The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Tyler Jack Harris set an insane goal, to sell almost three times the number of policies a great salesperson would in a year. Then he did it, for three years straight. When 7 miles was the longest distance he had ever run, he took on two ultramarathons in one week. He completed both. He sets audacious goals and achieves them. WHY? Because he said he would. In this interview, he shares his ultimate sales technique ( which happens to be a form of respect) and his goal attacking process. He sets a goal, simplifies his target, creates an action plan, and goes forth full speed, trampling over any excuse to accomplish the task. It's your choice, he says, honor excuses or honor your word. Be in service to others Spartans & get it done!

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LESSONS

Seek discomfort & the world will deliver pleasure

A safety net is the most dangerous thing you have

You find out what your capable of when there isn't a plan b

It's your choice to honor excuses or honor your word

To be unbreakable you have to be broken

Your mental capabilities may surpass your physical

Pain is a teacher

Narrow your focus for success

Understand the people you are serving

Set audacious goals & complete them

Make a plan for recovery after accomplishment

Have a team around you

It's all about offense, defense & strategics

Have an action list

Simplify

Define & honor your story

Have integrity

LINKS

https://www.unbreakableleadership.com/

https://tylerjackharris.com/

Spartan Resilience Academy - SRA be.spartan.com/resilient

TIME STAMPS

0:00 Joe De Sena Introduces the episode

1:30 Wild Alaskan Company

2:45 Interview with Tyler Jack Harris begins: Seeking discomfort

4:30 Dangers of a safety net

5:40 Eliminating options of success

6:30 Unbreakable leadership

8:00 Uncomfortable with being comfortable

10:00 Exposing kids to adversity

12:00 Pain as a teacher

13:20 Wild Alaskan Company info

15:25 Narrowing your focus

16:30 Understanding the people you are serving

18:15 Setting audacious goals

20:25 Ramifications of self-talk

25:05 Declaring identity

26:00 Planning for recovery

27:00 Having a team & an action plan

28:00 Simplifying & creating an action list

29:00 Get moving & it gets better

32:40 Joe De Sena tells us what he learned from Tyler Jack Harris

34:15 Joe De Sena introduces you to Spartan Resilience Academy

35:20 Wild Alaskan Company

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena.

Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are still social distancing :)

Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress

Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

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Phil Davis is the former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion and is currently fighting out of San Diego. In this episode we talk about Phil's background in wrestling, where he won an NCAA title for Penn State, as well as his transition to MMA. My favorite part of this episode is when Phil talks about the 10k rule and how he applied it to his MMA training.

Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do as well.

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6x Powerlifting champion C.T. Fletcher is the original Iron Addict - invincible - indestructible - unbreakable. The tough-talking, weight lifting inspiration to an entire generation has flatlines not once but five times and come back from death's door to tell us about it. When a heart attack knocked him to the ground, he thought it was lights out for good. The sheer will mirrored to him by his son and his unfaltering mantra of DON'T BREAK brought him back from the brink. People looked up to him and he would never let them down. Appreciate every day and every breath!

LESSONS

Going through difficult times can make you resilient The WILL to live is vital Appreciate every second Breathing should not be taken for granted Waking up in the morning is a gift Have an attitude of gratitude Don't Break It's not about you Don't waste one second of life

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LINKS Episode one "Don't Break" with CT Fletcher and Logan Aldrich https://youtu.be/fhyy-DI68k0

CT Fletcher's Website https://ctfletcher.com

Q&A with CT Fletcher - https://life.spartan.com/post/ct-flet...

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TIME STAMPS

2:00 DUROLANE intro

3:30 Facing tough obstacles in life

5:00 A difficult childhood

7:30 Dealing with heart disease

10:30 The baddest man alive

11:45 Getting broken down

12:45 Becoming mortal

7:25 The will to live

20:45 GET SPROUTING with the Seed Huntress

21:20 DUROLANE break

22:45 Gratitude for the gift of life

25:20 Waiting for a transplant

28:00 Stickin around for a new heart

31:25 Not BREAKING

36:15 It's not about me

38:45 Joe's fired up

40:00 GET YOUR SPROUTS:

41:30 DUROLANE close

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena + Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are still social distancing. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2020 Spartan

Clay Guida is a UFC fighter with wins over Nate Diaz, Anthony Petis and RDA. He's the former Strikeforce World Champion and is set to fight in his 30th UFC fight this weekend.

What really stood out to me was just how crazy Clay's path to UFC stardom was. As they say, life only makes sense looking backwards and that's definitely the case here.

Really enjoyed this one. Hope you do as well.

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Spartans, there are many challenges in this world that don't have a clear solution, this one does! The importance of food security and good nutrition has never been more obvious than in the last few months. Local access to healthy food can come from a lack of land access or resources. Sprouting seeds solves all of these problems! Seeds are inexpensive and with a simple jar and some water, wherever you live, in less than 4 days you can sprout some of the highest density, bioavailable nutrients there are! Everything that you put into your body is a choice. Raise your standards around what you eat and you will perform at a higher level than you have known. The seeds want to come alive and so do you! It's time to Sproutin' Up Sproutans!

Doug Evans tells Joe De Sena how took responsibility for his own life, how he got off the fat, sugar, salt addiction, and finally how he became a guru of sprouting and how you can bring this powerful nutrition into your own life!

LESSONS Sprouting is easy! Sprouts are the ultimate "superfood" Sprouting is affordable + accessible Sprouting increases nutrient bioavailability Eat local, nutritionally dense food Seeds want to come alive Eat sprouts daily What you put into your body is a choice

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com.

LINKS To purchase Doug Evans "The Sprout Book," and buy a Spartan Up! Sprout Kit go to https://www.trueleafmarket.com/pages/spartan-podcast And use the code SPARTAN10 at check out to save 10%!

True Leaf Market offers a huge selection of non-gmo, heirloom and organic seeds since 1974. In addition to vegetable, herb and flower seed, you can find specialty seeds like grains, microgreens seeds, sprouting seeds and growing starter kits of all kinds. *OFFER GOOD THROUGH 6/30/20

To learn more about seed conservation & Sefra Alexandra's endurance race expeditions as the Seed Huntress: www.seedhuntress.com

TIME STAMPS 1:00 The Seed Huntress introduces this "seedy" episode 1:30 DUROLANE 3:00 Joining the 82nd Airborne Division 6:30 Finding his "Karate Kid" mentor 8:00 Addicted to fat, sugar + salt 9:30 Switching to a plant-based diet 11:00 Organic Avenue + Juicero start-ups 13:45 Living in a food "desert" 14:15 Welcome to SPROUTING 15:00 Bringing sprouting to the mainstream 16:45 Nutritional value of sprouts 17:45 Spartan sprouts! 18:45 Nutritionally dense, local food 19:20 Spartans, you can sprout anywhere! 20:15 Tools for sprouting 21:45 HOW to sprout 22:15 What happens nutritionally when you sprout? 23:30 Sprouting is easy ! 23:45 Visit www.seedhuntress.com to start sprouting! 24:00 DUROLANE Break 25:30 Universal truth: vegetables are good for you 27:00 Adding sprouts to everything 28:45 The vast genius and ingenuity of nature 30:15 Affordability of sprouts 32:30 The Sprout Book 34:30 Medicinal properties of sprouts 36:45 Eating to train 37:15 Raising your standards 39:00 Your gut microbiome 41:30 How to make the transition 44:00 Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress expresses her joy ;} ! 47:50 DUROLANE

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena + Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently sprouting. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

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Forrest Molinari is a 2x member of Team USA for our women's wrestling team. She's vying for a spot on the 2021 Olympic Team. She was fifth at both the 2018 and 2019 World Championships. She was also the 2019 and 2020 US Open champion. Originally based out of California, Forrest attended King University (Tennessee) and was living in Iowa City Iowa at the time of this recording. Enjoy it folks!

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A 3 step framework. In life, there are countless opportunities to have hard conversations. Whether we are confronting a friend who is struggling with unhealthy behaviors, giving a review to someone at work who hasn't been meeting their benchmarks, or talking to family members about certain high-octane issues, we are never at a loss to engage in a conversation that requires courage. Today our own Dr. Lara Pence talks with Kwame Christan, the Director of the American Negotiation Institute, about his framework for how to have hard conversations. His three-step method will provide you with incredible tools that will equip you with greater courage and confidence in beginning these hard conversations about race, conflict and the importance of getting to the other side of difficult conversations. Right now, racial injustice and the topic of race in general is at the forefront of many discussions. Many are opting in, attempting to navigate their own experience while listening to the community at large. Others are opting out, unsure of what to say, stuck in analysis paralysis, and hesitant to contribute. The truth is, it's easy to opt out. But we are Spartans. We opt in when it's difficult. We move towards obstacles. We call in challenges. And this is no different. But it's helpful to have some tools to get us started.

LESSONS Turn passion into persuasion Have the tools to have the conversation Create connection Understand the Compassionate Curiosity Framework Find confidence in conflict Acknowledge + validate emotions Get curious with compassion Engage in joint problem solving Seek to understand Acknowledge your own emotions Learn to respond versus react Look at conflict as an opportunity

This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months 1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com.

LINKS https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/ https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/justice/

TIME STAMPS 0:40 DUROLANE intro 3:00 The other side of difficult conversations 5:00 Where people are getting stuck 6:30 Tools to create connection + have a conversation 8:30 What's holding us back 11:00 Where to start - The Compassionate Curiosity Framework 12:45 What you can do to create change 14:30 Seeking to understand 15:00 DUROLANE Break 17:00 Moral licensing 20:45 Intent as a guide in conversation 22:00 Calling people out verse calling them in 23:40 The vortex of shame 25:45 The need for people to be understood 27:19 Micro-negotiating 30:00 Addressing concepts with kids + teens 35:00 Tools to practice 38:00 DUROLANE Close

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CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Guest Host Dr. Lara Pence Joe De Sena, Sefra Alexandra, Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently social distancing. Synopsis – Dr. L & Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

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Patrick was 10 when his family fled Iran as refugees, and now owns one of the biggest privately held insurance companies there is. Patrick Bet-David and Joe De Sena talk today about the value of working hard and making your own way. After a stint in the 101 Airborne, he began his search for the right opportunity. He employed the "Blue Ocean" strategy and created PHP one of the fastest-growing companies in the financial marketplace. He has also become a powerful motivational voice with his Valuetainment YouTube channel taking complex leadership, management, and entrepreneurial ideas and converting them into simple life lessons.

Toward the end of the interview, Bet-David shares his advice for getting through the current economic turmoil.

He gives Joe a preview of the guidance in his upcoming book "Your Next 5 Moves."

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This episode of Spartan Up is brought to you by DUROLANE, a single injection that may provide up to six months1 of relief from osteoarthritis knee pain. Risks can include general knee pain and pain at the injection site. You can see full prescribing information at DUROLANE.com.

LESSONS Don't live as a victim Plan your next five moves Identify not just a good idea, but the BEST ideas Lack of movement creates overthinking

LINKS https://yournextfivemoves.com/ https://www.patrickbetdavid.com

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Andrew Huberman, PhD runs a neurobiology lab at Stanford University and talks today with Joe De Sena about the brain science behind many of our moods and behaviors. How can you trigger the chemical releases, naturally with behaviors, that will help you sleep better, control stress, and achieve more? It turns out napping is great for memory, recovery, and health, that a simple breathing technique can immediately reduce stress, and dopamine can help you achieve your goals. Dive into what your brain chemicals are actually doing and how to control your internal reward mechanisms. This episode is full of invaluable tips!

LESSONS

1. Biology is a process not an event
2. Rest is what rewires your brain
3. Napping makes you better
4. Slow wave sleep = deep recovery
5. Nervous system instructs the immune system
6. Behavior, diet + supplementation are key
7. Get sun in your eyes in the morning
8. Avoid bright lights at night
9. Exercise early in the day
10. Learn what works best for you
11. understand internal reward mechanisms
12. Learn how to toggle internal switches
13. Gratitude is a power tool of effort
14. Laughter is powerful medicine
15. View the horizon once a day

This episode is brought to you by Honey Stinger. Visit Honeystinger.com and use code: HSSPARTAN2020 to save 30% off.

LINKS

Instagram: @hubermanlab

http://www.hubermanlab.com

TIME STAMPS

0:00 Sefra + Joe social distance intro this episode

1:15 HONEYSTINGER.COM intro

2:30 Neuroscience of napping

3:30 changing your brain & 3 types of rest

5:00 Slow wave sleep + deep recovery

6:00 Carwash for the brain

7:20 How to sleep better

8:20 Behvaior diet + supllemnation

9:20 Setting biological timers

11:40 why to avoid bright lights at night

14:30 benefits of evening light

16:20 patterns of 24 hour cycles

17:20 how diet effects sleep

19:20 Is melatonin good?

23:20 Fasting + it effects on sleep

24:45 Yoga nidra + respiration patterns

26:30 HONEYSTINGER.COM break

30:30 Working with military communities

34:00 Neural burn rate + neuro-chemicals

36:30 internal reward mechanisms

38:40 The how.

40:45 Gratitude vs. compliancy

43:30 Dopamine Reward Prediction error

47:15 Stress mitigation + horizon viewing

48:30 Optical flow

50:00 De-stress breaths

51:15 Joe + Sefra debrief about neural lessons learned

56:45 HONEYSTINGER.COM close

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Hosts: Joe De Sena & Sefra Alexandra. Johnny Waite & Colonel Nye are currently social distancing.

Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress

Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty

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Anthony Constantino is the co-founder of Sticker Mule, one of the fastest growing internet companies. They count Microsoft, Netflx and Twitter among their clients. In this episode, Anthony talks about how to use principles to guide decision making. Enjoy it folks!

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