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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
AMXbooks 852 - Range 7
Today's episode centers around one famous artist's non-linear journey to creative immortality, the economic term "match quality" and some great insight into…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 851 - Range 6
We continue our exploration of learning today by taking a look at details, points of view and the precursor to solving a problem. For more w/ The Spaniard…
- Life's a Fight
AMXweekly 134
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Range, The Giving Tree, Gen. Vincent Brooks/Mayor Adrian Perkins For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The…
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AMXbooks 850 - Range 5
Today's reading is one of my favorite chapters ever read. That's an intense statement, and it could be swayed by recency, but holy cow, does this chapter…
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AMXbooks 849 - Range 4
It's an eclectic show today as we talk the Baroque musical era in Venice, varied practice and creativity. Another fascinating look at how range can be…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 252 - General Vincent Brooks, Mayor Adrian Perkins - Strong Leaders at West Point & Beyond
Two conversations this time! At West Point's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference, The Spaniard got to know two graduates who made history as cadets…
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AMXbooks 848 - Range 3
The good news is that we're getting smarter in time! Phew, now that that's out of the way, we're going to take a look at how our environment affects the way we…
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AMXkids 67 - The Giving Tree
This is deep read. There is so much to discuss, and there are many different takes on the book's message. This episode is an exploration of my take on it…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 847 - Range 2
Today, we're talking all about learning environments, and which ones make specialization a good course of action. We also take a look at humans vs. machines…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 846 - Range 1
I'm super excited to study this book. As a lifelong athlete, specialization vs. generalization is an extremely pertinent topic, and I'm excited to see how it…
- Life's a Fight
AMXweekly 133
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Wrestling the ABCs For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's…
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AMXbooks 845 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 10
As we wrap up our time with Ramit, we explore two major finance topics - buying a house and paying taxes. This book has been a rich experience, and I'm much…
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AMXbooks 844 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 9
We get into some financial weeds today as we explore finance terminology and definitions. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email…
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AMXtalks 251 - How/Why I Ran the 2019 Spartan World Championships
There's a lot that goes into running a 13+ mile obstacle course race (OCR), and on today's episode, I break down my strategy and reason for running the 2019…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 843 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 8
Boy, there's a great dichotomy that exist between listening to/NOT listening to experts. And sometimes it's because the experts are "experts." Do the work…
- Life's a Fight
AMXkids 66 - Wrestling the ABCs
Today's AMXkids pays homage to the greatest sport on Earth, wrestling. Authors Tom and Veronica Davids share the sport with us through the ABCs. It's a fun…
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AMXbooks 842 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 7
Automation is one of the most effective tools to mastering your finance, as per our current reading, and it's hard to argue otherwise. This is one of Ramit's…
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AMXbooks 841 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 6
How do preparation, habits and reframing relate to personal finance? Tune in, find out and let's up our money game! For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The…
- Life's a Fight
AMXweekly 132
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Here We Are, John Nores. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard…
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AMXbooks 840 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 5
This is one of my favorite chapters in the book...we're talking developing a Conscious Spending Plan. Tune in and learn more about consciously spending your…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 839 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 4
We're talking Einstein, investments, compounding interest, attitudes and more on today's show. What a rich episode!!! For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to…
- Life's a Fight
AMXtalks 250 - John Nores, Tactical Game Warden, author "Hidden War"
The Spaniard heard John Nores on some favorite podcasts and reached out. John's book "Hidden War" describes the jaw-dropping ways that game wardens bravely…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 838 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 3
Checking...saving...bank accounts galore on today's AMXbooks! We take a look at these accounts and share some "Did you know?" knowledge about banks. Listen and…
- Life's a Fight
AMXkids 65 - Here We Are
Life can be complex and difficult and hard to figure out. Today's book breaks down that complexity as author Oliver Jeffers offers us a guide to start our own…
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AMXbooks 837 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 2
Today we're talking negotiating, credit cards and 2 strategies for getting out of debt. This is important stuff! For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The…
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AMXbooks 836 - I Will Teach You to Be Rich 1
On today's show, we take a look some psychology and strategy in our new book "I Will Teach You to Be Rich." For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard…
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AMXweekly 131
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: The Magnolia Story, Maybe, Forrest Galante For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email…
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AMXbooks 835 - The Magnolia Story 15
This book ranks up there with my favorites to talk about. It's been such an awesome experience, and I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have. We wrap up our…
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AMXbooks 834 - The Magnolia Story 14
Success is no fluke. And more often than not, it comes because of just keeping going. Chip and Joanna's success is no different. You'll hear on today's show…
- Life's a Fight
AMXtalks 249 - Forrest Galante, Wildlife Adventurer from "Extinct or Alive"
Forrest Galante is the host of Animal Planet's show "Extinct or Alive," on which he searches for—and regularly finds—animals on the brink of extinction. Who…
- Life's a Fight
AMXkids 64 - Maybe
This is "a story about the endless potential in all of us" and a tremendous one at that. Relevant to young and old audiences alike, "Maybe" reminds us to seek…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 833 - The Magnolia Story 13
Today's episode is all about uncomfortability and how it keeps us on our toes. Yup, we talk Rocky and Mick! Throw in a little design philosophy, and we got…
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AMXbooks 832 - The Magnolia Story 12
Do you remember a time when flipping houses wasn't a thing? Chip does, and he writes about it in the book...and I talk about it on today's show. We also take a…
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AMXbooks 831 - The Magnolia Story 11
We get into some of Chip's business savvy and how he came to open up his first business on today's show. It's so neat to take it way back to see where he…
- Life's a Fight
AMXweekly 130
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: The Magnolia Story, Way of the Warrior Kid: Where There's a Will, Derek Fitzgerald For more w/ The Spaniard…
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AMXbooks 830 - The Magnolia Story 10
As a parent of young kids, I'm always on the lookout for good parenting, and what I can learn from it. Chip shares with us some insight into his relationship…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 829 - The Magnolia Story 9
Live every day "as if it were Saturday" is one of my favorite takeaways from this book. Tune in to find out what Chip means by this motto, and you'll also see…
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AMXtalks 248 - Derek Fitzgerald, "Recycled Man" Triathlete with Transplanted Heart
Derek Fitzgerald often refers to himself as "We" because he received another person's heart in January 2011. Honoring that donor inspired him to rebuild into…
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AMXbooks 828 - The Magnolia Story 8
Today's episode is a lesson on NOT making excuses and a reminder that THEY (famous/successful) are just like US (normal/"just me" type people) - we've all got…
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AMXkids 63 - Way of the Warrior Kid: Where There's a Will 5
On today's show, we talk working hard/doing your best/going the extra mile while also resting when appropriate, putting your ego aside in an effort to get the…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 827 - The Magnolia Story 7
Priorities: What would you be willing to sacrifice (or what do you sacrifice?) to attain that which you want in life? Tune in today to hear one of the things…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 826 - The Magnolia Story 6
Belief (in others/in self), turning dreams into reality and creating something out of nothing fill today's eight minutes of learning with out friends Chip and…
- Life's a Fight
AMXweekly 129
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: The Magnolia Story, Way of the Warrior Kid: Where There's a Will, Travis Mills For more w/ The Spaniard…
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AMXbooks 825 - The Magnolia Story 5
What's "broke" to you? As in financially. On today's who, Chip and Joanna let us in on the financial realities of building something special. We also take a…
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AMXbooks 824 - The Magnolia Story 4
Opposites with similar foundations...that is Chip and Joanna. On today's show, we take a look at those foundations as well as the importance of being skilled…
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AMXtalks 247 - Travis Mills, Recalibrated Warrior Helping Other Veterans Adapt
Travis Mills is huge in spirit, in heart and in sense of humor. He's the kind of guy to joke that he would give an arm and a leg twice over to serve his…
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AMXbooks 823 - The Magnolia Story 3
Humble beginnings and values galore. A major theme of hard work is showing its face in the book. There's just something about hard work that can't be…
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AMXkids 62 - Way of the Warrior Kid: Where There's a Will 4
Today's episode carries a really powerful message and reminder to refrain from judging others. You never know what's going on in someone's life, so it serves…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 822 - The Magnolia Story 2
Today, we take a look at the dynamics of Chip and Joanna's relationship (opposites attract), the vital piece of the puzzle that is authenticity and how I'm…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 821 - The Magnolia Story 1
Within the past year, I can remember walking into Barnes & Noble and seeing a book ("Capital Gaines") with a guy named Chip Gaines on the cover. I thought…
- Life's a Fight
AMXweekly 128
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Hidden War, Way of the Warrior Kid: Where There's a Will
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AMXbooks 820 - Hidden War 5
We close out our experience with Hidden War today by taking you through the actual formation of "the first dedicated conservation officer DTO environmental…
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AMXbooks 819 - Hidden War 4
One of the things that fascinates me most in this book is the transformation these Game Wardens have undergone as a result of the frequency and intensity of…
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AMXtalks 246 - Biz Dev Solosode: Special Assignments with Spartan
Today's episode is a business development recap of my recent trip to West Point w/ the Spartan/Spartan Up! Podcast crews. I've been fortunate to learn…
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AMXbooks 818 - Hidden War 3
On today's show, we're talking: the trash and waste left over from illegal grow sites, the K9 dogs who help secure the cartel members/illegal growers and the…
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AMXkids 61 - Way of the Warrior Kid: Where There's a Will 3
Today's episode is all about friends and developing friendships. We also take a look at Marc's BJJ training as it relates to the saying "all ships rise in a…
- Life's a Fight
AMXbooks 817 - Hidden War 2
Today we learn some background about author John Nores, as well as some background information about the Game Warden profession. We also get a glimpse into one…
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AMXbooks 816 - Hidden War 1
We're taking on a completely new topic here on AMXbooks: how Game Wardens in Northern California are combatting the illegal growing of marijuana by drug…
- Life's a Fight
AMXweekly 127
Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Tough As They Come, Way of the Warrior Kid 3: Where There's a Will, Riley Cote. For more w/ The Spaniard…
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AMXbooks 815 - Tough As They Come 10
It's been a tremendous opportunity to learn from Travis, and we end this AMXbooks series with some of his guiding wisdom. We also take a look at what he does…