In Part 1 of this Business Mastery 2026 conversation, Tony Robbins sits down with Joe De Sena, Founder & CEO of Spartan, the global endurance brand that's pushed millions of people to test their limits across 40+ countries, to unpack the mindset, resilience, and decision-making required to build a global business from the ground up.

Joe shares how nearly losing everything during the pandemic reshaped his leadership, why "fire, ready, aim" beats waiting for the perfect plan, and how deliberately choosing discomfort builds the mental toughness required to lead at scale. Together, Tony and Joe explore why most people quit before they ever begin, how to iterate your offer until the market responds, and why mission-driven leadership outperforms motivation when the pressure is on.

This is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders — and for anyone who wants to build something meaningful without waiting for ideal conditions!


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In this episode of The Holy Grail of Investing, Christopher Zook sits down with Joe Lonsdale, a leading investor at the intersection of AI, defense, and national competitiveness, for a timely conversation on what is real (and what is hype) in the AI revolution.

Joe shares why he views AI as a major industrial revolution driven by productivity, not an "existential" technology destined to replace civilization. He breaks down the AI value chain, from energy and chips to data centers, models, software infrastructure, and the applications delivering real economic value, along with where he sees the best risk-reward opportunities.

The conversation expands into the strategic stakes of the AI race, including how defense, space, energy, and critical minerals fit together and what it takes to build world-class companies in sectors shaped by both innovation and policy. Joe also reflects on founding the University of Austin, and why courage and open debate matter more than ever in a rapidly changing world.

Disclaimer:
Joe Lonsdale appeared as a guest in his personal capacity. The views expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of 8VC or any affiliated funds or portfolio companies. This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, an endorsement, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or fund interests. Any examples mentioned are illustrative and may not be representative. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Joe and/or affiliated entities may have investments or other relationships with the companies discussed.

In this powerful live conversation, Michael Singer—#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Untethered Soul and Living Untethered—explores what happiness really is, why so many people struggle to sustain it, and how to experience a deeper, more consistent sense of joy in everyday life.

Recorded live in front of an intimate audience at Tony Robbins and Sage Robbins' exclusive 2024 Platinum Partners Happiness Event in Abu Dhabi, this talk goes beyond inspiration and into practical wisdom. Michael shares profound yet simple insights on why happiness isn't something you need to chase—and how much of our suffering comes not from the world around us, but from our internal reactions to it.

Throughout the session, Michael challenges common beliefs about success, passion, and fulfillment, offering a radically different perspective: happiness is not about getting what you want, but about learning how not to block the joy that's already within you. He invites listeners to question the habits, reactions, and inner patterns that quietly steal happiness—and shows how living with greater awareness can transform even the most ordinary moments of life.

This conversation was recorded live at Tony & Sage Robbins' Platinum Partners Happiness Event, where a select group of global business leaders and entrepreneurs gather for deep personal growth, connection, and insight. Whether you're new to Michael Singer's work or a longtime reader, this talk offers a powerful reminder that happiness isn't something you earn—it's something you uncover.

Please enjoy!