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The Tim Ferriss Show

Ep. 16 - Joe De Sena on Grit, Endurance, and Building Empires

Jul 1, 2014
45:31

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Quick takeaways

  • Joe De Sena created the Death Race as a physically and mentally challenging event to push participants to their limits and inspire them to overcome obstacles.
  • Desenna believes that a relentless work ethic and passion are crucial qualities in employees, and he has observed similarities between successful employees and downhill ski racers in terms of resilience and tenacity.

Deep dives

The Origins of Spartan Race

The podcast episode discusses Joe Desenna's journey from running a pool and construction business to becoming the co-founder of the Spartan Race. Desenna recounts how his interest in outdoor adventure races led him to create the Death Race, a grueling event purposely designed to break participants both physically and mentally. He also shares how the success of the Death Race eventually led to the creation of Spartan Race, a series of races designed to challenge people and inspire them to push their limits.

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