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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
AMX366 Now You Know
In today's AMX, we talk: systems, learning, luck, failure, energy and more! Thanks for a great book Scott Adams! Visit charliespaniard.com for group and…
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BOLD Blueprint (BB) 37
Enjoy this week's BOLD Blueprint, a rundown of the week's most powerful learning points. To receive the 1-page PDF version of the BB's every Friday, visit…
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AMX365 Let's Talk Fitness
In today's AMX, we talk: livestreaming 1000 push-ups in 34 minutes, 5 ways to reduce resistance to exercise and Element of Excellence #4, Accountability. Visit…
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AMX364 How My Friend Lost 100 Pounds
In today's AMX, I outline how my fan-turned-friend lost 100 pounds - 6 simple principle to follow. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program…
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#143 Interview: Matt Holmes, Business-Builder at Freedym.com
Guess what you find at Freedym.com? Freedom! Or at least a chance at gaining more options in your life by building a following around your passion. Today's…
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AMX363 Systematic Change
In today's AMX, we talk: sitting in a comfortable chair enjoying a warm cup of coffee, programming your happiness and systematically changing yourself. Visit…
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AMX362 Luck and Choices
In today's AMX, we talk: affirmations, working toward luck and choices as investments. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to…
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#142 You Bet Your Riffin' Soul This is Live Recording
Yes, pay attention to the man behind the curtain! That's what you get to do today. The Spaniard invites you to listen in as he pours out his heart to record…
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AMX361 Success Patterns
In today's AMX, we talk: the mess that is everyone, "exercising your ego" and success patterns. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info…
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BOLD Blueprint 36 (BB36)
Enjoy this week's BOLD Blueprint, a rundown of some of this week's most powerful learning points. Opt-in to receive a PDF of the BB at charliespaniard.com and…
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AMX360 5 Ways to Be a Better Conversationalist
In today's AMX, we talk: 5 Ways to Be a Better Conversationalist :) Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to opt-in to the BOLD…
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AMX359 Give Yourself Permission (THANK YOU)
In today's AMX, we talk: why you should read, wisdom gained from my friends DDP and Marc Mero (I still can't believe I can say that) and giving yourself…
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#141 Interview: Cory Geishauser, Artist, Author, Friend of Mr. Rogers
He's uplifting, he's enlightening, and he reaches you by screen every weekday. He's … the late great Mr. Rogers! And yes, all of that applies to The Spaniard…
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AMX358 A Learning Machine
In today's AMX, we talk: comfortability and talent, die-hard supporters and Scott Adams' formula for success. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and…
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AMX357 Join a Group
In today's AMX, we talk: success's spillover effect, your perception and reality and being part of a group. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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#140 Interview: Adam Chubb, Well-Traveled Pro Basketball Player
This guest came about by way of Amanda (the Spaniard's wife), whose best friend (wait for it) Amanda has a cousin who played professional basketball. In the…
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AMX356 The Slight Edge
In today's AMX, we talk: simplifying vs. optimizing, chipping away bit by bit and the people and skills along the way of failure. Visit charliespaniard.com for…
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BOLD Blueprint 35 (BB35)
Enjoy 7 of the BOLDEST concepts from this week's content. To get your weekly BOLD Blueprint, visit charliespaniard.com to opt-in. To join in on the LIVE call…
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AMX355 This is Me and My Energy
In today's AMX, we talk: wishing vs. deciding, the negotiable price of success and some terrible karaoke by yours truly (it's worth a listen). Visit…
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AMX354 Systems and Goals
In today's AMX, we talk: how you carry yourself (and why it matters), the differences bt goals and systems and today being "the day." Visit charliespaniard.com…
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#139 Interview: Adee Cazayoux, Athlete, Nutrition Guru, Renaissance Woman
The first thing to know about Adee Cazayoux is how to pronounce her name: uh-DEE caz-ZYEW. The second thing to know is that she's a high achiever who makes you…
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AMX353 More Than Passion
In today's AMX, we talk: ringing the neck of failure, ideas and execution and my quandary that is passion. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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AMX352 Failure and Simplicity
In today's AMX, we talk: failing a lot, the most important metric to track and the beauty of simplicity. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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#138 Bet on Yourself Just Like Mr. Rogers Did
In simplest terms, this episode is about changing the publishing schedule of the podcast. But that came about as The Spaniard dug deep into his ultimate vision…
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AMX351 Reflection
In today's AMX: we recap some incredibly valuable learning points from Eric Greitens' book Resilience. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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AMX350 Excellence and Commitment
In today's AMX, we talk: self-mastery, limiting commitments to the right kind and integrating purpose and life. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and…
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AMX349 Find Your Limits
In today's AMX, we talk: consequences, humility in leadership and one of the all-time wrestling greats, Spencer Lee. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and…
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#137 Interview: Riley Cote, NHL Enforcer Turned Natural Healing Advocate
You might disagree with Riley Cote on certain points. Peace through fighting? But listen to him explain how he helped bring order to NHL games as an enforcer…
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AMX348 Good Mentors
In today's AMX, we talk: mentors in adulthood, the root of authority and why you should experience uncomfortability on the reg. Visit charliespaniard.com for…
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AMX347 Self-Awareness
In today's AMX, we talk: things you're good at (or not), your friends and your self-describing adjective. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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#136 Interview: Cowboy Gator Magraw, Pro Wrestler with Theatrical Confidence
The Spaniard discovered this guest through his TED Talk "A Pro Wrestler's Guide to Confidence." Mike Kinney (aka Cowboy Gator Magraw) learned to Turn It Up and…
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AMX346 Action and Reflection
In today's AMX, we talk: 4 steps to situational awareness, thinking vs. reflection and GSP winning his comeback. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and…
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AMX345 Attitude of Gratitude
In today's AMX, we talk: FOCUS, anticipating obstacles and LIVING gratitude. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to opt-in to…
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AMX344 Criticism, Pain and Fear
In today's AMX, we talk: GSP's return, how to avoid criticism and the point at which most SEAL candidates quit (in author Eric Greitens' class).
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#135 Get Smacked in the Face About Tribes & Negotiation
Five days a week, during AMX episodes, anyone can hear The Spaniard share his latest learnings from daily reading. This week, you get bonus reflection. Because…
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AMX343 Be the Guide
In today's AMX, we talk: PAIN, fate and extinguishing small flames. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to opt-in to the BOLD…
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AMX342 Yoda
In today's AMX, we talk: different gauges of morality, Ali and two great philosophers. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to…
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#134 Interview: Matt Furman, Humble Celebrity Photographer
Matt Furman knows how to deliver a powerful photo. Just look at his striking "Mouthpiece Pic" of The Spaniard. And visit furmanfoto.com to see the drama he…
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AMX341 What is Philosophy?
In today's AMX, we talk: ideas and action, absolutes and seeking out good conversation. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual program info and to…
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AMX340 You Can Be the Hero, Baby
In today's AMX, we talk: creating (not finding) purpose, when others depend on you and writing your own Hero's Journey. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and…
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AMX339 Fear, But No Excuses
In today's AMX, we talk: habits that lead to resiliency, feeding courage in spite of fear and the safety of excuses. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and…
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#133 Interview: Johnny Waite, Designer of Live Adventures
He's had highs, he's had lows, and now he constantly seeks growth, adventure and contribution. Johnny Waite (as heard on the Spartan Up! Podcast) rolled…
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AMX338 Masters and Students
In today's AMX, we talk: your mental and moral qualities, habits and discipline and masters and students. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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AMX337 Shower Every Day
In today's AMX, we talk: doing what "they" do, dictating your feelings and putting your game face on daily. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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#132 Interview: Jonathan Lopez, Earl Granville, Operation Enduring Warrior
You'll hear particular phrases and ideas over and over in this episode: Battling adversity together. Having a purpose bigger than yourself. Finding a passion…
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AMX336 Copy Your Models
In today's AMX, we talk: two types of happiness, two bada$$ runners and even some Beethoven and Mozart. Visit charliespaniard.com for group and individual…
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AMX335 Let's Flourish
In today's AMX, we talk: flourishing (and what it means), doing things well and focusing on the right things (as per John Wooden). Visit charliespaniard.com…
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AMX334 Lil Bit of Crazy
In today's AMX, we talk: killing the serpent, the inevitableness of being terrible and the genius in being BOLD. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#131 Interview: Dr. Robert Huizenga, "Dr. H" of the NFL & Reality TV
Talk about fascinating turns along the road of life. Dr. Robert Huizenga thought he'd go into show business but ended graduating from Harvard Medical, then…
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AMX333 Virtuous Living
In today's AMX, we talk: Hemingway, excuses and excellence and the ticket price of admission for being human. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX332 Struggle and Trajectory
In today's AMX, we talk: the wisdom of those before us, meaningful struggle and becoming what we endure. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#130 Interview: Brian Jennings, NFL Player, Brain Health Optimizer
Here's the first Spaniard podcast with a guest who's found himself to be a Warrior Monk. Brian Jennings' NFL career consisted of 208 consecutive games, all for…
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AMX331 Bend, but Don't Break
In today's AMX, we talk: becoming resilient, a simple, crucial decision and your thoughts shaping your actions. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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AMX330 The Warrior's Code
In today's AMX, we talk: one of Joe Rogan's principles (re challenge), why people tweet hate/cower immediately and warrior principles not just reserved for…
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AMX329 Just Like Summer Camp
In today's AMX, we talk: the bond created by intensity, the AMX/T community and good old summer camps. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#129 Interview: Colonel Tim Nye, Marine, Soldier, Officer, Spartan
With good reason, you'll hear the highest respect from The Spaniard toward today's guest, Colonel Tim Nye, who you might know from The Spartan Podcast. He…
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AMX328 Intense Connection
In today's AMX, we talk: being actively engaged, taking PRIDE in yourself and being animals at our core. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
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#128 Interview: Todd Orr, Survivor of a Grizzly Attack (Twice!)
Remember that online video from fall of 2016 recorded by the guy who had just been attacked by a grizzly bear? He was still bloody and torn up? You will if you…
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AMX327 Stand for Something
In today's AMX, we talk: changing the dynamics of a room, feel-good chemicals (and how to get them) and developing trust with others. Get your weekly…
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AMX326 What's a Tribe?
In today's AMX, we talk: belonging to something, sharing your last bit of food and feeling necessary. Get your weekly Excellence Blueprint at…
