The Spaniard Show

If you were to add up the traits and mindsets of the most successful people on Earth, perspective, humility and gratitude would certainly be on your list. As we close out Alone on the Wall, we get glimpses of the evolution and character that has made Alex Honnold one of the most successful climbers in history. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespania...

Undrafted by the NFL out of the University of Maryland, Phil Costa fought and clawed his way onto the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for four years. He and Spanny talk injuries, financial prudence, playing weight, and transitioning out of sports. Phil is now a medical device expert who has participated in over 500 heart surgeries. His own ups and downs led him to co-author "The Transition Playboo...

Finding yourself within yourself by pushing your limits, girlfriends and climbing and surrounding yourself with the best fill our eight minutes of learning today on The Spaniard Show. Enjoy. 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 Facebook: https://facebook.co...

Success is negotiable, so you've got to ask yourself how bad you want it. There are sacrifices to be made, but which of those sacrifices are you willing to make? On today's AMXbooks, we dive into one of Alex Honnold's, in my opinion, most unique sacrifices to be his best. We also explore the Honnold Foundation and see how Alex is making a positive impact on the world. For more w/ The Spaniard: Sup...

Getting your strength from the strength of others, trading off one thing for another (opportunity costs) and a positive spin that can come from living your whole life in a hole. Tough times don't last, tough people do! 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...

Inspiration, normalcy, darkness, freedom and speed fill today's show, as we continue our climb with Alex Honnold's Alone on the Wall. 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespa...

The idea of a bigger purpose has been a common theme throughout many of the books I've read, and it's no exception here. On today's show, we look at an experience that changed Alex Honnold's perspective and led him to creating something for others. We also examine the dynamics that exist in the relationships amongst climbers. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.c...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: Alone on the Wall , Holes , Kyle Watson 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

On today's show, we're talking simplicity, sponsorship and our good friend luck as they relate to Alex Honnold's Alone on the Wall. 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespani...

Once again, the Spaniard is connecting with an old UFC friend, but also a comrade in business. Listen for Spanny's smile when Kyle talks about the Wild (Mid) West of fighting in a smoky bar. Kyle traces his path from high school soccer dork to office drone fighting on the side to the first occupant of the fabled Hit Squad dorms (with its filthy kitchen) to making his way onto The Ultimate Fighter...

On today's show, we talk the game of rest...is it worth it to take a break? We also highlight Alex Honnold's extremely high personal standards and sense of accountability. 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard T...

Resilience is the capacity to recover, bending without breaking. As training tears down and rebuilds your muscles, so, too, does adversity with your mind. We become resilient by persevering through adversity; it never gets easy, but it does become more doable. On today's AMXkids, we learn how Stanley's experience has shaped him physically as well as mentally. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support Th...

On today's who, we're talking chance and greatness, carpe diem and tattoos (mine, not Alex's) and "the most primal element in cutting-edge climbing" (fear). Enjoy, and dive in...no equipment! 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 Facebook: https://facebook.c...

How does Alex Honnold handle the high stakes of free climbing? He differentiates between risk and consequence. This is some extremely nuanced insight from one of the most fascinating mindsets I've ever come across. It's well worth your listen. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book:...

When I use the adjective sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat-suspense to describe Alex Honnold and his climbing accomplishments, I'm using zero exaggeration. He is unbelievably calm and cool while undertaking the most daunting routes in the world. On today's show, I'll brief you on his story, some climbing lingo and give you some references to watch/read in the meantime. Grab your safety gear because it'...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: American Buffalo , Holes , Sefra Alexandra 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

We wrap up our time with American Buffalo today as we explore the various paradoxes that accompany this extraordinary animal and its history, as well as author Steve Rinella's experience with it. 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 Facebook: https://facebo...

The fascinating info starts early in this episode, when the guest, Sefra Alexandra, starts talking about onions and how they are tied to "The Great Gatsby." Then she gets into her link to the legendary author of an already-AMX'd book, Tom Brown, Jr. (Sefra was a student of Brown's first student). And how yellow ants taste like citrus! Sefra actually drops the phrase "mycologically radical" and tal...

How did European fashion trends spark the buffalo trade in N. America? How efficient were the Native Americans with using the various parts of the buffalo? Were they always that efficient? That, and more, on today's show. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1...

What is the primary difference between predators and prey? And what exactly is a buffalo jump? That, and more, on today's show. Enjoy the learn. 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com...

We continue our character-building-hole-digging journey at Camp Green Lakes with Stanley Yelnats this week as we discuss the reality (and value) of hard work, the importance of goals/direction and narrowing down that thing you want to do. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: htt...

On today's show, we're talking the arrival of man in North America and the extinction of large mammals, the geography and buffalo history of the great plains, as well as some buffalo fun facts. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one! For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The Spaniard Show -  https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https:/...

How far back does human history go? What does this have to do with the American buffalo? 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https:...

Here's what you won't hear about in this talk with J.R. Martinez: The explosion that sent him home from Army service in Iraq and led to 33 reconstructive surgeries. And there are only fleeting mentions of his acting career and championship on "Dancing with the Stars." But that's only because he and The Spaniard found too much else to talk about: Obstacle course racing (this was recorded at the 201...

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings! Sources: American Buffalo , Holes , Janine Stange 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 Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...