“ The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ” — H. Jackson Brown Jr. Today, we’re joined by one of the most well-trained individuals on the planet, Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator, Andrew Sullivan. After watching the events of 11th September 2001 unfold, Andrew enlisted in the Navy, completed BUD/S training, and became a Navy SEAL. After six years at SEAL Team Two, he was selected to screen for the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), also known as “DEVGRU,” w...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 154
“People do not decide their futures. They decide their habits and their habits decide their futures .” — F.M. Alexander Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! A big thank you if you attended the recent Win the Day Webinar with Success Magazine. We ran out of time to answer all your questions — so that's what this episode is dedicated to doing. Also, the Win the Day Accelerator is now available ! In addition to getting lifetime access to one of the most transformational courses ever created, you'll be...
Sep 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 153
“ In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. ” — Edward J. Stieglitz We're making history together today! This episode is part of a successful world record attempt where 100 skydivers, each over 60 years old, jumped out of an airplane and created a formation on the way down. Check out the video version of this episode to see the clip that has raised the bar for what a podcast intro can do — and how age should never stop you from experiencing what you wan...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 152
“ My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me .” – Henry Ford Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! Do you know what creates EVERY opportunity you could possibly want? 🤔 Relationships. Accordingly, if you're in a negative social circle, you'll find your access to any meaningful opportunity is constricted. So one of the top priorities in your life should be making sure you're around the right people. In this minisode, we're going to talk about how to to make sure you've always got the ri...
Aug 30, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 151
“ The answer is in the question. ” – Albert Einstein Did you know that a single question could make ALL of your dreams come true? 🤔 Yet, most people are afraid to ask for what they want. They are trapped in a limiting belief that their request will burden others. Today, we blast that mindset once and for all. And, because it’s Episode 150 of the Win the Day podcast, I’ve brought in the big guns! Mark Victor Hansen and Crystal Dwyer Hansen are not only great people; they’re also experts at manuf...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 150
" When you show yourself to the world and display your talents, you naturally stir all kinds of resentment, envy, and other manifestations of insecurity. You cannot spend your life worrying about the petty feelings of others ." — Robert Greene (The 48 Laws of Power) Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! In this minisode, we're going to talk about how to get out of your comfort zone intentionally so you can build a network of capable and influential mentors who want to support your development as muc...
Aug 16, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 149
“ An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing .” – Dale Carnegie Have you heard that hard work will make you successful? 🤔 It’s one of the great fallacies of our time since, like me, I bet you know plenty of people who work hard but have little to show for it. What’s really required is smart work – and there’s a big difference… Nick Sonnenberg is a former Wall Street executive turned operational efficiency expert – and smart work is his superpower . As Founder / CEO of Leverage, Nick has...
Aug 08, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 148
“ We never know the worth of water until the well is dry. ” — Thomas Fuller Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! We all have irreplaceable relationships in our lives. However, the sad reality is that – as career trajectory and “being busy” takes over – we can lose sight of what, and who, is most important. In this minisode, we’re going to help you gain clarity on what you need to cherish so you can start to re-prioritize your life … and possibly even your career. Onward and upward always, James PS ...
Aug 02, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 147
“ You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. ” – Jane Goodall If you’re a parent, you’ll know that keeping your family happy, your house organized, and your own stress levels down is almost impossible... However, our guest today is on a mission to solve that problem once and for all. Michael Perry is the founder and CEO of tech startup Maple, an acronym for ...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 146
“ The successful warrior is the average person, with laser-like focus .” – Bruce Lee Welcome to another Win the Day Q&A! In this minisode, we're going to answer some questions that you've submitted: What are the most important parts of the day that I should focus on? How can I find like-minded people in my city? How do I get more energy? How do I get more clients for my business? If you'd like to submit a question, send an email or audio message to info@jameswhitt.com Onward and upward alway...
Jul 19, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 145
“ Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again .” – Nelson Mandela Tim Storey is a legendary life coach, author, and spiritual adviser. Through his humanitarian work in 75 countries, Tim has changed the lives of millions of people and helped them adopt their “Miracle Mentality.” Whether one-on-one or to audiences of 85,000, Tim has been able to connect on a personal level with people of all walks of life, from entertainment executives, celebrities...
Jul 11, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 144
“ To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing .” – Elbert Hubbard One of the biggest reasons people fail to activate their Winning Life is because they're worried about what other people are going to say and think. But what if that negative energy could be used as your superpower? 🤔 In this minisode, I'm going to share some intimate details about my journey to launching (and scaling) a personal brand — and four benefits of haters that will catapult you to massive success... _ Join m...
Jul 05, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 143
“ Distance yourself from people that you don’t want to become .” – Shane Parrish We're halfway through the year and that means it's time for a recap of some legendary moments of the Win the Day podcast so far in 2023... Already this year, we’ve had some of the world’s leading medical experts, composers, entrepreneurs, authors, and special forces operators. They've now raised the bar even higher for the caliber of guest you can expect on the podcast – and it’s why I’m so excited for what’s in sto...
Jun 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 142
“ How sad to see a father with money and no joy. The man studied economics, but never studied happiness .” — Jim Rohn Announcement: I'm heading to Australia for my first public speech in almost five years 🤯 And I want to see you there... Join me LIVE in Brisbane on Friday, 14th July. Tickets and more info: 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/the-springboard-and-co-presents-wintheday-with-james-whittaker It's going to be a lot of fun. __ In this minisode: A few weeks ago I turned 40 years old... Tur...
Jun 21, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 141
“ Look after the land and it will look after you. Destroy the land and it will destroy you .” – Aboriginal Proverb Everything in your environment determines whether you win or lose... But how well do you know your environment? 🤔 Our guest today is health legend, superfood hunter, and New York Times bestselling author, Darin Olien. Darin is best known as co-host of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix docuseries, Down to Earth with Zac Efron. After spending nearly 20 years exploring the planet to disc...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 140
“ If you can't do the little things right, you'll never do the big things right .” — Admiral William H. McRaven Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! Could a single question change your life forever? 🤔 Join me in this minisode and let's find out... PS - This September I'm getting a small group of business leaders (and some special guests) together at the Win the Day Mastermind. If you'd like to join me, click here. _ Help someone else Win the Day: 💕 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https...
Jun 07, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 139
“ Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision is merely passing time. But vision with action can change the world .” – Nelson Mandela Our guest today is Simon Mainwaring, a brand futurist, global keynote speaker, and NY Times bestselling author. Simon’s superpower is showing companies how to drive business growth and increase profit by scaling their positive impact . He is the founder and CEO of We First, a brand consultancy that has helped companies like Sony, The Coffee Bean...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 138
“ 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 Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! One of the great travesties of life is that people do not have a filter for their decision making. In this minisode, I'm going to share the exact 3-step method I used to create a powerful filter that rewired my brain — and will do the same for you, too. Enjoy... PS - This September I'm getting a small group of business lea...
May 24, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 137
“ The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ” – Eleanor Roosevelt Tory Archbold is the CEO and Founder of Powerful Steps, an online community and platform for women who are making a global impact. Prior to Powerful Steps, Tory was the founder of award-winning TORSTAR, Australia’s most high profile brand and communications agency. Under her leadership, TORSTAR worked with some of the world's top-performing brands, celebrities, and influencers including Zara, Nespresso...
May 16, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 136
“ If you can’t control your day, you can’t control your life .” – Dr. Jeff Spencer Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! In Ep 134, I sat down with Dr. Jeff Spencer, who has worked with the most elite performers in the world. He’s not only an Olympian himself, but has helped athletes win over 40 gold medals, cycling teams to eight Tour De France victories, and has worked with people like Tiger Woods, Richard Branson, the band U2, Maria Sharapova, Nike, Hitachi, Bulletproof, and so many others. ...
May 10, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 135
“ Well done is better than well said. ” – Benjamin Franklin Dr. Jeff Spencer has spent five decades creating champions. At the age of 11, Jeff wrote a contract with himself to make the 1972 Olympic Games – a goal he accomplished, where he competed in two separate cycling events and, in the process, solidified his fascination with goal achievement. As a human performance visionary and legendary cornerman coach, Dr. Spencer has helped athletes win over 40 gold medals and cycling teams to eight Tou...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 134
" If you are going to heal in a magnificent way, you have to feel magnificent ." — Joe Dispenza Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! This is a bit of a personal one... I'm going to share a little bit about my past and reveal the one physical ailment that has plagued me for years. I'll also walk you through the exact thought process I used to finally overcome it — results that I still can't believe. The quote at the top should give you an idea of what we're in for 😉 Enjoy... _ Links mentioned ...
Apr 26, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 133
“ Fathers, be your daughter’s first love and she’ll never settle for anything less .” – Unknown My guest today is Madeline Anderson. Maddie is the author of brand new book 'Girl Dad,' which is the father’s guide to becoming your daughter's hero . As a reluctant girl dad myself, I can now say it’s the most beautiful journey I’ve ever been on. In this episode, we’re going to talk about: The best tips to help girl dads thrive How to bring your children more into your daily life – without it interru...
Apr 18, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 132
“ You cannot see your reflection in boiling water. Similarly, you cannot see the truth in a state of anger. When the waters calm, clarity comes .” — Unknown Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! No matter what obstacle you're facing, your ability to step back from negative emotion and ask the right questions will make all the difference. In this minisode, we're going to show you how to do exactly that... _ Links mentioned in this episode: 🙌 Win the Day Mastermind (Sept 2023) — Are you ready to...
Apr 12, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 131
“ In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists .” — Eric Hoffer Our guest today is legendary brain health expert, social media phenomenon, and 12-time New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen’s mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health . He’s a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the US. ...
Apr 04, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 130
“ You get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of problems you solve. ” — Elon Musk Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! In this Q&A episode, we're going to answer the following questions from the Win the Day community: How do I grow my social media following? I feel lousy in the morning. How do I get motivated? How do I increase my income? All great questions! Do you have a question you'd like answered on an upcoming episode? Email us: info@jamewhitt.com or join the Win the Day Fac...
Mar 29, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 129
“ Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out yet, then it's not the end .” — Fernando Sabino Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the mega-popular website, meal plan, and community that shows you how to break your meat habit without breaking your budget. She’s also the author of the Plant-Based on a Budget cookbook and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Toni has a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the US and was featured in...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 128
" Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will ." - Zig Ziglar Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! Negative self-talk is something I struggled with for a LONG time, but in the last couple of years I was able to eliminate it through a process that's more simple than you'd think... So, in this minisode, I'm going to share the 7-point plan that you can use to eliminate negative self-talk once and for all... _ Links mentioned in this episode: 🏈 The Heart of Hum...
Mar 15, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 127
" You need to keep the fire. And you need to surround yourself with other people who have the fire ." — Tyler Bates Our guest today is Tyler Bates, one of the world’s top composers, guitarists, songwriters, and record producers. Tyler has scored some of the biggest film and television franchises , such as Guardians of the Galaxy and John Wick . In his spare time, he’s playing to massive audiences in the world of rock music, and back to the studio again writing and producing records with artists ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 126
" Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain. " - Ralph Waldo Emerson Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! Your attitude to, and relationship with, fear are enormously significant in how willingly you step out of your comfort zone which, as you know, is where all growth occurs. In this minisode, I'm going to show why fear actually brings you to your highest level of performance — and how you can harness it to achieve anything you want... _ Links mentioned in this episode: 📈 The Se...
Mar 01, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 125
