The Spaniard Show

September and October have been extremely difficult for the Brennemans. The Spaniard Show is a documentation of my life and experience, so I felt it appropriate to share what we're experiencing and a…

If you've been around The Spaniard Show for awhile, you'll remember that Vision and Value were the first two Elements of Excellence, and in today's reading, we combine those two Elements in a very co…

What a fun and informative picture book this is. Who would've known all the things the brain is responsible for??? (Perhaps, you...but come on, that's not the point!) This is a great read for kids an…

Today, we're talking about the things we have every day and often take for granted. We also tie the concepts of scarcity and comparison to our self-limiting beliefs.

This is a cool book. My friend/mentor Coyte Cooper (former wrestler) recently published it, and I'm very much enjoying the read. The book's premise is to help us overcome barriers in our lives (mostl…

I'd surmise most people don't read the Acknowledgements section in a book, but I do. At the very least I skim them. You never know what you're going to find. And Range's Acknowledgements section deli…

The line from A to B is rarely straight. The more you try, the more you'll dud. But the more you try, the higher likelihood you have of creating the amazingly-awesome-best-thing-in-the-world.

Please note: This episode includes details of a terrible accident (14:15-15:25) and resulting treatment (16:15-17:45). Shay Eskew is world-class as an Ironman (that glorious and grueling race) and an…

Having fun could help lead to the best you. It's true, and today we explore that idea while also highlighting the benefit of "limited sloppiness" in your development. 

We continue our exploration of Leo Thorsness' incredible story and learn about his life and the lives of other Prisoners of War (POWs).

Today's focus is the data/information we DON'T ask for and the phenomenon that keeps firefighters and smoke jumpers clinging on to their equipment with while running from danger.

Today, we're talking: intellectual sparring partners, "experts" and the benefit of having dragonfly eyes. 

If I told you today's episode is all about Nintendo, would you stick around? Well, it is, so let's go!!!

Sometimes, the outside-looking-in position can be an advantageous in unlocking solutions to the problems we're facing. Today, we talk about that position as well as all the "Undiscovered Public Knowl…

What have Jeff Depatie and his team created in The Special Forces Experience? His wife and co-founder Jessica originally called it a ”man camp,” but it has a depth that separates it from anything you…

Today's chapter focus aligns very well with my learning philosophy and approach to life - wide eyes, open ears and lots of experience. It's all preparation. For what? Whatever comes your way. 

The Medal of Honor book series recognizes military men and women who've distinguished themselves through extraordinary acts of valor. Today's book details Leo Thorsness' experience as a pilot and POW…

Today's episode centers around one famous artist's non-linear journey to creative immortality, the economic term "match quality" and some great insight into "quitting."

We continue our exploration of learning today by taking a look at details, points of view and the precursor to solving a problem.

Enjoy a recap of this week's learnings!

Sources: Range, The Giving Tree, Gen. Vincent Brooks/Mayor Adrian Perkins