Life's a Fight

In today's AMX, we talk: doing what "they" do, dictating your feelings and putting your game face on daily.

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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. A sense of community. The specifics are awe-inspiring. Jonathan Lopez and Earl Granville, both military veterans and amputees, are members of Operation Enduring Warrior, which supports wounded veterans tackling challenges of their choosing. In this case, it was the next day's Spartan Race. You'll never discover anything more humbling or inspiring than the work these guys do.

In today's AMX, we talk: two types of happiness, two bada$$ runners and even some Beethoven and Mozart.

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In today's AMX, we talk: flourishing (and what it means), doing things well and focusing on the right things (as per John Wooden).

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In today's AMX, we talk: killing the serpent, the inevitableness of being terrible and the genius in being BOLD.

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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 finally did end up on TV as an advisor for shows such as "The Biggest Loser" and "Extreme Makeover." In between, he was an NFL team doctor whose memoir led to the movie "Any Given Sunday." In this episode he and The Spaniard talk about passionate pursuits, what makes a true winner, transitions for athletes and more. Listen for the wrestling challenge that Dr. H throws out (did we mention that he was a D1 All-American?), as well as his opening the door to appearing on another episode. Let's hope so!

In today's AMX, we talk: Hemingway, excuses and excellence and the ticket price of admission for being human.

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In today's AMX, we talk: the wisdom of those before us, meaningful struggle and becoming what we endure.

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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 the 49ers. His expertise in optimizing performance and recovery led him to found health clinic MindWellMed.com and begin his podcast, The Brian Jennings Experience. As you'll hear him say, don't even try telling him that miracles don't happen because seven years before making the Pro Bowl he was locked in a cell in a juvenile detention center. That's when he started learning to find his purpose and to (as he puts it) "only hit the gas."

In today's AMX, we talk: becoming resilient, a simple, crucial decision and your thoughts shaping your actions.

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