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Syndication

Tue, 29 April 2025
The Man Who Laughs in the Face of Impossible!
In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with one of the most unstoppable humans on the planet—a former Gurkha and UK Special Forces operator, Nims Purja, who walked away from a military pension to chase a dream the world called impossible.
 
Discover how he shattered mountaineering records, rescued stranded climbers on Everest, and turned purpose into power when no one believed in him. From brutal discipline to next-level mindset shifts, this is your blueprint for doing what others won’t—even when everything’s on the line.
 
fire If you’ve ever wanted to quit, play small, or wait for the “right time”—watch this first.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Meet Nims Purja
01:16 Early Life and Joining the Gurkhas
02:27 What Makes a Gurkha Different
03:28 How to Level Up Like a Gurkha
06:39 The Betrayal on Kanchenjunga
10:05 The Power of Purpose
12:05 The Next Big Goal
14:23 3 Rules for Success in Life
15:46 Climbing K2 with No Oxygen
17:03 Climbing 14 Peaks in 26 Days
19:05 Final Thoughts
 
Connect to Nims Purja:
Direct download: Nims_Purja_Full_Audio_-_V1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
Tue, 22 April 2025
Break Free from the Code Controlling You
In this episode, Norman Wolfe reveals the hidden “psychic DNA” that silently drives your decisions, relationships, and business outcomes. Once you understand it—you can rewrite it.
 
fire Learn to rewrite the internal stories holding you back
rocket Break through the barriers that block execution and growth
light bulb Hack your brain’s natural resistance to change
flexed biceps Turn failure into a foundation for lasting success
 
Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, or simply striving for personal growth, this episode gives you practical tools to decode unconscious patterns, lead meaningful change, and overcome resistance—so you can think bigger, lead smarter, and become truly unstoppable.
 
Timestamps:
00:45 Meet Norman Wolfe
01:22 Norman’s Career Journey
04:09 Becoming a Consultant
06:14 What Stops Leaders from Executing?
10:20 How to Shift Organizational Behavior
13:53 The Fast Eat the Slow Slogan
15:44 Norman's Personal Relationship Story
18:11 Rituals & Scaffolding for Change
19:02 How to Reframe Resistance
21:35 How to Connect with Norman
22:44 Final Thoughts
 
Connect to Norman:
 
Grab the first three chapters of Norman’s book—completely free! www.quantumleaders.com/podcast/
Get the book on Amazon
Direct download: Norman_Wolfe_Full_Audio_-_V1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
Tue, 15 April 2025
No Excuses: Quadruple Amputee Kyle Maynard’s Extreme Journey
What happens when a man with no arms and no legs decides to bear crawl to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro?
 
Meet Kyle Maynard—quadruple amputee, extreme athlete, ESPY Award winner, and living proof that no excuse is ever big enough. In this raw and inspiring episode, Kyle opens up about brutal workouts, life-altering injuries, climbing one of the world’s tallest mountains on all fours, and the mindset that turned his greatest obstacles into unstoppable momentum.
 
If you're struggling, doubting yourself, or just need a fire lit under you—this episode will move you into action.
 
Timestamps:
00:56 Meet Kyle Maynard, a quadruple amputee & extreme athlete
01:51 Childhood and early understanding of disability
04:30 The role of support in Kyle’s journey
05:24 Pushing through serious injuries
08:54 Joe explains the 'Valley of Death' concept
10:21 The Hero’s Journey as a life blueprint
12:14 Climbing Aconcagua and reaching breaking point
16:46 Identifying the biggest excuse holding you back
18:15 Lessons from Navy SEALs: 'Not dead, can’t quit'
20:45 How to connect with Kyle?
21:05 Final message
 
Connect to Kyle:
camera with flash Instagram: @kylemaynard
blue book Facebook: Kyle Maynard
briefcase LinkedIn: Kyle Maynard
multiplication sign Twitter/X: @kylemaynard
Direct download: Kyle_Maynard_Full_Audio_-_V1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
Tue, 8 April 2025
The Power of Going Slow: Smarter Training for a Better Life
In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with endurance coach Floris Gierman to talk about the surprising power of slowing down to get faster, building consistency, and creating a healthier, more intentional life.
 
From heart rate-based training and journaling habits to sleep, movement, and mindset shifts, this episode is full of simple, practical takeaways that can help anyone—athlete or not—feel better, live longer, and perform at their best.
 
Floris shares lessons from world-class athletes and everyday runners alike, showing how long-term change is built through patience, self-awareness, and small daily wins. If you're tired of burnout, overwhelmed by fitness advice, or just looking for a smarter way to train and live - don’t miss this conversation.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Meet Floris Gierman from Extramilest
01:39 Finishing hard things rewires the brain
03:50 Slowing down to get faster
05:13 Science behind the 80/20 training rule 
07:05 Focusing on heart rate zones
07:39 Lessons from elite Swedish racers 
09:15 Journaling and pattern recognition 
11:50 Track sleep, stress & screen time
12:12 Three life optimization tips
14:43 Where to find Floris online
15:05 Low heart rate training explained
 
Connect to Floris:
 
🌐 Website: extramilest.com
📸 Instagram: @florisgierman
📘 Facebook: Extramilest Community
💼 LinkedIn: Floris Gierman
▶️ YouTube: Floris Gierman Channel 
✖️ Twitter/X: @florisgierman
Direct download: Floris_Gierman_Full_Audio_-_V1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
Thu, 3 April 2025
Cut the Noise, Own Your Mindset & Find Your Why
In this solosode, Joe De Sena dives into the raw truth about extremism—why it can either fuel your greatness or sabotage your life.
 
He opens up about his own intense lifestyle, the myth of moderation, and why chasing more is often a trap. Whether you're grinding toward a big goal, feeling burned out, or stuck in a cycle of doing too much, this episode is your wake-up call. Joe shares practical mindset shifts to help you define your why, eliminate distractions, and live with unstoppable purpose.
 
direct hit Find clarity. Cut the noise. And start living aligned with what truly matters.
 
Timestamps:
 
00:00 Intro
00:45 The problem with extremism
02:35 Joe’s personal struggle with moderation
04:18 Define your standards & stick to them
06:10 How removing comfort brings happiness 
08:38 De-programming social pressure around success
10:17 Find your why and align your life with it
 
 
Direct download: SoloEpisode_02_Full_Audio_-_V1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
Tue, 1 April 2025
What Spartan Racing Taught This Combat Veteran – Tara Pipia
In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with veteran, coach, and author Tara Pipia to explore how Spartan Racing and military discipline can help you overcome life’s greatest challenges.
 
Tara shares her journey from serving in Afghanistan to rebuilding her life through community, fitness, and purpose. Together, they dive into how doing hard things—whether on the battlefield or on the Spartan course—can heal emotional wounds, build resilience, and create lasting transformation.
 
If you’re looking for real-world strategies to thrive through adversity, tap into grit, and find meaning in discomfort, tune in now!
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Meet Tara Pipia
01:44 Military service & leadership lessons
02:08 Sara’s most challenging experience
03:36 Lessons from doing hard things
05:21 Turning pain into progress
06:58 Growing up tough in New York
08:02 Family lessons on resilience
08:59 Joe’s story on kids quitting the camp
09:36 How Spartan race inspired Tara’s book
12:40 Spartan race & recovery
14:20 How to live an optimal life
15:31 How to connect with Tara
 
Connect to Tara:
camera with flash Instagram: @spartandekadog
blue book Facebook: Tara Pipia
briefcase LinkedIn: Tara Pipia
Direct download: Tara_Pipia_Full_Audio_-_V1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT
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