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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
Talks 350 - Solosode Reviewing Business & Worldview Changes
This is kind of an anniversary because of the notable episode count—this is #350 of Talks, which are usually interviews from all walks of life, sometimes…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1328 - The Bomber Mafia 3
There's no way around it - war is ugly. Death is certain. Today's episode gets into the morality theme in the book and adds some historical insight I had never…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 161 - A Short Documentary Recommendation
The purpose of today's show is to share with you a short documentary that embodies many of the ideas I talk about and encourage on this show - students…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1327 - The Bomber Mafia 2
The namesake of this book, The Bomber Mafia, was a small group of people who had a vision that very few could relate to. Today you'll learn about that vision…
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Books 1326 - The Bomber Mafia 1
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. It was a topic I wasn't sure about, but boy I really enjoyed it. Malcolm Gladwell's newest book plays out history…
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Books 1325 - The Wisdom of the Shamans 5
Today's sendoff episode highlights following your own path in life and the importance of choice and its impact on our lives. ... Want to support this podcast…
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Books 1324 - The Wisdom of the Shamans 4
Watching my kids live and grow is fascinating. Their boundless energy and zest for life inspires me daily. Their curiosity and questioning is the essence of…
- Life's a Fight
Talks 349 - Dan Doty, Wilderness Guide, Men's Coach, Meditation Teacher
Dan Doty really liked Spanny's question early in this talk, which boiled down to, "How can I relate you to other outdoorsmen that I know?" Because it's hard…
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Books 1323 - The Wisdom of the Shamans 3
This is a timely episode as it pertains to leading with love and detaching from beliefs and ideas. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong…
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Kids 160 - Alvin Ho - Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters
We revisit our friend Alvin Ho as he explores and overcomes his fears in the outdoors. Alongside Alvin's experiences, you'll learn five strategies to help you…
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Books 1322 - The Wisdom of the Shamans 2
Today I highlight one of my favorite pieces of insight from the book - that every one of us is an artist, and what we create is our life. ... Want to support…
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Books 1321 - The Wisdom of the Shamans 1
This is another good read from the Ruiz family. I first "The Four Agreements" years ago and covered "Mastery of Self"(Books 1236-1240) not too long ago. These…
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Books 1320 - Skip the Line 5
I'm obsessed with utilizing my mental energy as best as I can and improving my people skills. Growing and owning a business requires that both be done with…
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Books 1319 - Skip the Line 4
Today we're talking about one of my favorite concepts from the book, "Frame Control." It's about how you interact with the world, how the world receives and…
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Talks 348 - Return Visit - Matt Bocchi, "Sway" Author on Addiction
Many of you met Matt Bocchi in the episode Talks 313 and will remember his terrible spiral after losing his father in the 9/11 attack, powerfully described in…
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Books 1318 - Skip the Line 3
Today's lessons are super relatable, two practices I've employed for most of my life, and ones that can greatly enhance your life in a variety of ways. …
- Life's a Fight
Kids 159 - Why a Son Needs a Dad
As was last week's book, this is a great picture book to share with your little one. You'll find yourself relating to and adding your own principles as you…
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Books 1317 - Skip the Line 2
Are you comfortable with living in a world of "not knowing"? Most folks aren't, but gaining that ability is key to 'skipping the line.' Tune in to hear how…
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Books 1316 - Skip the Line 1
This is a book about experimenting (i.e. trying) your way to a meaningful and successful life. Author James Altucher has lived what he is teaching. He's been…
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Books 1315 - Clarity in Crisis 5
Often times in leadership, you're missing potentially key information. But it's up to you to prepare and be ready for these situations, and we end our week by…
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Books 1314 - Clarity in Crisis 4
The two aspects of leadership we discuss today are: developing people and employing healthy competition. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire…
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Talks 347 - Ryan Wolfington, Co-Founder, Inspiring Children Foundation
Ryan Wolfington learned firsthand that huge success might not bring contentment. He sailed through life with everything—family wealth, a taste for parties, and…
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Books 1313 - Clarity in Crisis 3
I can relate well to today's lesson as it correlates to being an athlete or performer of any sort. That lesson deals with always being on. As an athlete, it…
- Life's a Fight
Kids 158 - Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
This is one for the heart. A Father's Day gift from my daughter (bwo her grandmother), this book is part of a duo (Son book coming next week) that shares…
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Books 1312 - Clarity in Crisis 2
Today's leadership lesson deals with the importance of process and humility. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and…
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Books 1311 - Clarity in Crisis 1
On this week's series, we're taking a look at leadership through the eyes of former CIA officer (and Spaniard Show guest - Talks 336) Marc Polymeropoulos)…
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Books 1310 - How I Built This 5
Feel fear, and move forward regardless. That'll get you through a lot in life. I know from experience, and today's episode drives home that fact. We end our…
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Books 1309 - How I Built This 4
"Get Your Story Straight" is the chapter title that inspired today's episode, and this one hits close to home. It's been one of my most difficult challenges…
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Talks 346 - Sam Roberts, The Last Professional Broadcaster
You might know Sam Roberts as Notsam, and in this episode you'll hear the origin of that title. His web site Notsam.com notes, "Chances are you've seen Sam…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1308 - How I Built This 3
Good old luck is the focus of today's show. We also add in a cool bts tidbit about early entrepreneurship that shows you how to get things done. ... Want to…
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Kids 157 - The Story of Amelia Earhart
This is a story of wonder, adventure, pushing limits, breaking boundaries and taking flight. Another great story from the "A Biography for New Readers" series…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1307 - How I Built This 2
"Failing is scary. Wasting your life is dangerous." As stated yesterday, these lessons in business can be applied directly to life. Listen as I expand upon…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1306 - How I Built This 1
This book is about building something special. And while its focus is on entrepreneurship, you'll be able to apply many of these lessons to life. Enjoy Day 1…
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Books 1305 - Freedom 5
To round out our week of Freedom, we talk the distribution of wealth and the importance of purpose when fighting to overthrow an established power. I also add…
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Books 1304 - Freedom 4
A history lesson on the etymology of the word freedom and some personal insight on winning fights round out today's show. ... Want to support this podcast and…
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Talks 345 - Solosode After Visiting New England & The Hospital
Wait till you hear how much Spanny paid for lobster rolls on his vacation! Plus much more sobering thoughts. Spanny has just returned from family travels in…
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Books 1303 - Freedom 3
How free are you? Could you walk away from your current situation? What's holding you down? Today's show points out how we might not be as free as we think…
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Kids 156 - The Story of Simone Biles
Another great (and timely) story from this series (A Biography Book for Young Readers/The Story of...), today's episode talks about the incredible story of…
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Books 1302 - Freedom 2
Nature doesn't favor something for nothing. The grass is always greener on the other side. As it relates to this book, freedom from one things means trading it…
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Books 1301 - Freedom 1
This week's book takes a look at what it means to be human through the lens of freedom. Enjoy today's intro episode. ... Want to support this podcast and help…
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Books 1300 - On Killing 5
We finish off the week discussing the effect media violence has on young people. Things won't change unless we change them. ... Want to support this podcast…
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Books 1299 - On Killing 4
Today we explore some more psychology involved in killing and the threat of dying, as well as what compels men/women in battle to fight. ... Want to support…
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Talks 344 - Steve Covino of "Covino & Rich"
You know the world is shifting when Sirius XM mainstay "Covino & Rich" becomes a Patreon-exclusive podcast—though still streamed and recorded in its usual…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1298 - On Killing 3
Today you will learn the risk of psychiatric breakdown in war and why some people suffer from it more than others. ... Want to support this podcast and help…
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Kids 155 - The Story of Jane Goodall
Today you'll learn about Jane Goodall who has been studying chimpanzees in Africa and leading conservation and education efforts since 1960. Her life and story…
- Life's a Fight
Books 1297 - On Killing 2
Today you'll hear some statistics that blew my mind regarding killing in combat. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple…
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Books 1296 - On Killing 1
This is one of the most fascinating books I've ever read. A necessary read. It is a study of "killology" and the "psychological cost of learning to kill in war…
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Books 1295 - Effortless 5
It's been an Effortless week, and it's come to a close. I hope you enjoy this sendoff episode and pick yourself up a copy. I've just touched the surface of…
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Books 1294 - Effortless 4
How can "Start with Zero", "Start with Rubbish" and "Make Failure as Cheap as Possible" help you reach a more Effortless state? Tune in and find out. ... Want…
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Talks 343 - Ben Reiter, Wrestler, Fighter, Senior Director for Beat the Streets Philly
Here's a classic friend-of-a-friend episode. The Spaniard's previous guest, Rollie Peterkin, urged a talk with his fellow Penn wrestler and graduate Ben…
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Books 1293 - Effortless 3
Today's episode contains one of my favorites concepts from this book (pertains to gratitude) and a concept we learned about two books ago (Beyond Order)…
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Kids 154 - Learning to Swim
Today's episode, while based on two learning-to-swim books, teaches the process and reality of trying and learning. ... Want to support this podcast and help…
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Books 1292 - Effortless 2
Simplifying and letting go are the topics of the day today. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to…
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Books 1291 - Effortless 1
Toady we dive into a book that can help you declutter your mind and streamline your thinking and doing. "Effortless" is the follow up book to "Essentialism"…
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Books 1290 - So Good They Can't Ignore You 5
I hope this week has been so good you can't ignore it (see what I did there?). And I hope you enjoy today's sendoff episode that contains a piece of…
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Books 1289 - So Good They Can't Ignore You 4
I can't recall where I first heard "Nature doesn't favor something for nothing" (from Bear Grylls or economist Adam Smith I believe), but Cal Newport offers up…
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Talks 342 - Return Visit - Rollie Peterkin, World Traveler
If the name Rollie Peterkin sounds familiar, that might be because he's the first FOUR-TIME podcast guest of The Spaniard. With one more appearance, he wins a…
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Books 1288 - So Good They Can't Ignore You 3
Today we cover one of my favorite takeaways from the book: the Craftsman and Passion mindsets. You will learn how they're different and which is preferred. …
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Kids 153 - Spaniard School Sample - How to Kick Middle School's Butt
A student's life is not easy. Middle and high school can be extremely challenging times. I created Spaniard School to help young people navigate these ups and…
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Books 1287 - So Good They Can't Ignore You 2
Are successful careers often linear paths, and who are the happiest employees? Tune in and find out. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong…