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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
AMXKids2 Hatchet 2
Let's have some learning fun, kids! We're talking the classic book Hatchet today, as we dive into needs vs. wants, combatting negativity and self-pity, bears…
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What I Learned this Week
Flying high from a beautiful week in Stone Harbor, NJ and a trip to NYC for LIVE w/ Kelly and Ryan, we're coming at you w/ another powerful, fun week of…
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AMX517 Rhinoceros Success 2
Charging massively, starting fires w/ magnifying glasses and quality "mindfillness" serve up today's AMX. Listen, learn, do. Enjoy all of the books I read and…
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AMX516 Rhinoceros Success 1
What's the difference between a Rhino and a Cow? How can a Rhino mindset aid you in attaining your goals? What two books are required readings for two big-time…
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AMX515 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 8
In today's AMX, we wrap up a tremendous book that has served as a strong reminder in virtuous living, as well as history. Respect, honor, truth, pride and…
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AMX514 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 7
The great "civilizers" of the Native Americans (from the Europeans), doing the right thing and "the need the discuss ideas clearly and directly" serve as the…
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#184 Interview: Ryan Hawk of "The Learning Leader Show"
Does this sound familiar? Comes from a close family ... two brothers ... scholarship athlete who fell short of his Division 1 goals then turned pro ... now a…
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AMX513 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 6
In today's AMX, we learn the truest test of character in Native American culture, a new take on bravery and courage and the Native American desire for an…
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AMXKids1 Hatchet 1
Let's have some learning fun! Enjoy the first episode of AMXKids, where we dive into one of the most successful youth books ever written, Hatchet, by Gary…
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AMX512 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 5
This book is filled w/ so much knowledge and thinking material. Today's topics of choice are educating children, a life of service and the honor that "pervades…
- Life's a Fight
Here's What AMXKids Can Do for Kids & Their Families
My daily series, AMX, stands for AM Excellence. It is built on the power of reading and learning, and it's meant to help you start your day on the right foot…
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AMX511 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 4
LIVE recording from Stone Harbor, NJ, we're talking staying calm in the face of the "storms of existence", mixing simplicity and the amenities of life and…
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What I Learned this Week
Why should you care what I learned this week? BECAUSE LEARNING GETS YOU WHAT YOU WANT! Soooo, listen, learn and get what you want! Enjoy the show... Hop on…
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AMX510 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 3
Bruce Lee, Jack Canfield, Aubrey Marcus, Joe Rogan, Native Americans and old age - What do they all have in common? AMX510, and it's a doozy! Listen and learn…
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AMX509 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 2
The value of silence, the abundant opportunities to learn from everything around us and the "great unifying life force" are the topics of choice in today's…
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#183 Interview: Mike Sarraille, Marine, Navy SEAL, Founder of VETTED
For anyone who has lost a military comrade, or any veteran struggling to find a new purpose, this episode brings powerful hope. Mike Sarraille (suh-RELL-ee)…
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AMX508 The Wisdom of the Native Americans 1
Connection has lead me to this book, and I'm excited for the wisdom to be gained. We're taking a step back in time to learn wisdom that has been lost in time…
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AMX507 A Survival Guide for Life 4
Old wrestling t-shirt sayings, the greatest gift you can give yourself in the pursuit of anything worthy and a new take on gossip - such is today's AMX...learn…
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AMX506 A Survival Guide for Life 3
We're taking AMX into the wild today (well, a local park, anyway), and Bear Grylls would be proud. You'll hear birds chirping as we talk mountains…
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What I Learned LIVE from Hershey Park
Trying something a little different today. I'm recording this week's WIL from the Sweetest Place on Earth, Hershey Park. The same great content in a fresh…
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AMX505 A Survival Guide for Life 2
Experts, instinct and a terribly off-key (and off-lyric) Tim McGraw karaoke fill today's 8-minutes of AM Excellence. Turn up the volume...no, wait...turn it…
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AMX504 A Survival Guide for Life 1
"Remember, this is what you signed up for. You choose hard things." Recent wise words from my wife, and a perfect segue (not to be confused w/ Segway, the…
Life's a Fight#182 Interview: Gene Zannetti of Wrestling Mindset
Gene Zannetti was on his way to a doctorate in clinical psychology when things took a turn. But the treatment world's loss is the the performance world's gain…
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AMX503 A Curious Mind 7
Gratitude, the inclination to share your own story and the inspiration to live a curious life are the topics of today's AMX. Sit back, strap in and go for a…
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AMX502 A Curious Mind 6
The American Dream, a dichotomy that exists w/ curiosity and a curiously holistic approach to living. Enjoy today's AMX. To keep up to date on my most recent…
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What I Learned this Week
Boy, these episodes are fun. When I produce a show, I envision someone who could care less about reading books and learning, who actually is against it. I…
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AMX501 A Curious Mind 5
Connection is one of my biggest drivers. It's a way to make the most out of our time here on Earth. There are so many different ways to connect w/ so many…
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AMX500 A Curious Mind 4
Is it a coincidence I'm reading a book about curiosity in which the author devotes a section to the uniqueness of his hair on this kind-of-big-deal-day…
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AMX499 A Curious Mind 3
From the New Zealand All Blacks to Frankie Edgar to Cael Sanderson, we're talking the fascination that arises in mastery and the value of real, interpersonal…
Life's a Fight#181 Talking "The Four Agreements" with Ninth Graders
Listen in as ancient Toltec wisdom is explored the modern way—via Skype. The Spaniard beams into a class of ninth graders who have just read "The Four…
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AMX498 A Curious Mind 2
Learn how curiosity can help you see through the eyes of others, one of the long term benefits of curiosity and why your intent is as important as anything…
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AMX497 A Curious Mind 1
I've been asking a million questions for as long as I can remember. So, needless to say, I was delighted when Dread suggested I read A Curious Mind, by TV and…
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AMX496 The Art of Learning 7 (and a wonderful Daddy/Daughter story of learning)
We go off script today to hear the retelling of an innocent, fun story that represents the wonderful learning and curiosity of a child (it also makes me kinda…
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What I Learned this Week
Learn!!! Here are some of this week's highlights in 20 minutes of non-stop learning (You can get the PDF to accompany these WIL episodes at…
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AMX495 The Art of Learning 6
Performance triggers, flexibility (not the bendy kind) and being true to yourself in competition are the topics of today's AMX. Once you listen in here, hop on…
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AMX494 The Art of Learning 5
We're talking psychological warfare in competition and the constant pursuit of excellence and high performance in today's AMX. Sit back, take notes and…
Life's a Fight#180 The Entertainer Who Tells Learning Rather Than Jokes
Fans of The Spaniard are used to following him down a twisty, turny trail as he develops his message, career and the elusive matter of "product"—that THING…
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AMX493 The Art of Learning 4
We're talking Tai Chi, Zen, chunking large amounts of data, focus and even Jocko's jiu jitsu analogy to life and business. It's AMX at it's purest - learning…
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AMX492 The Art of Learning 3
Balance is one of those concepts that's been popping up more and more in my mind as I continue this learning journey. Balance in everything, really. We discuss…
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AMX491 The Art of Learning 2
Learn what kept chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin on track during the ups and downs of competition and how a coach/mentor can best relate to their players and…
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What I Learned this Week
Whether you don't have time to listen to every episode, or you just like a recap blast, these 20 minute episodes contain equal dose education, entertainment…
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AMX490 The Art of Learning 1
I love engaging w/ learning. Reading is the most prominent way in which I do that. This new book, The Art of Learning, is like double duty...I'm learning about…
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#179 Interview: Summer Fenton, World-Class Snowboarder
Just about halfway through this episode, the guest brings The Spaniard to tears. In a good way, people! It's when Summer Fenton gives the highest of praise to…
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AMX489 Own the Day, Own Your Life 8
In today's AMX, we wrap up my study of Own the Day, Own Your Life by zoning in on sleep, as well as one of the more profound concepts I've come across in my…
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AMX488 Own the Day, Own Your Life 7
In today's AMX, I (somewhat awkwardly) talk about sex for the first time in a public forum, and we also learn some valuable ways to disconnect ("turn off and…
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AMX487 Own the Day, Own Your Life 6
How much fun are you having? Seriously, do you laugh, smile and enjoy yourself w/ friends? It's an aspect of life that too often gets swept under the rug…
- Life's a Fight
SSS14 Lo Que He Aprendido esta Semana
En este SSS14, estamos repasando el What I Learned this Week en español. Energía y educación en tus pies! Si organizas un evento y buscas un speaker (inglés o…
- Life's a Fight
What I Learned this Week
I'm not sure I took one breath during this 20 minute blast of learning and energy. Use this episode to propel yourself through that next step, rep or that next…
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AMX486 Own the Day, Own Your Life 5
Naps are good??? You recommend naps??? Yup. In today's AMX, you'll hear the benefits of napping, as well as exercise (or as we pros say, training). Energy and…
- Life's a Fight
AMX485 Extreme Ownership Muster 005
You know Extreme Ownership? It's that incredible book written by Jocko Willinck and Leif Babin on leadership that everyone should read. Well, I'm here in D.C…
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AMX484 Own the Day, Own Your Life 4
The Happiness of Hard Work, my friends; it's the newest phenomenon (of the day). Let's learn to love it for its intrinsic value. Also in today's AMX, you'll…
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#178 Appearance with Dave Wagner on Persistent Weight Management
Return guest Dave Wagner made an appearance with The Spaniard, and neither sugarcoated what it has taken for Dave to make progress in managing his weight…
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AMX483 Own the Day, Own Your Life 3
Learning excites me. New people, new facts, new perspectives...they're all like fuel to me. They help me operate at an optimal level. Tune in to today's AMX to…
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SSS13 Lo Que He Aprendido esta Semana
¡Me duele la cabeza! Estes episodios son muy importantes para mi (porque me estrechan en el español) y también para ti porque estamos hablando más de la…
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AMX482 Own the Day, Own Your Life 2
Diet and nutrition is overwhelming; check that, it can be overwhelming if you let it. In today's AMX, we take a quick deep dive into a few basic areas of…
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AMX481 Own the Day, Own Your Life 1
Umm, I think I came upon a gold mine, and it's called Own the Day, Own Your Life, by Aubrey Marcus. Aubrey is the founder of Onnit, a "total human…
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What I Learned this Week
You can't stop it! You can only hope to contain it! What I Learned this Week has no limits! 23 minutes of education, entertainment and inspiration at your…
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AMX480 Born Standing Up 7
If I sound overly-energetic in today's AMX, it's only because of how excited I am to talk about my experience w/ Steve Martin's book, "Born Standing Up." This…
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AMX479 Born Standing Up 6
You won't believe the number of negative thoughts we have in one day. But, you're in luck. In today's AMX, we cover a technique to overcome those negative…
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#177 Interview: Sebastian Terry, "100 Things" Adventurer & Inspirationalist
If you want a good smile, go to the home page of 100things.com.au and look for "Seb's List." You'll get the idea. But it's more than a bucket list, it's now a…
