Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Pressure doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It hits, and most people freeze. Retired Navy SEAL officer and combat leader Jason Redman talks with Joe De Sena about Hell Week, Ranger School, combat failure, recovery, and the rule of getting off the X. They break down why thinking too long gets you stuck, why quitting in the moment is a mistake, and how discipline is built by moving first and fixing it later. The takeaway is direct: act under pressure, own the outcome, and build resilience through discomfort, not comfort.
Things You Will Learn:
1. How to act when pressure hits
2. Why hesitation keeps you stuck
3. How discipline is built through movement
Tools & Frameworks Covered:
1. Get Off the X: act before conditions improve
2. Never Quit in the Moment: avoid bad decisions under stress
3. Awareness–Preparation–Action: stay effective when plans fail
If this episode hit, don’t sit on it. Get off the X. Take action. Subscribe to the podcast. Follow for more hard rules. Check Spartan races, books, and resources at Spartan.com. Own the work.
Jason Redman is a former U.S. Navy SEAL whose life was transformed by combat injury and near-death experience, turning that hardship into a powerful message of resilience, leadership, and human potential. After being severely wounded in Iraq and undergoing dozens of surgeries, he authored bestselling books and built a career speaking and coaching on overcoming adversity, teamwork, and mindset. His core themes: “get off the X” (moving from crisis to action), leadership under pressure, and the belief that greatness is within you regardless of circumstance.
Connect to Jason:
Website: jasonredman.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jasonredmanww
Facebook: facebook.com/jasonredmanww
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-redman-b8324210
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCYlcniaDl7BxOLMCn-EoXqw
We gave you the tools, now use them during your next SPARTAN RACE! Use codeword PODCAST on checkout for 10% your next race.
👉 Find Your Next Spartan Race: spartan.com/en/race/find-race
👉 For everything Spartan: spartan.com
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🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
👉 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-way-with-joe-de-sena/id952870930
👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt
📲 Short, Impactful Content
👉 Instagram: @spartanuppodcast
👉 From me directly: @realjoedesena
The Hard Way Podcast With Joe De Sena, Hosted by Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, this podcast delves into the principles of resilience, discipline, and the Spartan mindset. De Sena's journey from building a multimillion-dollar pool cleaning business in his teens to establishing a successful Wall Street trading firm showcases his entrepreneurial spirit. In 2001, he transitioned from finance to operate an organic farm in Pittsfield, Vermont, where his passion for endurance events like ultramarathons and adventure races flourished. This led to the creation of Spartan, aiming to inspire individuals to embrace challenges and push their limits.
Pressure doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It hits, and most people freeze. Retired Navy SEAL officer and combat leader Jason Redman talks with Joe De Sena about Hell Week, Ranger School, combat failure, recovery, and the rule of getting off the X. They break down why thinking too long gets you stuck, why quitting in the moment is a mistake, and how discipline is built by moving first and fixing it later. The takeaway is direct: act under pressure, own the outcome, and build resilience through discomfort, not comfort.
Things You Will Learn:
1. How to act when pressure hits
2. Why hesitation keeps you stuck
3. How discipline is built through movement
Tools & Frameworks Covered:
1. Get Off the X: act before conditions improve
2. Never Quit in the Moment: avoid bad decisions under stress
3. Awareness–Preparation–Action: stay effective when plans fail
If this episode hit, don’t sit on it. Get off the X. Take action. Subscribe to the podcast. Follow for more hard rules. Check Spartan races, books, and resources at Spartan.com. Own the work.
Jason Redman is a former U.S. Navy SEAL whose life was transformed by combat injury and near-death experience, turning that hardship into a powerful message of resilience, leadership, and human potential. After being severely wounded in Iraq and undergoing dozens of surgeries, he authored bestselling books and built a career speaking and coaching on overcoming adversity, teamwork, and mindset. His core themes: “get off the X” (moving from crisis to action), leadership under pressure, and the belief that greatness is within you regardless of circumstance.
Connect to Jason:
Website: jasonredman.com
Instagram: instagram.com/jasonredmanww
Facebook: facebook.com/jasonredmanww
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-redman-b8324210
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCYlcniaDl7BxOLMCn-EoXqw
We gave you the tools, now use them during your next SPARTAN RACE! Use codeword PODCAST on checkout for 10% your next race.
👉 Find Your Next Spartan Race: spartan.com/en/race/find-race
👉 For everything Spartan: spartan.com
Rise and Thrive with Essentia. Don’t just sleep, recover, perform, and wake up ready for anything. Essentia’s certified organic Beyond Latex™ mattresses provide deep, restorative sleep without toxic chemicals, allergens, or compromises. Use code SPARTAN25 at myessentia.com.
🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
👉 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-way-with-joe-de-sena/id952870930
👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1pYBkk1T684YQg7CmoaAZt
📲 Short, Impactful Content
👉 Instagram: @spartanuppodcast
👉 From me directly: @realjoedesena
The Hard Way Podcast With Joe De Sena, Hosted by Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan, this podcast delves into the principles of resilience, discipline, and the Spartan mindset. De Sena's journey from building a multimillion-dollar pool cleaning business in his teens to establishing a successful Wall Street trading firm showcases his entrepreneurial spirit. In 2001, he transitioned from finance to operate an organic farm in Pittsfield, Vermont, where his passion for endurance events like ultramarathons and adventure races flourished. This led to the creation of Spartan, aiming to inspire individuals to embrace challenges and push their limits.
