The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Doug Lewis, Olympian and former World Cup alpine ski racer, says, "If I could stand in the starting gate, 3,000 vertical feet above that finish, knowing that I am going to risk my life. But, if I had the confidence to push myself out there, and attack the course, more than I know the course is going to attack me, I have the upper hand on that course. And I know I can do it." Today, Yancy and Jarod talk with Doug about the mindset you must have to be the absolute best at whatever you're trying to accomplish. In this episode, you'll learn: - Preparation and Visualization - Recovering from a broken back at 17 - 3 traits of a World Class skier: Love for speed, work ethic, look at failure as a gift - Finding the positivity in everything, regardless of the outcome - Find what's possible for yourself - Figuring out what went right and wrong, and don't shy away from looking at whoever is doing best to see what they're doing better Doug Lewis, Olympian and founder of Eliteam, is currently an alpine ski racing broadcast analyst, but he used to be a top competitor in the 1980s. Doug was on the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Alpine Team, and 2 World Championship Teams in 1985 and 1987. At the 1985 World Championships, Doug won the bronze medal, which was the first ever World Championship medal for an American in downhill. He was the 1986 & 1987 U.S. Nationals National Downhill Champion. Inducted in 2002 VARA Ski Hall of Fame, 2007 US National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, and 2019 Vermont Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame. Check out Eliteam Eliteam.com Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID. Race dirty, recover clean with FITAID Sports Recovery Drink. Visit lifeaidbevco.com and enter code SPARTAN15 at checkout to get 15% off FITAID. Enjoy that post race reward anytime by visiting lifeaidbevco.com and coupon code SPARTAN15 for 15% plus fast, free shipping. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Dina Kaytser, "Babushka," survived the holocaust by a twist of fate. Her family was sent to Stalin's camps in Siberia during World War II and it saved her life. How was it, she says not that bad. Today she offers two essential pieces of advice - Never Complain, and believe in LOVE. She and her granddaughter, Jessie Kanzer, join Joe De Sena, founder, and CEO of Spartan, on the podcast today to talk about Putin, Ukraine, Siberia, and most important - resilience. Dina Kanzer is the grandmother (Babushka) of author Jessie Kanzer, more about Jessie: Her website https://jessiekanzer.com/ Her book https://amzn.to/3v7PeOy Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families" https://amzn.to/3JrN6oz The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by FITAID. Race dirty, recover clean with FITAID Sports Recovery Drink. Visit lifeaidbevco.com and enter code SPARTAN15 at checkout to get 15% off FITAID. Enjoy that post race reward anytime by visiting lifeaidbevco.com and coupon code SPARTAN15 for 15% plus fast, free shipping. CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Tim Ferris, Louisa Nicola, and Dr. Nada Milosavljevic are all experts who are here to help you get focused. Today we bring their best advice back from past episodes of the Spartan Up podcast. "Let's say you want your brain to focus or concentrate, a great way to do that is to send a signal on every one of your sensory pathways. That means your sense of sight, touch, sound, taste, and smell. Your sensory system is your only connection to the outside world, and it's pretty powerful" says Dr. Nada. In this episode, we talk about how to get focused with some amazing tips and advice. In this episode you'll learn about… - How to increase focus endurance - Using lists and other practices to keep track of your tasks to stay focused - Using your sensory system to gain focus or stay focused If you want to watch the full episodes, Louisa Nicola - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHnOhDxhoEg Tim Ferriss - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME5M3dUKDz8 Mental Focus in 5 Easy Steps with Dr. Nada - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ZuxSuMXeo SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

"Find your inner beast, okay? Attack life. Punch fear in the face. It's going to make you stronger. You know, be safe doing what you're doing out there, we're not talking about being reckless. But face your fears and punch through them. Man, the other side of it is such a beautiful place," says Jarod Cogswell, co-host of the DEKA Series and Co-Creator of Spartan DEKA. Today Yancy and Jarod are talking about how we can find that animal inside of us that we don't know exists until we go through tough times. In this episode, you'll learn about: How to embrace the suffering and know that you can find what it takes to get through it The gift of having these experiences to reflect on We need something to kick us in the a** so we keep pushing our abilities Crushing the ordinary in your life The beauty after being challenged Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

The author of "Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING: Healing, Chilling, and Living with the Tao Te Ching" goes head to head with Spartan Race CEO and Founder Joe De Sena. Joe's answer to everything is do more, and do it sooner. Just get it done. Today he sits down with Jessie Kanzer to talk about the Tao Te Ching, her book and why she says sometimes it's best to do nothing. More about Jessie Kanzer Her website https://jessiekanzer.com/ Her book https://amzn.to/3v7PeOy Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families" https://amzn.to/3JrN6oz The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything This episode is brought to you by USANA Health Sciences. USANA creates premium nutritional products built on one simple idea: if you feed the cells in your body exactly what they need, your overall health will benefit. USANA is driven to innovate and advance the science of nutrition—putting a healthy, happy life within reach for all. https://www.usana.com/ CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

Chris Herren, Joe Polish, and Ray Morvan tell us their experiences and give us advice to help battle our own addictions. "You know, I have children, I have a 19 year old son, I have a 16 year old daughter, and a 10 year old. And you know, my thing is, go to parties. Be social. But why get drunk?" says Chris Herren. Joe asks, "Because they're going to do it anyway aren't they?" Chris says, "No, why? That's my point. See, you're one of the parents that have made the assumption and waved the flag that that's going to happen. But why? Why assume that? And why not do things to prevent it?" In this episode, we talk about how to help beat addiction before or after it's already begun. In this episode you'll learn about… - Having the awareness that you don't need substances. Figuring out why we get addicted and how to beat it before it starts - Recognizing when you're in a bad environment and getting yourself out - The link between trauma, how you relieve that stress, and addictions - Finding another activity that keeps you off drugs and alcohol to help you realize your journey to become a better version of yourself If you want to watch the full episodes, Chris Herren | The Truth About Addiction - https://youtu.be/P7JK21-15zs Joe Polish | Addiction & Carpet Cleaning Taught him to Sell Anything - https://youtu.be/yDGu8k0XyHk This Vermonter Used the Mountains to Overcome Addiction ep.120 - https://youtu.be/Ip2AoWRLLV4 SPONSOR ​​ This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by SuperBeets Heart Chews. RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at www.SuperBeets.com/spartan SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Hosts: Johnny Waite, Joe De Sena Co-Hosts: Sefra Alexandra, Col. Nye Guest Host: Zach Even-Esh Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Andrew Simpson says, "We can have both. We can have high success, we can have winners that do get the scholarship and that actually enjoy it along the way. We just need a new paradigm and some new strategies along the way." Today, Yancy and Jarod talk with Andrew about how we can improve our mentoring and stop ourselves from being too hard so the youth can continue having fun. In this episode, you'll learn: - Focusing on who a student athlete becomes, their happiness, health, and well-being instead of their stats - Key areas we're going wrong as coaches to kids - Stop looking for the wrong things to base how someone's doing - 5 techniques for coaches and parents to help their kids be their best (and to be a better coach in general) - How to get the youth more active beyond sports Andrew Simpson is a husband, a father, a Founder of a company called Player's Fitness and Performance, and the creator of the Winning Athlete Formula. A system that helps kids and adults alike become high-performing leaders without sacrificing values, health, or relationships along the way. He is also the author of a best selling book called The Youth Truth: a movement helping parents and coaches build true champions in today's crazy youth sports world. Connect with Andrew www.andrewjsimpson.com www.pfpfit.com Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by SuperBeets Heart Chews. RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at www.SuperBeets.com/spartan SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

For Chris Duffin, balance means giving everything you have to everything that's important. Don't be limited by your own comprehension. In his conversation with Spartan founder and CEO Joe De Sena, Duffin explains why he named his brand Kabuki Strength, what three things are necessary for great achievements, and his unique and powerful take on balance. More about Chris Duffin Buy his book: https://amzn.to/3rKVuJP www.chrisduffin.com www.kabukistrength.com www.bearfoot.store www.buildfastformula.com Follow Chris on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mad_scientist_duffin/ Joe De Sena's Parenting book "10 Rules for Mental Toughness for Families" https://amzn.to/3JrN6oz The Tough Bible - the best information from Spartan Up all in one place Spartan.com/toughbible Be ready for ANYTHING - download the free book https://www.spartan.com/readyforanything This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by SuperBeets Heart Chews. RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at www.SuperBeets.com/spartan CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion.com Host: Joe De Sena © 2022 Spartan

"Let's say my wife is fit and my kids are fit, and here I am, rolling into my fifties, and they want to go do something. I'll be damned if I-- if I have not respected myself. Through my 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s, I'm going to be forced. My body is going to say no dumb a**. You can't do that anymore. That would crush me. And I know people, listen and I know you listen and viewers, you're thinking, that might be where I'm at right now. We're not saying it's too late. We'll start today," says Yancy Culp, co-host of the DEKA Series and Co-Creator of Spartan DEKA. Today Yancy and Jarod are talking about how you can take care of yourself to stay fit at 50 years old. In this episode, you'll learn about: - Training for something on the calendar - Continue to challenge yourself - Setting your goals and scheduling your training - Training vs Exercise - Finding your "Why?" Connect with Jarod and Yancy on social, and attend a DEKA event: -Jarod's Social: @jarod_cogswell -Yancy's Social: @YancyCulp -Race a DEKA Event: DEKA-FIT SPONSORS This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Titan Fitness, the Official Partner of Spartan North America. From sandbags to power racks, we provide the equipment you need to prepare for the race of a lifetime. Visit https://www.titan.fitness/ and use promo code 'SPARTAN' for 5% off your next order + free shipping! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Jarod Cogswell and Yancy Culp Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan

Beau Miles, the Backyard Adventurer, poly-jobist, Doctor of Philosophy, author, is back to tell us about how he fuels himself on his days-long journeys. "If it's days and days at a time, and the slower you're going, and you're doing that longer burn where your heart rate's ticking along at 130 the whole time, and you're not really stopping, you're always moving. I'm basically just eating normally, whatever way I can. That decides, you know, I'll have a sandwich, I'll have some licorice, I'll have some dates, I'll have lots of dried fruit and nuts, and some salty potatoes or an egg. I'll just bloody eat anything," says Beau Miles. In this episode, you'll learn: - Trust your body to tell you what you want and crave - How Beau is eating on his long expeditions - How eating only beans for 40 days and then running an Ultra Marathon ended Beau's cravings - The key companion is yourself. Listen to what your body and mind are telling you Check out Beau's other activities Website - beaumiles.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/beaumiles Instagram - @beauisms SPONSOR This episode of Spartan Up! is brought to you by Titan Fitness, the Official Partner of Spartan North America. From sandbags to power racks, we provide the equipment you need to prepare for the race of a lifetime. Visit https://www.titan.fitness/ and use promo code 'SPARTAN' for 5% off your next order + free shipping! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram: @spartanuppodcast Spartan Up on Twitter: @SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer: Lake Watters Host: Johnny Waite Sr Producer: Marion Abrams © 2022 Spartan