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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
Books 1286 - So Good They Can't Ignore You 1
Is following your passion god life/career advice? Tune in to hear the premise of this week's book. ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong…
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Books 1285 - A Runner's High 5
What really matters. That is the focus of today's episode as we close out an awesome book and week. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Talks 341 - Return Visit - Dean Karnazes, Ultra Runner & Author "A Runner's High"
Here's another chat with the man virtually synonymous with ultra running, Dean Karnazes. When he spoke to Spanny for the first time, just about a year ago, he…
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Books 1284 - A Runner's High 4
Part of reading for me is learning about other people and how they live their lives. I enjoy hearing philosophies similar and different from mine. It opens my…
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Books 1283 - A Runner's High 3
One of the reasons I enjoy this book so much is because it connects the ups and downs of ultra running to life. A life well-lived contains it all, and we get a…
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Kids 152 - Steve the Dung Beetle: On a Roll
What a fun and informative picture book this is. Facts, adventure, imagination, curiosity, wonder...it's all here. Dung Beetle jokes, too. Join us on this…
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Books 1282 - A Runner's High 2
There is benefit to growing older, and Dean shares what he has gained while simultaneously losing certain aspects of youth. … Support this podcast > Become a…
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Books 1281 - A Runner's High 1
This week's book chronicles Dean Karnazes's ("Ultramarathon Man") return to the Western States 100 Endurance Run. This is a story of running, family…
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Books 1280 - The Hero Code 5
We finish off our heroic week by learning about the virtues of Humor and Forgiveness. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Books 1279 - The Hero Code 4
Today we talk about the virtues of Duty and Hope. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Talks 340 - Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann, Green Beret & Playwright, "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret"
Memorial Day is coming soon, and with it the online premiere of a powerful drama rightfully called "the most realistic stage presentation brought to film about…
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Books 1278 - The Hero Code 3
Today we discuss the virtues of Compassion and Perseverance. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Kids 151 - Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
This is the first Pete the Cat book I've covered on the show, and its lesson is one of my favorites. This is a great tool to show young people that things in…
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Books 1277 - The Hero Code 2
The virtues of Sacrifice and Integrity are the topics of conversation on today's episode. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Books 1276 - The Hero Code 1
We being our week of lessons in virtues by discussing Courage and Humility. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Books 1275 - Beyond Order 5
We finish off our week with the 12 Rules by touching on Rules 10, 11 and 12: "Plan and work diligently to maintain the romance in your relationship", "Do not…
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Books 1274 - Beyond Order 4
Today we touch on Rules 8 and 9: "Try to make one room in your home as beautiful as possible" and "If old memories still upset you, write them down carefully…
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Talks 339 - Return Visit - Drew Manning Succeeds at Fit 2 Fat 2 Forty
Drew Manning did it again. He's well known as the Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit guy, a ripped fitness instructor who purposely gained and then lost 75 pounds to gain empathy…
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Books 1273 - Beyond Order 3
Today we touch on Rules 6 and 7: "Abandon ideology" and "Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens." … Support this podcast >…
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Kids 150 - The Pout-Pout Fish
Today's lesson is inspired by a fish who was destined for glum but, with the help of others, found the smile that had eluded him. … For more lessons like this…
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Books 1272 - Beyond Order 2
Today we touch on Rules 3, 4 and 5: "Do not hide unwanted things in the fog", "Notice that opportunity lurks where responsibility has been abdicated", and "Do…
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Books 1271 - Beyond Order 1
Today we touch on Rules 1 and 2: "Do not carelessly denigrate social institutions or creative achievement" and "Imagine who you could be and then aim…
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Books 1270 - A World Without Email 5
Email is a part of our lives, but it doesn't have to be front and center, constant. We can make choices that will help us use it most effectively. Today we…
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Books 1269 - A World Without Email 4
While this book discusses structures and processes regarding email communication, you'll see on today's episode how these ideas relate to a higher performing…
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Talks 338 - Dreadisode - Dread's Wife Wins a Big Prize
Once in a while, things actually work out the way you hope. That happened recently for THIS IS RED, the fundraising project that Dread created for the library…
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Books 1268 - A World Without Email 3
I know I've reallllllly annoyed one person with this bad habit, and I'm sure I've annoyed many others. Learn how the ease of communication can lead to more…
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Kids 149 - Test Prep Anxiety
My cousin teaches third grade in TX and recently asked if I'd record a message for her students. Their upcoming state tests are bringing on some stress and…
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Books 1267 - A World Without Email 2
Today we examine the difference between talking (emailing) about a task and actually DOING a task. We also take a look at email's "impact on the human soul." ……
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Books 1266 - A World Without Email 1
What a world it would be! Today we kick off a week of examining and refining our email practices that may (probably) be hindering our performance and…
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Books 1265 - Think Again 5
Quite possibly my favorite takeaway from the book pertains to values and beliefs. We dive into the relationship between the two on today's episode. … Support…
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Books 1264 - Think Again 4
Today's lesson teaches the value of NOT simplifying issues into two opposing sides, rather complexifying issues to create better conversations. … Support this…
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Talks 337 - A Training and Nutrition Rundown
Spanny recently received a question about controlling weight, and it prompted him to share the thoughts in this episode. He emphasizes that he's no expert in…
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Books 1263 - Think Again 3
You just might save some time by choosing not to debate with others after listening to today's show. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard…
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Kids 148 - Showing Gratitude (A Spaniard School Preview)
Today's episode is the audio version of a Spaniard School module. The purpose of this module is to teach the importance of gratitude and spark conversation…
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Books 1262 - Think Again 2
Today's lessons outlines three mindsets we adopt when interacting with ourselves and others: Preacher, Prosecutor and Politician. Which is ideal? Or is there…
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Books 1261 - Think Again 1
This week's book is about "the value of rethinking" and "adopting mental flexibility." Relevant and useful. Enjoy today's introduction. … Support this podcast…
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Books 1260 - Give and Take 5
Tune in and learn what Givers can do for the world and how you can have your cake and eat it, too. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Books 1259 - Give and Take 4
Today's lesson takes a look at the "Power of Powerless Communication" - asking questions, seeking advice and expressing vulnerability. … Support this podcast >…
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Talks 336 - Marc Polymeropoulos, Retired CIA Officer, Author, "Clarity in Crisis"
It's sobering to hear retired CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos share challenging aspects of his 26-year-career: ultimate stakes, sometimes with fatalities, long…
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Books 1258 - Give and Take 3
Today's lesson pertains to shifting your perspective when interacting with others. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School.
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Kids 147 - Grumpy Monkey - Up All Night
Today's book pertains to emotions and how to handle them. It's a fun picture book that provides an opportunity for conversation with young people about the…
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Books 1257 - Give and Take 2
Today's lesson identifies the three styles of social interaction: Givers, Takers and Matchers. Which one are you? … Support this podcast > Become a member of…
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Books 1256 - Give and Take 1
This week's book, "Give and Take", by Adam Grant dives into the importance of a giving mindset and its direct correlation to happiness and success. Enjoy…
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Bonus: Quick Hit Episode for "Books" Listeners
This is a quick behind-the-scenes episode about the format of the Books episodes. I enjoy pulling back the curtains once in awhile to show realtime…
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Books 1255 - Being Mortal 5
Death is inevitable, and though no one likes to talk or think about it, there is no escaping it. I say that not to make you nervous or scared, rather to…
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Books 1254 - Being Mortal 4
Why do we wait until we're old or near death to really focus in on what's important in life? Further, what IS really important to you and how can you focus on…
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Talks 335 - Jill Ross, Experienced Coordinator of Hospice Volunteers
Death is a part of life. Jill Ross knows this from losing her parents, during which she saw the priceless value of hospice care. That led her to years of…
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Books 1253 - Being Mortal 3
We're living longer and collectively getting older, but not up to par in caring for older people and talking about death. How not and why? Listen and learn. ……
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Kids 146 - What Should Danny Do (on Vacation!)?
Today's Kids episode is all about choices. Our friend Danny is back with another choose-your-own-adventure type book that has different outcomes with the…
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Books 1252 - Being Mortal 2
Today you'll learn how modernization has changed the family dynamic and how medicine has changed the process of dying. … Support this podcast > Become a member…
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Books 1251 - Being Mortal 1
Death and dying. Extremely hard to talk about. But I find these topics to be the most important to talk about. You can't escape that death is inevitable, and…
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Books 1250 - Deep Work 5
We finish our week with Deep Work by diving into rules three and four: Quit Social Media and Drain the Shallows. If you're listening, you're looking to improve…
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Books 1249 - Deep Work 4
Today we get into the first two rules of Deep Work: 1. Work Deeply, and 2. Embrace Boredom. There is so much crossover (from other books) and applicable…
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Talks 334 - Q & A with George Ranch High School
Here is audio from a recent virtual presentation to students of George Ranch High School. Q & A is when Spanny invites students to open up after he's opened up…
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Books 1248 - Deep Work 3
Today's episode will ask you to take a look at where you spend your time and how that affects your mind's understanding of the world. … Support this podcast >…
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Kids 145 - Animal Facts from My Kids' Books - Dinos and Sharks
One thing I'll next to never say No to is buying a book for my kids. Guilt-free spending it is! (A term I learned from "I Will Teach You to Be Rich") And a…
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Books 1247 - Deep Work 2
Today we take a look at our "culture of connectivity" and the havoc it's wreaking on our attention and deep work, and the richness a deep life offers. ……
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Books 1246 - Deep Work 1
Spending more time on what matters and less time on what doesn't...that's what this week is about. And we kick it off by defining "deep work" and set the…
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Books 1245 - The Journey of Crazy Horse 5
We finish off the week with a broad look at the conditions and other leaders included in this book and time period. … Support this podcast > Become a member of…
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Books 1244 - The Journey of Crazy Horse 4
Today we take a look at Crazy Horse's perspective as a boy, seeing all of the westward movement but not really knowing what it meant. Additionally, we explore…