81 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

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

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

"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

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 … 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

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. … 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

Here are some of the most common questions I get asked by students... ... 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

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. ... 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

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.  ... 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

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! ... 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