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5 Reasons Your Team Is Failing—and How to Fix it
I’ll be honest: This whole Spartan thing has been anything but easy. It’s been an obstacle course filled with barbed wire for 18 years. Starting a business, especially when it’s something that’s never been done before like Spartan, is a giant leap of faith. My team...
5 Uncomfortable Things You Should Do Every Time You Travel
If your idea of travel is spending all day in a luxury hotel, lounging around on a king-size bed, and sipping cocktails by the pool, you might as well stay home. Traveling, whether it’s with family or for work, is a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone....
5 Spartan Principles Every Business Leader Must Embody to Be Successful
Over. Under. Through. There are a ton of ways to navigate obstacles—whether you’re on a race course or in a corporate setting. I’ve helped companies like Apple, BMW Japan, and Mercedes use the Spartan principles of commitment, resilience, and integrity to fuel their...
4 Biohacks That Will Transform Your Body—and Your Life
There are two types of people in the world: Those who dream big things, and those who do big things. I want you to be the latter. Achieving your goals—even the huge, hairy, and audacious ones—is well within your control. It simply takes planning, commitment, and grit....
4 Secrets to Never Missing a Deadline Again
Deadlines are necessary—in life and in business. They keep things moving. They keep people focused. They’re the kick in the ass most employees need to accomplish anything of real value. My father, who worked as an entrepreneur and real estate investor, credited...
5 Things That Should Get You Fired Immediately
5 Things That Should Get You Fired Immediately If you’re not going to put in the work, don’t bother showing up. The Spartan principles that push people over the finish line at races are the same core values I look for in my employees. As a business leader, I seek out...