The Spaniard Show

Vision Quest is not just a tremendous movie from the eighties, it's a ceremonial rite of passage in Native American cultures. I first started hearing/learning about them from the Aubrey Marcus Podcast. Regardless how you perceive them, learning about them is exciting and enriching. Listen and learn. If you'd like more learning and resources, visit charliespaniard.com for a booklist, email opt-in a...

I truly believe things come into your life when they're supposed to. On my trip home from visiting Onnit in Austin, having spent several days w/ Kyle Kingsbury (host of The Human Optimization Hour) learning about spirituality and wellness, another friend of mine randomly suggested I read Awakening Spirits, by Tom Brown, Jr. Coincidentally, or not, it has everything to do w/ what I'm learning about...

Refine your thinking, focus on others and forget shortcuts. Oh, and enjoy AMX530! If your school or company wants to spread the power of lifelong learning, The Spaniard is your guy. Let's make it happen. Visit charliespaniard.com/booking to inquire. 

Shawn Stevenson was a budding football and track star at age 15 when he pulled a muscle that broke his hip. Doctors said there was no cure for his brittle bones and degenerative spine. Shawn believed them until he started thinking and studying and taking control of his own health and making himself an expert. Now his bones are dense, his spine is textbook-pretty with thick, juicy discs (Shawn's wo...

In this week's AMXKids, we wrap up Hatchet w/ some valuable takeaways, including: accountability, resourcefulness, importance of belief and hope, dealing w/ adversity, overcoming fear, developing mental toughness and acquiring new skills. AMXKids teaches life lessons to kids by way of middle school age books. New episodes are released on Tuesdays.  For more information on The Spaniard's youth spea...

Stephen King, Onnit and Laurie Berkner (Have kids? You'll want to know who she is!) fill this week's What I Learned. Tune in, smile, learn, get some perspective on making things happen in your life, and then go do! To opt in to the What I Learned emails, visit charliespaniard.com.

"Portable magic", taking things seriously and creating the right-sized toolbox are the talking points in today's AMX. Listen and learn! Visit charliespaniard.com for more resources to keep your learning fire burning.

Who doesn't like asking for help? It's a sign of weakness...orrrr...it's your gateway to getting what you want in life. Add in an incredible piece of insight from one of my friends/mentors/fellow UFC vets and you've got yourself a kickbutt episode of AMX. Enjoy! Wisdom is what you crave, wisdom is what you'll get. Visit charliespaniard.com/readinglist for a list of the most impactful books I've re...

What exactly is "frightened determination"? How can it help you get what you want? Listen and learn. To help support the show, take some time to read some books, and get those books at charliespaniard.com/readinglist.

What's on the other side of the fence? Do the problems and challenges go away? Why should you keep digging? It's tough, and there's no reward. Tune in, my friends, and you'll hear the answers I got from some very smart, successful people. Read more. To help support the show, get your books at charliespaniard.com/readinglist.

The best teacher you ever had...that sentence fragment conjures up all kinds of thoughts in our minds. Putting a spin on it will conjure up ever more. Listen and learn. Enjoy AMX525. Want to help support the show? Get this book and every other book I discuss on the show at charliespaniard.com/readinglist. Thank you!

1. What turns up your dial? 2. What are you doing w/ that? Answer those two questions, and get started (or keep moving)! Enjoy today's AMX. For more learning and great books to read, visit charliespaniard.com.

First of all, please stream Laurie Berkner's songs on any and every service that you use, because they have a magic that captivates Tough Little Learners such as The Spaniard's kids! (you'll hear how her music instantly calms little Rocky). Secondly, seek out her live shows (you'll hear how she rocked out on the Today show). Thirdly, enjoy this episode about her journey from California to New Jers...

Great ideas (and where they come from), rejection and the innovation and experimentation that creates winners fill today's 8 minutes of AMX. Enjoy! Do you find yourself wanting more learning? Visit charliespaniard.com for a list of books and programs that can fill your lifelong learning need.

In the third week of Hatchet, we're talking the power of your thoughts and action, challenges and innovation, resourcefulness and adversity. It's summer time, but we're not stopping learning! Enjoy AMXKids3! Teachers and administrators, to learn more about my speaking programs, visit charliespaniard.com/booking and fill out the short form. 

Have you ever wondered where/how world-class people - athletes, performers, actors, authors - started? They weren't always the best. Influences and situations cultivated their growth. At one point, they were simply young and unknown. Enjoy this theme in today's AMX. Want more learning? Visit charliespaniard.com for more resources to fuel your craving.

The mention of Stephen King's name gives me goosebumps and takes me back to childhood. I vaguely remember sitting in my grandparent's living room seeing and/or hearing about It. I can just remember (I think) a sewer and a scary clown. Decades later, when I heard Joe Rogan talk about King's book "On Writing", I immediately decided I wanted to learn more from one of the best selling authors of all t...

These WIL episodes are like super-premium gasoline, and they are looking for tanks to fill. Tune in, fill your tank and get it!!! PS If the ad lib wrestling promo did anything for you, visit charliespaniard.com/booking to fill out the short form :)

How many of you are indecisive? My hand is raised. Put me on that list. W/ one simple mindset shift, you can alleviate the stresses of decision making. Tune in to AMX520 and start making decisions! For more information on speaking programs and books that can change your life, visit charliespaniard.com.

Audacity, tenacity and efficiency - three characteristics of "rhinos." The best part? They don't cost a thing! Tune into today's AMX and become one audacious, tenacious, and efficient force to be reckoned with! Take that tenacity over to charliespaniard.com for more resources to fuel your journey!

Matt Brown was a tough Ohio kid who left behind drugs and alcohol to build a long MMA career that included reaching the quarter finals of The Ultimate Fighter Season 7 and over 10 years and counting in the UFC. As of this recording, he was recovering from injury but still training, working on multiple business projects and preparing for a lecture. One of his priceless quotes from this talk with Th...

In today's AMX, we're talking: moving (taking action), selling (yourself) and "inventory of only one" (YOU). This is a  you  focused episode that will keep the momentum going. Enjoy! Want to learn more? For information on speaking programs and a master reading list, visit charliespaniard.com.

Let's have some learning fun, kids! We're talking the classic book Hatchet today, as we dive into needs vs. wants, combatting negativity and self-pity, bears (oh my!) and playing the long game. Use your summer to grow and learn (and have fun, of course!) w/ AMXKids. Enjoy! For more information on The Spaniard's youth speaking programs, please visit charliespaniard.com/booking. We'll be in touch AS...

Flying high from a beautiful week in Stone Harbor, NJ and a trip to NYC for LIVE w/ Kelly and Ryan, we're coming at you w/ another powerful, fun week of learning. Native American wisdom, a new series for kids (think reading, character development and doing the right thing) and a leadership conversation w/ a leader in the leadership field (whoa! That's some leadership!), this week's WIL episode is...

Charging massively, starting fires w/ magnifying glasses and quality "mindfillness" serve up today's AMX. Listen, learn, do. Enjoy all of the books I read and discuss at charliespaniard.com/readinglist.