Adopt the “Never Zero” Mindset & Be the Man Who Never Quits
Update: 2025-05-20
Description
In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with CrossFit Games champion and Train Hard founder Jason Khalipa to explore what it really means to build grit, discipline, and lasting strength in a world that’s getting softer by the day.
Jason shares the powerful life lessons he’s learned through elite competition, fatherhood, and personal adversity. They dive into the “Never Zero” mindset, the Train Hard code, and why fitness isn’t just about reps or aesthetics but about showing up strong for your family, your mission, and yourself.
Whether you're struggling to stay consistent, looking to level up, or just need a wake-up call, this episode will challenge you to train harder, live better, and never quit.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:42 Meet Jason Khalipa
01:13 Pushing through when you want to quit
04:52 Jason’s upbringing and the impact of immigrant grit
06:06 How to raise tough kids in a comfortable world
08:06 Jason’s daughter’s leukemia journey
08:57 Why fitness matters beyond the physical
10:37 Discovering CrossFit and building a gym empire
12:22 Jason’s mission to help men train hard and do better
16:24 On fatherhood, energy, and avoiding the slow decline
20:57 Practical & simple nutrition rules to follow
23:01 Where to find Jason and the Train Hard community
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