255. Joe De Sena — The Spartan Mindset: Embracing Discomfort and Unleashing Mental Toughness [Encore Edition]
Description
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
----
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
----
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
Facebook
Goldman Sachs
Mat Fraser
Green Beret
----
Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.
Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
----
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.
----
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
#73 James Lawrence – Iron Cowboy: 101 Ironmans in 101 Days
#63 Mat Fraser – The Fittest Man on Earth
#173 AMMA – Healthy Habits and High Performance
Today, the influence of a dedicated attorney extends far beyond the courtroom — and David Craig is seizing this opportunity. As one of the nation's top trucking lawyers, David has diversified his impact through hosting a podcast, authoring his debut book, and crafting future plans to transform...
Published 04/30/24
In a world where leadership often blurs the lines between empowerment and enablement, there exists a pivotal choice: to foster growth or hinder progress.
But how do you navigate the fine line between those options where constant accessibility seems like the norm?
In this episode of The Game...
Published 04/25/24