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Being rejected and failing is not fun. Being told No is not fun. But there are lessons in those setbacks, and if you use them correctly, you will grow stronger and more confident. Today's guest is such an expert on being told No! that she wrote a book on it. Andrea Waltz is here to help us keep moving forward when we feel like we can't.
Check out all of our student resources and more:
See the book here: Go for No!
Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter
Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here!
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Today's guest has a powerful story of loss, addition and abuse. Matt Bocchi shares his story and the lessons he's learned along the way. Now a speaker in schools, Matt is the epitome of strength and resilience.
Check out all of our student resources and more:
Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter
Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here!
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Today's guest, Ashley Bendiksen, is a fellow youth speaker who focuses largely on teaching about healthy relationships and various kinds of abuse. We've been friends for years, sharing a similar mission in helping students, and her insight today is tremendous. She provides guidance and hope for creating positive relationships and recognizing relationship red flags.
Check out all of our student resources and more:
Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter
Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here!
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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"Quitter." The word has such a negative feeling. And it should because quitting something often means you are choosing the easy way out. But is there more to quitting than the simple view of it being bad and negative? Yes and No. Tune in and find out what I mean.
Check out all of our student resources and more:
Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter
Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here!
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Our first interview on Spaniard School is a special one. Our guest, Lucy Westlake, is a world-class moutaineer, college runner and all around great person. She has set world records in climbing and is here to share her lessons as they relate to the challenges young people face today.
You can connect with Lucy on IG here: @whatsnextlucy
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Check out all of our student resources and more:
Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter
Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here!
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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It's hard to believe, but every single choice you make effects how your life turns out. This episode is about treating those choices with respect and care.
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Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter
Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here!
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Here are some of the most common questions I get asked by students...
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Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get our new #1 Best Seller book: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Wow, can you imagine that??? Being immune to embarrassment! How much freer would you feel? What things would you do that you aren't doing now? Tune in for a fun and exploratory episode on the power of NOT being embarrassed.
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Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get our new #1 Best Seller book: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Sticking out from the crowd can be a scary thing, especially in middle and high school. So often, we tend to keep our heads down and do everything we can to not stick out. Because then, there's a tendency for people to pile on, and not in a good way. Getting called out is not fun, but today I'm going to offer a different perspective on sticking out, one that can give you confidence and earn the respect of others.
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Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get our new #1 Best Seller book: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Anxious, stressed, excited, depressed, motivated, angry...However you feel about going back to school, this episode can help. It is designed to help you increase your chances of a positive and successful school year. Tune in to kick this year off on the right foot!
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Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get our new #1 Best Seller book. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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In the past, I used to get upset when people didn't listen to my podcast or purchase one of my books. It made me feel bad and rejected. When I principal would say No to my assembly program, I'd take it personally. Again, it made me feel bad, that maybe my program wasn't good enough. Over the years, having been told No a thousand times, I've adjusted my thinking. This episode is about NOT taking things personally.
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Get our newest book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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When you feel like it ... that time may never come. Life is a balance of doing things you want to do, and doing things you don't want to do. And oftentimes, you can't have one without the other. To get the things you want in life, you have to do the things you don't want to do. This is an episode that explains the importance of not always listening to your feelings.
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Get our newest book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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We are really excited to have just released the Young Reader version of my first book DRIVEN: My Unlikely Journey from Classroom to Cage. Originally written in 2015, DRIVEN tells my story from start to finish ... or at least until the end of my fighting career. This new version was created specifically for you, middle and high schoolers, to give hope and encouragement and to show you what pursuing a dream looks like. Filled with lessons to help you in daily life, this is an entertaining and easy read. Enjoy the listen and the read!
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Get our newest book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition
Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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This one is inspired by a recent interaction I had with my daughter while mini-golfing. You know whenever your mom/day/teacher/coach/whomever is trying to tell you something, and you respond, "I know. I got it." And then you might even tiff or "ugh" in disgust? Yep, that's what this one's about. And I promise, we can help. You just have to listen.
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Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Inspired by a recent trip out West, this week's episodes focuses on the importance of expanding your mind and practicing resilience, which is the ability to deal with challenging/stressful situations.
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Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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It's a great day to talk about freedom. We know the kind of freedom that July 4 celebrates, but there's another kind of freedom I'd like to bring up...the freedom from yourself. I'm talking about developing the ability to NOT hold yourself back in life. It is possible, and I hope this episode proves that to you.
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Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Twelve years and a day ago, I had the biggest athletic victory of my life. As a HUGE underdog, I was able to win a fight that changed my life. There was so much that went into it, but I'm going to focus on three takeaways. These are lessons you can use and apply to your life in a variety of areas.
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Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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This episode comes from one of my favorites quotes I've ever read. It reminds us to be grateful for what we have in life.
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Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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I believe in challenging yourself and facing your fears. And I have learned that it's OK (and possible) to be afraid and still move forward. Fighting is one of the scariest things I've ever done, and I was always nervous and anxious right before a fight. Fear was present, but it didn't hold me back. Here are some thoughts that went through my head right before my fights.
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Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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Summer time is the perfect time to start your exercise plan, and today's episode will give you a place to start. Exercise doesn't have to mean intense cardio and weight rooms (although it certainly can). It just means getting out and moving. On this episode, you'll learn how exercise can benefit your physical and mental health, as well as some easy-to-implement exercises to get you started.
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Get our new #1 Best Seller. GREAT for students and schools: Go Figure
To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form
Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List
Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World’s Toughest Lifelong Learner
Connect on social media:
Instagram: @charliespaniard
YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Twitter: @charliespaniard
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