPS: 6:30 : "Plant based diet isn't just celery & carrots" 7:15 : How to promote longevity 11:00 : Are you a fan of moderation or prone to extremes? 12:20 : An existential crisis at 39 years old: being pudgy & a heart scare 12:45: Recalibrate your relationship with food, nutrition & fitness 13:15: Rehab for food: a seven day juice cleanse 14:25 Understanding the growth and evolution of plant based diets LINKS: Official website: http://www.richroll.com/ Link to Rich Roll podcast: http://www.richroll.com/category/podcast/ Rich Roll's book Finding Ultra http://www.richroll.com/finding-ultra/ 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

LESSONS:1. You must be ready to receive help. Someone could be willing to help you, but if you're not ready to receive it you will miss it.2. You never know when what you say may have a profound impact on someone.3. Life is not linear.4. Success is not something someone gives you, it's a feeling that comes from within. This episode of "Spartan Up!" is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Get 20 travel packs free when you order at https://athleticgreens.com/spartan LINKS: More ABout Frank Ferrante https://www.mayispeakfrankly.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 with special guest this week Zach Even-Esh Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Just START, a message from boxing promoter Barry Hearn that can't be emphasized enough. This episode deserved an encore because we cannot overemphasize the importance of not taking your life for granted. Life is a gift, you must not abuse it. Hearn wanted to be a heavyweight boxing champion, but his path lead him to be a promoter instead. His own passion seem harsh at times, but that's only testament to how strongly he believes in the power of the individual to create a meaningful life. Lessons: At first take a scattergun approach in life; don't set limits and then hone in on your passion. Start an hour earlier and end an hour later. Champions are impressive, but the people at the back of the field who refuse to give in may be even more impressive. 4. Life is a gift, do not squander it! Links: Matchroom Sport: Home http://www.matchroomsport.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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

For 200 episodes Joe and the podcast team have been seeking the secrets to living the Spartan Way. This week Col. Nye turns things around asking Joe what that process has taught him, and then he digs in and asks Joe's wife Courtney if all this stuff is for real. Courtney doesn't make many public appearances, so you won't want to miss this one. Hear what happened when she spotted an eccentric barefoot runner in a wetsuit running in her direction. Clearly, she's a true Spartan! This week's show takes place at the scene of Spartan Agoge 009 in Pittsfield, VT. Joe, the Col. and special guest Zach Even-Esh talk about some of their favorite takeaways and how they inspired Joe's new book The Spartan Way. Lessons: You were born with all the tools you need to get through life. You don't necessarily need any new ones. Practice adversity. Be passionate, but have fun. Links: The Spartan Way | Joe De Sena | Macmillan This episode of "Spartan Up!" is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Get 20 travel packs FREE when you order at https://athleticgreens.com/spartan 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 with special guest this week Zach Even-Esh Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

"Lucky" to have cerebral palsy? That's what Zach Anner says in what is unexpectedly our funniest podcast episode yet! Most people work all their lives to become comfortable asking for help and showing the world their true selves, weakness and all. Zach Anner skipped all that. Using what he's learned he created and stars in his own YouTube show "Workout Wednesdays," in which he shows how spectacularly he can fail and shares what he calls "inspirational jokes." It's disarming, inspirational, genuine and really funny! He has parlayed his compelling voice into a memoir, If at Birth You Don't Succeed, and as a writer on an ABC sitcom "Speechless." Anner may fail at many things, but he is masterful at being himself. Lessons: 1. A visible disability can be a gift in that it's a route to greater authenticity. 2. With the right perspective, terrible experiences can be transformed into great stories. 3. Failure blazes an alternative route to success. LINKS: If at Birth You Don't Succeed http://ifatbirthyoudontsucceed.com/ Workout Wednesdays https://www.youtube.com/user/ZachAnner Zach on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zachannerfanpage/ Zach in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zach.anner/ 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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/ 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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/ 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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 AFTERSHOKZ: This episode is brought to you by AfterShokz open-ear headphones. Visit http://spartan.aftershokz.com/ for $30 off a wireless pair. 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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 This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN http://foursigmatic.com/spartan 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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/ This episode is brought to you by AfterShokz open-ear headphones. Visit http://spartan.aftershokz.com/ for $30 off a wireless pair. 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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/ This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN http://foursigmatic.com/spartan 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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/ This episode is brought to you by AfterShokz open-ear headphones. Visithttp://spartan.aftershokz.com/ for $30 off a wireless pair. 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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/ This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN http://foursigmatic.com/spartan 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

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 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Will OCR be an Olympic sport? Ian Adamson wants to change lives and he approaches the Olympic initiative as an "incredible opportunity", not as the "insurmountable Everest" it could appear to be. As Adamson is also one of the most successful adventure racers of all time, the challenge is in capable hands. This week, we ask Adamson what it takes to be exceptional, why some are driven to be, how a team can exceed the ability of its weakest member and more. It's not in the genes. It's not in the stars. It's something within everyone's reach. Find out what this week. Lessons: 1. A good team is FASTER than its weakest link. 2. Excelling at sport is about summoning the innate abilities that make you human, and not exceptional. 3. Mastering a sport is a kind of path to enlightenment: the journey starts out physical but evolves into emotional and, at its highest level, spiritual. LINKS: About Ian Link: https://ianadamson.com/ About World OCR https://worldocr.org/ This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN http://foursigmatic.com/spartan Spartan Life article from this episode "Is Eathing Fat Bad for You? Or Good?" https://life.spartan.com/post/should_you_eat-fat 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

In sports and energy drinks Lance Collins is the top of the heap. How did he get there? By being fast, funded, cutting edge, and well branded for the last three decades. And, critically, by being passionate enough to have a near single minded purpose. He has made great fortunes and launched successful products time and again. What keeps him coming back for more? Listen and learn what makes Lance tick this week on Spartan Up! Lessons: 1. It's not the big that eat the small, it's the fast that eat the slow. 2. Whatever your million dollar idea is, it must be disruptive. Don't be a me too. 3. Above all, if a product isn't eye catching the rest doesn't matter. 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

He sailed around the world, twice; the second voyage with his young family in tow. And in spite of starting a crabbing business in his teens and several other ventures throughout his adulthood, his expeditions are where Caspar Craven learned, along with his family, some of the most vital lessons in life, not the least of which is how to be alive. The most important skill they learned on the high seas through their many adventures is emotional resilience. Hear how they cultivated that resilience and how you can too on this episode of Spartan Up. Lessons: 1. Teach resilience by modeling resilience. 2. Integrative learning through following a passion through all its aspects (math, science, humanities, etc.) can be a more effective teaching tool than learning each discipline in isolation and without context. 3. Talk about what you want to do all the time until it becomes vivid and real to you, then figure out how to do it. Link: Caspar Craven http://www.casparcraven.com/ READ his book"Where the Magic Happens" : http://amzn.to/2GnlmCh Caspar Craven on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CasparSpeaking/ Caspar Craven on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/casparcraven/ Caspar Craven on Twitter https://twitter.com/casparcraven This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN www.foursigmatic.com/spartan 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. GUEST VIDEOGRAPHY - IRONHEART STUDIOS Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

At age 70 she tried her first Spartan Race. At seventy two years old, 16.7 miles, five thousand feet of climbing at nearly two miles above sea level, she crossed the Lake Tahoe Spartan Race Championship finish line. For Marla Sweeney, this was the twenty third time in almost as many months of crossing that line. She started this endeavor while still managing pain from a head on car accident. Is that inspiring enough for you? Marla doesn't consider herself special and will crush all your excuses. We celebrate her and all other strong women on International Women's Day on March 8th! Lessons: 1. Compartmentalize. Find a way to break down big goals in tiny ones and tick them off one by one. Repeat. 2. There's always a way to adapt but you won't find it sitting down. 3. Get your whole family involved. You'll strengthen bonds and have a support system. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay http://spartan.com/185 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 AND guest host this week Amelia Boone Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Want to find your purpose? Go outside! That's the sage advice from Steve Lulek, wilderness survival expert and adventure guide. Are we meant to live the bulk of our lives cloistered in cubicles, driving in steel boxes and staring at screens? How can we reverse these cultural norms in order to reconnect to the outdoors and ourselves in the process? This week Joe and Steve explore our true natures. Lessons: 1. When you find who you are, it's easy to let go of the things that don't fit. 2. Reframe adverse outdoor conditions into something to enhance the adventure. There's no excuse not to go outside. 3. Feel overwhelmed? Sit silent in nature and observe to reground yourself. Links: Green Mountain Rock Climbing http://www.vermontadventuretours.com/ This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN www.foursigmatic.com/spartan 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Just move! That's the bottom line for these three members of Oscar Mike and Operation Enduring Warrior, both organizations designed to get wounded veterans on the move! "Oscar Mike" means "on the move" in military parlance. These three adaptive Spartans, Jonathan Lopez, Noah Currier, and Earl Granville, have sought out the race as a way of eradicating any perception that they are victims. They are, instead, comrades in the human wide struggle to help one another excel at life. According to one of the athletes the greatest thing he witnessed during the race was not the elite athletes crushing the course or even adaptive athletes and veterans doing the improbable; it was seeing someone fall down face first and be picked up by his teammates, showing that Spartans fall, bleed and find the strength to go on, "just like us." Lessons: 1. Seek out the obstacle, the struggle, for the valuable lessons it can teach you. 2. More or less visibly, we're all adapting to and trying to overcome something. 3. Accomplishment and happiness can be dependent on finding a strong community. Links: Oscar Mike https://www.oscarmike.org/ Operation Enduring Warrior OEW https://www.enduringwarrior.org/ This episode is brought to you by FOUR SIGMATIC. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN https://foursigmatic.com/spartan 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

From house arrest to the NFL pro bowl in seven years, retired 49er Brian Jennings transformed his life in dramatic fashion. Then, after thirteen years of football success, like all star athletes, he was forced to start over again. As Jenning describes, "athletes are the only people that die twice." With a podcast, as an inspirational speaker, and through his work with veterans he has proved himself more than equal to the challenge. What, for Jennings, were the keys to finding his true north not once but twice? Listen, watch and learn. Lessons: 1. To become irreplaceable, not only do you need to handle your business, you need to help the people around you. 2. Harness the "screw it" moment in your life, when you've realized your worst fear that in turn liberates you to "go for it." 3. The transitions in your life are times to take stock of the wisdom and skills - decide what to take with you and what to leave behind. Links: The Brian Jennings Experience Podcast http://mindwellmed.com/the-brian-jennings-experience-podcast/ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Manufacturing socks in a small town in Vermont, especially in the 80s and 90s when most companies were sending this work offshore, is hardly your standard business plan. Still, as of 2016, Darn Tough Socks was a 40 million dollar business. The name "Darn Tough" is a brilliant pun. The socks, like the CEO, are resilient (carrying a lifetime guaranty,) and relentlessly and thoroughly vetted and improved to strengthen them further. When asked for business advice Ric's was simple "never, ever, give up." What he's found is that the hard way turned out to be the best way. Lessons: 1.When things seem impossible, sometimes the answer is to double down on your strengths. 2.There is no such thing as negative feedback; it's all valuable information that can steer you towards improvement. 3.Doing things the hard way can reap its own rewards. 4.Success is holistic - making the extra effort to support the community pays back in loyalty, quality and branding. Links: Darn Tough Socks https://darntough.com Darn Tough Story https://darntough.com/pages/made-in-usa Darn Tough Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DarnToughVermont/ Darn Tough Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darntoughvermont/ This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Join the mushroom coffee revolution and save 15% using promo code SPARTAN https://us.foursigmatic.com/?discount=spartan# SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Why do you work out? Why don't you? How do you think about how much you eat? Mind Pump podcast host Sal Di Stefano challenges a lot of hardened conventions in the fitness world. He discovered the route he took to health as an insecure teenager was leading to disaster, but fortunately he had an epiphany when he reached adulthood that lead to paradigm shifts he describes in this episode. Lessons: 1. Don't exercise and eat based on hatred of your body; exercise and eat to love your body. 2. Meet your body and mind where they're at and move forward from there. 3. Make new connections to the healthy (and unhealthy) things you do. Links: Mind Pump Media https://www.mindpumpmedia.com Mind Pump Facebook https://m.facebook.com/mindpump/ Mind Pump Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpmedia/ Sal's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpsal/ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay http://spartan.com/180 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Katrin Davidsdottir, two-time CrossFit world champion Icelandic born, is happiest when she is working. She loves work - whether making progress or failing then moving forward again. How has she achieved so much so young? The attitude and the mindset that nurtured throughout her life. Kristin's secret may be that she has no secret at all. Her methods are straightforward and that they work so well is surely due to her indomitable consistency and drive. Lessons: 1. Extreme success requires extreme sacrifice. 2. Hard work brings joy and reward. 3. Use your abilities and talents to build something that goes beyond your ego. Links: Katrín Davíðsdóttir on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katrindavidsdottir/ Katrín Davíðsdóttir on Twitter https://twitter.com/katrintanja Katrín Davíðsdóttir on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katrintanja/ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Have you seen the iconic photos of Iceland's Blue Lagoon? On the way back from the Spartan Ultra World Championship we found Grimur Saemundsen, the doctor, and entrepreneur who founded the Icelandic spa visited by more than half of the country's tourists. Use his exceptional business success story as a parable to guide your own success. The indigo tint of the water comes from naturally therapeutic substances including silica and blue-green algae. Saemundsen worked with existing strengths in his environment, the natural volcanic springs and rugged landscape, to create something new. Even as the spa grows the new architecture follows the natural landscape. Do that yourself by identifying and adapting to the strengths in yourself and your environment. Make them work for you. Iceland took what many might see as negative, the attention a volcano brought to them by stopping air travel worldwide and made it a positive. The used the attention to springboard for their tourism campaigns. Is it something in the water? We're willing to check for you ... Lessons: 1. To build success use and emphasize existing strengths - in this case adapting to the local ecology and environment. 2. Create a passion around what you're doing and others on your team will follow suit. 3. To succeed you ned three keys: vision, endurance, and to remain open to outside opinion. Link: Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa http://www.bluelagoon.com/ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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 – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

What would you pay for a 10x improvement to everything in your life? One small change to improve your health, your relationships, your career. Ruari Fairbarns has found that ONE simple thing, and now he's sharing it with us!What would you pay for a 10x improvement to everything in your life? One small change to improve your health, your relationships, your career. Ruari Fairbarns has found that ONE simple thing, and now he's sharing it with us!Is it dropping sugar? Burpees? Quitting carbs? Daily cold showers? Fasting? According to Fairbairns, creator "The Ultimate Social Challenge," it's one simple thing: dropping alcohol. He used his own abstention as a case study and experienced dramatic improvements in every aspect of his life, including his career, family, friends as well as his mental and physical health. But, how, exactly, do you drop a habit that is so deeply conditioned? Fairbairns shares concrete tips and tricks to try the challenge for 30 days, 90 days, a year or a lifetime. Want proof? We interviewed his wife Jennifer too! Lessons: 1. If the results of abstaining from alcohol were sold as a pill, it would be a billion dollar business. 2. You're not giving up anything if you are, in fact, replacing it with something better. 3. Bad habits don't need telling off; they need replacing. LINKS:One Year No Beer www.oneyearnobeer.com One Year No Beer on Facebook facebook.com/oneyearnobeerOne year No Beer on Twitter https://twitter.com/oynbuk SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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, Col. Tim Nye. with special guest host Jennifer Fairbairns Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2018 Spartan

Has fear been a problem in your life? Do you use terms like "overcome" or "suppress" in your relationship with fear? pioneering extreme skier Kristen Ulmer talks with guest host Amelia Boon about learning to love fear. They teach you a new way to relate to your own fear. Embrace it. If you want to live a full life of creativity, vitality, adventure, and success, it's what you must do. Most people don't and fear manifests itself in the forms of anxiety, anger, boredom, and mental exhaustion. What can we do to transcend this suffering and live rich lives? Ulmer achieved great successes but equally potent anguish repressing her fear until she found a better way. Learn her methods in this life-changing, podcast of the new year.Has fear been a problem in your life? Do you use terms like "overcome" or "suppress" in your relationship with fear? pioneering extreme skier Kristen Ulmer talks with guest host Amelia Boon about learning to love fear. They teach you a new way to relate to your own fear. Embrace it. If you want to live a full life of creativity, vitality, adventure and success, it's what you must do. Most people don't and fear manifests itself in the forms of anxiety, anger, boredom, and mental exhaustion. What can we do to transcend this suffering and live rich lives? Ulmer achieved great successes but equally potent anguish repressing her fear until she found a better way. Learn her methods in this life-changing, podcast of the new year. Lessons: 1. Suffering equals discomfort times resistance. 2. Feel your fearfully without trying to get rid of it. 3. Your relationship with fear is the most important relationship of your life because it's the relationship you have with yourself at your core. Links: Kristen Ulmer www.kristenulmer.com Kristen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ulmer.kristen/ Kristen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristen.ulmer/ "The Art of Fear" http://a.co/0lN5ds9 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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 guest host this week Amelia Boone. Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

There are no valid excuses for staying on the couch, all 52 Spartan Up guests of 2017 agree. The panel is on site in Iceland for the Spartan Ultra & Agoge 007 on the cusp of winter solstice, in the midst of a brutal storm, and in imminent peril from an active volcano. In other words, the perfect race scenario and an ideal backdrop for the theme of this week's episode: no excuses. Which 2017 podcast stories epitomize this the best and why? How can you eliminate excuses for 2018 and beyond? Listen; watch; find out, then get moving. Lessons: 1. It's better to fail on the stage than on the couch. 2. "Sneakers on, " I.e., prime bigger actions through smaller ones that are easier to take each and every day. 3. If you're serious about meeting your goals, you can't say yes to everything. 4. Pain is inevitable, so instead of trying to avoid it, harness it in service of a better life. 5. As Robert Fulghum said, "... I may give my life meaning by throwing myself recklessly into it daily, as if something astonishing is happening and I am part of it. It is and I am." Links: Spartan Agoge - https://www.spartan.com/en/race/endurance-events/endurance-events-overview?article=29031 Sneakers On https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/139-mordechai-wiener-the-simple-steps-that-changed-his-life/id952870930?i=1000384505740&mt=2 Not To Do List https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/140-dean-graziosi-the-not-to-do-list/id952870930?i=1000384753987&mt=2 Better to Fail on the Stage than the Couch https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/134-robert-herbst-powerlifting-champion-irrevocable/id952870930?i=1000382599754&mt=2 Rose Wetzel https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/163-we-interviewed-athlete-rose-wetzel-while-giving-birth/id952870930?i=1000393013328&mt=2 Pain is Inevitable, don't let that stop you https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/162-sean-stephenson-has-discovered-simple-ways-to-overcome/id952870930?i=1000392719709&mt=2 This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ is an insurance company that helps obstacle racers like you get lower rates on your life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/spartanup to see if you qualify. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle with gust Mike I Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

What is the secret to longevity? For many athletes, their sports tenure ends, through injury or burnout, earlier than they hope. Through decades Mark Sisson participated in hundreds of endurance challenges including ultras and Ironmans. What helped him avoid that fate? What compelled him to switch from these grueling tests to sports like stand up paddling and ultimate frisbee? Known for his paleo nutrition blog Mark's Daily Apple, and books "Primal Blueprint" and "Primal Endurance" Sisson will explain his fitness reset and list the ingredients in what may be the world's healthiest mayonnaise. Lessons: 1. A healthy lifestyle can make life more fun. 2. The older you get, the more that attitude plays a key part in living a good life. 3. Invest in yourself by doing the things that will pay off down the line. Links: Mark's Daily Apple https://www.marksdailyapple.com Primal Blueprint https://www.primalblueprint.com Primal Kitchen www.primalkitchen.com This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ is an insurance company that helps obstacle racers like you get lower rates on your life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/spartanup to see if you qualify. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

Underground strength coach Zach Even-Esh has a unique distinction, the only guest to be interviewed three times in Spartan Up! During the insane weekend that in Pittsfield, Vermont (birthplace of Spartan Race,) that contained the Spartan Wrestling Camp, Spartan Agoge and a series of Podcasts, Col. Nye made time to check in with with Spartan up regular Zach Even-Esh. Meanwhile the Summer Agoge class is fire walking at Spartan's own Area 51. They talk about how Zach trains youth, not just for wrestling, but for life. How the camp trains the mind is paramount, and the true foundation of strength. As always, Even-Esh is a wellspring of inspiration. Lessons: 1. True strength must transcend gym walls. 2. Convenience and excellence are never found on the same road. 3. To be great at something, genuinely care. Links: Spartan Wrestling Camp - http://www.spartanwrestlingcamp.com/ About Zach http://ZachEven-Esh.com Encyclopedia of Underground Strength http://a.co/0QR1FTs Underground Strength Coach http://UndergroundStrengthCoach.com Underground Strength Cert http://UndergroundStrengthCert.com This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Health IQ. Health IQ is an insurance company that helps obstacle racers like you get lower rates on your life insurance. Go to healthiq.com/spartanup to see if you qualify. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

Bruce Lee's legacy was so powerful that it lives on through his daughter, Shannon, and the foundation named for him. He passed when she was just four, but his legend reverberates through books, writings, students, fans and of course films. We've all heard the famous quote "Be like water, my friend…" but do you know the story behind it? It arose at an epiphanic time in his life when he was not very water like. It took a trial for him to make the decision that his followers are all benefitting from to this day. Lessons: 1. Be like water… 2. The medicine for your suffering is within you. 3. The mind is a fertile garden that will grow what you choose whether weeds or flowers. LINKS: Bruce Lee Website & Podcast https://www.brucelee.com/ Bruce Lee Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brucelee/ Bruce Lee Twitter https://twitter.com/brucelee Bruce Lee Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BruceLee SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: 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, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

To climb Everest wasn't quite enough for climber and documentarian Jimmy Chin. He had to ski it. Even the sherpas urged him not to do it. Despite the appearance of being a free spirit who may have lost control, this is far from who Chin really is. By his own description, he is someone who grew up being very disciplined. His life is about managing risk. What was his biggest risk? It was not encountered on Everest or El Capitan, or any other iconic mountain. In this episode he'll describe it, and what it takes to reach our passions. Lessons: 1. If you instill a model of excellence early on in your children, they may not do the thing you had hoped, but they will likely be successful at whatever they do. 2. It's a gift if you find something you love, because many people never do. 3. The ones who are really good are able to calculate risk at a very high level: able to take things to the edge without going over. Links: https://jimmychin.com/ https://www.hanahlife.com/ Meru Film http://www.merufilm.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jimmychinphotography Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_chin/ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay CREDITS Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

https://www.spartan.com/170 The story begins at age 5, he remembers the garbage man got to the best toy in the dumpster before he could get to it. He didn't understand until he was an adult how that moment formed him. Today Chris practices what he calls "venture philanthropy." He's left the world of finance and embraced his mission in life, his true "why." Stay tuned to the end to hear the take aways and lessons gleaned by our Spartan Up hosts Joe DeSena, "Doctor" Johnny, Sefra the Seedhuntress, and Col. Nye. Lessons: 1. "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why." —Mark Twain. 2. The three pillars of motivation: 1. Autonomy. 2.Search for competency. 3. Community. Link: Chris Cavallerano http://www.inspirethefire.com/ Chris on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chris.cavallerano Chris on Twitter https://twitter.com/chris_cav Chris on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chriscavallerano/ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay CREDITS Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

If Jack Lalanne is the godfather of modern fitness, Elaine "Lala" Lalanne is the Queen! Jack Lalanne revolutionized the way we work out and inspired a generation to embrace fitness and good diet. At 90 his widow, Lala, is still at it - riding skateboards and earning her breakfast with a daily workout. She's living proof that their lifelong passion for a fit lifestyle pays off! Lala shares time-honored wisdom on how to live a healthy and successful life and continues the mission to help people help themselves. If Jack Lalanne is the godfather of modern fitness, Elaine "Lala" Lalanne is the Queen! Jack Lalanne revolutionized the way we work out and inspired a generation to embrace fitness and good diet. At 90 his widow, Lala, is still at it - riding skateboards and earning her breakfast with a daily workout. She's living proof that their lifelong passion for a fit lifestyle pays off! Lala shares time-honored wisdom on how to live a healthy and successful life and continues the mission to help people help themselves. Lessons: 1. If you do everything in moderation, you can't go wrong. 2. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. 3. It's all up to you! Don't play the blame game. Links: Read more about Lala https://life.spartan.com/post/spartan-interview-elaine-lalanne Lala on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialelainelalanne/ Lala's web site Lalanne http://www.elainelalanne.com/ More about Jack Lalanne jacklalanne.com Lalanne on Facebook facebook.com/officialjacklalanne SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. Delle Synopsis – Matt Baatz © 2017 Spartan

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/ SUBSCRIBE:iTunes: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShowYouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYTGoogle Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay CREDITSProducer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, Col. Tim Nye, & Dr. DelleSynopsis – Matt Baatz© 2017 Spartan