Life's a Fight

In today's AMX, we talk: the free gifts of perfectionism and determination, relishing hurt and "a certain toughness."

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In today's AMX, we talk: the beautiful stank and grind of the practice room, being a block of granite and elevating the room you're in.

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Nothing to here hear but a couple of rabid readers. The proudly nerdy side of The Spaniard is on full display as he and Dread dig into recent books featured on AMX episodes and tout the power of reading in general. They discuss how reading stays with you in the long term even when if it might not in the short term, and how it makes you put up or shut up. Just how passionate is The Spaniard about reading? He talks about choosing it over his girlfriend! Also: You'll hear how you might score a free copy of one of his new favorite reads.

In today's AMX, we talk: "the favorite son", falling in love (with hard work) and DRIVE.

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In today's AMX, we talk: "The Old Man" (Vince Lombardi), perfection and the value in keeping it simple.

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On a recent Monday, The Spaniard was asked to speak at an event that Thursday, and in between he had a long round trip for a big meeting. Could he do the opportunity justice? Here he reviews that with Dread and takes us behind the scenes of a keynote delivered at Central Penn College. Plus you get to hear that entire speech, centered around three simple but powerful words: Standards, Accountability, and Surroundings. Plus you get to picture Gracie and Rocky hovering just offstage.

In today's AMX, we talk: true motivation, Crayola and the love of chasing a vision.

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In today's AMX, we talk: freedom through vulnerability, the power of war stories and going for the ask!

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In today's AMX, we talk: "one person in the room", fancy galas and your True North.

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Who would have predicted that a grade-school wrestling pal of The Spaniard's in Pennsylvania would wind up in Nebraska? Much less become a high school valedictorian, a 4.0 Engineering major, then owner with his wife of a gymnastics training center with two locations and hundreds of students? This is a fascinating review of how Erik Lilla has passionately pursued goals all of his life and continues to dream big. Oh, and as far as predicting all of this, you'll hear at least two possible answers. One is The Spaniard's dad. The other is Erik's hoagie sales partner from school days.