Welcome back to the Third & 30 Podcast—where we believe opportunity is everything. In this episode, we dive deep into resilience, accountability, and mental toughness, exploring how growth is forged both on and off the field.

Host Praveen Mantripragada is joined by co-host Coach Jason Chadock for a powerful conversation centered on one core question: Is mental toughness something that can be taught—or does it only develop when life puts you to the test?

Our guest this week is Joe Buckner, entrepreneur, performance coach, and founder of Beautifully Savage. Joe’s story is one of raw transformation. From homelessness and incarceration to building a successful coaching and fitness brand, his journey is grounded in self-ownership, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.

Joe shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, motivation, and accountability, breaking down what it truly means to “fight” in business, relationships, and life—far beyond the physical sense. We discuss how to build strong culture through community, confront shame and past failures, balance growth with mental well-being, and lead with authenticity when the stakes are high.

This episode is an honest, no-excuses conversation about embracing discomfort, learning through adversity, and developing the mindset required to win when things are not going your way.

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