Episode 34 : 5 Ways to Stay Productive During a Pandemic “ We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training .” – Archilochus Is it possible to stay productive, happy and healthy during a pandemic? Absolutely! You just need the right plan. In this episode, I'm going to share with you the five changes I've made during the pandemic to help me succeed in life and business. The most important is how I've changed my morning routine, because we win the day based on w...
Sep 29, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
“ Do more of what you love, less of what you tolerate, and none of what you hate .” – John Assaraf Today, we’ve got one of the leading mindset and behavior experts on the planet, John Assaraf. You probably know John from the 2006 film ‘The Secret’. Since then, John has built a billion-dollar company, numerous multimillion-dollar companies, written two New York Times bestselling books, and been featured in eight movies , including 'The Secret' and 'Quest for Success' alongside Richard Branson and...
Sep 15, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Episode 32 : From Solitary to Service with Coss Marte “ Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm .” – Winston Churchill At 11 years old, Coss Marte began using drugs. At 13, he was selling crack on the streets to make ends meet. With a lack of positive role models, and an environment riddled with crime, there were few legitimate avenues available to him. Yet, despite regularly witnessing extreme acts of violence, Coss survived as he inched his way up th...
Sep 01, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 32
“ Do or do not. There is no try. ” – Yoda Kerwin Rae is one of the world's foremost business growth experts. In an extraordinary career, he’s helped 100,000 businesses in 150+ different industries, in more than a dozen countries, to achieve better results. But Kerwin certainly had to attend the school of hard knocks to get where he is today. At 7 years old, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning difficulties. At 15, he had the first of seven near-death experiences. And at 19, h...
Aug 18, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Episode 30 : How to Create Life-Changing Relationships with Keith Ferrazzi “ Success in any field, but especially in business, is about working with people, not against them .” – Keith Ferrazzi Keith is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books like 'Never Eat Alone,' 'Who’s Got Your Back' and the brand new 'Leading Without Authority.' Keith leads executive teams of some of the most well-known companies in the world, including Delta Airlines, General Motors and Verizon. He’s also been fe...
Aug 04, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
“What you seek is seeking you.” – Rumi Wherever you are in the world, there’s a strong chance that you’ve been feeling a great deal of stress lately. And 2020 certainly seems like a year of transition for all of us. So how bad is it? Well, Harvard suggests that up to 80% of doctor’s visits are caused by stress, and that was before all of this hit. This made it the perfect time to have Emily Fletcher, who is regarded as the leading expert in meditation for high performance, on the Win the Day pod...
Jul 21, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Episode 28: How to Elevate Your Life with Jessica Cox — The World's First Armless Pilot “ No one can make you feel inferior without your consent .” — Eleanor Roosevelt That Eleanor Roosevelt quote certainly sets the tone for today’s guest: the incredible Jessica Cox. Jessica was born without arms, and while there were many doubts as to whether Jessica would be able to live a “normal” life, her achievements since have been anything but normal. Jessica has made it her mission to prove the doubters...
Jul 07, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Episode 27: How to Thrive in an Uncertain Future – An Interview with George Chanos “ Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. ” – Robert F. Kennedy You’re going to LOVE this episode! Today, we interview George J. Chanos who is extremely eloquent, infectiously passionate, and has a lifetime of real-world business experience, as well as perspectives from high levels of public office. George served as Attorney General of Nevada, where he oversaw the entire state’s justice depar...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Episode 26: From Failure to Fable — An Interview with Michael Fox “ If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you .” – Steve Jobs I'm REALLY excited for you to hear this one! Eleven years ago, Michael Fox started the world’s first custom women’s shoe company Shoes of Prey that raised USD $25 million and partnered with leading companies like Nordstrom. He was on top of the world. Then in 2018 — after a DECADE of tireless wor...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Episode 25 : 5 Strategies to Win During a Recession “Necessity is the mother of invention.” – Plato COVID-19 continues to rapidly transform the world, so we'll start with an overview of its latest developments then reveal the trends that you can take advantage of. Then, in the second half, we'll go through five strategies to help YOU win during a recession. We may not technically be in a recession (defined as "negative GDP for two consecutive quarters) right now, but you can bet the house that w...
Apr 21, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Episode 24: 8 Ways to Make Money from Home “Life is tough. You just have to be tougher.” ― Author Unknown Coronavirus / COVID-19 is evolving extremely quickly, so like Episode 23 we'll start with an overview of its latest developments. Hopefully these insights help you understand some of the wider trends so you can plan your next move. Then, in the second half, we'll go through eight ways to make money from home so you can provide for your family during this difficult time. We know there are a l...
Apr 07, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Episode 23: It's Always Your Move “It is fatal to enter a war without the will to win it.” ― Douglas MacArthur Due to the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the world is transforming at unprecedented levels, with even more uncertainty to come. In Episode 23, you'll get everything you need to keep moving forward. This episode consists of two parts: ► 1st half: The recent impacts of COVID-19 on small business, major industries / governments, and the world. ► 2nd half: Strategies for you to evolve y...
Mar 24, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This is a special episode!! With coronavirus causing unprecedented volatility around the world, and wiping trillions off the share market, we go through its impact on your health and your investments, separating fact from fiction and identifying the strategies that will maximize your long term wealth. “ Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked .” – Warren Buffett We cover a LOT of topics in this episode! Among them: ► Should you REALLY be worried about coronavirus? ►...
Mar 10, 2020•25 min
Episode 22: The Power of Motive “ All individual achievements are the result of motive .” – Napoleon Hill We cover some emotional topics in Episode 22! Among them: ► The Quaden Bayles bullying saga ► The horrific Australian bushfires, and ► An African warrior becoming a quadriplegic. Sounds a little full on, right? Don’t worry – in this episode, we’ll be talking about how YOU can use lessons from these tragic situations to reframe adversity to an asset using the power of motive. What are you wai...
Mar 10, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode 21: You Gotta Risk It to Get the Biscuit “The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” — Mark Zuckerberg In this episode we’re going to talk about something that sounds negative but is actually the key to unlock pretty much EVERYTHING you want in life. We share lessons from Mark Zuckerberg (the world's youngest self-made billionaire) and Jeff Bezos (arguably the world's most renowned...
Feb 25, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20: Are You Still in the Game? Many people have made a habit of avoiding discomfort, but in this episode we talk about a simple truth that most fail to realize: If we don’t make the decision to get in that arena, the battle will come to us — whether we like it or not. And when it strikes, there’s a very good chance that we’re far less equipped and prepared to deal with it than we would’ve been if we fronted it head on to begin with. We also talk about why only 0.6% of the population live...
Feb 11, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Episode 19: Six Steps to Success in 2020 In this episode, we go through six steps to success that you can apply in your life RIGHT NOW to make 2020 your best year yet! Just remember: success does not discriminate — it comes to all those who do what needs to be done. What are you waiting for!? Check it out now: BLOG version : https://jameswhitt.com/6-steps-to-success-in-2020/ YOUTUBE version : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIR8Akfb5lkRYn1PRlnJLjd5Ba9rL5Wm6 PODCAST version : https://ancho...
Jan 28, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18 : The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for 2019 Each holiday season, people squander money on gifts that have little long-term value. However, this year, consider giving something practical—something that gets the recipient excited about taking ownership of their future. In Episode 18, I'll be sharing the best books I've read this year, divided into categories (mindset, empowerment, entrepreneurship, etc), so you can give people the best gift: the ability to help themselves. Better yet, I ...
Dec 10, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Episode 17: How to Get a Promotion — Lessons from a Chief Maker Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, either in your career or in your personal life? Recently, I interviewed my good mate Greg Layton aka The Chief Maker, who specializes in getting people out of a rut and into a life they enjoy. Greg is a 1:1 coach to some of the top CEOs in the world—those at the helm of multi-billion-dollar companies. He also sits on the board of several associations that help make the world a better pl...
Nov 27, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 16: Show Up to Blow Up The key to connecting the dots for our future is found in the conversations we have with others. In this episode, we talk about one of the easiest ways that you can meet people who can help elevate your thinking and achieve your goals, while positioning yourself as an expert in the process. Too many people work in isolation (or follow the same mundane routine) and, as a result, often feel increasingly rudderless—without even realizing it’s happening. Yet, a simple ...
Nov 12, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Episode 15 : Question Everything In this episode, we explore a simple but often overlooked strategy in building relationships. Equally applicable to your personal and professional lives it will: • Greatly enhance your ability to offer real solution to your target market’s problems • Save you hundreds of hours each year • Significantly increase your income • Enable you to build trusted relationships What are you waiting for!? Check it out now ;) BLOG version : https://jameswhitt.com/question-ever...
Sep 17, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Episode 14 : Lessons from the Best (2 of 2) Get excited for this one! In this episode, I’ll be sharing Lessons from the Best — my absolute favorite takeaways from all the interviews I’ve done. The best part? They can be applied by ANYONE, irrespective of where you’re at right now. Learn the secrets that: Enabled John Lee Dumas to go from rudderless military veteran to podcast king, earning more than $16 million in seven years. Taught Jim Stovall that, despite being blind, he could author 30 best...
Sep 03, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode 13 : Lessons from the Best (1 of 2) Get excited for this one! In this episode, I’ll be sharing Lessons from the Best — my absolute favorite takeaways from all the interviews I’ve done. The best part? They can be applied by ANYONE, irrespective of where you’re at right now. Learn the secrets that: Enabled Barbara Corcoran to build a real estate empire she sold for $66 million Allowed Grant Cardone to own 4,000+ properties and an investment portfolio of more than $1 billion Led Rob Dyrdek ...
Aug 20, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode 12 : Words vs Deeds Why do some people go around in circles (despite what might be the best of intentions), whereas others with the SAME amount of effort are able to continuously level-up in everything they do? In this episode, we reveal how purposeful action has been used to innovate and entirely disrupt the largest industries on the planet. We also talk about how a poor, uneducated kid was able to accumulate one of the greatest fortunes in existence. BLOG version: https://jameswhitt.co...
Aug 06, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 11 : How to Become a Financial Winner (Part 2 of 2) Financial independence is one of the most important parts of success. This episode is the second and final episode in our two-part series on How to Become a Financial Winner. We're going to look at what wealthy people do that poor people don't, and what poor people do that wealthy people don't. These are personal finance strategies available to ANYONE and can be applied immediately. After these two episodes, you'll have all the ingredie...
Jul 23, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 10 : How to Become a Financial Winner (Part 1 of 2) Financial independence is one of the most important parts of success. This episode is the first in our two-part series on How to Become a Financial Winner. We're going to look at what wealthy people do that poor people don't, and what poor people do that wealthy people don't. These are personal finance strategies available to ANYONE and can be applied immediately. After these two episodes, you'll have all the ingredients you need to bec...
Jul 09, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Episode 9: How to Supercharge Your Productivity In Episode 9 of ‘Win the Day with James Whittaker’, we go through 11 tips you can immediately apply to start mastering productivity. We all have the same number of hours in a day, but it’s how we spend those hours that make all the difference. Too many people are focused on being ‘busy’. Yet, it’s quality output over time that separates ordinary people from extraordinary achievers. Use these 11 tips to help turbocharge your productivity. Enjoying t...
Jun 25, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 8: The Arnold Schwarzenegger Story In Episode 8 of ‘Win the Day with James Whittaker’, we detail the Arnold Schwarzenegger story. Contract to his intimidating physical presence, the Schwarzenegger difference is mastery of the mental game. He didn’t fear hard work; he relished it. In this episode, we reveal the most defining moments from a truly extraordinary career that catapulted Schwarzenegger from the Austrian alps to the Hollywood hills. Use these lessons as motivation in your own li...
Jun 11, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7: How to Get Rid of Regret In Episode 7 of ‘Win the Day with James Whittaker’, we talk about how to get rid of regret. As we go through adolescence, we modify ourselves to be accepted, listen to the ill-informed opinions of others, and start to resent those who have been dealt the hand of good fortune. For many of us, we reach a point as adults where we feel rudderless and malfunctioned, devoid of purpose and mission. This episode shares nine lessons I’ve used to accept the past, be hap...
May 29, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Episode 6: The Gold Standard Episode 6 of ‘Win the Day with James Whittaker’ is all about the gold standard. One of the tenets of success is that every great leader was once a great follower. Through carefully modelling the habits of high performers—none more important than consistent self-discipline—in their own way, ordinary people are elevated to the elite of every profession, from athletes and entrepreneurs, to soldiers and entertainers. This episode will reveal how one-percenters set high s...
May 15, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6
