To hear “Come on down!” on the Price is Right isn’t just about luck or persistence, it’s also about a secret. That secret is the third door. When Alex took a hard left turn in life, leaving the path through medical school that his family had anticipated since his birth and started working on a book about the underpinnings of success, he found that door. He set out to write the book he needed to read. The irony is that he figured out as much on his JOURNEY to interview successful people as he did from the luminaries themselves. Though there is no substitute for first-hand experience, Banayan has a lot of wisdom to share about hacking success.

This is a great story and features a guest appearance from our friend Cal Fussman.

Lessons:
1. The writing’s on the wall; you just don’t think it’s for you.

2. Go knock on people’s doors. Literally.

3. There are three doors in life: the one you wait in line for hoping to get in, the VIP entrance for the privileged, and the third door. There’s always a way in if you look for it.


Links:
More about Alex Banayan and “The Third Door” http://www.alexbanayan.com/
Alex on Twitter https://twitter.com/AlexBanayan
Alex on Instagram instagram.com/alexbanayan/

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Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

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Star volleyball player Gabby Reece’s is one half of a power couple with husband Laird Hamilton. The wisdom she’s gained as a public figure, a pro & Olympic athlete, a sports model, a mother, and as partner to an alpha guy like Laird caused our podcast team to nickname her “Yoda.” Gabby has an unexpected message of accepting and nurturing people as they are and how they choose to define their objectives. She may have even shifted Joe’s paradigm, but we doubt it, yet there’s a good chance she’ll adjust yours.

Although we would have loved interviewing her husband Laird too, serendipity had him rescuing Hawaiians from floods brought on by torrential rainfall and that meant we received “Yoda’s” wisdom uncut.

Lessons:
1. It can be a show of strength to let someone else take the lead.

2. Your kids are not hearing you or listening to you, but you can be certain that they’re watching you.

3. Another interpretation of “the meek shall inherit the earth” is that they all had swords, they just didn’t unsheath them. 


LINKS:
More about Gabby Reece http://www.gabriellereece.com/
XPT Life xptlife.com
Laird Superfood Creamer https://lairdsuperfood.com
Gabby Reece Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabbyReece
Gabby Reece Twitter https://twitter.com/gabbyreece
Gabby Reece Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

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The Ice Man, Wim Hof, is crazy for life. He embodies Spartan values: becoming comfortable being uncomfortable, changing your point of reference and finding your true north with passion. Not surprisingly, he shares Joe’s enthusiasm for cold showers, though he suggests to start with a 30 second one. His methods are unique even as his message is conventional, still it cannot be stressed enough: Nature is our ultimate mentor. If this is the first time you’re hearing Wim Hof’s theories, prepare for a rush.

Lessons:
1. Real comfort is achieved through gradual exposure to the elements and letting the body adapt.

2. Breathe fully and believe you are the master of yourself.

3. You need to optimize both your body and mind to reach your true potential. One doesn’t work effectively without the other.


LINKS:
The Wim Hof Method https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
Wim Hof Facebook https://www.facebook.com/icemanwimhof
Wim Hof Twitter https://twitter.com/Iceman_Hof
Wim Hof Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iceman_hof

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

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What do you want to do with your time on this planet? Yanik Silver has taken this question and applied it to his business, Maverick 1000, harnessing entrepreneurial energy to make a difference in the world. But you’d be mistaken to think it’s only outcomes that matter. Silver has researched and discovered methods to find joy scrubbing the burnt in grease from a pot and direction in a world full of “self help” gurus. He bases his life and work on an experimental approach which includes study, meditation, games, journaling and some inspired doodling. How can you better focus on the journey and true north? This Spartan Up episode provides a map. Can you name the 6 big lessons in this episode?

Lessons:
1. Find your center of balance in which you take action but still allow things to happen.

2. Experiment: try things on long enough to see of they fit into your life.

3. Journal: to add coherence to your life, to help you focus your monkey mind, to make you happier. 


Links:
Maverick1000 https://maverick1000.com/
Evolved Enterprise www.EvolvedEnterprise.com

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CREDITS:

Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.

Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.

Synopsis – Matt Baatz

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How can lacrosse build a strong sense of self and propel young women to a winning attitude? Lukas Cash, in his extensive and successful lacrosse and leadership camps has found a way. He has a simple, straightforward but effective message to impart to young people. The key is to get them asking the right questions consistently so that they can resist the constant lure of peer pressure. What exactly are those questions that will raise you to the top of your game? Find out this Spartan Up episode. How can lacrosse build a strong sense of self and propel young women to a winning attitude? Lukas Cash, in his extensive and successful lacrosse and leadership camps, has found a way. He has a simple, straightforward but effective message to impart to young people. The key is to get them asking the right questions consistently so that they can resist the constant lure of peer pressure. What exactly are those questions that will raise you to the top of your game? Find out this Spartan Up episode. 

Lessons: 

1. Find out what your scare point is and start there.


2. Develop of strong sense of yourself and check in frequently to ensure you stay the course.


3. Start building a sense of confidence early in life since it’s more difficult to change later on. 

Link: Revolution Lacrosse http://www.revolutionlacrosse.com/

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CREDITS:
Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc.
Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye.
Synopsis – Matt Baatz
© 2018 Spartan