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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 626 - The Boys in the Boat 4
Wisdom and guidance w/ a theme of excellence, "the fragility of confidence and the redemptive power of trust", and making a simple decision that can change the…
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AMXweekly 89
Enjoy highlights of this week's learnings. Sources: Unplugged (book), Coco (book), The Boys in the Boat (book), Erica Webster (interview). For more w/ The…
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AMXbooks 625 - The Boys in the Boat 3
In today's AMXbooks, we talk adversity and its direct correlation to developing character, the intense nature of rowing and an important part of American and…
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AMXbooks 624 - The Boys in the Boat 2
Tough times create tough people. Several themes emerge as we continue our journey w/ The Boys in the Boat - the effects of the Depression in America, Hitler's…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 207 - Veterans Aiding Jobs & Health: Eric Stetson of FourBlock, Erica Webster of Dub Fitness
Here are two more of The Spaniard's great conversations with veterans. These took place in Philadelphia during the Veterans Kick Off 5th Annual Old Glory Relay…
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AMXbooks 623 - The Boys in the Boat 1
When Dread suggested I read The Boys in the Boat, I knew nothing about the book. But his enthusiasm, as well as the 20,813 reviews on Amazon (95% four and five…
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AMXkids 23 - Coco 1
Coco takes place during Día de los Muertos and tells the story of Miguel, a young Mexican boy whose passion and purpose is music. Young Miguel is met w/…
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AMXbooks 622 - Unplugged 10
Happiness and joy, limits and no limits and the King of the Jungle, PREPARATION, take center stage on today's AMXbooks. We end our journey w/ Unplugged w/ all…
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AMXweekly 88
Enjoy this Thanksgiving week of learning. With books, podcasts, interviews and more, we're bringing you some grade A, top-notch, bang-for-your-buck knowledge!…
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AMXbooks 621 - Unplugged 9
Who doesn't love the idea that Mr. Miyagi and Daniel san represents? Student to master...there's something deep and pure about that relationship, and in…
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AMXbooks 620 - Unplugged 8
In today's AMXbooks, we talk the importance of intent and earning the right to trust your gut. Let that turkey rest in your belly this day after Thanksgiving…
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AMXbooks 619 - Unplugged 7
What do Bruce Lee, Alex Honnold and Scott Adams have in common? Truthfully, outside of AMXbooks 619, probably nothing, but I can tell you their ties to today's…
Life's a FightAMXtalks 206 - Dreadisode: New Titles & Patreon Launch
Surprise! The Spaniard and Dread still don't have everything figured out. Even the podcast download numbers are baffling. But determination is as high as ever…
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AMXbooks 618 - Unplugged 6
Have you ever wondered which plan is the best? Training, diet, whatever. There's a few rules of thumb that have helped me in all areas of life, and I'm…
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AMXkids 22 - Where the Red Fern Grows 5
In this week's AMXkids, we end our journey reading Where the Red Fern Grows by diving into five lessons from the book. These lessons revolve around: Old Dan's…
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AMXbooks 617 - Unplugged 5
Self-improvement is a holistic process - strong mind, strong body. It's easy to lose sight of the process and feel the pressure to keep up. In today's…
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AMXbooks 616 - Unplugged 4
We do so many things, but how often do we take a step back to really ask ourselves why we're doing them? Busyness isn't productivity, and it doesn't create…
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AMXweekly 87
Enjoy this week's AMXweekly, a curation of this week's learning. Fast-paced learning full of wisdom from books and interviews. For books and learning…
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AMXbooks 615 - Unplugged 3
In Jack Canfield's book, The Success Principles, Principle #1 is: Take 100% responsibility for Your Life. Those words echo in today's AMX (book: Unplugged), as…
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AMX614 Unplugged 2
Pressure creates diamonds, but is also creates a whole bunch of not-good stuff upon ourselves. Awareness and a healthy dose of what's important can help combat…
Life's a Fight#205 Interview: Charlie Elison of the Travis Manion Foundation
We're posting this episode just after Veterans' Day, so it is a particular pleasure that it features good work by and for veterans. Our own Charlie (The…
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AMX613 Unplugged 1
In our first day of Unplugged, we dive into the role technology has secured in our lives, the abundance of information flooding our senses and our current…
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AMXKids21 Where the Red Fern Grows 4
In today's AMXKids21, we take a deep dive into Grandpa's statement to Billy..."I think it would be a good thing if all young boys had to cut down a tree once…
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AMX612 The Good Neighbor 16
Our journey w/ Mister Rogers has come to an end, but the lessons we've learned from him will continue on forever. His message, simple and pure, has affected…
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AMX611 The Good Neighbor 15
If you're obsessively disciplined and structured like me, today's episode is gonna give you an "oh, yes, I'm OK" kind of feeling. Mr. Rogers takes his…
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What I Learned this Week
I'm not exaggerating when I say that this week's learning had me in tears. Ha! I know...whatever...it is what it is! I also recently found myself captured by…
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AMX610 The Good Neighbor 14
Do Mr. Rogers' lessons for kids apply to adults as well? Yup. Will you hear one of those lessons today that can have a big impact on your relationships? Yup…
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AMX609 The Good Neighbor 13
Have you ever considered the correlation between puppetry and social media? Probably not, but I have (I'm weird, so bear w/ me). I bet you'll find it…
Life's a Fight#204 College Classroom Talk: Digital Media & PR
So you're an undergrad in Digital Media & PR, and who comes in to speak but The Spaniard, an energetic up-and-coming media professional who is scratching and…
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AMX608 The Good Neighbor 12
In today's AMX, we focus on: the power of curiosity and asking questions, Mr. Rogers' empathetic, honest and direct approach to communicating w/ children and…
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AMXKids20 Where the Red Fern Grows 3
Today's AMXKids focuses on the deeper meaning of education, the never-ending "worries and wants of a young boy" (all of us, really) and the importance of…
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AMX607 The Good Neighbor 11
Not long ago, I had a hometown connection, Cory Geishauser, on my show. He worked, and was friends, w/ Fred Rogers for 20 years. He told me about a video on…
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AMX606 The Good Neighbor 10
The story is what I love to learn about. The evolution, iterations, highs/lows, turning points, almosts, etc. Today's AMX sheds some light on Mr. Rogers'…
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Weekly Workouts
Here's a week's worth of training to pick and choose from, replicate or simply from which to learn. PS Don't just listen...DO!
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AMX605 The Good Neighbor 9
"Attitudes aren't taught, they're caught." - Dr. Margaret McFarland, Child Psychologist/mentor to Mr. Rogers. What is your attitude teaching those around you?…
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AMX604 The Good Neighbor 8
In today's AMX, we learn how the "guided drift" teaches us to embrace the flow of life, the importance of finding our truth speakers and how "engaging w/…
Life's a Fight#203 Interview: Rich Magee, Plasma Physicist
By popular demand, this episode explores physics in general and string theory in particular. Okay, it wasn't exactly like that. The truth is that after reading…
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AMX603 The Good Neighbor 7
"You can be an agent of what's good and not be terribly direct about it." Wise words from Mr. Rogers in today's AMX. W/ a focus on humanistic values, Mr…
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AMXKids19 Where the Red Fern Grows 2
This week's AMXKids takes us into the life and childhood of main character Billy Colman. We learn about the rarity of perfect days, the most valuable trait…
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AMX602 The Good Neighbor 6
Luck and happenstance are, inevitably, part of success, but it's certainly not a strategy. Join us in today's AMX...t's a wonderful day for learning! I want…
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AMX601 The Good Neighbor 5
Mr. Rogers' message is a timely one, moreso this week in the wake of the shooting in Pittsburgh. In a world that can seem to offer only hate, at times, he…
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What I Learned this Week
THIS. IS. WHAT I LEARNED THIS WEEK!!! Take some time and learn what I learned this week...Why? Bc learning is the best plan for self-improvement, and I just…
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Spaniard's Weekly Workouts 3
Here's a rundown of this week's training. Use it to supplement your own training, to learn a thing or two, or if you're like me, to compete :) Enjoy! Share…
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AMX600 The Good Neighbor 4
The powerful lessons we are learning from Mr. Rogers' life are lessons that can help every one of us. In today's AMX, we learn how Mr. Rogers' introspection…
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AMX599 The Good Neighbor 3
My favorite thing is when different books and learnings combine and connect. In today's AMX, we connect Mr. Rogers' upbringing to our friends Jocko Willinck…
Life's a Fight#202 Interview: Rod Woodson, NFL Hall of Famer
The Spaniard politely disagrees with this week's guest when he says, "I'm just Joe Blow. I never had that mindset that I was different from anybody else. I…
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AMX598 The Good Neighbor 2
Legacy, values and human kindness ring our ears in today's AMX. It's a simple, and powerful, message. Am I peaking your lifelong learning interest? If so…
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AMXKids18 Where the Red Fern Grows 1
A boy and his dogs. Is there anything more pure than that? I'm super excited to journey into this tale of adventure, discovery and wander, and I hope you are…
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AMX597 The Good Neighbor 1
Mr. Rogers has been a guiding light in my career for the past few years. Our similarity was first brought to my attention by way of Dread. The piece of Mr…
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AMX596 The Dichotomy of Leadership 14
Sometimes, you gotta take a step back to see the forest for the trees. Today's AMX reminds us to look at the big picture. If you'd like to continue your…
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What I Learned this Week
Yup, it's that time again...an audio summary of the AWESOME things I learned this week. Why should you care??? BC lifelong learning is one of the most valuable…
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Spaniard's Weekly Workouts 2
Here's an audio rundown of my week's training. Use it as a guide, copy it as yours or just enjoy some fitness-talking Spaniard! (OR, for you competitive folks…
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AMX595 The Dichotomy of Leadership 13
Humility is the most important characteristic of a leader, but too much humility equals passivity, and that's surely not what we're after. Today's message…
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AMX594 The Dichotomy of Leadership 12
Paralysis by analysis gets us all. So focus on the most probable risks, and get planning. That, and more, in today's AMX. Let's talk books. Have a question?…
Life's a Fight#201 Interview: Justin Greskiewicz, Fighter/Trainer/Owner, Stay Fly Muay Thai
You know this episode's guest from the back cover of The Spaniard's memoir, "Driven." Remember the quote about Spanny's being an alien? Yup, it really does say…
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AMX593 The Dichotomy of Leadership 11
There's a time to lead, and there's a time to follow. There is no place for ego in leadership, so drop it at the "I want to be a better leader" door. Enjoy…
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AMXKids17 The Story of Ferdinand 1
Just stinkin' be you. That is the message of this week's AMXKids, and its brought to us by way of the tremendous kids book, The Story of Ferdinand. Who hasn't…
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AMX592 The Dichotomy of Leadership 10
What you do/did to get you to the top are the things you need to keep doing to stay at the top. It's the little things, over and over and over, that truly…
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AMX591 The Dichotomy of Leadership 9
Don't know something? Ask for help! Drop your ego at the door and embrace asking questions. Develop your curiosity in the meantime, and you're gold (just like…