Life's a Fight

In today's AMX, we talk: the value of pain, perfection and simplicity and the added benefits of a life of pain.

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The 100th episode of A Fighter's Mindset (aside from the 250+ AMX episodes) is one to remember. The Spaniard sits down with a legend of sports marketing, Brandon Steiner, in his office at Steiner Sports. The conversation looks both back and ahead. Steiner recounts his pioneering role in today's athlete endorsements, sports bars and sports memorabilia, enterprises built on resilience and seeking first to benefit others. He discusses interactions with Rick Barry, Lawrence Taylor, Mariano Rivera and Mark Zuckerberg—among thousands of other luminaries. He also asks The Spaniard to forecast the future of the UFC and of MMA in general. Then these two geek out big time on books. Speaking of which, as you'll hear, Steiner's memoir might just have the Best. Title. Ever.

In today's AMX, we talk: freedom to fail, repetition and drilling (ie simplicity) and that freedom thing again (tying the old to the new).

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In today's AMX, we talk: total control, master coaching and having an eye for the game.

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Duane Finley doesn't call himself a journalist despite being senior editor for FloCombat.com and having years of MMA articles published in the likes of Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, FanSided and MMA Junkie. His calling is as a storyteller, whether the subject is an unknown or a headliner. He strikes up conversations in airports just to give the gift of attention. Give yourself a gift by listening to how he and his wife took a leap of faith into his career (he'll continue that story in a book launching this fall); his breakdown of the laws of gratitude and attraction; his uncompromising standards as a writer; transcending his own best work; and much more.

In today's AMX, we talk: your work resume, taking over a tough situation and how one fiery moment can leave a lasting impression.

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In today's AMX, we talk: the competitive game of life, creating a sixth-sense awareness and becoming more than just a face in the crowd.

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In today's AMX, we talk: Hating on the Yankees, sitting on the ball and PRIDE.

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This episode marks The Spaniard's return to the classroom! Well, virtually. He Skypes his way in front of a group of New Jersey high school sophomores for a review of one of his Excellence Blueprints. You'll hear his old skills at work as he leads the students through topics including standards, values, respect and leadership. He also takes questions, including sharing his prediction for a high-profile upcoming fight. He gives Conor McGregor props while saying that ... well, you'll just have to listen to hear what he thinks.

In today's AMX, we talk: delegating (a la US Steel Corporation and NY Giants Coaching), "Mr. High-Low" and wallowing (temporarily, only) in self-despair.

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