Find Your Inner Spartan in 3 Steps

All of us have obstacles in our life, albeit some greater than others but nonetheless they occur quite frequently. They may not be actual greased walls, or mud pits or barbed wire, but we have them and what separates us as individuals is how we overcome them.  Over the past few years as a trainer, coach and small business owner I have learned a lot about overcoming obstacles both in my personal life and in the lives of my clients. My passion is in helping others get up and over their obstacles, stepping out of their comfort zone and reaching new highs. And I am always keeping an open mind for new theories and ideas on how others have traversed through their own struggles. This is why I had to learn more about this new book that is coming out May 17th called “Spartan Up!” by the creator of Spartan Races - Joe DeSena with the help of Jeff O’Connell.

Spartan Up! is all about overcoming obstacles (both physical and mental) by embracing the Spartan lifestyle. Spartan…hmm… what? Have you heard of or tried a Spartan race before? They are obstacle races that range in distances but always have dozens of challenges placed throughout the run like greased walls, monkey bars, and of course the ever popular mud pits. These races test both your physical and mental strength as you push yourself, and help others get through obstacles to finish as a Spartan! The mindset behind these races is based on living and really understanding the Spartan way of life. This book Spartan Up! is a guide to help you overcome obstacles based on three basic principles: question your assumptions, embrace the “less is more principle” and understand that discipline is everything.  You will learn how to master “obstacle immunity” in 10 chapters, designed to teach you how to systematically apply the Spartan way to every aspect of your life: food/diet, working out, health, business or work, education, relationships, parenting and more. The book is broken up into these three sections to help your achieve a life worth living, rather than simply living life.

1. Learn from the past. For centuries man has been pushing through the mud to reach their goals – both on the battlefield and in our daily lives. This section takes you back to the beginning to truly understand how to confront your biggest obstacle –your will, charge up and over greased walls, testing your perseverance, and then finally passing through the barbed wire to find mental and physical endurance. You will take a closer look at how we make decisions and what implications they have had on our life.

2. Understand the present. How can we look into the future until we understand what is happening in the present? This chapter is about the here and now, assessing your fitness and WHY you are “training” and if it is beneficial to your goals and the life you want to live. This section has me especially interested as they dive into “Spartan nutrition” and planning/preparing for success. You cannot expect to get through the mud and over your walls if you don’t set yourself up for success by planning, preparing and facing your challenges head on physically and getting real with your nutrition and exercise. Then, what happens when we fail? This book will challenge you to endure failure so it humbles us, makes us stronger and challenges us to find a good attitude in any storm.

3. Master the future. Finally we take on our distance challenge by calming our current minds to look down the road at what really matters. It’s easy to get caught up at the shiny objects within reach when there is so much more waiting for you down the road. Learn how to silence yourself and take control of your mind to improve focus so no obstacles can hold you back. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and finally put it all together to embrace the Spartan lifestyle. The author will take you on a few journeys that will help you understand that sometimes less is more and that life is not worth living unless you are living it fully.

I encourage you to pick this book up when it is released on May 17th or click here to pre-order it online. Spartan Up! is filled with unforgettable stories of Spartan racers as well as hard-won truths learned along the course. This book will help anyone reach their full potential—in life, business, relationships, indeed anything one sets out to do. It is the blueprint that takes you right past. Learn how to live like a Spartan and become the strongest you – mind, body and spirit.