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Jul 6, 2022 • 10min
94. Don’t Wish It Were Easier (Wish You Were Better) 💡 | Win the Day Wednesday with James Whittaker (Win the Day podcast)
On this episode, I’m going to share one of my all-time favorite quotes and how you can use it to achieve mastery in whatever field you like.
Go a question for me? I'll answer it for your in Ep 100 of the show — coming up VERY soon!
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Ep 93: Earn Your Trident Every Day with William Branum (Navy SEAL) 🔱

Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 17min
93. Earn Your Trident Every Day with William Branum (Navy SEAL) 🔱 | Win the Day™ podcast with James Whittaker
“If you can't do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.” — Admiral William H. McRaven
We’ve got a very special treat for you today!
Joining me in the studio is William Branum, a 26-year Navy SEAL and founder of Naked Warrior Recovery.
William served on both traditional SEAL Teams, taught as a SEAL Sniper Instructor, and served on Teams that specialized in undersea operations – where the missions could only be approved by the US President.
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In addition, he led major combat operations, ranging from Direct Action missions to protecting the interim Iraqi elected officials.
After retiring from the military in 2018, William came to grips with the physical and psychological symptoms that were negatively impacting his well-being and quality of life – symptoms that he had attempted to mask with alcohol and prescription drugs.
That journey led him to becoming the founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on the recovery of veterans and first responders.
In this episode, we’ll speak with William about:
The most grueling moments of SEAL training
The secrets to discipline and motivation
His difficult transition to civilian life, and
The best lessons from his 26-year career as a Navy SEAL.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Navy SEAL, William Branum!
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Jun 22, 2022 • 12min
92. Tell Your Story (or No One Else Will) 📖 | Win the Day Wednesday with James Whittaker (Win the Day podcast)
Want to build your authority or grow your business? Making content is the secret sauce — and it’s never been easier (and more affordable) to get eyeballs on what you’re doing.
In this episode, I'll show you how... 👀
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Ep 87: Making Money Made Simple with Noel Whittaker

Jun 14, 2022 • 1h 5min
91. Sex, Drums and Rock n Roll with Kenny Aronoff (legendary musician) 🥁 | Win the Day™ podcast with James Whittaker
“Don't die with the music still in you.” — Wayne Dyer
Kenny Aronoff has played on more than 60 Grammy-nominated or awarded recordings, totalling sales of more than 300 million units. In addition, more than 1,300 of the tracks Kenny has contributed to have been certified as Gold, Platinum, or Diamond by the RIAA.
He’s been named one of the greatest drummers of all time by Rolling Stone, and the list of artists he’s worked with on the road or in the studio is a who’s who of the music scene, including: John Mellencamp, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, The Smashing Pumpkins, Elton John, Dave Grohl, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz, and 100+ more.
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Kenny’s winning approach to drumming and to life has given him the ability to stay successful for four decades in one of the most difficult industries in the world.
He's also author of the book 'Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll' and an inspirational speaker.
In this episode, we’ll go through:
How Kenny made it to the top of the music biz
The craziest moments from his life on the road
The secrets of music composition, and
The mindset it takes to stay at the highest level.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Kenny Aronoff!
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Jun 8, 2022 • 10min
90. The Courage to Continue ❤️🔥| Win the Day Wednesday with James Whittaker (Win the Day podcast)
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Ep 85: The Gold Standard with Leah Amico

May 31, 2022 • 33min
89. Finding Resilience with Janine Shepherd (resilience expert) 🚵♀️ | Win the Day™ podcast with James Whittaker
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.” — Brené Brown
Janine was a national champion skier before an accident destroyed her athletic dreams, and nearly ended her life.
Paralyzed, Janine spent 10 days in a coma and then the following six months in the spinal ward.
She defied the odds by not only learning to walk again, but by creating an entirely new life in the most remarkable way.
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Janine’s story has been featured on 60 Minutes and This is Your Life. Her first book, Never Tell Me Never, was made into a feature length film, and she has since written five other books including recently-released, Defiant.
Her TED talk has more than 2 million views and she is regarded as one of the world’s top inspirational speakers.
In this episode, we talk about:
Finding the gift in adversity
Coming to terms with your identity (and fitting in)
Understanding shame – and the importance of owning your story, and
Becoming a resilience machine so nothing can stand in your way.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Janine Shepherd!
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May 25, 2022 • 7min
88. Never Judge Events as they Happen 🔮 | Win the Day Wednesday with James Whittaker (Win the Day podcast)
I'm going to share a story with you. It comes from Alan Watts, a British philosopher nicknamed “The First Zen Philosopher of the West”.
After you hear it, you'll never be so quick to make snap judgements ever again... 🔨
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Ep 83: Negotiating Like Your Life Depends On It with Chris Voss (FBI Negotiator)

May 17, 2022 • 55min
87. Making Money Made Simple with Noel Whittaker (personal finance expert) 📈
“Sometimes an expensive lesson can be worth every penny.” — Noel Whittaker
The greatest blessing I’ve had in 38 years on this planet is two parents who have guided me, and continue to guide me, through their example. It’s only when you get older, and especially when you have kids of your own, that you truly grasp the sacrifices and support that your own parents have given you.
That’s why today I’m so excited to have my dad, Noel Whittaker, as our special guest for Episode 87, recorded in Brisbane, Australia.
Noel is one of Australia’s most prolific authors, with 24 bestselling books, including Making Money Made Simple (2M+ copies sold). He's been named Australian Investment Planner of the Year, was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal, and was made a Member of the Order of Australia for raising awareness of personal finance.
In this episode:
How to achieve financial freedom
How 'Making Money Made Simple' sold 2M+ copies
The secret to daily motivation, and
A whole lot more.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with my dad, Noel Whittaker!
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May 11, 2022 • 14min
86. Everyone You Meet is Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About 🧠 | Win the Day Wednesday with James Whittaker (Win the Day podcast)
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Ep 81: High Performance Sleep with Dr Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor)

May 3, 2022 • 40min
85. The Gold Standard with Leah Amico (3x Olympic gold medalist) | Win the Day™ podcast with James Whittaker
“Excellence in anything increases your potential in everything.” — Joe Rogan
Our guest today, Leah Amico, has epitomized how discipline, self-belief, and faith lead to grandiose achievement – in any field.
Leah is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a two-time World Champion, and in the National Softball Hall of Fame.
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Outside of softball, Leah is a motivational speaker, with more than 20 years of experience on the national stage.
In this episode we’re taking a deep dive into the pursuit of excellence and how you can increase your potential in everything that you do.
We’ll go through:
How to perform at your best in unrelenting pressure
The most fundamental characteristics for success in ANY field
How to understand – and unleash – your potential, and
The key to finding balance in the crazy world we’re in.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with three-time Olympic gold medalist Leah Amico!
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