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December 8, 2025 10 mins

Doing hard things on purpose is the fastest way to become unstoppable in any room you walk into.

Some workouts make you sweat, but Spartacus makes you stronger from the inside out. Discover how tackling a brutal routine each week completely change the way I approach challenges and not only in fitness.

When you push yourself past your limits, your body and mind both get stronger. Today, Laurie-Ann is sharing why embracing the hard stuff now prepares you to stay calm and confident when life or work throws you a curveball.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • How regularly doing something hard, like a Spartacus workout, builds physical and mental strength, making tough tasks in work and life feel easier.
  • Why training your nervous system to handle discomfort is crucial for stepping up in your career, especially when you want to grow your leadership and influence.
  • Simple ideas for finding your own "hard thing" to practice every week, so you grow outside your comfort zone…no gym membership required.
  • The truth about how personal challenges will build your reputation as a leader, making you stand out when that next big opportunity appears.

Push yourself on purpose, and see just how far you can go—inside the gym and out.

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