<p>I’ve always believed success comes down to commitment. Talking about goals is easy. Doing something about them is harder.</p><p><br></p><p>Matt Brooke, Senior Vice President at Spartan and Tough Mudder, joined me to talk about a mindset that changes how people approach growth and challenge—the Pick a Date mentality. It’s simple. Set a date. Put it in the calendar. Make it real. That one step gives purpose, direction, and structure to everything that follows.</p><p><br></p><p>Matt breaks down how this idea translates beyond endurance racing into business, leadership, and everyday life. He explains how Spartan and Tough Mudder events aren’t just about finishing a course but about training the mind to follow through when things get uncomfortable. We also dig into community, discipline, and how embracing failure as part of progress builds long-term resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck between thinking and doing, this is the episode that will push you to take action.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>Commitment is clarity: Choosing a date forces you to plan, act, and move forward with purpose.</p><p>Failure creates growth: Every setback is feedback that strengthens future decisions.</p><p>Discipline beats motivation: Progress happens when you act regardless of how you feel.</p><p>Community drives accountability: Training with others builds consistency and shared purpose.</p><p>Mindset determines momentum: You can’t control everything, but you can control your effort.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 New episodes of Screw It Just DO It drop every Tuesday &amp; Thursday, so make sure you follow wherever you listen. You’ll hear real conversations with founders who’ve taken a risk, built something from scratch, and figured it out along the way.</p><p> </p><p>Stay connected at www.festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk and follow @festivalofentrepreneurs for news, updates, and future events.</p><p> </p><p>Real entrepreneurs. Real stories. Real strategies.</p><p> </p><p>👉 Follow the show. Keep showing up. Screw It Just DO It!</p><p> </p><p> #ScrewItJustDoIt #FestivalOfEntrepreneurs #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship</p><p><br></p>

Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

Alex Chisnall

The Spartan Way: How to Commit and Conquer with Matt Brooke

NOV 20, 202510 MIN
Screw It Just DO It with Alex Chisnall

The Spartan Way: How to Commit and Conquer with Matt Brooke

NOV 20, 202510 MIN

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<p>I’ve always believed success comes down to commitment. Talking about goals is easy. Doing something about them is harder.</p><p><br></p><p>Matt Brooke, Senior Vice President at Spartan and Tough Mudder, joined me to talk about a mindset that changes how people approach growth and challenge—the Pick a Date mentality. It’s simple. Set a date. Put it in the calendar. Make it real. That one step gives purpose, direction, and structure to everything that follows.</p><p><br></p><p>Matt breaks down how this idea translates beyond endurance racing into business, leadership, and everyday life. He explains how Spartan and Tough Mudder events aren’t just about finishing a course but about training the mind to follow through when things get uncomfortable. We also dig into community, discipline, and how embracing failure as part of progress builds long-term resilience.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck between thinking and doing, this is the episode that will push you to take action.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p>Commitment is clarity: Choosing a date forces you to plan, act, and move forward with purpose.</p><p>Failure creates growth: Every setback is feedback that strengthens future decisions.</p><p>Discipline beats motivation: Progress happens when you act regardless of how you feel.</p><p>Community drives accountability: Training with others builds consistency and shared purpose.</p><p>Mindset determines momentum: You can’t control everything, but you can control your effort.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 New episodes of Screw It Just DO It drop every Tuesday &amp; Thursday, so make sure you follow wherever you listen. You’ll hear real conversations with founders who’ve taken a risk, built something from scratch, and figured it out along the way.</p><p> </p><p>Stay connected at www.festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk and follow @festivalofentrepreneurs for news, updates, and future events.</p><p> </p><p>Real entrepreneurs. Real stories. Real strategies.</p><p> </p><p>👉 Follow the show. Keep showing up. Screw It Just DO It!</p><p> </p><p> #ScrewItJustDoIt #FestivalOfEntrepreneurs #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship</p><p><br></p>