Life's a Fight

A positive email always perks up The Spaniard. But this one gave him extra perk! It was from a special friend whose grandson The Spaniard met last summer for a special training session. The email held great news: This young wrestler had just achieved a dream that had eluded The Spaniard twice. Talk about happy tears! The Spaniard was beyond excited to discuss all of this. That was good timing, because his wife and daughter had both just dissed his grooming. You will hear why.

In today's AMX, we talk: talent and skill, the importance of "uncomfortability" in greatness and Rocky's definition of learning.

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In today's AMX, we talk: the importance of being a good person, the key ingredient in every person's success and three more awesome lessons on leadership, as per John Wooden's book "Wooden on Leadership."

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In today's AMX, we talk: how criticism can be good, why goal-achievement is subjective and John Wooden's "Product vs. Byproduct" in the quest for perfection.

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This episode dives into a specific evolution of The Spaniard's business—the past, present and future of the AMX Fight Club, a place for those most interested in learning and applying A Fighter's Mindset. The Spaniard and Dread trace how it came to be and the lessons learned as The Spaniard formed, led and observed this community. He and Dread have come to think deeply about various levels of engagement that each of us reach, even with those people and programs that influence us the most. This led to a milestone choice by The Spaniard that illustrates what he seeks to teach. Plus: The talk goes sideways for a bit on the word "sage."

In today's AMX, we talk: stoic philosophy (it's awesome, I promise!), how America's greatest runner uses his minutes and the power of Surrounding Yourself with the Best.

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In today's AMX, we talk: Blink 182, rolling with the punches when it comes to fate and two different strategies for setting goals.

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Today we meet yet another treasured person from The Spaniard's life. Mitch Johns first coached The Spaniard at age 8 and then throughout high school, through big wins and crushing losses. At the same time, Mitch was building what has become a thriving software company. He considers himself a coach even in his business life, recruiting "good athletes" both literally and figuratively and leading them to maximize core strengths as well as nurture new skills. He will surprise you with his high regard for losses, and you'll remember his reference to fishing for sharks. As with The Spaniard, he might just leave a mark on you forever. (That means something very specific that is a joy to learn.)

In today's AMX, we talk: personal greatness, dank gyms and the elimination of excuses and why "yes" men/women need not be kept around.

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In today's AMX, we talk: how to add 7.6 days to your year, the 60-second break between rounds in a fight and why strong suggestions can beat strict rules in leadership.

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