In this episode, endurance legend Sean Conway reveals the mindset, discipline, and relentless drive that pushed him to complete 105 Ironmans in 105 days—even after a near-fatal accident!
Discover how to ditch excuses, find your tribe, and stay motivated when the going gets tough. Learn why having no Plan B is the key to pushing limits, breaking records, and achieving what seems impossible. From non-negotiable habits to mental toughness hacks, this episode will fire you up to take action, commit fully, and crush your biggest goals!
Timestamps:
00:20 Intro
00:52 Sean’s devastating cycling accident
02:00 Writing books and motivation behind them
02:56 Joe’s car accident and Ironman experience
03:55 Breaking records and endurance rivalries
05:08 Balancing extreme challenges with family
05:59 Terrier mindset & relentless goal-chasing.
07:11 Finding motivation when you’re stuck
08:35 Building momentum through community
10:28 Why some quit and others keep going
12:11 No plan B strategy to stay in the game
15:53 Non-negotiables and removing decisions
17:19 Overcoming the brain’s resistance to hard work
20:08 Where to find Sean’s work.
20:30 Joe challenges Sean to a Spartan Race
Connect to Sean:
🌐 Website: https://www.seanconway.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanconwayadventure/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MrSeanConway/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/conseanway/videos
✖️ Twitter/X: https://x.com/conway_sean
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