Gabby Reece speaks with Joe DeSena, the founder of Spartan Race, about resilience, parenting, and the importance of physical challenges. They explore Joe's early life, the lessons learned from his pool business, and the journey to creating a global fitness brand. The discussion delves into the role of parenting in nurturing toughness in children, the impact of technology on youth, and the significance of delayed gratification. Joe shares insights from his experiences and emphasizes the need for uncomfortable parenting to foster resilience in the next generation. In this engaging conversation, Gabby Reece and Joe De Sena explore the journey from humble beginnings in the pool business to the high-stakes world of Wall Street, emphasizing the importance of resilience, community support, and personal growth through physical challenges. Sponsors:Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timelinenutrition.com/GABBY and use code GABBY to get 10% off your order.OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code REECE at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodCornbread CBD: My listeners will receive 30% off your first order by going to cornbreadhemp.com/GABBY and using the code GABBY at checkout. ChaptersTo learn more about Joe Desena, check out his website: https://joedesena.com/For more Gabby:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialThe Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5Aresilience, parenting, Spartan Race, Joe DeSena, toughness, fitness, delayed gratification, personal growth, technology, college experience, Gabby Reece, Joe De Sena, Spartan Race, resilience, business challenges, physical fitness, leadership, personal growth, COVID-19, community supportLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices