Win The Day With James Whittaker

“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?

“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?

“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 addiction, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction, is used in universities globally. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture, is a New York Times bestseller and one of the best books I’ve ever read. In fact, if I could give one book to everyone on the planet to read, it would be this one. Dr. Maté is also an expert in childhood developmental issues, ADHD, mind/body health, trauma, and parenting — you’re about to see why. In this episode: • Why the

“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?

“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, Google, and Samsung) to transform the way they approach sales, consumer engagement, and culture. Jon is also founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience for industry leaders ranging from Nobel laureates and Olympians to musicians and executives. With thousands of members, Influencers is the largest community of its type worldwide. Jon’s second book, You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust and Belonging, was released to critical acclaim. In this episode: How to become a master at building

“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 limited to 40 people and will sell out so, if you'd like to join, get in fast:

“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

“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:

“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 entrepreneur. His company Apollo Neuroscience has developed the first wearable scientifically-verified technology that actively improves energy, focus, and relaxation. Dr. Dave has specifically focused his research on the clinical translation of non-invasive therapies for patients with treatment-resistant illnesses like PTSD and substance use disorders, as well as chronic stress. He is also the co-founder and executive director of the Board of Medicine, a nonprofit organization of physicians and scientists establishing the

“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:

“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 Second Summits – the second tallest mountains on every continent. That includes K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth, widely considered the toughest and most dangerous mountain to climb. In this episode: The fateful night that changed Jenn’s life forever How to stay positive when it feels like everything is against you The most interesting moments from her mountaineering adventures; and How to reach the summit of your greatest challenge. Let’s WIN THE DAY with Jenn Drummond! _

“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:

“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 Street Journal, The Times, and Forbes magazine. He also consults for a wide range of Fortune 500 brands and businesses. Outside of this work, he is an award-winning photographer and creative director, whose portfolio includes multiple magazine covers and global advertising campaigns. In this episode, we’re going to talk about: How to extract the most joy and fulfillment from the later stages of life The biggest mistakes people make when they turn 50 Why retiring is the fastest way to die; and The mindset you need

"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 they didn't see it in themselves, and setting them free. This minisode includes 5 of the best lessons from Dr. Mark Goulston... Onward and upward always, James _ Show links:

“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. She is the founder of Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization that has delivered more than 16 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. Becoming President of the United States is about as lofty as a goal gets, but she’s spent her 30+ year career preparing for this moment. The pillars of her Presidential campaign are: The restoration of America’s middle class, including universal healthcare, tuition free college and tech school, and a guaranteed living wage; The establishment of a Department

“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:

"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 Diviney completed more than a dozen overseas deployments and was intimately involved with the selection process for the most elite special forces unit. Since retiring from the Navy, Rich has taught leadership and optimal performance to business, athletic, and military leaders from organizations such as American Airlines, the San Francisco 49ers, Zoom, and Deloitte. His book, The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance, is an epic read about the attributes we need to unlock and the s

"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 John Gray. John is the author of mega-bestseller, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, which catapulted him to being recognized as the leading relationship expert in the world. It also spawned a book series that has sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages in 150 different countries. Our episode quickly became the most popular episode ever recorded of the Win the Day podcast. The full-length video version has more than 90K views on YouTube and is still growing fast. John say

“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 now has 40M+ views and is growing quickly. The mission, to be very clear, is to help every person on the planet to activate their Winning Life. To make this a reality, here are three ways you can help right now: Hit the ‘subscribe’ button wherever you’re watching or listening to this podcast. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and Share your favorite episode with someone who needs to hear it. Without further ado, here are the best moments from the Win the Day podcast in 2023... Onward,

“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 transformational courses ever created, you'll be invited to live and interactive coaching sessions with me. Join now with limited launch pricing: