In today's AMX, we talk: persistence, contagious intensity and learning from those before us.

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Andy Main is a gym co-owner and the reigning welterweight King of Pancrase, the premier MMA series in Japan. When he was only 18, he and The Spaniard started beating each other up as members of the same training team. In this talk, they fondly recall those days (dreading the Russians! taking spin kicks from 300 pounders!) and compare notes on fighting, building a business and the daring act of marriage. You'll hear valuable tips on controlling emotions, saying true to your own approach, and much more. Plus what might be a new word for you: Ronin.

In today's AMX, we talk: repetition, "eye-bulging" intensity and how Vince Lombardi fell into coaching.

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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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