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Dec 2024
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218. Joe De Sena & Ryan Lennon | Extreme...

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In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Joe De Sena author of “Extreme Balance: Paradoxical Principles That Make You a Champion” and we have another special guest joining us Ryan Lennon who was a Navy Combat Engineer and quote “Psych-Boss” for the Navy, a Rugby player, and Men's Health magazine “Ultimate Men’s Health Guy champion”

Joe De Sena is a successful entrepreneur who started out at a young age and created a multimillion dollar pool and construction business in college. He is now the CEO and founder of Spartan Race, he has inspired millions worldwide to embrace the Spartan lifestyle. A best-selling author and legendary competitor, Joe’s achievements include founding the Death Race and completing over 50 ultra-events and 14 Ironman races in one year. His mission: to push limits and transform lives through grit and resilience.


In this episode, Joe and Ryan delve into the challenges of Spartan races, the importance of resilience in children and adults, and the impact of technology on modern parenting. They explore how adversity fosters personal growth, the need for accountability, and the value of creating a resilient family environment in the digital age. The conversation highlights optimizing human potential through daily physical activity, insights from Joe’s Spartan summer camp, and Ryan’s experiences in the Navy. They also discuss the concept of 'Extreme Balance,' the significance of continuous learning, and how travel broadens perspectives and deepens appreciation for life

We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Ryan Lennon and Joe De Sena 

 

To learn more about Joe and buy his  book follow the links below:

The Book: https://a.co/d/8mwfsjN

Website: https://joedesena.com/

https://www.instagram.com/realjoedesena/

https://www.youtube.com/@joedesena6033

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