Resilience and Anti-fragility with Mark Spewak

Is stress always a bad thing? What if stress could actually make you stronger?

Founders Josh Wright & Mark Spewak talk about how Mark adjusted & pivoted his running business, Spewak Training, as races cease to exist after the pandemic was declared in March 2020.

Resilience and anti-fragility are the main topics in this 17-minute chat & help illustrate why challenging seasons in your business or career can actually push you to get creative about the value you bring & the impact you can have no matter what the circumstances. You can’t build muscle without resistance. Encountering difficulties sucks, but it can also open the door to growth and development that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise.

In this episode you’ll hear:

0:55 - a brief background on Josh and Mark’s relationship.

2:43 - how Mark impressively pivots his training business through the start of the COVID pandemic.

3:35 - living up to what you say you’re going to do, even through uncertainty & unforeseen challenges.

4:50 - creatively maintaining engagement with a virtual running series, & producing compelling value.

7:55 - why investment matters.

11:37 - Josh talks about planting seeds and facing fragility.

13:40 - why a growth mindset is important - not only in surviving challenges, but creating a slingshot into thriving.

16:23 - where you can connect with Mark Spewak & Spewak Training online.