Win Today

Send us Fan Mail What if winning isn’t the trophy, title, or PR—but how you show up for what matters most? In this episode, bestselling author and coach Brad Stulberg shares insights from his newest book and what winning means to him: The Way of Excellence Excellence is a journey, not a destination.  Available for pre-order now and launching in January 2026! Thank you for tuning in! If you feel le...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ryan reframes success through the lens of awareness, alignment, and steady effort. Drawing on conversations with high performers and adventurers like Damian Browne —who rowed solo from New York City to Ireland with no prior rowing experience—you’ll hear how the real victory lies in self-realization and inner peace , not outcomes or applause. Damian’s story reveals...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the ocean tries to break you? Within hours of launching his solo Atlantic row, Damian Browne —former professional rugby player turned world-record-holding adventurer —was seasick, cramping, and drifting backward. Then he caught his thoughts and asked three simple questions: What are you here to do? How do you do it? Then do it. That mental switch became the bluep...

Send us Fan Mail Pain isn’t the enemy—it’s the teacher. Ryan shares how to build a positive relationship with pain, using it as fuel for focus, energy, and growth. Learn how simple mindset shifts, language cues, and habits can turn setbacks into strength and make you tougher without growing colder. Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you be...

Send us Fan Mail What if the next 12 weeks were your entire year? In this conversation with Brian Moran, co-author of The 12-Week Year , we rethink traditional goal-setting and learn how to compress focus, build urgency, and execute with precision. Instead of drifting through long timelines, this method forces clarity, accountability, and momentum—proving that less time can actually create better...

Send us Fan Mail There are 87 days left this year—more than 2,000 hours to reset, refocus, and finish strong. This episode is about turning Q4 into a launchpad by simplifying what matters and removing what doesn’t. If you’ve felt scattered or behind, this is your chance to make real progress before the year ends. Three takeaways: Choose 1–2 meaningful goals and build an anti-goals list to eliminat...

Send us Fan Mail After three years of publishing every single Monday without fail, I’ve uncovered lessons that go far beyond podcasting—principles that shape how we define success and live with purpose. In this milestone episode, I share four game-changing insights drawn from conversations with world-class performers and my own journey. You’ll discover: Why consistency isn’t about perfection—it’s...

Send us Fan Mail What if the real secret to extraordinary success isn’t in grand gestures or viral moments—but in embracing what most people consider boring ? In this episode, I break down how the best in the world use routine and repetition to their advantage. Mark Zuckerberg wears the same gray t-shirt every day. Steve Jobs stuck to his black turtleneck. Kobe Bryant spent hours shooting the same...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why some people transform their lives through books while others barely remember what they’ve read? The difference isn’t intelligence—it’s intention and system. I’m joined again by Nick Hutchison , founder of BookThinkers and author of Rise of the Reader . Nick’s journey from a self-described “jock” who avoided books to a thriving entrepreneur built on reading is bot...

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Send us Fan Mail “Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can train.” Do elite athletes ever doubt themselves? Absolutely—and what sets them apart isn’t the absence of negative thoughts, but how they respond. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, founder of the Mentally Strong Institute and trusted coach for the Minnesota Vikings and USA Track and Field, shares powerful frameworks for building...

Send us Fan Mail Failure might be the most misunderstood concept in our success-obsessed culture. The world’s best innovators—from Booking.com to Jeff Bezos to Michael Jordan—have shown that failure isn’t something to avoid, it’s the very foundation of success. In this episode, I unpack powerful stories that reveal why doubling your rate of “unsuccessful attempts” might be the most important move...

Send us Fan Mail What if the very things you think disqualify you are actually your greatest gifts? Markus Kaulius—entrepreneur, founder of Magnum Pharmaceuticals, and author of Play a Bigger Game —shares how he turned adversity into fuel and built his life around one principle: take action today, not tomorrow. In this conversation, Markus breaks down the power of choice, the integrity of keeping...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when life flips upside down in an instant? At 14, Nick Prefontaine suffered a traumatic brain injury snowboarding, was told he’d never walk or talk again — and ran out of the hospital less than 60 days later. His STEP framework (Support, Trust, Energy, Persistence) has since helped countless people take their first step toward recovery after trauma. 3 Takeaways: Your...

Send us Fan Mail On December 4th, I’ll run over 200 miles across South Carolina to raise a goal of at least $20,000 for families battling cancer through Breaking Ribbons, an initiative born from deep personal loss and a desire to do hard things for those going through even harder things. This challenge isn’t about running—it's about choosing voluntary suffering to serve those who don’t have t...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to win? Lately, I’ve been sitting with this question—and the more I observe high performers, the more I notice a common thread: the most successful people aren’t doing everything. They’re obsessed with one thing . This episode was inspired by my time at the Aspire Tour, where leaders like Ed Mylett, David Goggins, and Jesse Itzler laid out their blueprints...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore how negative thoughts aren’t always true and how our beliefs about them shape our reality. Using the allegory of a deaf frog and Byron Katie's method, The Work , I highlight actionable strategies to break free from limiting beliefs. Key Takeaways: Examine past successes to challenge negative self-talk. Create new evidence through consistent action....

Send us Fan Mail Your words don't just reflect your reality—they create it. A lesson I learned early in my career taught me that saying "I'll try" invites uncertainty, while commitment begins with decisive language. The words we use—especially those that signal doubt or limitation—shape how we think, act, and pursue goals. As we hit the year’s midpoint, focus on upgrading your...

Send us Fan Mail Waist-deep in freezing water, questioning everything, I faced the brutal reality of the 2025 Spartan Death Race—72 hours of nonstop, unpredictable suffering. From bear encounters to barbed wire crawls and cement hauls, the experience shattered comfort and tested my mental limits far more than my physical ones. What I learned is simple but powerful: the body rarely gives out before...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like no matter how much you accomplish, it's never enough? You're not alone. Ambition—that driving force behind achievement—can sometimes lead us into what I call "the unintentional abyss of ambition," where periods of stillness or rest become sources of self-criticism rather than rejuvenation. In this deeply personal episode, I share my own recent st...

Send us Fan Mail The sweet spot of human potential often lies just beyond where most people are willing to venture. What happens when we deliberately seek out our limits, not just to discover them but to push past them? This profound question sets the stage for my upcoming participation in the 2025 Spartan Death Race—one of the world's most extreme and unpredictable endurance challenges. My j...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Hilary Cauthen, a clinical sports psychologist for Olympians and elite athletes, shares how fear of failure and evaluation often block peak performance—and how to reframe those fears for growth. In this episode, she reveals how shifting from “avoid failure” to “pursue success” unlocks freedom, focus, and motivation. We also explore how high standards and emotional authenticity...

Send us Fan Mail In a world addicted to motion and noise, stillness might be the most radical act of clarity. I share my journey of reclaiming presence through running, walking, and moments of quiet that helped me reconnect with my environment—and myself.  Stillness will allow you to hear more birds chirping, be more connected to those who you love most, and enjoy what is. Lessons Learned: Stillne...

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Send us Fan Mail You already have the answers, but you might not have the path. Or you know the path but can't help bumps in the road from turning into mountains. Feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure of your next step? This episode introduces three powerful questions that can help you break through doubt, gain clarity, and turn challenges into growth. As midyear fatigue sets in, these tools w...