Samurai Wisdom for a Modern Warrior's Mind

The Hard Way With Joe De Sena

Spartan Races

Fitness, Education, Self-improvement, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, 792700

4.7 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2025

⏱️ ? minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with James Pieratt—a man who turned a past of heroin addiction and prison into a life of discipline, grit, and ultra-endurance. Now, he's gearing up to run 1,000 miles along the California coast.

Discover how James rewrote his life's script by embracing ancient warrior wisdom, conquering addiction, and pushing human limits. Whether you're feeling stuck, battling personal demons, or just need a massive dose of inspiration, this episode will light a fire in your soul and show you that NO obstacle is too big to overcome.

Get ready for a raw, unfiltered journey of human resilience that will make you believe anything is possible!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:15 James' Upbringing and Early Struggles

06:11 Cold Turkey Recovery & Methadone Withdrawal

06:59 Sources of Wisdom & Role of YouTube

09:55 Ancient Warrior Wisdom Applied to Modern Life

12:55 Ego as the Biggest Obstacle to Face

14:25 Endurance as a Path to Grow

15:24 Legendary Runners Who Inspire

20:26 3 Life Lessons to Apply Now

Connect to James:

Website: wildhuntconditioning.com

Instagram: @wildhuntconditioning

Facebook: James Pieratt

LinkedIn: James Pieratt

YouTube: Wild Hunt Conditioning

Twitter/X: @wildhuntactual

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