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This book is unique on The Spaniard Show, as it's fiction and I've read it twice (one of only two or three books I've read twice). This is an inspirational, adventurous read about following your dreams and living out your Personal Legend. Enjoy today's introduction. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's bo...

We can all learn a lot from Col. Hadfield and this book. I've touched on only the surface. Today, we close out the series with a few principles that can help you live a purposeful, meaningful and enjoyable life.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram...

Today on the show, you're going to get a few doses of perspective about being an astronaut, what it means to aim for being a zero and some cool facts you probably don't know about the International Space Station (unless you know about the ISS, in which case you should listen anyway).  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . We...

The coronavirus has affected all of us in some way, but some more than others, including college athletes. Returning guest Scott Moore talks with The Spaniard about the impact on his Division 1 wrestlers and others in their conference. You'll hear his striking confidence and steadiness in the face of unprecedented uncertainty for students, blows to fundraising, disruption of training schedules, an...

The small stuff, the perils of early success and a somewhat extreme way of thinking that I absolutely love round out today's lessons from outer space.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

I'm really excited to share this episode, for both the book's content but also because of my experience reading it to my kids. Listen in to hear more about Hank and his friends' adventures while also learning a valuable lesson on creativity. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking...

This book is full of life lessons (hence the subtitle), and today's lessons pertain to competence, attitude and negative thinking.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

What an awesome book. Prior to starting it, I had a relatively neutral stance on learning more about the last frontier, but boy am I glad I read this book. Also, while reading, I simultaneously watched The Challenger series on Netflix. It's a great combo, and I highly recommend both. I can't wait to share my experience with you. Enjoy this intro episode. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School...

This has been one of the most reassuring books I've read. Reassuring in the sense that I, and you,  can . We can keep going when life throws adversity our way. We can keep our faith and work hard to see our end goal through. And while there are no promises of success, our best odds are to give our all and follow Shackleton's family motto,  Fortitudine Vincimus - by endurance, we conquer.  ... More...

This is a graphic episode that details the reality of Shackleton and his men's situation, and what they must do to survive.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

This episode touches on all The Spaniard things! Well, lots of them anyway: upbringing, school, sports, reading, history, friends, family and more. John Wessner has been a pal of Spanny's since first grade and Pee Wee baseball, and now the two regularly trade information on children's books in particular. John gives a peek at elementary teaching—inside the classroom and online—during this year of...

Today's episode has lessons on purpose, finding commonalities among differences and a piece of leadership strategy Shackleton employed to increase their chances of their survival.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Meet Hank Zipzer. He's a smart, creative, funny, well-meaning fourth grader who always seems to get in trouble. Enjoy this first episode of the series! ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

In our last series (Fortitude), I talked about hero archetypes, aspirational identities. Shackleton is one of them. Tune in to learn about the type of man and leader he was.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

We continue our theme of resilience with another great read. I had heard of "Endurance" for years and finally dove in. It's an incredible story of survival with several prominent themes -  courage, resilience and leadership among them. Enjoy this introductory episode, and get ready for a week of valuable life lessons. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills...

We finish off our week with Fortitude by diving into a sense of duty, doing hard stuff and the stories we tell ourselves.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Today's episode pertains to sweating the small stuff and "the right sense of shame." Enjoy this lesson on resilience.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Back in March, I would have never imagined the evolution toward virtual technology in communication and professional speaking. Listen in as I discuss what it's like to talk to an audience who isn't there as if they actually are. It's a unique experience. I value the preparation that put me on a path to roll with the punches.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional...

Today, we explore the idea of "No Plan B" / standard of behavior and the importance of stillness amongst all the noise.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Join us today for a fun look at the antagonistic-turned-positive relationship between a girl and her brother. We also reflect on past wishes and their outcomes.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Today, we talk perspective as an antidote to outrage and the aspirational traits that make up our heroes. ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Written by former Navy SEAL, current Congressman and subject of an SNL skit, "Fortitude" teaches us about mental toughness and resilience in an "era of outrage" culture. Join us as we intro the book! ... More with The Spaniard: Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

This has been an exciting journey into The Art of Resilience. We cap off this series by taking a look at understanding ourselves, accepting the uncontrollables and maintaining faith while also recognizing the potentially harsh reality of what's at stake. ... More with The Spaniard: Link to FREE Fear Course here . Coupon code: fear. (limited time) Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info....

Like Clubber Lang's prediction in Rocky 3, we're diving into some PAINNNN today. Along with work capacity and "getting wintered", you'll come away with a refreshing look at what's possible.  ... More with The Spaniard: Link to FREE Fear Course here . Coupon code: fear. (limited time) Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Hey, this episode is a talk with … me! Dread! The Spaniard's mysterious partner who edits the Talks episodes and writes these descriptions. Long-time listeners might know a little about my project THIS IS RED, inspired by my wife Janet's early-stage dementia. It's a bucket-list effort to raise money for the public library in Spanny's hometown of Hollidaysburg, where Janet is still able to serve as...