

Win the Day
James Whittaker
Ready to Win the Day®?
Hosted by 3x bestselling author, James Whittaker, the Win the Day podcast was created to reveal how the world’s best performers Win the Day … and how YOU can, too.
Featuring exclusive interviews with:
• Billion-dollar founders
• #1 NY Times bestselling authors
• Medical experts
• World champion athletes
• Special forces operators
• And more...
Hit 'subscribe' and let's #WinTheDay 🚀
Hosted by 3x bestselling author, James Whittaker, the Win the Day podcast was created to reveal how the world’s best performers Win the Day … and how YOU can, too.
Featuring exclusive interviews with:
• Billion-dollar founders
• #1 NY Times bestselling authors
• Medical experts
• World champion athletes
• Special forces operators
• And more...
Hit 'subscribe' and let's #WinTheDay 🚀
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Mar 4, 2025 • 60min
226. Energize Your Life with Erin King (creator of The Energy Exam, acclaimed speaker, consultant to Google, Disney, and The Academy Awards)⚡️
“Your energy introduces you even before you speak.” – Author UnknownAfter a life-altering health scare forced her to hit pause, Erin King dedicated a year to collaborating with award-winning PhD researchers on the world’s largest study of personal human energy management.Now recognized as the leading expert on personal energy, Erin King is the creator of The Energy Exam®, the first scientifically backed assessment for unlocking your unique energy potential.She’s empowered teams at Google, Disney, VISA, The Academy Awards, and even the U.S. Navy to tap into their “Big Energy®.”Erin’s transformative insights on peak performance have earned her global standing ovations, features in Forbes and SUCCESS, and a top 1% podcast.In this episode:• How to ignite your audacity and embrace bold decisions.• The #1 limiting belief holding you back — and the key to breaking free.• Why your energy shapes how others perceive you.• How to silence the noise of external opinions and trust your gut. Let’s WIN THE DAY with Erin King! 🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/226-win-the-day-podcast-erin-king_Episode links:🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan🔋 Take Erin’s free assessment The Energy Exam(use code "Launch50" and receive 50% off the FULL Big Energy Report)⚡ Erin King website📷 Erin King Instagram📝 Erin King LinkedIn📚 ‘You're Kind of a Big Deal’ by Erin King🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify_Timemarkers:00:00 Who is Erin King1:36 Interview starts2:18 Double-down on who you are3:46 The difference between high energy and big energy5:32 How your environment impacts your energy8:47 The problem with a low energy life13:22 When Erin King started her first company16:38 How the stars aligned (signing the Academy Awards as a client)21:17 Download your FREE Win the Day Action Plan22:12 How to manage your energy levels31:09 How to become a morning person32:22 The biggest obstacle to your highest energy35:14 How to handle energy vampires37:18 The 5 types of energy40:22 How to increase your energy42:16 How to build a personal brand46:48 The power of concentrated effort51:29 How to attract lucrative opportunities through your energy55:44 Affirmation56:06 Rocket Round_Want to support the show?1. Hit 'Follow'.2. Leave a 5-star rating.3. Share this episode with a friend.This will help the podcast get discovered by more people so they can Win the Day, too.Thank you for your support! It truly means a lot 💕Onward and upward always…#WinTheDayPS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 224: Take Massive Action with Brandon T. Adams.

Feb 26, 2025 • 13min
225. Why Do People Fail? 😲
"Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." — Nido QubeinIf the rituals of "success" are clear, why is it that so many people fail to reach their potential? 🧐In this minisode, we're going to explore the 10 primary reasons people fail — and pinpoint the exact actions to help you build the life you want.Onward,JamesPS —Join 17K+ other subscribers enjoying exclusive free content on YouTube 🍿_Need more help?🎯 Enrol in the Win the Day Accelerator — the most comprehensive program for unlocking your full potential:https://success.com/win-the-dayListening on Spotify?Leave a comment to share your thoughts.Want to support the show?Hit 'Follow' and leave a 5-star rating to help others #WinTheDay.💕 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3b29Q2U🙏 Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3cKIDT6Loving the episode? Share it with a friend so they can benefit, too._Your support is greatly appreciated 💜#WinTheDayIn case you missed it: Episode 224 Take Massive Action with Brandon T. Adams

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Feb 18, 2025 • 55min
224. Take Massive Action with Brandon T. Adams (founder/CEO, Big Brand Ventures) 🧨
Brandon T. Adams, a two-time Emmy award-winning producer and CEO of Big Brand Ventures, shares his inspiring journey from near bankruptcy to building a business empire. He discusses the vital daily habits that foster success and the importance of developing confidence to share your story. Brandon offers strategies for rapid business growth, emphasizing the need to overcome limiting beliefs. His insights on leveraging social media and forming meaningful connections highlight the transformative power of effective marketing in today's entrepreneurial landscape.

Feb 12, 2025 • 19min
223. Win the Day Q&A (Be a Good Leader, Wearable Tech, Apply What You Learn) 💡
"Suffering over things that have happened to us is nothing more than an argument with the past." — Byron KatieYou've got questions, I've got answers! Welcome to a Win the Day Q&A minisode. Today we go through:How do you feel about wearable tech devices like Oura Ring, Whoop band, etc.?What's the best way to implement what you learn in a book or podcast?What is a good "leader"? And how do you nurture those characteristics in another?If you've got a question, join us in theWin the Day Facebook group so I can help...Onward,JamesPS —Join 17K+ other subscribers enjoying exclusive free content on YouTube 🍿_Links:🔱Ep 124 with Rich Diviney (Navy SEAL Commander)Listening on Spotify?Leave a comment to share your thoughts.Want to support the show?Hit 'Follow' and leave a 5-star rating to help others #WinTheDay.💕 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3b29Q2U🙏 Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3cKIDT6Loving the episode? Share it with a friend so they can benefit, too._Your support is greatly appreciated 💜#WinTheDayIn case you missed it: Episode 220 Win Your Health with Dr. Michael Breus

Feb 4, 2025 • 54min
222. Live Your Legacy with Lee Richter (business visionary) 💗
“It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all.” — Edward de Bono
For more than 30 years, Lee Richter has been at the forefront of business, leadership, and innovation. As the builder of several multi-million dollar companies, Lee has been recognized as one of San Francisco’s top women to watch.
Her acclaimed TEDx Talk, Navigating the Attention Economy, dives deep into the balance between humanity and technology — and how emerging trends like artificial intelligence are reshaping the world.
Beyond her incredible achievements, Lee is one of the most well-connected people I’ve ever met. She’s a big believer in the power of your circle to shape your future, and she’s passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders.
In this episode:
• How to secure relationships that transform your life.
• The power of the right room (and the right people).
• The best tips to grow your business.
• How you can leave a legacy that counts.
🍿Let’s WIN THE DAY with Lee Richter!_
🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/222-win-the-day-podcast-lee-richter
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Episode links:
🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan
⚡ Lee Richter website
📷 Lee Richter Instagram
📱 Lee Richter LinkedIn
🍿 The Art of Love with Dené Logan (marriage & family therapist): Ep 188
📚 ‘Sovereign Love’ by Dené Logan
🎤 TEDx Talk ‘Access, Attention & AI Ideation’ by Lee Richte
🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel
💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify
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Timemarkers:
00:00 Who is Lee Richter
1:47 Interview starts
2:09 Rewire your brain at a young age
4:55 Surround yourself with the right people
9:25 How to let go of limiting beliefs
12:05 Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
14:18 How women can become successful
17:56 The difference between winners and losers
20:16 What friendships should you seek out
25:25 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan
26:16 The power of the right room (and the right people)
30:00 How to structure your ideas for action
32:58 Why you should get in the right room
35:32 How young people can find the right mentor
38:55 How to teach people to solve problems
41:16 How to live your legacy
43:32 Think and Grow Rich
44:52 Affirmation
47:57 How to monitor and reduce stress
51:02 Rocket Round
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Onward and upward always…
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PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Win Your Health with Dr. Michael Breus: Ep 220

Jan 29, 2025 • 17min
221. Rising from the Ashes: 5 Lessons from Tragedy 🔥
"You have to die a few times before you can really live." – Charles Bukowski
Well, it's been a wild start to the year.
The LA fires have finally ended, one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in history.
Are there any lessons in tragedy? Let's find out...
Onward,
James
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In case you missed it: Episode 220 Win Your Health with Dr. Michael Breus

Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
220. Win Your Health with Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor) 🔋
“Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals.” — Jim Rohn
What if the key to transforming your health and performance wasn’t complicated — but simply overlooked? 🧐
Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor) is back for an unprecedented third appearance on the Win the Day podcast!
As a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist, Dr. Breus has helped millions understand the science of sleep and how it impacts every area of their lives.
As founder of SleepDoctor.com and author of the global bestseller The Power of When, Dr. Breus has become the go-to expert on optimizing sleep and performance.
He has been featured everywhere from Oprah and The Dr. Oz Show to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Now, with the release of his fifth book, Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Wellness is Too Freakin’ Complicated, Dr. Breus takes a refreshingly simple, back-to-basics approach to health by focusing on the three wellness dominos.
In this episode:
• The most effective strategies to improve performance and overall health.
• Why most people breathe incorrectly — and how to fix it.
• The biggest biohack fails that are costing you money.
• How to fix your sleep quality once and for all.
🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Michael Breus!
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🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/220-win-the-day-podcast-michael-breus
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Episode links:
🎯 Download your FREE Win the Day action plan
📚 ‘Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Wellness is too Freakin Complicated’ by Dr. Michael Breus
⚡ The Sleep Doctor website
📷 The Sleep Doctor Instagram
🍿 High Performance Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus (Ep 81)
🍿 Sleep Your Way to the Top with Dr. Michael Breus (Ep 44)
🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel
💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify
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Timemarkers:
00:00 Who is Dr. Michael Breus
2:03 Interview starts
2:39 The 3 most important dominos of health
5:59 What is a chronotype
7:08 How to quickly learn your chronotype
8:50 How your sleep changes when you become a parent
10:39 Why most people struggle with sleep
12:50 How to sleep with anxiety
16:18 How to sleep when you have something important the next day
17:42 7 tips to help you sleep on an airplane
21:34 Download your FREE Win the Day Action Plan
22:25 How can a shift worker improve their sleep quality
24:32 Should you take melatonin to fall asleep
27:05 Why most sleep supplements are a scam
29:36 Does cannabis CBD help sleep
31:57 Why a sedentary life impacts your sleep
32:38 How do I know if I need to take magnesium
35:50 Are electrolyte powders good for you?
37:31 Should you take creatine monohydrate
39:29 Are sleeping pills bad for you
44:19 How to catch up on lost sleep quickly
45:33 Are there people who can survive without
46:03 How much water should you drink
49:05 Should you filter your water (and microplastics)
51:50 How does breathing impact your energy
54:10 Tension myositis syndrome (how stress contributes to physical pain)
55:05 New book ‘Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Wellness is too Freakin Complicated’
56:22 Overrated or Underrated (Mouth tape, Oura ring, Magnesium, Sleeping pills, Melatonin, Sticking to a routine, Foam pillows, Blackout curtains, Weighted blankets, NMN, NAD, Blue light glasses)
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Onward and upward always…
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PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: High Performance Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor): Ep 81

Jan 15, 2025 • 12min
219. How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet 🧨
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain
Happy new year and welcome to 2025!
The gyms are full and resolutions are in full effect. But if you're serious about big success this year and beyond, you need the right plan...
In this minisode, we're going to go through a simple exercise to help you identify (and unify) both your purpose and your winning traits. This provides the ultimate foundation for a life of alignment and intention, so you can make this year the best one yet.
Onward,
James
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In case you missed it: Never Lead Alone with Keith Ferrazzi: Ep 214

Jan 7, 2025 • 58min
218. Master Your Mind with Dr. Daniel Amen | From the Vault 🧠
“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
Welcome to our first episode of 2025!
This is the final 'from the vault' episodes we'll be publishing during the holiday season.
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. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries.
Dr. Amen has worked with some of the world’s most recognized entertainers, including Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Kendall Jenner, as well as Olympic gold medalists, billion-dollar CEOs, and leading sports organizations.
In this episode:
• The problem with the traditional model of mental health diagnosis and treatment
• The most effective ways to improve brain health
• What you can do to overcome addiction, anxiety, cognitive decline, and genetic risks; and
• Brain health secrets to help you achieve happiness, success, and purpose.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Daniel Amen!
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🎬 HD video version: https://youtu.be/I2qDuGfpPZg
🎁 Subscribe to Win the Day on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WinTheDayVideos
📖 Blog version: https://jameswhitt.com/master-your-mind-with-dr-daniel-amen
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Show links:
⚡ Dr. Daniel Amen website
📷 Dr. Daniel Amen Instagram
📚 ‘Change Your Brain Every Day’ by Dr. Daniel Amen
🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel
💚 Give Win the Day a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
🙏 Give Win the Day a 5-star rating on Spotify
💕 Win the Day Facebook group
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Timemarkers:
0:53 Who is Dr. Daniel Amen
2:48 Interview starts
3:14 What’s wrong with the traditional model of mental health diagnosis and treatment
7:17 How to separate negative thoughts from action
9:06 Four steps to overcome anxiety
12:12 Name your mind to create psychological distance
14:31 The problem with the education system
16:11 How to use anxiety as a gift
18:19 How to get someone to change their behavior
23:07 The Law of Attraction
24:17 Mental rehearsal with celebrity clients (e.g. Miley Cyrus, Alysha Newman)
27:06 How to help someone discover what they want
30:45 Visualize hell to help you make good decisions
33:10 Dr. Amen’s tips to Win the Day
37:00 What role does nutrition play in brain health?
40:12 How to overcome addiction
44:35 How to deal with haters
47:29 How to improve brain health in children
49:52 Is alcohol bad for your brain?
55:28 Rocket Round
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Onward and upward always...
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PS — In case you missed it: How to Scale Success with Graham Weaver: Ep 200

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 4min
217. Happiness at Home with Michael Perry | From the Vault 💌
“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
Welcome to our final episode of 2024!
This is the first of two 'from the vault' episodes we'll be publishing during the holiday season; the second will be out on 7th January.
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 Make All Parents Lives Easier. After becoming a father in 2020, Michael launched Maple as a free mobile app to change the world of parenting and have your home running like a well-oiled machine.
Already, Maple has partnered with more than 70 brands and has more than 80,000 users in the US and Canada alone.
Michael is also extremely open about his struggles with anxiety and negative self-talk, which is certainly refreshing in the world of filters and facades.
In this episode:
• The biggest contributors to household stress and conflict
• How to balance business with family
• The biggest mistakes parents make (and how to fix them)
• How you can use technology to bring more happiness into the home.
🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Michael Perry!
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Episode links:
🔥 Download Maple (free app)
⚡ Maple website
📷 Maple Instagram
📝 Maple Facebook
🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel
💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
🙏 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Spotify
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Timemarkers:
0:43 Who is Michael Perry
2:08 The fountain of self-belief
4:18 First job
6:17 Battle with anxiety – and how to rise above it
11:23 Negative self-talk and inner peace
14:10 Embrace your problems
16:32 How becoming a parent changes your life
18:19 What are you geedy for
20:04 Whether to prioritize your own life or your children’s
22:30 How to understand your purpose
24:17 Who are you willing to be a servant to
27:34 Daily routine and self-care
33:37 Origins of building Maple
38:02 Technology and parenting
41:10 The truth about life as an entrepreneur
44:00 Launch a free app vs a paid app
46:34 The biggest problems in the home today (and how to solve them)
50:15 Redefining masculinity and what taking care of your home looks like
52:31 Best tips for a happier home
57:05 Who are you giving the best version of yourself to
1:01:20 Rocket Round
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Onward and upward always…
#WinTheDay
PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: The Gift of Pain with Brian Bogert: Ep 208


