Joe De Sena: Why Comfort Is Killing You: Lessons from the Founder of Spartan Race

Why Comfort Is Killing You | Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race In this powerful episode of Intelligent Change, I sit down with Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race and Tough Mudder, to uncover what it truly takes to build grit, resilience, and a purpose‑driven life in a world obsessed with comfort.We recorded this right after doing 100 burpees and 100 flights of stairs in Zermatt, Switzerland—and Joe showed up with the same intensity that has inspired millions to do hard things and transfo...

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I’m Alex Ikonn, founder of Intelligent Change and creator of the Five Minute Journal — and I’m grateful you’re here. I started this podcast to have meaningful, real conversations with people who’ve created true transformation in their lives — and to inspire you to do the same.Each week, I sit down with entrepreneurs, artists, thinkers, and creators to explore the habits, mindsets, and pivotal moments that sparked their own intelligent change. These stories aren’t just inspiring — they’re practical, personal, and meant to help you create more clarity, intention, and purpose in your own life.