The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill 255. Joe De Sena — The Spartan Mindset: Embracing Discomfort and Unleashing Mental Toughness [Encore Edition]
In a world where comfort is often prioritized over challenge, Joe De Sena — the pioneering mind behind the Spartan Race — offers a compelling counter-narrative. He champions the idea that true fulfillment comes not from ease, but from overcoming obstacles and embracing discomfort head-on.
On this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Joe and Michael take a deep dive into:
- The transformative power of personal accountability in navigating life's challenges
- Strategies for fostering a resilient mindset that thrives in adversity
- Why venturing outside our comfort zones is essential for unlocking our full potential and experiencing genuine happiness
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Show Notes:
02:38 — Why the majority of people are lazy
04:28 — Why human beings avoid discomfort
05:22 — Why people are depressed
08:02 — Why food tastes so much better when you’re hungry
10:14 — How Joe developed mental toughness
11:32 — How to manufacture adversity in your life
13:29 — What the other side of adversity feels like
15:14 — Joe’s obstacle-racing catalyst
19:03 — Why Joe started the Spartan Race
21:07 — What "Suffering Together" means
23:26 — The difference between "difficult" and "desperate"
25:16 — Joe’s advice to anyone who wants to do a Spartan Race
29:38 — How to raise resilient kids
32:21 — The application of "Fire. Ready. Aim."
34:41 — Tactical ways to do hard things
39:56 — How Joe describes success
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Links & Resources
- Netflix
- The Menu (film)
- Wendy’s
- Shackelton’s Expedition
- Sir Edmund Hillary
- Spartan Race
- Tough Mudder Event
- Wall Street
- The Transcendence Run
- Iditarod
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Nike
- Goldman Sachs
- Mat Fraser
- Green Beret
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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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