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Devon Levesque is known for pushing limits, both mentally and physically. But behind the headline-grabbing challenges like bear-crawling a marathon is a founder who’s as focused on discipline and service as he is on strength.
In this episode, we get into the mindset behind Devon’s training, his philosophy on building resilience, and how he’s scaling businesses with the same intensity he brings to fitness. We also talk about routine, self-imposed suffering, and why the hardest part of any challenge is often what happens after.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Devon’s early years on a farm and complete lifestyle shift
04:25 Running nightclubs before transitioning into personal training
06:10 Partnering with Promix and revamping the supplement brand
09:09 Scaling a business through community and customer retention
12:38 Building a supportive network of high performers
15:01 Bear crawling a marathon and raising $2M for suicide prevention
18:58 Processing his father’s death through physical and mental endurance
21:35 Life-changing breakthroughs at a weeklong therapy institute
24:14 The impact of podcasting on personal growth and EQ
29:01 Summiting Everest, doing a backflip, and facing real fear
33:20 Near-death moment and watching others fall on Everest
36:57 Finnish sauna culture and chasing discomfort for growth
38:49 Playing like a kid daily as a form of therapy
41:14 Investing only in businesses aligned with his values
46:40 Devon breaks down his scaling strategy
49:06 Blending wellness, community, and nature
51:33 Building a values-based daily routine and protecting time
54:17 Getting too comfortable in Dubai and seeking new challenges
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