The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

255. Joe De Sena — The Spartan Mindset: Embracing Discomfort and Unleashing Mental Toughness [Encore Edition]


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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


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    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


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    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

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