Built for the Cold

“You don’t have to be okay all the time—but don’t give up.” - Joe Wanner When It All Feels Like Too Much I’ve had more than one moment in life where everything felt like too much. The pressure, the rejection, the pain—it piled up. And there were times where I really thought about ending it. I didn’t see a way forward. The weight of it all was just that heavy. The first time I felt that low was at...

“Yeah, I don’t see anyone in our family becoming that successful.” - My grandmother Breaking the Chains of the Past In this first of a two-part series, Joe Wanner opens up about his early financial struggles and how they fueled his determination to break generational poverty. From being born into a large Filipino immigrant family to being the oldest of six, Joe’s childhood was full of love but sho...

“I was three months behind on rent, living off peanut butter and graham crackers, but I told myself — this is going to make a great story one day.” The Cost of Ambition In this powerful continuation of Joe Wanner’s financial journey, Part II of the “Debt” series dives deep into the college years and young adulthood that tested his grit like never before. From working weekends in high school to fun...

Ever poured everything into a goal—hard work, sweat, and sacrifice—only to come up short? Maybe even get demoted instead of promoted? That gut punch can feel like failure, but sometimes, what looks like a setback is actually setting us up for something greater. No victim mentality here! Today, I dive into the concept of demotion—whether it’s being cut from a team, passed over for a promotion, or l...

Sometimes a diagnosis brings clarity; other times, it turns your world upside down. I’m diving into what happens when you finally get answers—whether it’s relief, fear, or a mix of both. I share personal experiences facing mortality and how those moments shaped me. More importantly, I explore how to take control of your response, find strength, and shift from simply surviving to truly living.  Fac...

Death. This is my personal journey through loss, adversity, and emotional healing. I've had my fair share of experiences with death, family struggles and grinding to accomplish my goals. People see my success but may not know the work I put in, in the quiet!  I'm not meaning to brag with sharing any of my success. It's to encourage you to utilize this system, with whatever D you are...

I'm introducing the concept of 'Ice Cold Resilience,' focusing on overcoming life's challenges, referred to as the 'D's' without blaming the G-O-D. Despite being a "good catholic boy" I've experienced a lot of D's and I'm sharing the importance of faith in navigating these difficulties. I want my testimony and transformation to give you i...

I'm sharing the profound impact of life choices and the wisdom gained from experiences. I emphasized the importance of making excellent choices that feed the soul and the value of learning from both personal experiences and the experiences of others. I shared the concept of critical choices that can set one's life back significantly and I'm encouraging you to leverage your life expe...

Do you know the importance of setting and achieving goals, emphasizing the need for clarity in understanding one's wants versus needs? He outlines eight steps to effectively pursue dreams and avoid nightmares, highlighting the significance of knowledge, sacrifice, and the consequences of inaction. Joe stresses the necessity of building systems to support goals and the importance of having a d...

Joe Wanner invites you to join Generation Zero —where excuses, victimhood, and critics hold no power. This podcast brings you three 'cold' segments: Ice Cold Resilience for staying strong in life's storms, Melting Your Cold Audience for mastering cold calls and networking, and Ice Cold Peak Performance Health Systems for building unstoppable health habits. Transform your health, bus...