”You can only control a small amount of things in your life. And almost all pain in life is when you're focused on things that you can't control.”

Welcome to another episode of Delay the Decay with Dan Harty, featuring our guest Spencer Schubert, an accomplished sculptor renowned for his likeness sculptures of notable figures such as Bill Snyder, Buck O'Neill, and Marcus Aurelius. Spencer's entrepreneurial spirit and his pursuit of capturing the essence of individuals in his work are just the tip of the iceberg in this engaging episode.

Dan and Spencer’s conversation ranges from the unexpected way they met through the 4K Weeks project, to Spencer's philosophy on living an intentional and ambitious life. They discuss the impact of Memento Mori, a concept that encourages awareness of life's brevity to inspire more meaningful living, and how it aligns with the principles of stoicism that guide Spencer's daily life. We also chat on balancing hard work with maintaining physical and mental health, as well as the challenges of modern life and its impact on achieving well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Spencer Schubert

02:32 Meeting Spencer: A Serendipitous Encounter

04:00 The Importance of Following Through

04:53 Parenting Challenges and Insights

07:32 Balancing Business and Personal Life

14:00 Entrepreneurial Journey: From Sculpture to Business

19:31 Discovering and Growing 4K Weeks

35:51 Aging and Mortality: Embracing the Inevitable

37:38 Delay the Decay: Healthy Rhythms for Longevity

39:21 Personal Stories: Lessons from Family and Fitness

41:13 The Importance of Physical Fitness and Nutrition

54:53 Balancing Hard Work and Relationships

57:49 Stoicism and Personal Philosophy

01:08:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Thank you Spencer Schubert for being a guest on Delay the Decay!

Find Spencer on social media:

- Spencer on Instagram: www.instagram.com/espencerschubert

- Spencer on Twitter/X: www.x.com/SculptureSchube

- Spencer on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esschubert

- Spencer’s Website www.spencerschubertsculptor.com

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