Joe De Sena & Author Steven Pressfield on What Ancient Spartans Can Teach Us

How will you keep driving forward in 2021? And what can we learn from the ancient Spartans about success and drive?

Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of Fire about the original Spartans, and the classics The Warrior Ethos and The War of Art joins Spartan Race Founder and CEO Joe De Sena on this episode of the Spartan Up! podcast to discuss just that.

Habits for Success: What the Original Spartans Can Teach Us

If you've heard the terms "going pro" or "resistance" in the context of athletic, creative, mental performance, you've heard the ideas of Steven Pressfield. The original Spartans have a lot to teach us about motivation, perseverance and finding grit in the inevitable darker moments that accompany training and pursuing your healthiest self. Tune in for the essential lessons from Pressfield's book Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life's Work in this stimulating and inspiring conversation. Then, get ready to conquer 2021 like a Spartan champ. The bottom line? Keep driving forward. No excuses.

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