“ Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them. ” – Ann Landers Can you imagine auditioning for Shark Tank while 9 months pregnant? 😲 Allison Ellsworth is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi: a delicious, better-for-you soda made with clean ingredients – and one of the world’s fastest growing brands. The dream began when Allison was in the corporate world, where long days on the road led to a variety of health issues. After discovering the be...
Apr 30, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 184
“ Mediocrity will never do. You are capable of something better .” ― Gordon B. Hinckley Should you compare yourself to average, or is there a better way? 🧐 In this minisode we look at the foundation of every great champion — and how you can adopt that mentality for massive success in your own life. Onward, James PS - Tickets are now available for the 2024 Win the Day Mastermind and I'm bringing in the big guns! The event is strictly limited to 40 people and will sell out so, if you'd like to jo...
Apr 24, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 183
“ The question is not why the addiction, but why the pain .” — Dr. Gabor Maté Dr. Gabor Maté is a physician, public speaker, and bestselling author whose work has been translated into 30+ languages. For 20 years, Dr. Maté worked as a family doctor and palliative care director. He then spent 12 years in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with patients challenged by hardcore drug addiction, mental illness, and HIV, including in North America’s first Supervised Injection Site. His award-winning book on ...
Apr 16, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 182
“ You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want. ” – Zig Ziglar In an increasingly transactional world, too many people are focused on what they can GET, rather than what they can GIVE. But what if giving is what starts the receiving process? 😲 This minisode gives you a 3-step framework to attract massive opportunity — all through a simple focus. If you want to win, you need to be an expert giver. Listen to this episode and find out why it can b...
Apr 10, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 181
“ When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed .” — Maya Angelou Only one relationship — one person — stands in the way of the opportunity that could change everything for you. Your job is to find and connect with that person… This episode will show you how. Our guest Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and NY Times bestselling author known for his work in human connection, trust, and influence. Jon has worked with startups right through to global brands (e.g. Microsoft, Goo...
Apr 02, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 180
“ Do or do not, there is no try .” – Yoda In this minisode, we're going to talk about the problem with trying and how that language broadcasts a lack of commitment to all those around you. It's one of my pet hates. You're about to see why! If you've got something big on your to-do list that you really want to achieve, this one's for you... Onward and upward always, James PS - Tickets are now available for the 2024 Win the Day Mastermind and I'm bringing in the big guns! The event is strictly lim...
Mar 27, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 179
“ Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen .” — Ralph Waldo Emerson You have much more power over your own fate than you believe 💡 When you understand that, you can bend reality to your will and create favorable outcomes, in all areas of your life. Today, we sit down with Harvard psychologist , Dr. Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness. Through her 13 bestselling books and 200+ research articles, Dr. Langer’s research has significantly advanced the literatur...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 178
“ Do one thing every day that scares you. ” – Eleanor Roosevelt In this minisode, we're going to talk about the source of infinite energy and how to sustain it. If you're in a slump or feeling a little too comfortable, this one's for you... Onward and upward always, James PS - Take the Win the Day Quiz and download your FREE personalized action plan: 👉 http://WinTheDayQuiz.com _ Show links: 🍏 Enroll in the Win the Day Accelerator 💌 Send me an e...
Mar 13, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 177
“ If you are not your own doctor, you are a fool. ” — Hippocrates Dr. David Rabin has built a career out of curing the incurable – and now he’s on a mission to revolutionize health and medicine. I sat down with Dr. Dave to learn more about his work as a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and health tech entrepreneur, and to discover just how much power we have to heal ourselves from injury and illness. For some background, Dr. Dave is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, and health tech en...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 176
“ I have two kinds of problems, the urgent and the important. The urgent are not important, and the important are never urgent. ”— Dwight D. Eisenhower In this minisode, we're going to tackle one of the great mysteries of success: how you raise the urgency of what you know needs to be done but that you're naturally resistant to doing. Onward and upward always, James PS - Take the Win the Day Quiz and download your FREE personalized action plan: 👉 http://WinTheDayQuiz.com _ S...
Feb 28, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 175
“ You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way! ” – Dr. Seuss In 2018, a horrific car accident brought Jenn Drummond just inches from death... The authorities and experts couldn’t figure out how she had managed to survive against such impossible odds. But for Jenn, it was an important realization that while we cannot control when we leave this life, we can choose how we live it. Since then, Jenn has become the first woman to climb the World's Seven ...
Feb 20, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 170
“ The First Law of Holes: When you're in one, stop digging .” ― Denis Healey In this minisode, I'll walk you through the 3 most important things you need to add to your daily routine so you can create more momentum and opportunity in your life. If there's a question you'd like me to answer on an upcoming episode, post it in the Win the Day Facebook group . Onward and upward always, James PS - Take the Win the Day Quiz and download your FREE personalized action plan: 👉 http://WinT...
Feb 14, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 173
“ Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears. ” – John Lennon What if you could become more superhuman the older you got? After all, it’s function – not age – that makes the biggest difference to how you feel. Joining us today is David Stewart, the founder and face of AGEIST, a media company dedicated to championing the vitality, influence, and contributions of the modern 50-plus demographic. As a leading authority in this field, Dave has been featured in the Wall...
Feb 06, 2024•49 min
" Be kind. Be curious. Get shit done ." — Dr. Mark Goulston Welcome back to Win the Day Wednesday! Recently, my dear friend and mentor Dr. Mark Goulston passed away. He appeared on the podcast twice and clips from those episodes amassed 1M+ views. Much of Dr. Mark's life was driven by the quote, "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free," from Michelangelo in reference to sculpting his masterpiece David. Dr. Mark spent his career finding the angel in people, especially when ...
Jan 31, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 171
“ Nothing will work unless you do .” – Maya Angelou Today, we’re sitting down with one of the great spiritual leaders of all time, Marianne Williamson, who is also running for President of the United States in 2024. Marianne is the author of 15 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, and she has been the catalyst for some of today’s great change-makers to transform the world. Throughout her career, Marianne has worked on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues...
Jan 24, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 170
“ Champions don't show up to get everything they want; they show up to give everything they have. ” — Alexander den Heijer Welcome to the first brand new episode of 2024! I hope you're feeling rested, recharged, and ready to give this year everything you’ve got. In this minisode, I'll walk you through the WIN Method so you can use it to make 2024 your best year yet... Onward and upward always, James PS - Take the Win the Day Quiz and get your FREE personalized action plan: 👉 http://...
Jan 17, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 169
" Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. " — Marianne Williamson Welcome to our first episode of 2024! This is the second and final 'from the vault' episode we've been publishing during the holiday season — and there's no better one to set the tone for who need to become to achieve the lofty goals you have. In a career spanning more than 20 years, Navy SEAL Commander Rich ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 168
" The only thing we never get enough of is love; and the only thing we never give enough of is love ." — Henry Miller Welcome to our final episode of 2023! If you want the most impactful and memorable moments from the podcast throughout the year, check out Episode 166 . This is the first of two 'from the vault' episodes we'll be publishing during the holiday season; the second will be out on 9th January. In fact, there's no better episode from the vault than the one we're bringing you today with...
Dec 19, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 167
“ Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. ” — Marcus Aurelius What a year it's been! In 2023, we've had some of the world’s leading medical experts, composers, entrepreneurs, authors, and special forces operators. This episode is a recap of the most impactful moments from the podcast in the second half of the year. (If you missed the recap from the first half of the year, check out Episode 142 or click here .) A BIG thank you for your help and generosity in spreading the word. The show...
Dec 12, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 166
“ Action is the real measure of intelligence .” – Napoleon Hill Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! With less than four weeks left of the year, now is the time to decide if you're a winner. However, just remember, with a winning mentality comes an important obligation... Join me in this minisode and let's find out exactly what that is. Onward and upward always, James PS - The Win the Day Accelerator is now available ! In addition to getting lifetime access to one of the most transformati...
Dec 06, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 165
“ There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. ” — Maya Angelou What if you had the most incredible product or idea, but didn’t know how to communicate it? 🤔 It’s an all too familiar story – and one of the biggest things holding people back from the connection, opportunity, and success they want. Make no mistake – your ability to communicate is directly correlated to the results you get. So, to help you communicate like a pro, we’ve got one of the world’s leading communica...
Nov 28, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 164
" The win starts within. " — James Whittaker Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! Anxiety is one of the most debilitating conditions, and your ability to master it has a significant correlation to how successful you become and the quality of your life. In today's minisode, we're going to go through 10 tips to overcome anxiety so you can start performing at the level you know you're capable of... Onward and upward always, James PS - The Win the Day Accelerator is now available ! In addition ...
Nov 22, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 163
“ The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. ” — Mark Twain Dr. Mark Goulston is a leading psychiatrist and communication expert. His mega-bestseller, Just Listen , is regarded as the world's #1 book on listening. Among his extensive list of professional achievements, Dr. Goulston has been a hostage negotiation trainer for the FBI; a consultant for renowned companies (including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and Disney); a contributor to...
Nov 14, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 162
" You never know how much the ripples of your actions affect others. One small action, which may seem like nothing to you, could be life changing to someone else. " — Unknown Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! You need to understand what's at stake if you fail to adopt the Win the Day mentality. You're not the only victim. In fact, as we go through in this minisode, your decisions today have far-reaching consequences. If you're able to carefully ponder who those decisions affect, you'll likely re...
Nov 08, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 161
" If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. " – Milton Berle Learning how to manufacture opportunity when you need it is one of the most important skills you can develop. And today's guest, Lauren Karan, has become an expert at building doors. .. Growing up, Lauren had one dream – to be a professional singer. At 19 years old, Lauren got her first shot at the big time, auditioning for the hit TV show X Factor . After making it through to the final stage, the aspiring singer fell victim to the p...
Oct 31, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 160
" Stop spending your time; start investing your time. " — Al Duncan Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! With every second of energy you expend, you should be considering the investment you're making and what return you want to receive. For example, if you invest your time at the gym or with a fitness trainer, you'll receive a return of health, energy, and strength. If you invest your money with a financial adviser, you'll receive a return of wealth, prosperity, and freedom. Good investments, over ...
Oct 25, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 159
“ Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence .” — Leonardo da Vinci Nina Aouilk, known as London’s Life Coach, has overcome enormous hardship and adversity to become one of the leading activists speaking out about honor killings and human trafficking. She is the founder of nonprofit End Honor Killings that provides welfare and support to the victims of attempted honor killings, gender-based violence, domestic abuse, and trauma. Nina is also a mindset coach to some of the most recognized bo...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 158
" It doesn't matter how awesome you were yesterday. " — William Branum (26-year Navy SEAL) Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! In this minisode, I'm going to share a few of the most valuable takeaways from the sold-out Win the Day Mastermind held in Los Angeles, California, last month. These are tips from William Branum (Navy SEAL), Dr. Michael Breus (world's leading sleep doctor), Nick Lowery (most accurate kicker in NFL history), Tory Archbold (branding and PR expert), and Brandon T. Adams (advi...
Oct 11, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 157
“ I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions .” – Stephen Covey As Founder / CEO of The Abraham Group, Jay Abraham has spent his career solving complex problems, fixing underperforming businesses, and identifying massive opportunities. He has dealt with virtually every type of business scenario and solved almost every type of business question and challenge, significantly increasing the bottom lines of 10,000+ clients in 1,000+ industries. Jay has worked with globally ...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 156
" The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. " — Socrates Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! Today we're going to talk about an important personality trait that will elevate your career, your relationships, and your life... It’s the ability to admit when you’re wrong , which is a character trait that the world's happiest and most successful people all have. In this minisode, I'm going to share a 5-step framework that you can use to quickly build this trait and bring more joy into your l...
Sep 27, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 155
