Listen "From 9-to-5 to Spartan Mindset: Joe De Sena on Fitness, Motivation, and Overcoming Mental Struggles"
Episode Synopsis
Joe De Sena is the founder of Spartan, a leader in the world of endurance racing, and a passionate advocate for physical and mental resilience. He is also the author of bestselling books like Spartan Up!, Spartan Fit!, and The Spartan Way. In this episode, we dive into topics like the importance of physical health for those with 9-to-5 jobs, how to eat better and make health resolutions, the Spartan way of life, and much more.
Interview Breakdown:1:08 min – The importance of physical health for those with 9-to-5 jobs2:48 min – Starting 2025: A walk-through on eating better and making health resolutions6:13 min – Joe De Sena introduces himself8:14 min – Motivational message for the audience: Getting off the couch and taking action10:25 min – Key ingredients for staying disciplined: Practical tips and life hacks12:26 min – The Spartan diet: Foods that should be consumed13:33 min – What is the Spartan way? How to live a Spartan life15:27 min – Advice for those mentally struggling or feeling stuck17:48 min – Joe De Sena defines masculinity in today’s world19:45 min – Finding inspiration: Books, people to follow, and the path to self-improvement21:08 min – Men and their emotions: A conversation about emotional well-being22:40 min – Regrets, growth, and overcoming setbacks: Joe’s personal journey23:18 min – How to reach out to Joe De Sena and final words of wisdom for the audience
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Interested in talking to Joe De Sena? You can find him here:https://www.spartan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/
Interview Breakdown:1:08 min – The importance of physical health for those with 9-to-5 jobs2:48 min – Starting 2025: A walk-through on eating better and making health resolutions6:13 min – Joe De Sena introduces himself8:14 min – Motivational message for the audience: Getting off the couch and taking action10:25 min – Key ingredients for staying disciplined: Practical tips and life hacks12:26 min – The Spartan diet: Foods that should be consumed13:33 min – What is the Spartan way? How to live a Spartan life15:27 min – Advice for those mentally struggling or feeling stuck17:48 min – Joe De Sena defines masculinity in today’s world19:45 min – Finding inspiration: Books, people to follow, and the path to self-improvement21:08 min – Men and their emotions: A conversation about emotional well-being22:40 min – Regrets, growth, and overcoming setbacks: Joe’s personal journey23:18 min – How to reach out to Joe De Sena and final words of wisdom for the audience
Follow us to find daily updates and success hacks on The Growth Mindset Page below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silawath_irshad/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrowthMindsetwithSilawathIrshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/silawathirshad/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silawathirshad/
Interested in talking to Joe De Sena? You can find him here:https://www.spartan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/
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