The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Dan Gable is the most popular American wrestler of all time. As a wrestler, he was undefeated through high school and college before losing his last collegiate match. He rebounded to win a world title in 1971 and the Olympics in 1972 without surrendering a single point. He was the head coach at the University of Iowa for 21 years and during that time, won 21 straight Big 10 titles and 15 NCAA titles. In this episode we focus on Gable’s loss to Larry Owings and how that shaped and molded the rest of his career.    Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   © 2020 Spartan

On this special Mother's Day episode Joe De Sena talks with Janine Shepherd. She was training with the Australian Ski Team, positioned to be headed towards the Olympics, when a tragic accident sent her to a spinal ward for 6 months. She was forced to shift everything she thought defined her. She has led her life by the concept that a broken body is not a broken person. Through her dedication to Hope Theory- where hope is a cognitive skill- based on goals, pathways and agency- she guides us to cultivate resilience within ourselves. At the end of the episode hear what Joe De Sena and the rest of the Spartan Up team learned from their mothers! What does Janine advise to thriving in the difficult times we are facing? One way is to create goals with soul. You want to be striving towards something that you really look forward to and that has you racing out of bed. Be optimistic and have gratitude towards the work that you GET to do. Remember, those around you especially your kids are learning their models of resilience by watching you.  Next - start your day with a gratitude practice. Morning is best because it sets your day on the right track EARLY. Then ask - what would make today great? An last, strength is not just about the body, it’s truly about the mind. It’s important to practice “self-compassion” breaks and realize that with dedication and positivity you can Accomplish anything. Janine has become a mother of three, an extremely accomplished pilot and a true shining beacon of resilience.  Refrain your brain, develop a ritual of gratitude - especially for the mothers out there on this special Mother's Day episode!     This episode is brought to you by ATHLETICBREWING.COM for free shipping on two six-packs or more    LESSONS Strength comes from the body and MIND  It’s about what is inside Hope is a cognitive skill  Children learn resilience from those closest to them  Cultivate resilience within yourself  Gratitude works  Take self-compassion breaks  It’s about goals, pathways + agency  Have things that you looking forward to  Have a goal wit soul  Social distancing is a privilege  It’s about optimism, positivity + gratitude  If you can’t change your situation- change your attitude!  LINKS Save 20% on her course "Build an Unshakable Core” with code SpartanUp https://www.schoolforresilience.com/courses/building-an-unshakable-core LINKS https://janineshepherd.com   TIME STAMPS0:00 Team introduction to this special Mother’s Day episode 0:40 ATHLETICBREWING.COM intro  1:30 “Janine the Machine” + the Australian Ski Team 3:00 surrendering to the accident + seeing a sign  4:00 What is strength?  5:00 The mind + creating a resilient life 7:00 Hope Theory  8:00 Ritual of gratitude  11:15 The importance of self-compassion breaks  11:45 ATHLETICBREWING.COM break 12:55 Interview begins with tree huggin’ 15:00 Becoming a pilot  16:00 Goals, pathways + agency  18:00 Goals with Soul  21:00 The richness of painful times 22:30 social distancing as a privilege  23:30 Optimism, positive + gratitude  25:30 The podcast team discusses Janine’s interview  29:00 The podmates discuss the greatest lessons from their moms 36:50 ATHLETICBREWING.COM close  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, Johnny Waite, Colonel Nye, Sefra Alexandra & Dr. L   Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress  Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2020 Spartan

Each and every one of us is on this planet for a reason, and we all have a unique contribution to make. In today’s climate of comparison, we can often get caught up in what others are doing and attempt to emulate them, whereby ignoring what our own contribution might be or how our individuality matters. It is important that we all recognize that it IS the uniqueness of each of us that matters and in order to meet your own purpose you must show up fully for who you are rather than attempt to be someone else. LESSONS: We each have a unique contribution to make in this world. When you compare ourselves to others and attempt to be like someone else, the world not only loses out on who you are but you also lose out on the benefit of true authenticity. During these times, remember that your contribution matters - no matter how small you think it might be. We need to you to show up for yourself so that you can show up for others. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/ CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

At 13 years of age Logan lost his arm in a wakeboarding accident - has that limited his life? Nope- not at all! You may not be able to control the adversity you face, but that doesn't mean you don't control your destiny! In this interview, he discusses how he will never accept the expectations of others and is dedicated to spreading awareness and opportunities through education. Logan says you have to accept the reality of the situation, be grateful for the abundance that you have, be mindful what you focus on, and always keep learning. As he states, “the deterrent or the interest (of what I do) does not come or stem from having one arm or what I'm capable of doing- it’s just what I'm interested in and I will figure out the rest later.” As his mom said right after the accident- “Logan, it’s just an arm.” You are more capable than you believe and can conquer any obstacle on the course or in life.    LESSONS Accept the reality of the situation Be mindful of the words you use  Be grateful for abundance  Be mindful what you focus on  Live in a “growth mindset”  Always keep learning  Don’t accept the expectations  You're more capable than you believe  Conquer obstacles on the course and in life    This episode is brought to you by 5.11 Tactical https://www.511tactical.com/   LINKS - Adaptive and Inclusive Training Certificate Course https://www.adaptivetrainingacademy.com/adaptive-inclusive-training-course/ - Adaptive Training Academy homepage https://www.adaptivetrainingacademy.com/ - ATA Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/adaptivetraining/ - My personal Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aldridgelogan/     TIME STAMPS 0:00 Sefra Alexandra introduces this episode at Bob Ross’s lake  0:34 5.11 TACTICAL intro  1:00 Joe introduces this weeks guest  2:00 Losing his arm at 13  3:15 Accepting the reality of the situation  4:30 Dealing with initial disbelief  5:45 It’s just an arm  7:45 Having a supportive community  9:15 Fixed versus growth mindset  11:15 Adaptive athletes in competitions  12:20 5.11 TACTICAL Break  13:40 Weight training & corporate America  15:00 Starting a 3D printing company with prosthetics  16:00 Working to inspire others around health & wellness   17:00 Functional training for quality of life  19:00 Spreading awareness and opportunity for adaptive education  20:40 Demonstrating what’s possible & motivation  22:30 Believing in your capabilities 24:00 A tale from Normandy beach   25:30 Unstoppable ambition  27:00 Adaptive Training Academy goes online  29:50 Sefra the Seed Huntress reviews lessons learned  31:30 5.11 TACTICAL Close  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 & Sefra Alexandra  ...Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are social distance canoeing Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2020 Spartan

Mike Barwis is a strength and conditioning guru. He’s trained Olympic athletes in over 40 sports, works with pro teams such as the Red Wings and Mets, and is the CEO of Barwis Performance Centers.  On this episode, we focus on the work Mark did with Brock Mealer.  Brock was involved in a car accident in 2009 and was paralyzed from the waist down.  After 2 years of physical therapy, Brock was unable to walk. Then he met Mike Barwis.  Tune in to hear the full story.     Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   © 2020 Spartan  

Kwame Christian is a master negotiator, and he is all about helping you become one too. He is the bestselling author of "No One Will Play With Me - Finding Confidence in Conflict", and host of the #1 negotiation podcast in the world, "Negotiate Anything". We cover much more than just business negotiation in this episode, focusing on family and personal dynamics that may be especially challenging in current times. This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by Wine 4 Runners, learn more at Wine4Runners.com/spartan   Key Takeaways   We are always negotiating Generosity is on of the best negotiation techniques Listening is so important Unarticulated expectations lead to disappointment Negotiation skills can be learned ad practiced Shifting from Fear of Failure to Fear of Regret Best Things in Life are on Other Side of Difficult Conversations Time Stamps... 1:20 Interview starts 3:00 What drew Kwame to negotiation 4:00 What is Negotiation 5:07 Negotiation skills 6:31 Kwame's Podcasts - A FREE resource, including one specifically for women 7:30 How to recognize a negotiation situation 8:43 How to best approach a negotiation 9:18 Why generosity is one of the best negotiation techniques 10:34 Importance of listening 12:10 How to build reciprocity 14:30 Everything is a negotiation 15:20 Family negotiations during lockdown 16:06 UNARTICULATED EXPECTATIONS 16:45 #1 Reason for Breakdown of Relationships 17:58 Best way to initiate sensitive conversations 19:01 Different communications styles and needs 21:07 Giving somebody something they can't give themselves 21:55 What is empathy and why it matters 25:00 Ike's Question : mistaking my kindness for weakness 27:15 Framing the conversation 29:35 Two Parts of Negotiation : Value Creation and Value Dividing 31:10 Marion's Question : elaborating on how to approach value dividing part 32:08 Example of sticking to your position while still being curious 36:28 How to Practice Your Negotiation Skills 37:30 Asking for Feedback after difficult conversations 39:30 Being successful without being articulate 40:42 Shift from Fear of Failure to Fear of Regret 42:13 Viewing Conflict as Opportunity 44:00 Biggest myth about body language 45:55 Letting go of a bad opportunity to find the right opportunity 47:00 Best things in life are on other side of difficult conversations 50:20 Importance of perspective and space 53:18 Recognizing our patterns of conflict and pre-negotiating challenging situations 54:10 Jen Goodman book : "Freeing Yourself From Conflict" 55:24 Kwame's contact info and resources 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: Zoom Session producers – Marion Abrams & Johnny Waite Hosts: Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams, Sefra Alexandra & Colonel Nye    © 2020 Spartan  

When things feel really out of our control, we often move into a position of helplessness. We can operate from a victim mindset, throw our hands up, and believe that we’ve got zero power. The truth is, there are absolutely going to be times in your life when things happen outside of you that are not in your control. However, there are ways that you can shift your perspective to give yourself a sense of greater control. By considering the things that are in your control and implementing greater agency over your emotional response, you can put yourself in the driver seat again.   LESSONS: Sometimes there will be things in your life that you cannot control - when this happens perspective is key. Exercise self-agency by thinking of all the things that you can control, rather than what is out of your control. Remember, something that you can always control is your emotional response. So respond to your own emotions with clarity and strength. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND DR. L: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Dr. L on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/   CREDITS: Production Team: Heather Knox, Knox Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2020 Spartan

Entrepreneur, chess master and angel investor James has had a number of great successes, used his winnings and then found himself back at zero again. Each of these times he used his creativity and ingenuity to find another opportunity and make it happen. Life is like an ultra marathon with many peaks and valleys to ascend and descend. Enjoy it all! Sometimes it's not even about being the smartest, but about being the most agile. LESSONS 90% of communication is non-verbal Be able to play with possibility not certainty Three skills to money: making it, keeping it, growing it Investment decisions and deciding correctly Combine skill sets to create something unique Podcasts are the wild west of radio When you get knocked down, keep getting up Take “two steps back” to observe your situation Exercise your creativity muscle daily | write 10 ideas a day Enjoy difficult situations You don’t have to be the smartest, be the most agile This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by GONEROGUESNACKS.COM - use code SPARTAN25 for a discount LINKS The James Altucher Show https://omny.fm/shows/the-james-altucher-show TIME STAMPS 1:25 GONEROGUESNACKS.COM intro 3:15 Changing behaviors 6:00 The backdoor into the Ivy Leagues 10:00 College Card start-up 12:00 Changing business climates in quarantine 13:30 Shifting to the remote landscape 15:00 Owning a comedy club 16:15 HBO & building websites for Fortune 500 18:15 Three skills to money 20:15 Going broke & 9/11 21:05 GONEROGUESNACKS.COM break 22:20 Software to model the stock market 23:30 Writing financial books 25:20 Combing skill sets to forge something new 27:00 The Wild West of radio 28:45 bad economy & uncertainty 30:34 Taking two steps back 31:30 Exercising creativity & 10 ideas a day 36:00 How to start a podcast 39:45 Cultural ultra marathon runner 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. Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are at his comedy club, social distance of course. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty * 300 is a number we honor here at Spartan ;) © 2020 Spartan

Do you ever sit and wonder if the elite among us experience self-doubt? I know I do and on this episode we talk with 2008 Olympian Andy Hrovat about a trying 14-month period of his life leading up to the 2008 Olympic trials. During that time Andy lost and regained his place on Team USA. The big takeaway for me is that we all experience self-doubt and by battling through those fears and insecurities, we become a different person in the process.    Find out more at https://spartancombat.com/   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW US: Spartan Combat: https://www.instagram.com/spartancombat/ Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   © 2020 Spartan

Kristen Ulmer knows a lot about fear. As one of the top extreme skiers in the world, Kristen has stared at death and dropped in anyway. But she says her scariest time ever was when she thought her marriage was over, and that the prospect of starting a speaking career was as terrifying as any mountain. In this episode, Kristen shares experiences and lessons that appear in her bestselling book “The Art Of Fear : Why Conquering Fear Won’t Work and What To Do About It” and personal stories from her extraordinary life. She also says “Smart people learn from their experience. Really smart people learn from people who have learned from their experience, and I have a LOT of experience!”   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: Zoom Session producers – Marion Abrams & Johnny Waite Hosts: Johnny Waite, Marion Abrams, Sefra Alexandra & Colonel Nye © 2020 Spartan