Life's a Fight

In today's special 200th AMX episode, we talk: the origin, evolution and vision of AM Excellence. This is a special episode. With sincerest gratitude, Thank You!

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In today's AMX, we talk: conserving energy, organizing your thoughts and building your own system for success.

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On February 12, 2011, Joe Lozito's quiet morning subway ride suddenly became a nightmare, as a knife-wielding stranger rushed him saying, "You're gonna die, you're gonna die." As Joe tells the Spaniard in this talk, "Getting stabbed seven times wasn't the worst part of the day. First it was a physical altercation, then it was a psychological altercation." Joe survived, barely, due to his instincts, thinking and devotion to his family, his Fighter's Mindset revealed by horror. Joe credits his long, close following of the UFC as preparing him for this desperate day. Later, he was on hand for the peak of The Spaniard's fight career, and the two formed a friendship based on intimate knowledge of fighting—for sport, for survival, and to gain the most from life.

In today's AMX, we talk: the rules that govern us, Sergio Garcia's Masters championship and the inspiration we get from others.

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In today's AMX, we talk: the norms in our lives, the power of our words and playing judge and victim.

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In the Spaniard's home area, the name Jody Strittmatter means many different things: Wrestling champ at state and Division II national levels; All-American at Iowa; family man who has teamed with his brothers both as an athlete and coach; and now Co-Founder/Coach/Director of Young Guns, one of America's premier wrestling clubs. What emerges in particular from this talk is two familiar four-letter words: HARD WORK. Jody cites the examples of his diligent mother and his dairy farmer father and uncle as helping form his own aim to outwork other world-class competitors. Even if it meant that highest of sacrifices all through high school and college—never drinking soda!

In today's AMX, we talk: UFC highs and lows, the biggest battle we all face and "turning yourself over to the basketball Gods."

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In today's AMX, we talk: humiliating losses (and their unexpected benefit), defining ourselves and how to escape bottom position in wrestling (it's not technique).

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The Spaniard has said to today's guest: "I owe you my D-level fame." That's because TJ Grant's getting sick helped lead to The Spaniard's storybook win against Rick Story. TJ grew up the scrappy youngest of five brothers in Canada and ultimately was scheduled to fight for the UFC lightweight championship. Ah, but things happen in life, and TJ speaks from experience when he says that any fight could be your last. You'll enjoy this discussion between friends, training partners, almost-opponents and dads of sassy daughters.

In today's AMX, we talk: mending/the importance of relationships, types of leaders and a touch of mental toughness.

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