The Spaniard Show

We talk about one of my favorite ideas from the book today, and my guess is you want to hear what Essentialism says about sleep. We also touch on the idea of Extreme Criteria and offer a valuable too…

Wait, wasn’t today’s guest on the show only a few months ago? True! This is a timely reappearance by Michael Spradlin, who recently released his new book on the near-misses of 11 U.S. Presidents. Bre…

Hit pause on your 100 mph day, and take some time to Escape, Look and Play. 

Wow, I'm gonna say that this is one of the most impactful kids' books that I've read. A tremendous piece of writing that evokes so many different human conditions and emotions - loneliness, struggle,…

Make your decisions and choices, or they'll be made for you. Today, we discuss the reality of choice on our path to Essentialism.

Phew, what a book! My friend Kyle Kingsbury (Kyle Kingsbury Podcast/Onnit) recommended this book, and I'm glad he did. This is a step by step manual to weeding out the unnecessary many, and keeping t…

Listen in to get some advice from Dick Clark, an awesome reminder of the value of hard work and a reminder to check the vantage point from which you see things.

Two of my favorite stories in the book, and a piece of advice from Mike Rowe's father fill our thinking tanks for the day, today. 

Chad and Julie Anthony met as junior high schoolers in the Spaniard’s hometown of Hollidaysburg and later married and embarked on Chad’s Air Force career. Now they have children and grandchildren—the…

I love the insight we get into Mike Rowe's life philosophy in this book. It's an even deeper dive than what I've heard in interviews and on his shows. Today is full of some really neat nuggets that m…

Let's take a little detour; we'll resume with another kids' book next week. Today, let's talk goals, S.M.A.R.T. goals. Young or old, setting goals can help move us in the right direction and keep us …

So close. He was so close. Who? Can't tell...you gotta read the book. But I can share some really curious hints about today's cast of characters...and I can promise their influence was strongly felt …

I had heard this story before, a long time ago, and didn't know if it were true. Turns out it is. Today is about Hollywood, QVC and rock & roll. Quite an eclectic group!

Wow, there are some connections and revelations in today's stories that will blow your mind (when you read the book). For now, enjoy this tease of awesomeness!

Listen in to this conversation (well, it's just me talking) about character, paying back debts, and some really interesting and personally relevant perspective Mike Rowe shares into the marketing of …

Joe Solecki’s first 10 years in combat sports were a test. From ages 6 to 16 he won 2 or 3 times total. But he felt at home in his sport of jiu jitsu, and look at him now! He’s a black belt and a UFC…

Today, we're talking an American hero, effective parenting by Mike's parents and "Another Tortured Artist." It's an eclectic and suspenseful peek into this fun read.

This is another great book from Dave Meltzer's "Ordinary People Change the World" series. In it, we get an inside glimpse at what would one day become the center of happiness and childhood memories f…

Today is about laughter, comforting others in distress and Mike Rowe's early intro to selling on QVC. Mike Rowe on QVC, you ask? Yup!

What a fun ride this book is. Stories with twists and turns you won't imagine (I won't spoil any of them, so don't worry!). Enjoy this take on history, pop culture, fame and more. Mike Rowe does what…