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It's the voice in your head screaming at you to put the barbell down. To give up on that small-business idea and go back to something easier. To get back to comfort at all costs. Tosh calls it the “mind's mind.” “I have a mind, and the mind has a mind of its own,” he says. “And anytime we're faced with challenge; stress; we're under duress … this mind's mind kicks in, and it starts to inform the mind on what to do. And a lot of times that comes at odds with what I want to do.”Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Marine Corps officer and Nacy Cross recipient, the founder of Big Fish Foundation and Crooked Butterfly Ranch, a longtime CrossFit Seminar Staff member, and an ultra-endurance athlete (most recently, he rowed across the Atlantic Ocean as part of a four-man team in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge). You might think with a resume like that he's got the mind's mind conquered. That's not the case. In fact, only by acknowledging the mind's mind — observing it, challenging it, and learning from it — will you begin to scratch the surface of your potential. “I deal with it every day,” he says. “And I just keep fighting it. And I have good days, I have bad days … and my mind's mind is growing, getting stronger, and then it shows up … and then I've learned from it because I'm aware of it.” It's not inherently bad — the mind's mind, Tosh explains, is the reason we're all still here today. Its role is to keep us alive, to guide us toward survival, safety, and comfort.The challenge is that safe, comfortable choices are at odds with most goals worth pursuing. “It's gotten so used to not having to be sharp that it sits in the safety loop, or the comfort loop,” Tosh says. “And unless we exercise challenging the mind's mind's ability to win in an argument, it doesn't need to grow much.”CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro4:41 On being “alpha” 11:26 Understanding the mind's mind18:36 Challenging the mind's mind32:21 Becoming aware 38:52 The battlefield, the ballfield, the boardroom, and the breakfast table55:21 The mind's mind — beyond the physical--Big Fish Foundation: https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/Crooked Butterfly Ranch and Diesel Days: https://www.crookedbutterfly.com/diesel-days---Infinitely Scalable Podcast: Helping entrepreneurs, creatives, and humans everywhere find freedom.

Does being a good coach make you a good gym owner?In today's episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” host Mike Warkentin dives into this question with one of the top coaches in the world, Ben Bergeron. Ben has trained numerous CrossFit Games and Affiliate Cup champions, and he's also the founder of CrossFit New England and CompTrain, as well as the author of the book “Chasing Excellence.”According to Ben, it takes a lot more than just a passion for coaching if you want to run a successful gym in 2024. He dials in on a few essential business skills for gym owners: building and leading a team, understanding your financials, and being—or having—a high-level coach.Another key question Ben addresses: Will your gym be successful if you get an athlete to the CrossFit Games?To hear more from Ben and other incredible speakers such as Jason Khalipa and Brian “Tosh” Chontosh, get your tickets to the Two-Brain Summit, June 8 and 9 in Chicago, via the link below.LinksTwo-Brain SummitGym Owners UnitedBook a Call3:41 - What happened with Ben10:49 - What did Ben change?19:37 - Did things improve?29:26 - Advice for prospective gym owners35:44 - Competition success doesn't mean gym success

In this episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris Cooper and Mike Warkentin run through the jaw-dropping speaker lineup for the 2024 Two-Brain Summit, which goes down June 8 and 9 in Chicago.At the Summit, gym owners will hear about everything from building $1-million net worth to leveraging the four different personality types found in a business. Coaches will upgrade their skills and learn how to build careers in fitness by generating more revenue for themselves and their gym.  Among those taking the owners stage are 2008 CrossFit Games champ Jason Khalipa, Brian “Tosh” Chontosh, Jonathan Goodman and Carrie Wilkerson. Speakers on the coaches stage include Bill Parisi, along with Christi Novak and Darren Hunsucker of Mayhem Nation. And these speakers won't just be lecturing; they'll run interactive workshops where you're given simple, actionable tasks to complete on the spot to improve your gym or career. LinksBe sure to get tickets before they sell out: Two-Brain SummitGym Owners UnitedBook a Call0:38 - 2024 speaker lineup7:23 - Think "workshop not lecture"13:30 - The four avatars21:11 - Be curious about your members27:42 - Keep your business growing

This podcast episode with Brian "Tosh" Chontosh focuses on the "mind's mind," the inner voice that shapes our thoughts and actions, often seeking comfort and leading to self-sabotage. Tosh emphasizes understanding this influence to improve decision-making and personal growth, particularly in endurance events.   "Diesel Days," derived from military training, combines physical challenges with lessons in leadership and teamwork. This 24-hour event pushes participants through physical and psychological trials, teaching them to navigate internal and external pressures, including an innovative "checking in with the left hand" technique for goal setting and self-reflection.  This is a strategy that you can use on a tough run, race or situation in life. Tosh also discusses building mental resilience and life skills to counteract the mind's mind, highlighting the importance of a safe training environment for pushing limits and learning. The "Hard Way Project" offers a monthly subscription with workouts and methodologies to apply these concepts in practice. Overall, the episode sheds light on overcoming the mind's mind through awareness, resilience, and competency development, offering practical tools for personal and professional growth. Check out Tosh's website to learn more: Crooked Butterfly Sign up for the Hard Way Project HERE Find out more about this episode's sponsors: Janji HVMN AG1 Defender Become a Patreon supporter to receive quarterly givebacks from us.

Brian “Tosh” Chontosh has led many lives - a career Marine and Navy Cross recipient, a veteran who knows what it's like to struggle as a civilian and live with his “check engine” light on. Now, he's leveraging his vulnerability and lessons learned to mentor other veterans and help them heal. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn  LEARN about Travis Manion FoundationMEET Brian ChontoshBig Fish Foundation InstagramBig Fish Foundation Facebook

Brian "Tosh" Chontosh is a great friend and overall badass human being. Founder of the Big Fish Foundation, Tosh has taken on a new mission in life. The Big Fish Foundation hosts and supports small-scale events that allow Veterans to reconnect to their fundamental principles of service, to help them build meaningful connections, and build skills and mindsets to navigate the ups and downs of life after service. You can find more information about the Big Fish Foundation as well as investment opportunities to support this amazing Veteran focused non-profit here: https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/

In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Brian Chontosh, a remarkable individual who exemplifies the qualities of leadership, compassion, and resilience. Join us as we explore Brian's incredible experiences, from his exceptional military career to his recent triumph in a grueling transatlantic rowing race. As a highly decorated Marine Corps officer, Brian Chontosh has demonstrated unwavering leadership skills in the face of adversity. Drawing upon his wealth of knowledge, Brian shares invaluable insights into the principles of effective leadership, offering practical tips and anecdotes that can be applied to any aspect of life. But it doesn't stop there. Brian's commitment to being a good human shines through as he reveals his deep-rooted belief in the power of compassion, kindness, and empathy. He shares personal stories that illuminate how these qualities have shaped his approach to leadership and his interactions with others. Our conversation takes an exhilarating turn as we delve into the remarkable challenge Brian undertook—a transatlantic rowing race. Alongside his three teammates, Brian faced treacherous conditions, setbacks, and fierce competition. Against all odds, they not only persevered but also achieved an impressive placement near the top of the pack. Through riveting accounts and vivid descriptions, Brian recounts the trials and triumphs of the race, highlighting the lessons learned from pushing the limits of physical and mental endurance. Prepare to be inspired as he shares how he and his team navigated the unpredictable waters, overcame setbacks, and summoned unwavering determination to reach their goal. Whether you're a leader seeking practical strategies, someone striving to be a better human, or an adventure enthusiast craving tales of resilience, this episode with Brian Chontosh will leave you inspired, motivated, and armed with invaluable wisdom for your own journey. Join us as we delve into the heart of leadership, the power of compassion, and the indomitable spirit required to conquer the impossible. •••• This episode is sponsored by Assault Fitness. Assault has been a part of our Power Monkey Camp for a long time. We've incorporated their runners, bikes and rowers in our endurance sessions as well as our competitions and nightly workouts.   Check out their full line up of machines at assaultfitness.com  

Brian Chontosh is a retired Major in the US Marine Corps and founder of Crooked Butterfly Ranch, a company that creates leadership experiences that test your confidence, comfort, and performance to the highest degree. In today's episode we cover his experience as an ultra endurance athlete, as well as some of the mental skills he's developed along the way that have allowed him to test new boundaries.    Resources mentioned in the show: Crooked Butterfly Ltd.  Instagram   Books: The 5 Love Languages The Four Agreements The Alchemist Children Learn What They Live

Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Marine having served as an enlisted and commissioned infantryman. He has received multiple decorations for valor and recognized for his dynamic leadership capacities.  His pursuits in the ultra endurance arena challenge the limits of his comfort zone to where he continually re-negotiates the question “Who Am I?” Tosh's skill and passion for the outdoors, coupled with his empathy and curious knack for leadership, presents a special talent in creating opportunities for others toward self-discovery and personal enrichment. https://www.crookedbutterfly.com/  

This week I am honored to chat with retired Marine Officer, Brian “Tosh” Chontosh. Brian has received several awards including the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the 2003 Invasion of Irag. Tosh has been a high achieving leader for a large part of his life and is now pursuing the ultra endurance arena where he challenges his comfort zone and continually re-negotiates the question “Who Am I?”Tosh's skillsets, knowledge, mental fortitude, kindness, and vulnerability are all very admirable traits that he displays to the maximum. If you are interested in improving your mindset from one of the most badass dudes on the planet, this episode is for you.Topics-Who is Tosh and how did he find himself in CrossFit?-Reflecting back on working with some of the fittest athletes in the world-How Tosh's ideas on leadership has evolved from the Marines to now?-How to view the idea of quitting a task-Building your inner voice and staying focused on the task at hand -“Excellence is delicious”-“The Mind is to Body as 10 is to 1”-“Hard Men do Hard Shit and without struggle there can be no progress.”-Attempting to row 3500 miles across the Atlantic OceanShow referencesThe Hard Way video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgE4SZ89DQUCrooked Butterfly: https://www.crookedbutterfly.com/who-we-areDone to Shut up and Row: https://www.teamshutupandrow.comIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating and review as that helps my show grow tremendously and also makes my day. Thank you all for the continued support. Enjoy the show!

Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Major in the United States Marine Corps. During his 20 year military career he was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism, two Bronze Stars, the Meritorious Service Medal, multiple combat action ribbons, and he is a US Congressional Medal of Honor nominee. Upon retirement, he founded the Crooked Butterfly Ranch where he designs custom experiential learning opportunities for clients looking to test their minds, bodies, and spirits. Tosh also designs leadership workshops that challenge everyday paradigms that can limit potential. He is the president and executive director of the Big Fish Foundation, which helps support veterans through the transition to civilian life. Tosh is an endurance athlete, competing in some of the world's most challenging ultra endurance events, including mountain biking the continental divide from Canada to Mexico in 27 days. Quotes:“When you focus on differences that is all you'll see.”“There is more collaboration in nature than there is competition.”Topics Discussed:How bootcamp created trauma and stress that taught resiliency & character strengthWhy challenging authority can correlate to successWhy Tosh loves hunting and spending time in the wildernessHow archery can be a form of meditation and improve focusTosh's biggest pet peeves with the hunting industryWhy competition is good, but collaboration is betterHow he continues to challenge himself through endurance racesWhy Tosh is going to row across the Atlantic Ocean in 2022How the Crooked Butterfly Ranch creates exceptional leadership experiencesHis most memorable adventure race experience where he almost died because of egoWhy mentality and skill set is more important than the best gearWhy you should always challenge your beliefs while staying humbleResources Mentioned:John DudleyBen GreenfieldPrimal Quest Expedition RaceTalisker Whisky Atlantic ChallengeAction PackerArcteryxMarmotSitka GearKuiu GearWoolrichSalomon BootsDannerCarharttGarminJordan PetersonBook: Children Learn What They LiveBook: The Book of VirtuesBook: The Moral Compass: Stories for a Life's JourneyBook: Mere Christianity Book: The Screwtape LettersBook: The Atheist Book of Spirituality Crooked Butterfly RanchBig Fish FoundationCrooked Butterfly PodcastTosh on Instagram

Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Marine having served as an enlisted and commissioned infantryman. He has received multiple decorations for valor and recognized for his dynamic leadership capacities.  His pursuits in the ultra endurance arena challenge the limits of his comfort zone to where he continually re-negotiates the question “Who Am I?” Tosh runs leadership programs through his company "Crooked Butterfly" and he also has started a non profit in support of veterans called "The Big Fish Foundation". CROOKED BUTTERFLY BIG FISH FOUNDATION TOSH'S IG POWER MONKEY FITNESS

Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Marine having served as an enlisted and commissioned infantryman for 21 years.  He comes on the podcast to discuss being awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in Iraq in 2003, his first 100 mile ultra marathon endurance run, helping out veterans, the Crooked Butterfly podcast, and his company CrookedButterfly.com , which presents opportunities for his clients to investigate what’s holding them back.  

Our very good friend Brian "Tosh" Chontosh joins us on today's podcast. In this episode, we discuss relationships and what it means to really bring value to someone else, and at the same time protect your own energy output.  We also talk about his attraction to ultra-endurance races and what he's doing to prepare for his biggest undertaking yet; sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. 

Ultramarathons. Spending 24 hours on a treadmill in the dark. Being a potential Medal of Honor recipient. Navy Cross Recipient Brian “Tosh” Chontosh, a 21-year USMC Veteran, talks building resilience like a muscle - sometimes with unusual tests of strength that push mental and emotional resolve.CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast on Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcast CONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media:Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn   LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation

Hey Guys! Today Matias is Interviewing Brian, Who had been a former Marine corp for more than 10 years. After that service, Tosh had been working in his own company called Crooked butterfly, who has been working with corporations like WWE,CrossFit, etc. Tosh Website https://www.crookedbutterfly.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/micweah/message

If you've listened in the past, you know exactly who this guy is! Brian "Tosh" Chontosh-Marine Corps Officer-Entrepreneur extraordinaire-Crossfit advocate-Bow Hunter-Life enthusiast/overall badass

Jeff Vernon learned grit and perseverance as a kid in the family business. Those lessons carried him through a series of entrepreneurial successes and brought him where he is today - disrupting the fitness industry with a treadmill that makes you work harder and run better.   In the sport of OCR or Crossfit coaches work on perfecting a series of skills training, but overlook proper running form. As humans understanding our gait and how to properly propel ourselves is imperative! Not only to prevent injury but to improve performance! As Joe De Sena says, “performance always wins.” Whether you’re pruning grapevines in snowy blizzards in upstate New York or disrupting an industry of millions - one thing is clear - you have to hammer through all the obstacles and just keep treading on.    LESSONS Nothing is achieved without hard work  Hammer through the obstacles Perfect practice makes perfect Be aware of opportunities you chance upon  Learn how to run properly to avoid injury Being a disrupter takes fortitude  Success is never a straight line- it’s bumpy  Adapt & overcome  Improve pace, speed, distance & time    LINKS www.TRUEFORMRUNNER.COM/SPARTAN use the code SPARTAN10 to save 10% The Whiteboard Project LL24H Podcast with Brian “Tosh” Chontosh    TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe introduces Jeff’s interview  1:45 Interview begins on the treadmill  2:45 The 24 hour shipping container challenge: LL24H  4:35 Isiah Vidal jumps in at last minute to support The Whiteboard Project 6:30 Creating a running program with SGX 7:30 Tending a vineyard in western New York 9:00 Mitigating challenges of mother nature 11:00 Learning repeatability, scalability & best practices 13:20 Running a vineyard in Connecticut  15:00 The treadmill as a tool for training proper form 17:20 Helping people walk & run better  18:30 Disrupting the industry  20:00 Dealing with lawsuits & challenges  21:30: Takeaways  23:25 Pay attention to opportunities  24:40 Prevent injury by practising proper running techniques  26:00 Success is not a straight line  27:15 Skills acquisition can be intuitive with the right tools 29:00 Performance always wins 30:34 Joe debriefs lessons learned & running in his garage  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Host: Joe De Sena  Dr. Johnny Waite, Col. Nye & Sefra Alexandra are off finding their TRUEFORM    Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra | Seed Huntress  Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2020 Spartan

Episode 238 Brian ‘Tosh’ Chontosh is a First Class Father and Retired United States Marine. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His platoon was ambushed and Tosh aggressively attacked an entrenched enemy position killing at least 20 enemies and wounding many others. In this Episode, Brian Chontosh talks about becoming a young father while on deployment, how his parenting mindset has shifted over the years, his philosophy on raising children to be free thinkers, the challenges and benefits of being a long distance Dad, his plans for the future and so much more. He also offers some great advice for new or about to be Dads. First Class Fatherhood is sponsored by: MANSCAPED Save 20% + Free Shipping Visit - https://www.manscaped.com Promo Code - Father SeatGeek SAVE $20 OFF Tickets by Visiting seatgeek.com Use Promo Code: FIRSTCLASS First Class Fatherhood Merch - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/first-class-fatherhood-/we+are+not+babysitters-A5d09ea872051763ad613ec8e?productType=812&sellable=3017x1aBoNI8jJe83pw5-812-7&appearance=1 Visit my instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: FirstClassFatherhood@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alec-lace/support

Brian "Tosh" Chontosh says: Defining what Initiative is seems fairly easy. Now, let’s discuss it from a lack of and where we are responsible for others lacking it. When I find myself frustrated with others I like to ask myself what guidance or information or incentive am I not providing to excite initiative from them. On another vein, I also find myself getting frustrated with others who are acting with hyper or too much initiative. Again, it could be a function of many things, but I like to ask myself the same questions of what am I not doing or providing? Then, I always put myself in check to make sure I don’t ever take too much or not enough when I am supporting others’ causes. LESSONS: Ask yourself what your responsibility is in helping others take appropriate initiative Check in and identify if you are taking too much or not enough when supporting others SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND Tosh: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Tosh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tosh.crookedbutterfly/ CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion,llc. Host: Brian “tosh” Chontosh Show notes: Brian “tosh” Chontosh © 2019 Spartan

Brian "Tosh" Chontosh says this is just another way of saying don't be an emotional based decision maker, don't be impulsive, or think about what you are doing / not doing. For me, phrasing it this way simply invites engaging about what it means to not allow a transitory feeling or emotion to rule on my actions. I start to introduce the power of feedback mechanisms and discipline. When we give in to mood we have an often temporary high followed with a low of sorts. [ It doesn't always have to be the pleasure & guilt dynamic. ] What happens is the decision to arrive at the immediate high receives the connection to a response from mood and the further down the road low just gets labeled as a new mood that needs to be placated. The opposite is true where discipline to do an uncomfortable thing now yields a down the road high where if we can remember to associate that feeling of high as a reward to the decision to deny comfort (in this example) we can modify behavior and decisions. LESSONS: Anytime you say to yourself “I don’t feel or I’m not in the mood…” check in Let your mood have an appropriate vote along with a handful of rational informatives SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND Tosh: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Tosh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tosh.crookedbutterfly/ CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion,llc. Host: Brian “tosh” Chontosh Show notes: Brian “tosh” Chontosh © 2019 Spartan

Courtesy of Tosh's website " Brian “Tosh” Chontosh is a retired Marine having served as an enlisted and commissioned infantryman. He has received multiple decorations for valor and recognized for his dynamic leadership capacities. His pursuits in the ultra endurance arena challenge the limits of his comfort zone to where he continually re-negotiates the question “Who Am I?” Tosh’s skill and passion for the outdoors, coupled with his empathy and curious knack for leadership, presents a special talent in creating opportunities for others toward self-discovery and personal enrichment." https://youtu.be/nBeFrpWqIUM http://www.crookedbutterfly.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crooked-butterfly-podcast/id1447499055 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-chontosh-3128215b/ https://www.facebook.com/crookedbutterfly/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/verimourspeaks/support

When I find myself getting frustrated, struggling with events or life, being disappointed by others or my expectations it’s usually because I’m investing too much emotional energy in the area of interest. Or, not enough energy in the area of control. When we find ourselves going down the emotional or irrational mind path we need to create a trigger to get us back into rational and process oriented mode. This is where the area of control can come into play. Control what you can control and identify what it is you might be overlooking that is in your control. Once you’ve gotten practiced at that, start looking at this area of influence where you can really get ahead of the curve on control and interest. LESSONS: If you can’t control it, why are you trying to? Spending time controlling and influencing the things you can shouldn’t leave much time/energy left on trying to do the same for what is interesting. When you find yourself going emotional it’s time to reset by focusing on what you can control and accepting what you can not. LINKS: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ~Steven Covey https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND Tosh: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Tosh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tosh.crookedbutterfly/ CREDITS: Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion,llc. Host: Brian “tosh” Chontosh Show notes: Brian “tosh” Chontosh © 2019 Spartan

This week we welcome Brian "Tosh" Chontosh to the Spartan Up family! He'll be here every Monday with Spartan Stand. What are you capable of right here, right now; not a question, a statement. What you could have done if, what you might be able to do if, if you had time to prepare, or under whatever cute circumstance you require to succeed is of zero interest.   A readiness mindset consists of two parts. 1) anticipating reasonable and likely events or circumstance in order to prepare. This is the ground floor of professionalism. It is a branch conversation of Ownership. 2) building up capacity to simply respond given a task, event, or emergency. It is letting performance have the ultimate voice for competence.   Would you face a known enemy or threat with a “wait a minute, let me heal my mojo for a few weeks and then we can fight?” or would you want to advertise to your opponent all the many ways you are strategizing to challenge him as you attempt to win?   Common sense would suggest then that we develop a mindset to not habituate these patterns in our lives.   LESSONS: Tests confirm or deny capability given the moment of now. Excuses hold you back. Balance anticipation & preparation with acquiring competence for the unknown. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP AND Tosh: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod Tosh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tosh.crookedbutterfly/   CREDITS:   Producer: Marion Abrams, Madmotion,llc. Host: Brian “tosh” Chontosh Show notes: Brian “tosh” Chontosh   © 2018 Spartan  

Imagine 24 hours locked in isolation in a completely dark shipping container competing to see who can run the furthest on a TrueForm treadmill.  Retired United States Marine, Major Brian Chontosh (aka “Tosh”) and three others (John Witzing, Josh Chessman, and Isaiah Vidal ) accepted this challenge to raise awareness around mental health with the Whiteboard Project’s LL24h ( https://www.thewhiteboardproject.com/24-hours-of-isolation ). The recipient of one of the highest military honors: the Naval Cross- Tosh, has shown unmatched fortitude in combat and combating the stigmas around post traumatic stress. Jump in the shipping container with us as we learn how to “suck a little less each day.”   In this episode, Joe Desena interviews Tosh before he enters the shipping container, and then all 4 athletes the moment the box is unsealed.   Lessons: You are what you advertise Do a lot with very little Surround yourself with great people Want “in” on the hardest things Do things you don’t want to do Identify your limits and expand your horizons Prove things to yourself, know your limits & strive beyond them Measure your effort, but against the right things Always do the BEST that you can in EVERY moment PTS vs PTSD: traumatic stress as a normal reaction vs a disorder Don’t believe your own bullsh*t Walk humbly, absorb, think, question.. it's not about having the right answers - it's about having the right questions Take ownership - kill the excuses ! Rationalizations are just excuses in a fancy package Break down big problems to small problems & utilize small solutions Stay process oriented Focus on the task at hand and that will lead you to the target JUST BE HAPPY WITH YOU Suck less today then you did yesterday :) LINKS: LL24h ( https://www.thewhiteboardproject.com/24-hours-of-isolation   On Instagram The Whiteboard Project https://www.instagram.com/the_whiteboard_project/ John Witzing https://www.instagram.com/johnwitzing/ Josh Chessman https://www.instagram.com/joshchessman/ Isaiah Vidal https://www.instagram.com/isaiahvidal/ Brian Chontosh https://www.instagram.com/tosh.crookedbutterfly/ The Reveille Project https://www.instagram.com/thereveilleproject/ Wound Warriors Canada https://www.instagram.com/woundedwarriorscanada/   This episode of “Spartan Up!”  is sponsored by Athletic Greens.  Get 20 travel packs free when you order at https://athleticgreens.com/spartan   Time Stamps: 0:00 intro to episode 1:18 Athletic Greens 1:48 Interview begins 2:00 Marine background 3:00 The Navy Cross 3:40 shipping container challenge | Whiteboard Project 4:45 What is a strong mind 5:40 The need to do things you don’t want to 6:00 Dr. L’s advice 7:10 The burden of command 8:30 Truth of looking yourself in the mirror 9:15 Competitions in life 11:00 Mental Health Awareness 12:00 PTS as normal & natural - not a disorder 12:40 Athletic Greens break 16:27 Interview continues 16:45 barriers of knowing & bullsh*t 17:30 Not about answers- It’s about questions 20:00 Rationalizations are just excuses in a fancy package 24:00 Reductionism: breaking big problems down to have small solutions 26:00 How to suck a little less 28:00 Keep your eye on the task at hand 29:18 The panel gets ready to break them out of the shipping containers 29:35 Shipping containers opens    29:50 Tosh’s reaction to 24 hrs in darkness 32:00 The four Whiteboard Challenge participants men’s reaction 41:00 Sefra, Angle, Johnny & Joe discuss the interview 47:30 AthleticGreens.com/Spartan     SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay   FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod   CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena with Johnny Waite, Sefra Alexandra, and Col. Tim Nye. Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty   © 2018 Spartan

On Friday, September 28, 2018, John Witzing, Josh Chessman and Brian “Tosh” Chontosh entered individual shipping containers and spent 24 hours running on Trueform Runner human powered treadmills. They did this in the dark, isolated from the outside world. No communication, no music, nothing but their own thoughts and iron will pushing them through. The goal? Run as many miles as possible in 24 hours. Known as the Locked and Loaded 24 Hours of Isolation Challenge, they were doing this in support of mental health, veterans and first responders. Although their individual goals were to run more miles than their competitors, to them, true victory was to help those suffering in silence. We had the opportunity to speak with John, Josh and Tosh at the 2018 Spartan Podfest, just hours before they stepped into the shipping containers to embark upon this extraordinary challenge. In this episode, they talk about the origins of this challenge, how they each trained, the benefits of youth vs experience (and vice versa) and how this turned from a crazy idea that came up on a long road trip to a massive charity fundraising event taking place on the world stage. We give a recap - including an amazing, late-breaking twist - at the end of the episode. LEARN MORE: TheWhiteboardProject.com/24-hours-of-isoldation Donate to Wounded Warriors Canada or The Revelry Project: TheWhiteboardProject.com/ll24h-donateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seasoned-athlete/donations