Life's a Fight

In today's AMX, we talk: my strength coach Don Messing (RIP brother), Bill Gates's take on Ted Turner and being tired.

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How did Kye Smith become such a skilled drummer that some find him the best they've ever seen? How did his YouTube videos rack up millions of views? How did his drum kit take him from rural Australia to Madison Square Garden? And how can he be so doggone humble about all of this? The Spaniard tracked him down and throws out the questions on our behalf. These even lead to a mention of the game of cricket, but don't let The Spaniard's quip about that (wait for it) bug you.

In today's AMX, we talk: keeping your sights on the future, wearing slip on shoes and never letting your work pile up.

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In today's AMX, we talk: friends and relationships, holding true to your vision and choosing your own adventure.

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Don't look now, but The Spaniard turned another fan into a friend. We met Chad Miller back in Episode 110. Now he was up from Dallas on business and drove hours to spend time with The Spaniard—a meal, a workout and power conversations. Chad speaks of his recent showing at the U.S. Obstacle Course Racing Championships (that's when you'll hear about zombies) and his appreciation for being pushed mentally and physically. All of this helps him toward his goal of being a buffalo. Yup, you read that right. You'll have to listen to know what it means.

In today's AMX, we talk: your daily opponent, Ted Turner's fire and retaining your values throughout.

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In today's AMX, we talk: Prioritizing and Executing (Jocko Willinck), Ted Turner's pragmatic approach to life and evolving as a person.

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In today's AMX, we talk: I can't/I can, life and death in the open waters and your daily decisions and choices.

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Happiness is fame and low body fat, right? Wrong! Who says so? Drew Manning, and you might already know that he has a TV show and six-pack abs, so what gives? Here's what: As a personal trainer, Drew invented the Fit2Fat2Fit experiment—he purposely gained and lost 76 pounds to better understand his clients and their relationships to food and exercise. Here he tells The Spaniard how it helped him gain insights into his personal demons, parenting and his sense of purpose. This talk will be Mountain Dew for your soul. (You'll understand when you listen.)

In today's AMX, we talk: my daughter's gymnastics, losing and winning and telling your friend, "I'm going to be a billionaire."

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