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Send us Fan Mail You can spot the right move for your best friend in seconds, but when it’s your own life, the same problem suddenly turns into a spiral. That disconnect is exactly what we’re tackling here, with one core idea that’s simple to say and surprisingly hard to live: be a good friend to yourself. I share why this has become the biggest piece of advice I’ve leaned on lately, especially af...

Send us Fan Mail It was a dream to be on the other side of the mic getting interviewed by Jonathan Cohen of the Inside The Inspired Podcast. Jonathan is a champion of discipline, grit, leadership, and being a family man. Check out the Inside The Inspired Podcast here! Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it. Ke...

Send us Fan Mail Most people think changing the world requires massive influence, but real impact starts by serving one person well. We break down how small acts of generosity compound over time, why successful givers often win the long game, and how serving others creates more meaning, stronger relationships, and unexpected opportunities. Plus, practical ways to make service a weekly habit withou...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Paylor shares the life-changing moment a rugby injury left him paralyzed and the mindset that helped him rebuild his life after a spinal cord injury. He reveals powerful lessons on resilience, faith, gratitude, goal setting, forgiveness, mental toughness, and finding purpose through adversity. Rob explains how small daily wins, perspective shifts, and service to others fueled...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing shaping your life is simply where your attention goes? In this episode, I unpack a powerful question from therapy“Where is your camera pointing?” and explore how your focus influences your mindset, decisions, performance, and ultimately your results. From National Geographic photographers to ultra marathon trails, I share practical lessons on mental tough...

Send us Fan Mail June is a scoreboard check, not a final score, and we can still make the second half of the year a turning point. We share four practical commitments that keep your energy high, rebuild belief, and help you win today.  • using the “scoreboard” idea to stay in the fight  • touching your dream so it feels real and doable  • learning from Ed Mylett’s “touch the dream” practice  • run...

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Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it. Keep in touch below! Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community!  Winning Is... Weekly Newsletter! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass

Send us Fan Mail In a world obsessed with constant movement, stillness can feel uncomfortable… but it’s often where the real healing starts.  In this episode, I talk about why slowing down after heartbreak, burnout, and emotional chaos has helped me reconnect with myself through journaling, reflection, and silence.  We explore the science behind stillness, emotional recovery, and why your mind hea...

Send us Fan Mail Pain changes all of us, but most people never learn how to use it instead of run from it. This episode is about building a healthier relationship with discomfort so you can become more resilient, mentally tougher, and more grounded when life gets heavy. We talk about how your self-talk shapes performance under pressure, why suffering can become a catalyst for growth, and how to tr...

Send us Fan Mail Here’s the truth: you’re one decision away from a different life, but only through action. Social media will have you thinking your work only matters if thousands approve...it's just not true. Anything >0 compounds. You don't need to have it all figured out, you just need to have one thing burning on your heart and mind...listen to this and we'll take care of the...

Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t struggle with discipline, they struggle with goals that don’t mean enough. Saying you want to lose weight or make more money won’t carry you when things get hard, but tying it to something deeper like being there for your family will. Learn how to craft real meaning behind your goals that will push you even on the days and seasons of life that feel like everythin...

Send us Fan Mail Tina Seelig, executive director of the Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford, breaks down the difference between fortune and luck—and how to create more of it. Fortune is what happens to you; luck is what happens because of how you respond, which shifts the focus from waiting to building opportunity. Her $5 challenge shows how changing your perspective unlocks value most people mis...

Send us Fan Mail Tina Seelig, Stanford professor and Executive Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, breaks down a more flexible definition of winning—one that evolves with your priorities, time horizon, and values. She shares how to think beyond short-term metrics, focus on relationships and contribution, and “manufacture luck” through curiosity and action. We also explore failure resumes as a po...

Send us Fan Mail If you have ever hit a goal and still felt empty, this conversation with executive coach and author Kate Eckman will help you build something deeper. Kate breaks down inner fitness, emotional resilience, self-awareness, and her five Ps: Presence, Patience, Purpose, Preparation, and Practice—as a framework for lasting confidence and success. We also talk about empathy, external val...

Send us Fan Mail Executive coach and journalist Kate Eckman reframes success beyond metrics, redefining winning as integrity, self-trust, and the courage to stop abandoning yourself for approval. She breaks down how high performers outgrow scoreboard thinking and why social media can distort value by prioritizing visibility over authenticity. Kate shares a powerful mindset shift: true self-love co...

Send us Fan Mail Most people move through life on autopilot, reacting to thoughts and habits without ever slowing down long enough to truly see themselves. In this episode, we explore what it means to “wake up” in life—developing awareness of your thoughts, recognizing what may be holding you back, and honestly examining the gap between who you are and who you want to become. When you slow down an...

Send us Fan Mail What if the word “crazy” is just how people describe commitment they don’t yet understand? In this episode, we explore why bold goals—whether building a business, pursuing elite performance, or chasing an unconventional dream—often look irrational before they look successful. From the persistence of Walt Disney to the entrepreneurial leap of Sara Blakely and the fan-first innovati...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is personal. I wanted to honor my Mom by sharing four life principles she gave me—lessons about character, family, discipline, perspective, and love that continue to shape who I am today.  “The boy you are today is the man you’ll be tomorrow.” Time moves fast. If the inputs don’t change, the outputs won’t either. The small habits, the private disciplines, the way you...

Send us Fan Mail We challenge the reflex to measure progress against someone else’s highlight reel and replace it with a mastery mindset that rewards daily improvement. Research and real examples show how to flip comparison into insight, reduce pressure, and build lasting confidence. • How social comparison theory affects mood and drive • Why highlight reels harm life satisfaction • Mastery as a b...

Send us Fan Mail This episode delivers a simple 3-question framework to build clarity, resilience, and momentum—without needing another book or course. Learn how to challenge limiting beliefs with What makes this true? , design your ideal 10/10 day with What does ideal look like? , and strengthen mental toughness with What’s the good in this? These practical mindset tools help you overcome self-do...

Send us Fan Mail The Little Things Are the Big Things explores how consistent small actions create the biggest wins in performance, business, and personal growth. Using examples from marathon training and elite performers like Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods , we show how mastering fundamentals builds confidence under pressure. We also expose the hidden enemy— consistent justification —and how daily d...

Send us Fan Mail Excellence isn't a binary outcome. Brad Stulberg breaks down his mastery + mattering framework and shares how to pursue ambitious goals, handle failure, and build sustainable success without tying your identity to outcomes. 📘 Get Brad’s new book The Way of Excellence on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRJQ5J2P Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe &a...

Send us Fan Mail What if excellence isn’t a finish line—but a way of living that shapes who you become? In this episode of Win Today , I sit down with Brad Stulberg , bestselling author of Peak Performance and The Practice of Groundedness , to unpack his brand-new book, The Way of Excellence. We explore how excellence has been hijacked by hustle culture—and how to reclaim it as a value-driven prac...

Send us Fan Mail Winning Is… choosing the right environment. In this series of "Winning Is...", we talk with Damon West about mindset, resilience, and personal growth through the coffee bean philosophy. Damon explains how environment, daily self-talk, and simple leadership habits drive consistent success in life, work, and recovery. If you’re looking for practical motivation, mental toug...