The Spaniard Show

Today you'll learn the value of doing, with no expectation of return, and how Danny Trejo got his break into acting.  … To support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner .  Inquire about my speaking information . Sign up/sign your kids up for Spaniar...

After getting tired of anti-immigrant bullies as a teen, dropping out of high school, and sleeping in his van, Shaahin Cheyene rode the rave wave to making millions from his legal party drug Herbal Ecstasy. He tells Spanny all about it, plus how he moved on to trading emails with Jeff Bezos in the early days of Amazon and developing an actual version of the "smart pill" from the movie "Limitless"—...

Today you'll learn two of Danny Trejo's lessons learned in prison that are applicable to everyday life. Up against the wall, he makes a commitment to change his ways. It's not often you get insight like this book provides. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase book...

Today's episode highlights some valuable and entertaining teaching/learning resources for kids. It's a bit nostalgic of an episode, so get out those tube socks and awful-looking shirts! … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the W...

Today you get a peek into Danny's mindset in early adulthood that is a direct result of his upbringing. For as kind a man as he is (seems, as I've never actually met him), it's incredible to see his transformation, and it shows that if you really do want to change, you can.   … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you c...

There's a good chance you know Danny Trejo from movies, and there's an even better chance you know him even if you think you don't. He's made his mark in Hollywood over the last several decades, and his story is incredible. I'm excited to share pieces of it this week. Get ready for a ride! … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com...

I really like what Danforth does w/ the last of the four sides of life, Religion. He connects it to character, being and doing your best. After exploring Religion, we end the week by asking what all of this is worth if you don't pass it on to others. … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my...

Today we take a look at the Mental and Social aspects of the four-squared life. You'll learn (once again) why reading is so important and how you can develop your personality.  … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's To...

Lucy Westlake is a happy person. You can hear it in her voice (while recording from a car!) as she talks to Spanny about her loved ones, her college plans, and her work for for the WaterStep program that helps bring water to places where it's most needed. Lucy's life is built on faith, family and adventure—by age 17 (two months before this episode) she had climbed the highest points in all 50 stat...

Today we take a look at the first of the four sides of life taught in the book: Physical. You'll hear why your health is worth the investment. … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner .  Inquire...

One of the most fun books I've read in awhile. I'm sitting here laughing out loud at the relatability. Poor Jim Panzee just wants to be left alone on his de-stressing walk. But his friends think otherwise. You'll enjoy this adventure of friends that touches on an important topic in a fun way.  … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard...

How much of yourself are you leaving on the table? Tune in to learn the "four-sided affair" that Danforth teaches to help us align what we could be, with what we are.  … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's Toughest Li...

Another great suggestion from my partner-in-crime, Dread. I was looking for a simple, inspirational and implementable read, and "I Dare You!" delivered. Originally published in the 30s, there is an endearing "oldness" to this book that is combined with timeless wisdom. I dare you to follow along this week as we learn to live bigger and better! … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help supp...

What you allow into your mind will determine, to a large degree, how you live outside of your mind. It's important to choose carefully. Tune in to hear more. … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Lea...

Today's episode focuses on the balance of selfish and selfless, and your ability to choose which path (or both) you follow. … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner .  Inquire about my speaking...

As of this recording, the book by Spanny's guest Patrick Leddin, "The 5-Week Leadership Challenge," will release soon, on Patrick's 30th wedding anniversary. That's a fitting date because the book grew from his life and business partnership with his wife Jaime, who figures into key stories that Patrick shares here, as well as learnings from his military and consulting careers. Patrick explains the...

Ignorance and awareness don't go together, and more of one will decrease the other. (As far as I know, I just came up with that...woop!...wait, is that ignorant and unaware?!?) Either way, it feels good and leads way to today's topic. Enjoy! … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit  charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from  my readin...

School is approaching, and I'm trying my best to reach as many students as possible with my assembly program. Today, you'll hear a breakdown, both product-wise and message-wise, of that program and how it came to be. You'll also hear a five minute sample of a virtual presentation from 2020 (the focus was overcoming adversity).  … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard...

Today we discuss the idea of teaching someone how to think, and how the same experience can mean two different things to two different people. It really makes you stop and think.  … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's...

This book is short and sweet and full of philosophical thought and perspective. It's the perfect book to consume and ponder. We kick it off with today's intro episode. … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support The Spaniard Show, please visit charliespaniard.com , where you can: Purchase books from my reading list . Purchase my two books - DRIVEN and Becoming the World's Toughest Li...

This book has reinforced that things are not always simple. That there are many sides to any situation or equation. "Right" is not THE thing, rather A thing. Life is ugly and beautiful at the same time, and we humans are in it together, regardless of how you feel about that. My intent with today's sendoff episode is to leave you thinking. … ​​If you're a regular listener and want to help support T...

It's the heaviest books and the heaviest parts within those books that I find myself compelled to share most. Not always easy to read, learn and listen, I feel they make us better, more aware humans. Today you'll learn about the origin of napalm and how, and why, it was created and used. This is one of those heavy days.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple...

This is kind of an anniversary because of the notable episode count—this is #350 of Talks, which are usually interviews from all walks of life, sometimes conversations with Dread or others, and other times solosodes, as in this case. Spanny is alone on the mic giving updates in two broad areas—Business and Personal—that have evolved significantly over 350 episodes. In business, changes have includ...

There's no way around it - war is ugly. Death is certain. Today's episode gets into the morality theme in the book and adds some historical insight I had never considered.  ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .

The purpose of today's show is to share with you a short documentary that embodies many of the ideas I talk about and encourage on this show - students, learning and curiosity to name a few. Tune in and then go watch! ... Want to support this podcast and help inspire lifelong learning? A simple and easy way is to leave a review and subscribe .