Life's a Fight

In today's AMX, we talk: being nice, going for it and the value of learning.

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Yes, there really is a Top Gun—the Navy Fighter Weapons School, where select aviators and officers receive advanced training and prepare to teach at their own units. The Spaniard's guest, Dave Berke, was both a Top Gun student and instructor during his 23 years as a Marine, which included combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dave shares principles that fostered success in his career and the missions that he joined, and he stresses how they translate exactly to any endeavor. Some quick previews: Mental strength trumps physical … Stop dreaming and commit … Sabotage your own escape routes … Accept your fears … Lock up doubt … Only you can defeat you … Reveal your flaws and save others from your mistakes. You'll also hear about the supreme importance of relationships—such as the one founded on this day between these two fighters.

In today's AMX, we talk: raising kids and fighting in the UFC, The Rock's series "Ballers" and how Ted Turner was real about what he knows/doesn't know.

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In today's AMX, we talk: taking leaps, trailblazing with hard work and trying new things.

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Uncle Chuck needs more Schak Daddies! That statement will make sense after you listen to this conversation between a former college wrestler (Adam Hluschak) and one of his coaches back then (The Spaniard). Now they're friends as well as having a professional relationship as The Spaniard helps Schak get the most from his life and career with workouts, reading guidance, and power conversations. They both call these practices Anchors, and they help this dude sail.

In today's AMX, we talk: getting better, learning from the best and how sailing/business/life coincide.

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In today's AMX, we talk: creativity when the chips are down, mitigating (and taking) risk and following the lead of others.

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In today's AMX, we talk: Jordan Burroughs, high-reaching goals and being the boss's son.

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Those who stumble across this podcast might actually not have picked this up yet: The host, The Spaniard ... that fitness freak and jock nerd always babbling about books, that family guy always being outmaneuvered by his wife and kids, that former junior high teacher … is a professional fighter! Yes, it's true! So naturally he has to comment on the biggest (and surely the most unique) fight in recent memory: Mayweather vs. McGregor. Take a break from the chatter in the halls and bars and get an informed take on the event from this past weekend. Plus, a shout-out to the victors of the Wrestling World Championships: USA! USA!

In today's AMX, we talk: being terrible at certain things (but not quitting), keeping your eyes wide open and adversity being part of the game.

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