Shows / Life's a Fight
Life's a Fight
Life's a Fight is a metaphor for life. It's a mindset and philosophy that shapes how you approach the challenges in front of you. This is a low-key, down-to-earth podcast about the ups and downs of life. We're talking everyday challenges and the big ones, too. Using my life and experiences as the backbone—Spanish teacher turned UFC fighter, now a professional speaker with a wife and kids—you'll hear stories, lessons and strategies to help you keep going when you don't think you can. If you're…
Episodes
- Life's a Fight
Books 1158 - The Madness of Crowds 3
On today's show, we do some thought exploration of how we'll be looked back upon, learn about Marxism and its major tenet and explore the definition of social…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 127 - Ramona the Brave 4
We finish off our time with Ramona by teaching lessons on keeping your eyes on your own work, operating with an abundance mindset and learning to get along…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1157 - The Madness of Crowds 2
How we behave after victory, the rapidity of change and the difficulty of keeping up with it and a fundamental building block of morality are the topics of…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1156 - The Madness of Crowds 1
This week's book discusses "the twenty-first centuries most divisive issues: sexuality, gender, technology and race." Enjoy our introductory episode. ... More…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1155 - Greenlights 5
Books like these are exactly why I read. They help remind us of what's important in life, reconnect us with our goals and dreams and help us to keep on going…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1154 - Greenlights 4
One step at a time. One day at a time. Or "oneinarow" as I learn in this book. Keep doing the work, and keep on keepin' on. This, as well as a cool…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 315 - Solosode - Thoughts on Thanksgiving Day 2020
This episode is going live on Thanksgiving Day in 2020 as COVID-19 continues to rage across much of the world and as health challenges remain for members of…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1153 - Greenlights 3
I really connect with this book, and today we talk about a few of those connections. McConaughey mentions one of my favorite nuances I've found in getting…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 126 - Ramona the Brave 3
Accountability, fear and learning to read form the basis of today's episode. Please use these talking points to teach lessons to the young people in your life…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1152 - Greenlights 2
Today we get into McConaughey's upbringing, philosophy, hilarious trip to Australia and the lessons he learned from his time abroad. ... More with The…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1151 - Greenlights 1
Get ready for a fun week of storytelling and lesson-learning. Matthew McConaughey shares his life's adventures and lessons in this "playbook" for life. Part…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1150 - Thirst 5
As we wrap up the week with Thirst, I dive into some of the lessons learned while building charity:water. As someone who's building a business, I always enjoy…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1149 - Thirst 4
We continue to learn about charity:water's beginnings and foundations while also getting some perspective on just how big of a problem dirty water is…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 314 - Ruben Gonzalez, 4-Time Olympian Over 4 Decades
Here's a great quote from this episode: "Ignorance of fire is better than having all the answers and being lazy." That comes from a self-described poor athlete…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1148 - Thirst 3
Today we take a look at the value of traveling and how Scott's trip to Africa opened his eyes to the world. He begins to think about how he can make a positive…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 125 - Ramona the Brave 2
Ramona enters first grade and quickly realizes she's much smaller and less confident than she thought she was. She's finding her way through her emotions, but…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1147 - Thirst 2
The fast times of club promoting takes it toll on Scott, and a close call leads him down a very different path. Today, we take a look at his introduction to…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1146 - Thirst 1
This week's book tells the story of Scott Harrison, a once-NYC-club-promoter turned founder and CEO of charity:water, "a nonprofit with the mission of…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1145 - Sway 5
As low as Matt has been in his life, he maintains hope and belief. He, and this book, are a shining example of keeping moving forward. No matter how hard life…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1144 - Sway 4
Today, we take a look at Matt's introduction to Adderall during his freshman year at Villanova and the progression of his drug use and dependency. ... More…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 313 - Matthew John Bocchi, Author of Grief, Abuse & Addiction Memoir "Sway"
This episode concerns obsession, addiction and redemption. After his father died in the World Trade Center on 9/11, 9-year-old Matthew Bocci was gripped by the…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1143 - Sway 3
The world moves on, and Matt is left feeling alone. He looks to his uncles for life advice and to learn about his dad. He doesn't yet know it, but his life is…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 125 - Ramona the Brave 1
Our next chapter book tells the story of Ramona, a first-grader who's trying her hardest to do her best and work through her fears and doubts. Today's…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1142 - Sway 2
Today, you'll get: glimpses into how a 9-year-old Matt is processing the loss of his father, a hopeful sign for Matt and his family that comes in a unique way…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1141 - Sway 1
When I say these books need to be read, I mean it. I cannot recommend "Sway" enough. Author Matthew Bocchi lost his father in 9/11, and this is his story of…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1140 - Rules for a Knight 5
Lessons on: Speech, Faith, Equality, Love and Death. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1139 - Rules for a Knight 4
Lessons on: Patience, Justice, Generosity, Discipline and Dedication. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 312 - Katie Felder, Entrepreneur, Speaker & Former West Point PR Contact
Katie Felder mentions in this interview that The Spaniard helped her see West Point with fresh eyes during a visit there, because she found him as full of…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1138 - Rules for a Knight 3
Lessons on: Friendship, Forgiveness, Honesty, Courage and Grace. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 123 - Spaniard School for Students - Update
Spaniard School has been evolving since April / May (2020), and today's episode will update you on its evolution. It's been a difficult time for everyone…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1137 - Rules for a Knight 2
Lessons on: Solitude, Humility, Gratitude, Pride and Cooperation. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1136 - Rules for a Knight 1
This is an awesome little book, something you can read in a few sittings and refer back to often and forever. Today's intro episode sheds light on the book's…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1135 - The Alchemist 5
Our finale episode on The Alchemist touches on love, learning through action, how you see the world and what alchemists really do. It's been an awesome week…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1134 - The Alchemist 4
The title of the book is "The Alchemist", so it makes sense we learn a little bit about alchemy and how it relates to this book. I only had a vague idea of it…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 311 - Return Visit - Drew Manning, Fit2Fat2Forty Fitness & Nutrition Trainer
Drew Manning did before, now he's doing it again—pursuing a calling to eat junk and stop exercising. Yep, you read that right. You might already know of his…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1133 - The Alchemist 3
Santiago learned an extremely valuable lesson from his sheep. He faced doubt when making a decision to continue on in his journey. And he learned a valuable…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 122 - Hank Zipzer 3
Today, we touch on some of Hank's well-meaning intentions that go awry. We also explore a major theme in the book - the learning differences and challenges…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1132 - The Alchemist 2
Today, we get into some deeper aspects of life - what's really important, understanding the wins and losses along the way and the pain of regret - as we learn…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1131 - The Alchemist 1
This book is unique on The Spaniard Show, as it's fiction and I've read it twice (one of only two or three books I've read twice). This is an inspirational…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1130 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth 5
We can all learn a lot from Col. Hadfield and this book. I've touched on only the surface. Today, we close out the series with a few principles that can help…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1129 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth 4
Today on the show, you're going to get a few doses of perspective about being an astronaut, what it means to aim for being a zero and some cool facts you…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 310 - Return Visit - Scott Moore, Head Coach, Lock Haven Wrestling
The coronavirus has affected all of us in some way, but some more than others, including college athletes. Returning guest Scott Moore talks with The Spaniard…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1128 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth 3
The small stuff, the perils of early success and a somewhat extreme way of thinking that I absolutely love round out today's lessons from outer space. ... More…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 121 - Hank Zipzer 2
I'm really excited to share this episode, for both the book's content but also because of my experience reading it to my kids. Listen in to hear more about…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1127 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth 2
This book is full of life lessons (hence the subtitle), and today's lessons pertain to competence, attitude and negative thinking. ... More with The Spaniard…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1126 - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth 1
What an awesome book. Prior to starting it, I had a relatively neutral stance on learning more about the last frontier, but boy am I glad I read this book…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1125 - Endurance 5
This has been one of the most reassuring books I've read. Reassuring in the sense that I, and you, can. We can keep going when life throws adversity our way…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1124 - Endurance 4
This is a graphic episode that details the reality of Shackleton and his men's situation, and what they must do to survive. ... More with The Spaniard…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 309 - John Wessner, Teacher, History Buff & Spaniard Classmate
This episode touches on all The Spaniard things! Well, lots of them anyway: upbringing, school, sports, reading, history, friends, family and more. John…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1123 - Endurance 3
Today's episode has lessons on purpose, finding commonalities among differences and a piece of leadership strategy Shackleton employed to increase their…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 120 - Hank Zipzer 1
Meet Hank Zipzer. He's a smart, creative, funny, well-meaning fourth grader who always seems to get in trouble. Enjoy this first episode of the series! …
- Life's a Fight
Books 1122 - Endurance 2
In our last series (Fortitude), I talked about hero archetypes, aspirational identities. Shackleton is one of them. Tune in to learn about the type of man and…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1121 - Endurance 1
We continue our theme of resilience with another great read. I had heard of "Endurance" for years and finally dove in. It's an incredible story of survival…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1120 - Fortitude 5
We finish off our week with Fortitude by diving into a sense of duty, doing hard stuff and the stories we tell ourselves. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1119 - Fortitude 4
Today's episode pertains to sweating the small stuff and "the right sense of shame." Enjoy this lesson on resilience. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 308 - Solosode - Recording in Front of a Green Screen
Back in March, I would have never imagined the evolution toward virtual technology in communication and professional speaking. Listen in as I discuss what it's…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1118 - Fortitude 3
Today, we explore the idea of "No Plan B" / standard of behavior and the importance of stillness amongst all the noise. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 119 - My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother
Join us today for a fun look at the antagonistic-turned-positive relationship between a girl and her brother. We also reflect on past wishes and their…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1117 - Fortitude 2
Today, we talk perspective as an antidote to outrage and the aspirational traits that make up our heroes. ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1116 - Fortitude 1
Written by former Navy SEAL, current Congressman and subject of an SNL skit, "Fortitude" teaches us about mental toughness and resilience in an "era of…