{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chief Endurance Officer","title":"Potential Through Discipline - José Carlos Sarmiento - Chief Endurance Officer - Episode # 012","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2556,"description":"Welcome to another inspirational episode. Today’s guest has competed in ultra-trail runs for more than 6 years and 19 ultra-endurance races and ended up as #138 in the World Trail Championship 2018. Introducing José Carlos Sarmiento, Founder & CEO at Vertikal X, Chairman of the Board at Vertikal Sports Capital, and Founder and Board Member at Zero Sixty. José sits down with Gregory McDonough to share how he is a true believer that any human can achieve their optimal potential through discipline. Get ready to feel motivated by the incredible journey of José Carlos Sarmiento. Takeaways:Throughout José's upbringing, his family found themselves confronted by the presence of substance abuse. This not only affected his entire family but also took a toll on José himself, particularly after his father tragically lost his life in a sober motorcycle accident. The sudden death of his father served as a catalyst, igniting a determination within José to embrace life to its utmost potential, in terms of personal well-being and fulfillment. This transformative event fueled his resilience and planted the seeds of an entrepreneurial spirit, ultimately leading José on a path from corporate executive to a successful entrepreneur.For José, the endurance mindset is an embodiment of patience, presence, and heightened awareness. He encourages individuals to reconnect with their inner child, embracing the curiosity, wonder, and open-mindedness that characterized their younger selves. By cultivating this, José empowers others to lead by example and create a positive atmosphere within their environments. Through this approach, he encourages audiences to embrace a vibrant approach to both personal and workplace growth.José experienced a profound revelation that became evident to him in his pursuit of happiness. This became centered around material possessions, leaving him unfulfilled. Recognizing the profound impact this had on his own well-being, and on his relationships with employees,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/msdBQi-XEr6oVOpgBNQi0qI4-m0WKwwn8K6ym8-T0YE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xODdm/MWQxMDNiNDlhZTkz/N2Q5ODM5YmZkN2E0/ODMxNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}