The Hard Way With Joe De Sena15 Jan 2015

010: Kyle Dake|Are You Sure No One is Training Harder Than you?

Four time NCAA wrestling champion Kyle Dake's parents raised him in a nurturing environment that would pave the way for his success. Yet this never meant that he could bypass the hard work. Every day, and he's in the gym just about every day, Dake pushes the wall back a little further, extending how far he can go without breaking. As a result, he has complete faith in his invincibility. He doesn't believe in losing. He wants to be the best, and, more importantly, he knows the way there.

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Lessons:
1. Actions speak! If you want to be great, commit to it and do the things you need to do to be successful.
2. Be positive! You can always take something away something positive from an experience.
3. You can only lose when you quit.

Panel Notes:
Joe Desena: What does wrestling have to do with success? Everything! Life is one giant wrestling match. You have to hand it to a guy that can go up four weight classes in four years, while everyone else is losing weight, and take the title year after year. This is a true champion with the most incredible attitude i have seen on a young man. Take notes.

Col. Nye: Arguably the greatest college wrestler of all time. Strive for excellence in everything you do. You must make the commitment to be the best and be better than you were yesterday. With the power of a positive mental attitude, find the silver lining in all your endeavors. Entertain zero thoughts of losing and remain focused on the goal. There is always someone training harder than you. Actively push the wall back a little further every day.

Sefra Alexandra: The rough translation of abracadabra from Aramaic is: I create as I speak. The immensely positive words and mentality of Kyle Dake serves as a true litmus test of mental fortitude, obstacle immunity and success. His attitude rings true as a siren call for our generation to Spartan Up and truly dedicate ourselves to our dreams, fight to get stronger and achieve our goals. Knowing you are getting better every day is the reward.

Johnny Waite: His father did not push him, but held him accountable. Kyle got to choose what he committed to and was then not allowed to quit. You might have an awful day, but there is always something good that will come of it. Sometimes the most important stuff comes out of the toughest experiences. You don't need harsh circumstances to develop grit. It can come from inside with enough determination.

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