Life's a Fight

The Spaniard aims to keep doing what he's doing—learning, teaching, inspiring, sharing conversations & interviews, and modeling BOLD living—and he's building a sustainable business to allow that. Loyal listeners have lived entrepreneurial successes and failures with him as he presses forward. In this episode, The Spaniard and Dread launch a new product: AMX-tended, an extra podcast episode per week available to subscribers, on top of the seven free episodes. This is in response to core followers who have reached out asking for more Spaniard and wanting to help him help others. Learn more by listening now and by visiting charliespaniard.com/join.

In today's AMX, we talk: why and how, sources of meaning and an indirect approach to success.

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In today's AMX: We recap "When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi." You get a handful of applicable life lessons from the man himself (by way of me, of course).

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The Spaniard is back from vacation and has dropped a solosode. Yep, a solo episode—just the man and his microphone as he reflects on approaching one year of podcasting and the march toward a goal of 1 million downloads. He highlights how the evolution of the show ties to his five Elements of Excellence: Vision, Values, Success, Accountability and Surroundings. It's one take with no editing--over 25 minutes straight on making the most of chances to help others and get the most from yourself. Give this freshly-tanned and thoughtful dude a listen.

In today's AMX, we talk: the stresses of success, dealing with criticism and finding purpose in your pursuits.

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In today's AMX, we talk: character and will, the "Ice Bowl" and understanding greatness.

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In today's AMX, we talk: the people you want to be like, using what you're good at to venture to new places and some leadership principles.

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Okay, this episode? You just could not ask for a better conversation between two thoughtful wrestling/fighting bros. The Spaniard and Ben Askren step quickly into the buzz of the day—Mayweather vs. McGregor—and then they roll on about trash talking in general; focusing on strengths versus weaknesses; talking to kids about drinking; and lots more. Ben was a two-time NCAA Division 1 Champ, Olympian, and Bellator Welterweight Champ and is the current ONE Welterweight Champ, as well as co-founder of Askren Wrestling Academy. This episode will expose you to the full meaning of his foot tattoo: Live Free, Be Happy.

In today's AMX, we talk: alleviating pressure, risking it all and why we should all be tanks.

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In today's AMX, we talk: the origin of one of the most famous phrases in football, the power of 2nd place and how "above average" can equal greatness.

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