Spartan Up! - A Spartan Race For The Mind!

Like a Rocky of Brazilian Jujitsu, Ricardo Migliarse harnessed the brutality of the mean streets of South Philly to his advantage. He learned to stand up to the daily harassment of bullies and transformed that raw toughness into something that could help others. He followed his brother into jujitsu and quickly rose to be a top competitor. In the process, he discovered that the truly tough people in life aren't the ones with the chips on their shoulders. Ricardo describes what it takes to be a champion.  Watch the video episode at http://spartanuppodcast.comLessons:1. Establishing a work ethic early in life is important.2. Surround yourself with positive people and become a part of a supportive community.3. There are no excuses for not making time for fitness and good health.4. Life is all about the basics.5. Life is about constantly growing and learning regardless of your accomplishments.6. Mission: To reach out to children and young adults and get them off the streets and into the gym as a way to teach them

Nicole Deboom is the epitome of "following your passion." Her triathlon passion transformed her life. It was how she met her husband who was the inspiration for her endeavors. It also led her to the epiphany that gave birth to a pioneering running skirt business and inspired her when she needed a winning approach to success. Even with limited experience, she found a nontraditional approach that thrived. Despite naysayers, her first victory in a triathlon launched an athletic apparel revolution.   Lessons: 1.  Entrepreneurs must have 100% belief in their ideas or they won’t make it.2.  Get comfortable being uncomfortable.3.  To be successful, break down long runs into short achievable gains.  Panel Notes:Joe Desena: Nicole is awesome. I love the fact that she met me so early in the morning, is a mom, an entrepreneur and an endurance athlete who wins Ironmans. It’s very rare to see the complete package when studying success, but she has it.Col. Nye: Party girl turned professional, entrepreneur.  The point is, i

The epitome of Grit, Joe Desena, founder & CEO of Spartan Race and NY Times best-selling author, travels the globe seeking and answers from experts like Sir Richard Branson, Steve Pressfield, Barbell Shrugged, and many more. Joe’s weekly interviews with authors, academics, athletes, adventurers, CEOs and thought leaders will shift your thinking, make you laugh and give you the tools you need. He’s on a mission to find the secrets to success in all aspects of life. Not only does Joe interview epic people, he has brought together an amazing panel to break down and analyze every aspect of these interviews. We give you the ultimate blueprint and action steps to assimilating these powerful conversations into your own life. Don't forget you can watch video versions of ALL our episodes at www.SpartanUpPodcast.com

Yes, you’re in the right place.  Starting Januray 6th this is where you’ll find the Spartan Up Podcast.   No, I’m not Joe, but he will be here January 6th, with his panel of experts, to to learn about and share what makes the most successful athletes, entrepreneurs, authors, adventurers and academics tick. While you’re waiting visit SpartanUpPodcast.com to see video previews, or follow us on twitter at SpartanUpPod.  See you in January.