Win the Day

" Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. " — William Feather In this minisode, we'll go through a 5-step plan to finish the year strong—and set you up to make 2026 your best year yet. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We just passed 10M+ views on YouTube! ⁠ Join 23K+ other subscribers on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍿 _ Listening on Spotify? Leave a co...

“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Let's recap the most powerful moments of the Win the Day podcast in 2025! Hopefully, like me, you’ve learned a lot, but most importantly you’ve taken ACTION on what you’ve learned. If you missed the recap for the first half of the year, check out Episode 244 . What's your favorite tip? Leave a comment to...

" We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. " — Winston Churchill Welcome to our annual holiday gift guide! These are the items that have made the biggest impact on my life throughout the year, and I know they’ll do the same for you or for someone else if you’re giving them as a gift. What made the biggest difference in your life this year? Leave a comment to l...

“ The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. ” —  Alice Walker Roma Van der Walt, MSc, is a sport scientist, former pro athlete, and one of the leading voices in the future of female physiology. As the founder and CEO of Vitelle, Roma is building the first scalable health intelligence platform designed specifically for women—translating complex physiology in...

“ I don’t need to change the world overnight. I'm going to change the world over the next 50 years. " — Jensen Huang Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang built a trillion-dollar company on a simple philosophy: win today so you can play again tomorrow. In this minisode, we unpack his viral insight about why executing flawlessly on simple plans beats chasing perfection, and how this approach transforms...

“ Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there .” — Will Rogers Joe De Sena is a New York Times bestselling author, fitness icon, and the founder of Spartan—a global movement that’s transformed 15M+ lives through its world-renowned endurance events and lifestyle programs. After a successful corporate career, Joe left it all behind to pursue a more meaningful mission...

“ Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master. ” — Leonardo da Vinci Too many of us are living a life we don't want, or destroying our inner piece, out of obligation to someone else. In this minisode, we'll look at why you should run your own race—and how inner piece is quickly becoming the real metric of success. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 20K+ other subscribers on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

“ Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth .” — Muhammad Ali Rory Vaden is a New York Times bestselling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and co-founder of Brand Builders Group. As the world’s leading expert on personal branding, Rory helps people clarify their message, amplify their impact, and turn influence into income. Rory's work has been instrumental in guiding the c...

" Life isn't as serious as the mind makes it out to be ." — Eckhart Tolle You'll never be able to escape to a tough day, but can you learn how to master it. Join me for a brand new minisode for the truth about tough days—and how to win them anyway. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 20K+ other subscribers on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍿 _ Listening on Spotify? Leave a comment to share your thoughts. Wan...

“ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ” — Confucius Cary Jack is the founder of The Happy Hustle, a top-ranked podcast and movement dedicated to helping people achieve balance, freedom, and purpose. After burning out as a tech entrepreneur, Cary made a radical shift — trading 80-hour weeks for a 20-hour workweek that still generates millions in revenue. Now,...

" They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. " — Andy Warhol We all have those things that we love, but isn't variety the spice of life? In this minisode, I share what's in and what's out for this season of my life. What are some changes you've been making? Drop a comment and let us know. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 20K+ othe...

“ Every morning you have two choices: Continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them. ” — Carmelo Anthony Paul Epstein has mastered the art of turning high-stakes pressure into unstoppable momentum. After 15 years as a top sports executive with NFL and NBA teams, a global agency, and the NFL league office, Paul shattered Super Bowl revenue records, opened a billion-dollar stadium, an...

" Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation. " — Oscar Wilde What's the fastest way to close the gap between your life today and your potential? Have the conversation you've been avoiding. In this minisode, we'll get clear on exactly what this is for you—and how to confront it, once and for all... Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

“ When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it .” ― Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist) Why are so many young people struggling to find their way? 🧐 As someone who speaks at schools and universities, I’ve seen the mental health crisis up close—apathy, disconnection, and a lack of purpose are real. But one person is on a mission to change that for good... Livi Redden,...

“ Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions .” – Dalai Lama Are you feeling stuck in your life? Maybe it's a job you're disengaged from, the overwhelm of a young family, or caring for an aging parent. In this minisode, we'll go through a 3-step plan to take back control of your happiness — and your life. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 20K+ other subscriber...

“ Embrace the unknown, for it is in the unfamiliar that we find the most profound inspiration .” — Oscar Max Today’s a special one — Episode 250 of the Win the Day podcast! To celebrate, I've brought back one of our most iconic guests: Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney. Rich first joined us in Episode 124, and clips from that conversation have 10M+ views. Since then, he’s become a close friend and...

“ Learn to use the criticism as fuel and you will never run out of energy. ” – Orrin Woodward How do you handle the haters? I posted a video recently that has 3.7M+ views on Instagram alone, attracting 5,500+ comments. Here is if you want to check it out: https://instagram.com/p/DH9aWVYTwhj In this minisode, we dive into why the haters are wrong—and how you can leverage social media for attention....

“ When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves .” ― Viktor Frankl Leigh Anderson is a renowned paramedic in some of the most extreme, high-stakes environments imaginable. His diverse operational experience across urban, rural, remote, and marine settings has given him rare insight into how the human mind responds to stress—and more importantly, how to tra...

" Prepare for the worst, hope for the best." — Cicero If you travel a lot, but you're not prepared, it can be so much more stressful than it needs to be. In this minisode I’m going to share my best tips for travel so you can stay productive and hit the ground running — whether you're traveling with or without kids. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 20K+ other subscribers on YouTube...

" When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be ." – Lao Tzu Why is it so hard to change—even when we know exactly what we need to do? Why do we keep falling into the same patterns, habits, and distractions—even when they’re hurting us or the people we love? Dr. Pedram Shojai is a former Taoist monk, doctor of Oriental medicine, and Qigong master. As founder of The Urban Monk, he helps peop...

“ A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers .” — Ruth Bell Graham Marriage is one of the most rewarding and difficult partnerships you'll ever have. In this episode, I'm going to share the Weekly Couples Check-in document my wife and I use every week to keep aligned, connected, and focused. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 20K+ other subscribers on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍿 _ Links...

“ Trust the process. Your time will come. ” — Unknown We're halfway through the year — and that means it's time for a recap of the most legendary moments of the Win the Day podcast so far in 2025. And it’s been a BIG year! Guests of all backgrounds. I’ve learned so much and I hope you have too. Without further ado, let’s get into 11 Tips to Win the Day – the best highlights from the year so far… O...

" Life is a balance between holding on and letting go ." — Rumi You've got questions, I've got answers! Welcome to a Win the Day Q&A minisode. Today we go through: • How do you balance work, life, marriage, and the young kids? • Would you ever consider moving back to Australia to live? • Is it better to write things down physically (pen) or digitally? • Who is your dream podc...

" What we instill in our children will be the foundation upon which they build their future. " — Steve Maraboli Today’s guest, Jen Cohen, has built her entire life around bold action — and she’s here to help you do the same. Jen is a bestselling author, top-ranked podcast host, and speaker who’s become a force in the worlds of wellness, business, and high performance. Her viral TEDx talk...

“ The best way to learn is to learn from the best .” — Unknown There's a missing piece that most people ignore when it comes to developing a new skill or habit: finding an expert. In this minisode, we're going to go through 10 steps to build better habits by learning from the best. Onward, James PS — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 20K+ other subscribers on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🍿 _ Links and resources mentioned...