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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
What I Learned this Week
TWO bonus episodes this week...count em...TWO! We cover this week's highlights in what can be described as an educational, inspirational, energy-inducing blast…
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Spaniard's Weekly Workouts 1
Looking for some guidance on what to do for training? Need some supplemental ideas to add to what you're already doing? Want to follow the exact script? I've…
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AMX590 The Dichotomy of Leadership 8
Disconnect from your emotions and direct your aggression toward the right thing. Well, Spanny, what's the right thing? Tune in and find out! Get all you can…
Life's a Fight#200 Dreadisode: A New Sense of Mission & Balance
Hey, this is at least semi-momentous! It's podcast episode #200 (not counting 589 episodes of AMX as of this posting). Yaaay! The trail has helped teach what…
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AMX589 The Dichotomy of Leadership 7
Training hard, and training smart, is the topic of choices in today's AMX. Make it hard, but make it purposeful. Enjoy today's lesson. I love engaging in…
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AMX588 The Dichotomy of Leadership 6
When do you know it's time to make a tough leadership decision? When you've exhausted all other options. When do you know you've exhausted all other options?…
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AMXKids16 The Outsiders 4
Be him a Greaser or a Soc, he is a person. Beneath our titles are people, and we are all people. In this week's AMXKids, we learn a lesson on accepting others…
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AMX587 The Dichotomy of Leadership 5
"Pick your battles" ... how many times have we heard that one? In today's AMX, we dive into picking our leadership battles and the idea of "Leadership…
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#199 2018 Spartan World Championships Recap
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Lake Tahoe, CA for the 2018 Spartan Race World Championships. The trip was two-fold: 1. Take part in the Spartan…
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AMX586 The Dichotomy of Leadership 4
Are you a helicopter leader, or are you MIA as a leader? There has to be some sort of balance between the two to best lead your troops. Listen, and engage, in…
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What I Learned this Week
Another week down, another episode of What I Learned this Week. From astrophysics to military leadership, we're talking learning, and we're making it fun…
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AMX585 The Dichotomy of Leadership 3
One of my favorite sayings is, "Nature doesn't favor something for nothing." In today's AMX, this idea is presented in military terms as it relates to combat…
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AMX584 The Dichotomy of Leadership 2
Balance is a never-ending process. We are a continuously learning being, and today's episode dives into that premise w/ a focus on leadership. Enjoy! If you'd…
Life's a Fight#198 Interview: Michele Jones, Bones Theory Group CEO & Command Sergeant Major (Ret)
Michele Jones left a trail of firsts after 25 years in the military, including being the first female command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve. She went…
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AMX583 The Dichotomy of Leadership 1
I've been waiting a long time to dive into this one. From the authors of Extreme Ownership (Jocko Willinck and Leif Babin) comes The Dichotomy of Leadership…
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AMXKids15 The Outsiders 3
Ponyboy and Johnny find themselves in a very real situation, and in today's episode, we talk the importance of choices and planning. Fear and hair (yes, hair!)…
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AMX582 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry 5
In our conclusion episode, author Neil De Grasse Tyson ties in his philosophy, and appreciation, for the vastness of the universe, and our place in it. We're…
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AMX581 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry 4
In today's AMX, we're talking billions and billions of stars and galaxies, ignorance (in a good way) and a POP QUIZ on the Periodic Table!!! I just bet if you…
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What I Learned this Week
Enjoy this week's most universally-explosive (if you're following AMX, you'll get the choice of words!) content! To satiate your lifelong learning appetite, be…
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AMX580 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry 3
In today's AMX, we dive into the properties of a sphere (you'll hear why), the texture of Earth on a cosmic scale and the idea of a multiverse. Some incredible…
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AMX579 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry 2
We dive into some science-y definitions and explore the vastness of time and space in today's AMX. Wow, there is some perspective giving in today's episode…
Life's a Fight#197 Interview: Brett Chapman, Native American Attorney with "Wounded Knee" Ties
In this episode, Brett Chapman adds depth to The Spaniard's recent reading of "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee." The book includes an account of how Brett's…
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AMX578 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry 1
I'm reading about, and studying, astrophysics, something I know nothing about, bc of one man, Neil De Grasse Tyson. His energy (no pun intended) around…
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AMXKids14 The Outsiders 2
In week 2 of studying The Outsiders, we talk the importance of empathetic listening and learning, as well as the value of talking. An important thing to…
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AMX577 The Spartan Way 7
Here's a quick rundown of The Spartan Way principles. And because actionable advice is what high performers are after, I give you three Spartan habits that…
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What I Learned this Week
What a great (busy) week it was. Enjoy these highlights of the week's learnings! If you're buying into this lifelong learning thing (a thing that could change…
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AMX576 The Spartan Way 6
The last two Spartan principles, Integrity and Wholeness, run hand in hand. Starting w/ finding your True North, these Spartan principles are designed to help…
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AMX575 The Spartan Way 5
Courage and Optimism lie hand in hand. Combined, they help you lie your fear aside and believe in the best possible outcome. These Spartan traits can help you…
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AMX574 The Spartan Way 4
Prioritization and Grit are the Spartan principles of choice in today's AMX. Separate what's important, and do it, all the while staying gritty and tough…
Life's a Fight#196 Interview: Mike Salemi, Performance Specialist & Kettlebell Sport World Champ
As a competitor, Mike Salemi does reps for 10 minutes with an 88-pound kettlebell in each hand. No joke. If you think that makes him a muscle head, think…
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AMX573 The Spartan Way 3
P.A.S.S.I.O.N. - It's not just an awesome (yea?) Rythm Syndicate song from the early 90's, it's also a Spartan virtue. Throw in some discipline, and we're…
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AMXKids13 The Outsiders 1
In one way or another, we're all Outsiders, and today on AMXKids, we start one my most requested books to cover on the show, The Outsiders. We're talking…
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AMX572 The Spartan Way 2
In today's AMX, we touch on the Spartan principles of Self-Awareness and Commitment. Use these principles to influence your daily actions. Enjoy! Are you…
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AMX571 The Spartan Way 1
Who wants to dive into the ten timeless principles of Spartan living, as told by the creator of the Spartan Race, Joe De Sena??? I do! I do! Enjoy this intro…
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What I Learned this Week
Enjoy the highlights of this week's learnings! To opt in to the What I Learned email list, visit charliespaniard.com.
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AMX570 I Can't Make this Up 15
Your will. The practice of learning. The journey. We end a tremendous book w/ a bit of self-reflection. Let's today's AMX saturate a bit...then go have a…
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AMX569 I Can't Make this Up 14
You reap what you sow. And you'll develop resilience along the way. Enjoy today's AMX message...and go do some sowing! Get your lifelong learning needs at…
Life's a Fight#195 Desiree Magee, Mitochondrial Disease Parent/Expert, Co-Founder, Daphne's Lamp
Desiree Magee entered The Spaniard's life as the wife of his old friend Rich. Now Spanny talks (and cries) with Desiree about their tenacious battles on behalf…
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AMX568 I Can't Make this Up 13
When is the best time to score points in a wrestling match? What do you do when you achieve success? What does this have to do w/ Kevin Hart? Tune in and find…
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AMXKids12 Way of the Warrior Kid 4
This has been such an awesome experience reading and studying Way of the Warrior Kid. Whether you're a middle-schooler or that middle-schooler's parent/mentor…
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September 11, 2001 - Never Forget
Thank you to all the men, women and families whose lives were/are affected by the 9/11 attacks. And thank you to all the military men and women who fight for…
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AMX567 I Can't Make this Up 12
Teamwork makes the dream work! Dedication to the mission, communication and the dichotomy of saying yes AND no are the topics in today's AMX. Enjoy! Get more…
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AMX566 I Can't Make this Up 11
Forging ahead...Never stopping...Embracing your story - We're talking Kevin Hart, combat veterans and unlikely non-advice from a comedic superstar in today's…
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What I Learned this Week
Enjoy this aggregation of the week's learnings! To opt in to the What I Learned email list, visit charliespaniard.com.
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AMX565 I Can't Make this Up 10
Ownership (Extreme Ownership if you will) of yourself and your life situation pays dividends. If you want something, YOU do it. There's a feeling of…
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AMX564 I Can't Make this Up 9
Our ugly friend, bitterness, pays a visit to AMX today...and then we kick him the heck out on our way to humbleness and long-game thinking! Enjoy the…
Life's a Fight#194 BJJ with Echelon Front at Origin USA Immersion Camp
Our main man was a Maine man for a few days recently! The Spaniard flew north to the deep woods to sweat in a camp that made him think of Dirty Dancing, except…
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AMX563 I Can't Make this Up 8
Uncomfortability, uncertainty and preparing for EVERYTHING are the themes in today's AMX. Enjoy the show! To continue your learning journey, visit…
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AMXKids11 Way of the Warrior Kid 3
Being the new kid is tough! I know it, you know it, we all know it. BUT guess what?!? I/You/We can help that new kid simply by saying hello. It's that easy. In…
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AMX562 I Can't Make this Up 7
What's the biggest difference between an amateur and professional, as per Kevin Hart? Listen, and find out. Enjoy today's AMX. Be sure to visit…
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AMX561 I Can't Make this Up 6
How often have you found yourself talking to someone else while simultaneously talking to yourself? Am I saying the right thing? Are they agreeing w/ me? What…
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What I Learned this Week
Enjoy this week's learning highlights! WIL episodes congregate the week's learning points into a fast-paced, high-energy class on the wisdom that lies in books…
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AMX560 I Can't Make this Up 5
Do the thing to feel the way. Persistence and stage time will get you far, my friends. Oh, and don't forget to ask! Some life lessons coming straight from…
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AMX559 I Can't Make this Up 4
Reading Kevin Hart's book is like listening to a 365 page one man show; it's hilarious and incredibly insightful for any performer, but also invaluable for the…
Life's a Fight#193 Interview: Jamie Kilstein, Comedian/Podcaster with Jiu Jitsu Roots
Jamie Kilstein ground his way up from the bottom to fly high as a comedian and internet radio host, crossing paths with the likes of Conan, Dave Attell and Joe…
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AMX558 I Can't Make this Up 3
Kevin Hart didn't always know where he was headed. Neither do most of us (I sure don't). BUT, you gotta just...keep...going. Goals, energy and finding your…
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AMXKids10 Way of the Warrior Kid 2
I wish there were one Warrior Kid book for every day of the year! In this week's episode, we cover the importance of knowledge, the great sports of wrestling…
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AMX557 I Can't Make this Up 2
Oh boy, this is fun. We're talking accepting yourself, never stopping, and more in today's AMX. Kevin Hart's energy is my energy is your energy...consume it!…
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AMX556 I Can't Make this Up 1
Kevin Hart is one of my favorite actors and comedians, so any chance I have to learn from him, I'm in. Today, we start his book on life lessons. Let's learn…
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What I Learned this Week
Enjoy this week's high-flying, fast-turning, bigger-than-life learning points that will fuel your soul for days...until next week's WIL! Visit…