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Spartan Leadership with Josh KosnickAuthor: Josh Kosnick
Good and Great Are the Enemies of PossibleLeadership and business coach Josh Kosnick has conversations with some of the greatest minds in leadership both in business, community, and politics. Guests provide insights from years of experience, delivering powerful messages to help you live a more inspired and impactful life. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ben Shortreed | The Blueprint for Unbreakable Mental Toughness
Episode 230
Tuesday, 28 October, 2025
Fireworks took his hand — but not his purpose.In this episode, Josh Kosnick sits down with Ben Shortreed, a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, father, and 2025 Superhuman Man of the Year. What began as a backyard party ended with Ben losing his left hand in a freak fireworks accident. What followed was even more brutal: unbearable phantom pain, opioid dependency, an identity crisis, and a battle with suicide.But this story isn’t about suffering — it’s about the blueprint for mental toughness that Ben forged in the fire.Inside this raw and transparent conversation: • The night that changed everything • Facing down phantom pain and addiction • How fitness helped him reclaim his identity • Fatherhood, faith, and finding purpose through adversity • Why he joined the Bridge Builder Mastermind • What “no excuses” actually looks like🔥 Want to transform your body and mind?Mention Ben Shortreed’s name and get $500 off the Supra Human program: https://suprahuman.com⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Ben’s mindset after the accident01:03 – Fireworks, addiction & phantom pain07:10 – Rebuilding post-trauma13:41 – Phantom pain: the silent battle16:27 – Business, identity & purpose23:49 – Finding Supra Human28:24 – Real transformation begins31:09 – Fitness as identity40:33 – Escaping painkillers42:49 – Goals, growth & fatherhood48:18 – Mastermind power & competition51:56 – Action as the cure for anxiety56:30 – Faith, regret & God’s plan01:02:14 – Family, legacy & mental health01:03:44 – Veterans, hormones & missionDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes featuring top business minds, elite performers, and leadership experts.Connect with Josh Kosnick: https://linktr.ee/joshkosnick#SpartanLeadership #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #SelfImprovement #Podcast #JoshKosnick #SpartanMindsetSpartan Valor Foundation is dedicated to empowering veterans, military families, and survivors of child trafficking. Through strategic partnerships, we provide critical resources, advocacy, and hope for those who have sacrificed so much. Join us in making a difference—because no hero should stand alone.🔗 Learn more: spartanvalor.orgSupport the showCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube
