Win The Day With James Whittaker

“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 invited to live and interactive coaching sessions with me. Join now with limited launch pricing:

“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 want. Norman Kent embarked on his first jungle expedition at 14 years old where he developed a strong desire to capture the beauty he saw and share it with the world. At 19 years old, Norman made his first skydive – a moment that would change his life forever. Since that time, Norman has worked on blockbuster films like Cliffhanger, Kingsman: The Secret Service, and Godzilla. He’s also made his own skydiving films, consulted to special forces units, and helped facilitate record-breaking feats all over the world – as wel

“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?

“The answer is in the question.” – Albert Einstein Did you know that a single question could make ALL of your dreams come true?

"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 much as possible. I also share some details on how much I've invested into this podcast since it was first launched — and we compare it to the estimated ROI to find out whether the opportunity has been worth the effort. Finally, we'll talk about the mindset you need to understand as you continue to step into your Winning Life, so you don't worry about the beliefs, comments, and thoughts of those you've left behind who had their chance to grow with you... Onward and upward always, James PS - The

“An hour of planning can save you 10 hours of doing.” – Dale Carnegie Have you heard that hard work will make you successful?

“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 - The countdown is on for the Win the Day Mastermind! This September, aspiring business leaders from around the world will be coming to Los Angeles, California, for a two-day immersive experience featuring some real industry legends. Get in fast:

“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 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 has been recognized by Forbes, Inc Magazine, and Business Insider for his role as an emerging leader and influencer in marketing, tech, and AI. Outside of the business world, he is a proud father, uncle, brothe

“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 always, James _ Help someone else Win the Day:

“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, and professional athletes, to adults and children in neighborhoods throughout the US and in the most deprived and war-torn regions of the world. Some of the well-known individuals who Tim has coached include Robert Downey, Jr., Sean “Diddy” Combs, Charlie Sheen, Oprah Winfrey, and Kanye West. Tim is a regular guest and commentator on national television. He’s been interviewed on Oprah, Steve Harvey, and Good Morning America, and his story was featured in my book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy. In this episode: What

“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?

“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 store for the back half of the year

“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

“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?

“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?

“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, Timberland, and Toms, to accelerate their growth and impact. Simon's latest book, Lead With We, was voted the McKinsey Top Business Bestseller on Workplace & Culture. His previous book, We First, is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, and was named the Best Business Marketing Book of the Year. In this episode: How to align WHO you are with WHAT you do. The “Lead with We” formula and how to accelerate your company's growth. The importance of purpose-driven messaging and storytellin

“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 leaders (and some special guests) together at the Win the Day Mastermind. If you'd like to join us, click here. _ Links mentioned in this episode:

“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, Victoria’s Secret, and actress Drew Barrymore. Tory's new book, Self-Belief is Your Superpower, has just been released. In this episode: Tory's journey to success in the PR industry, including her approach to building connections and overcoming doubt; Her concept of "3 coffee dates a week" and how it can quickly upgrade your professional network; How to discover your purpose and the role that life, business, and family experience can play in revealing it; and The formula for you to start t

“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. And there’s one quote that he shared during our interview that I can’t stop thinking about: “The champion’s golden rule: first, you prepare. Then you perform.” It's so simple but so powerful. In this minisode, we're going delve into the blueprint that Dr. Spencer uses to help champions prepare — so you'll be ready to dominate at your next big performance. Enjoy... _ Links mentioned in this episode:

“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 Tour De France victories. Dr. Spencer has also authored three books, been awarded International Sports Chiropractor of the Year, is creator of The Champion’s Blueprint methodology, and had his glass-blowing art displayed in some of the world’s finest galleries. Today, Dr. Spencer is most renowned as mentor to thought-leaders and businesses who want to exponentially grow and catapult to iconic status. Some of his notable clients include Tiger Woods, Sir Richard Branson, the band U2, Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador, Maria S