The Spaniard Show

A healthy dose of pride, the equation of preparation/competence = confidence and a brand new perspective-shaping train of thought fill today's AMXbooks.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://...

Settle in as The Spaniard receives therapy. Today's guest helps him work through everything getting in his way. Okay, that's only one way to look at this episode. Mental performance coach Brian Levenson helps top athletes, executives and other leaders reach and surpass their highest aims by understanding and managing their own thoughts and patterns. The topics include gaining confidence through re...

Today, we dive into the upbringing of Travis Mills, and how his small-town upbringing forged character that become part of his fabric and shined through at the most important times. We also take a look the benefit of how sports and the military share a common connection to something bigger than ourselves.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespa...

We're back with another Warrior Kid book, and this one starts off with a new nemesis for Marc...Danny Rhinehart. Except Danny's not a mean bully, he's...perfect. Yep, Marc is coming to grips with the perfection that is Danny, and he can't stand it. Good thing Uncle Jake is in town to kick off the summer! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespani...

On today's show, we take a look at some insight from war and combat you can only get through an experience like Travis's. It's truly a privilege to learn from him. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book...

This is tremendous book and story about Travis Mills, who was severely wounded in Afghanistan. In this AMXbooks series, we're going to talk about courage, selflessness, purpose, personality, keeping going, humility and so much more. I met Travis briefly last summer and recently had the opportunity to interview him for the show (will publish after we finish talking about the book). This is a specia...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Tiger Woods , What Do You Do with an Idea? , Aubrey Dawson For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com...

Redemption. Will. Perseverance. Complexity. Those are the words that come to mind as I close the last chapter in the book "Tiger Woods." This has been a fascinating look at one of the best athletes of all time. We leave with Tiger a much more human, fallible man, and one that has once again reached the top of the spot.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  http...

As The Spaniard knows first-hand from going way back with this episode's young guest, Aubrey Dawson has loved wrestling nearly forever. Before he reached middle school, he was practicing year-round and hitting tournaments every weekend. But then a severe concussion transformed his purpose. For a time, Aubrey didn't know his own name, his own parents, and even carrots! (as you will hear) Six months...

Tiger's downfall off the course led to his spell of invincibility being lifted on the course. A new man with new problems, we take a look at Tiger's injuries and ultimate rock bottom.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://cha...

Today's shares some details about Tiger's road to redemption, starting with his recovery treatment for sex addiction. It's a lonely, but necessary road. We also get some insight on how Elin reacted to all of this. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Booki...

This is the third "What Do You Do..." book I've covered on AMXkids, and for good reason. This trilogy by Kobi Yamada is one all readers, young and old, should read. On today's show, we examine all angles of an idea - the fear/anxiety, the work, and the reward. Another inspiring book on AMXkids! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/em...

Details emerge following Tiger's infamous car crash, and he has no choice but to come clean. On a human level, this is not easy to read. It hurts so many people on so many levels. We also learn about how some people questioned the usage of PED's in Tiger's career, as well as what "first" he achieved as an athlete. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://ch...

Today, we get further and further into the double life that Tiger was living and his first brush with almost being exposed. On top of that, we take a look at how his performance on the golf course was affected.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Booking...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Tiger Woods , It's Trevor Noah , Matt McLoota For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespani...

Elin enters the picture on today's show, as does the accumulation of stress filing Tiger's life. Nonetheless, he's able to continue his dominance on the golf course as he relies on his skills in emotional detachment.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/B...

The Spaniard brings on yet another fascinating schoolmate, and this time he turns to IMDB to announce a trail of credits covering A-list films such as "The Producers," "16 Blocks," and "The Darjeeling Limited" and TV hits including "Law & Order," "Ugly Betty," "Gossip Girl," "Suits," "Elementary," "The Blacklist," "The Sinner" and "Billions." Matt McLoota is an in-demand director who worked hard t...

I'm not gonna lie, today is a hard one, as I'm a big fan of Tiger Woods. We learn about some of Tiger's not-so-good characteristics and how others perceived him negatively. It raises an interesting question of what one must give up in the pursuit of greatness, or perhaps, if one has to give up anything at all. Boy, I'd love to facilitate this conversation in a classroom setting!  For more w/ The S...

Today, we take a look at Tiger's personal and team changes leading into one of the greatest golf seasons ever (1999) and his transformation from outsider to thee insider. We also learn how his fearless-of-failure approach to golf coupled with his love of practice equaled bigtime results.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Su...

In our conclusion of "It's Trevor Noah", we highlight Trevor's gratitude for his mother by sharing some of her wisdom and guidance passed on to him over the years.  For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Boo...

Slowing down to speed up...taking a few steps back to ultimately take A LOT of steps forward - that was Tiger Woods' mindset when he decided to totally revamp his swing after his '97 Masters win. Why did he do it? Tune in and find out. You'll also hear how his run-in with a tiger illustrated a deep seated truth in his life. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list: ...

Looking back, Tiger's debut year as a professional was a special one. Tune in to find out who else debuted, and you'll also learn more about the social issue Tiger's success was bringing to light re the sport of golf. For more w/ The Spaniard:  Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bo...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Tiger Woods , It's Trevor Noah , Bill Simpson For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list:  https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniar...

I found today's reading to be especially interesting because it dealt w/ Tiger's transition from amateur to professional golf. It was neat to learn about his early sponsorship deals and everything else that went along with turning pro. It was in stark contrast to my experience in becoming a professional fighter (our stock was just a bit different, obviously, but the sports in general are so differ...

What drove Tiger Woods? What records were important to him to break? Why did he enjoy his time at Stanford so much as his fame started to take off, and why was their friction with the NCAA? Tune in and find out! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebo...