The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

What does it take to mentally conquer any challenge? This week Claudio Alessi, a man with a seemingly endless list of championships and achievements, tells Joe that all of it boils down to service. Joe Desena talk with the Swiss Ski team's team mental coach who has over 50 years of martial arts training and is a 7 time world champion - he even won the Arm Wrestling World Cup in 1996. The principles and tactics he's learned he adapted to create mental and biomechanics martial arts training for people with disabilities to conquer their goals. If you want results you need to balance your mental and physical and most importantly have passion! And whatever your goal - just start NOW. LESSONS: Balance the mental and physical aspects of your life You must have passion to have results Align your mentality with your challenge It's all about perseverance, KEEP GOING! Set a target and go for it, then surpass it If you believe in yourself, it's all possible If you have an objective, start NOW Do something bigger than you Give without expecting anything back Become one with the elements of the earth to be strong: move with them 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 Intro: listen overcome the obstacles of your mind! 0:18 Johnny Waite, Col. Nye, Sefra the Seed Huntress and Joe Desena introduce this week's guest 2:00 Martial arts as a balance between the mental and the physical 3:00 How to teach people with handicaps to use martial art skills in everyday function 5:20 How to conquer any challenge 6:00 How to put your mentality to the race 7:45 Advice from the mental coach of the Swiss Olympic Ski Team 8:12 Teeter Break 10:47 More of the interview with Claudio Alessi 11:00 What it takes to persevere 12:35 Believe and it is possible 13:50 Becoming part of nature and the elements 14:30 Synchronize with the earth to be strong 18:48 Johnny Waite, Col. Nye, Sefra the Seed Huntress and Joe Desena discuss the interview 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 Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2018 Spartan

I was 19 years old and had just started working at Price Club. I was working for less than a month and was awarded "Employee of the Month". How did it happen? Simple. I went above and beyond "normal" effort. This is something you can apply to ALL areas of life, not just your work or career. Good enough is the death of greatness. LESSONS: Complacency is when you find yourself saying, That's not my job. To achieve more in life you must be willing to do more, even if the pay off is not immediate. Normal actions = normal results. This is also known as average. You're a Spartan and Spartans don't do anything with average effort or intentions. Get out there and be AWESOME. LINKS: 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 Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Our values are a set of principles by which we choose to live our life. Values can not only help guide us towards what we want but they can also be used as a barometer for what truly matters to us. Sometimes, however, we lose sight of our values and find ourselves engaging in behaviors that are not in alignment with our values. This can not only create a general sense of discontent but can also lead to depression, anxiety, addiction, and other significant struggles. Evaluating whether or not our behaviors are in alignment with our values is a key step to ensuring that our integrity is intact and that we are being true to what matters to us. LESSONS: Values: A set of principles by which you choose to live your life. Evaluating whether or not your behaviors are in alignment with your values can help determine whether there may be internal conflict that is creating discontent. Follow these three steps to evaluate whether or not you are in alignment: Identify three values that matter most to you. Ask yourself: Are my behaviors aligned with my values? If your behaviors are not in alignment with your values, get curious about what may need to change and start to make some shifts. 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 Creative; Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Dr. Lara Pence Synopsis: Dr. Lara Pence © 2018 Spartan

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), is the REI of Canada whose founder wants you to be part of the company, find your purpose and GET OUTSIDE! Raised in South Africa and served in active combat in Angola, his toughest challenge was actually finding a job once he moved to Canada. In this episode we will learn how to define ourselves in difficult moments, find our purpose and how going through tough situations actually fortifies you with a more full life to "suck the marrow out of every experience." LESSONS: The worst thing you're going through in your life turns out to be the best Structure your organization to give customers what they need Get off the couch and out the door! Use your profits to give back and improve your community Success is not necessarily measured in dollars Evaluate yourself against who you were yesterday Be better than you were yesterday Come out of experiences with a positive frame of mind As a young person seek a right of passage- embrace discipline and hardship Be of value to your country community and family It's not about finding happiness, FIND PURPOSE Don't be too scared to fail Learn how to define yourself in difficult moments Be able to handle tough situations and stress to have a full life Suck the marrow out of every experience Be ready and open for the opportunity, it's about timing and luck Appreciate today Design your company to caretake the environment 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 Joe Desena tells you why you need to listen 0:23 Athletic Greens 0:38 Sefra, Johnny, Col. Nye and Joe get you ready 1:28 Interview with David Labistour CEO of MEC 2:15 Customers as owners of the organization 3:30 What is co-op structure 4:00 putting money back into the community to get people outdoors 4:50 stop evaluating yourself against other people 6:00 active combat in Angola 7:40 what is purpose? 8:20 how do you find passion? 9:40 how do you define yourself in difficult moments? 10:00 how handling stress leads to a more full life 10:37 Athletic Greens Break 16:55 during hard time: gas in car or buy food? ? 18:35 be ready and open for the opportunity 20:45 designing your company with ecological values 21:04 Sefra, Johnny, Col. Nye and Joe De Sena discuss the interview LINKS: MEC https://www.mec.ca/en/ 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

During an interview I heard with Yanik Silver and Gary Vaynerchuk MANY years ago, I learned a favorite lesson from Gary. It had nothing to do with how fancy your website looks, how awesome your logo is, etc. It's ALL about genuinely caring. That is the foundation and overall essence of what you do . You can't fake it. Never take for granted the work you do and the people you impact. LESSONS: Take the focus off yourself and focus on helping others. Genuinely care. You can't fake this so there is no trick to caring. Don't underestimate how much you can impact someone's life simply by being kind. It's always nice to be nice :) LINKS: Gary Vaynerchuk Interview https://youtu.be/UXALV1L3Gjs Yanik Silver Interview https://youtu.be/AMWhfhKdpL4 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 Zach's STRONG Life Podcast https://apple.co/2vFaCv1 CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host & Show Notes: Zach Even - Esh © 2018 Spartan

Readiness is the state of being prepared to take on a new challenge at any given time. There are two key components of being ready, 1. Your capacity to manage change, and 2. Your willingness to try new things. In this episode, learn about the stories and beliefs that you have about yourself as it relates to these two things and how they may be creating a barrier to being ready. LESSONS: Readiness is built from two key components: Your capacity to manage change. Your willingness to try new things. Understanding the stories/beliefs that you have about yourself as it relates to these two components will help identify it there are barriers to you being ready. You can easily shift your mindset about being ready by using more positive language about both change and trying new things. "I don't do well with change" --> "I don't like change but I can manage it." 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

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