Win The Day 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. Video version of this episode:

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“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. Video version of this episode:

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“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. Video version of this episode:

“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. Video version of this episode:

“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. Join the Win the Day group on Facebook:

Ep 84: Never Go to Bed Without a Request to Your Subconscious | Win the Day podcast

Ep 83: Negotiating Like Your Life Depends On It with Chris Voss (FBI Negotiator) “Your journey begins with a choice to get up, step up, and live fully.” — Oprah Winfrey Chris Voss is author of mega bestseller, Never Split the Difference, and the world’s foremost authority on negotiation, persuasion, and getting to a ‘yes’ in the most important conversations in your life. In his 24-year award-winning law enforcement career, Chris was the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator, and has been trained in the art of negotiation by the FBI, Scotland Yard, and Harvard Law School. Join the Win the Day group on Facebook:

Ep 82: Take a Chance Doing What You Love | Win the Day podcast

Ep 81: High Performance Sleep with Dr Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor) "Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious." — Thomas Edison Ready to upgrade your sleep? Dr Michael Breus (aka The Sleep Doctor) is a 4x bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and sleep expert. He has appeared all over television, including Oprah, The Today Show, and on the Dr Oz show more than 40 times. And when he’s not doing media appearances, Dr Breus works with some of the most successful individuals on the planet who want to perform at their peak with as little sleep as possible. Join the Win the Day group on Facebook:

Ep 80: We Suffer More in Imagination than in Reality | Win the Day podcast

Ep 79: How Failure Can Help You Succeed with Coach Owen Roddy (MMA coach / fighter) “Your lack of commitment is an insult to the people who believe in you.” — Conor McGregor If you want to know how to bounce back from failure, this is the episode for you! Today, we sit down with legendary MMA coach, Owen Roddy. In addition to a stellar resume as a pro fighter, Owen is known as the coach of UFC star Conor McGregor. Owen has overseen Conor’s meteoric rise from apprentice plumber to world champion and one of the most recognized athletes on the planet. Join the Win the Day group on Facebook:

Ep 78: How to Turn Fear Into a Strength | Win the Day podcast

Ep 77: How to Build a Wellness Brand with Kurt Seidensticker (founder, Vital Proteins) “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker Kurt Seidensticker is Founder / CEO of collagen-based wellness company, Vital Proteins®. In addition to being a former NASA Aerospace Engineer, Kurt has 20+ years' experience as an entrepreneur and has successfully grown a number of digital-first companies. Join the Win the Day group on Facebook:

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Ep 75: How to Improve Brain Power with Daniel Gallucci (founder, Nurosene) “If I die tomorrow or in a year, it is the same – it is the message you leave behind you that counts.” — Rita Levi-Montalcini Want to improve your brain performance and turn bad habits into good habits? This is the episode for you! Daniel Gallucci is an acclaimed functional neurologist, osteopath, and brain researcher. His clinical experience ranges from elite athletes, like Olympians, NHL players, and baseball star Alex Rodrigeuz, to those with neurodegenerative disease, and virtually everyone in between. Daniel is Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Nurosene, a mental health wellness tech company known for its app that offers exercises and a personalized approach to not only sharpen cognitive skills and prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s, but to also support mental health. Join the Win the Day group on Facebook:

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