Happy New Year, Win Monday Nation! As we kick off 2025, host Paul Epstein shares a monumental announcement about the future of the Win Monday Podcast. Fueled by purpose, growth, and your feedback, Paul is taking the podcast back to the lab for a brief recharge, promising to return bigger, better, and stronger than ever.

In this episode, Paul outlines the exciting updates coming in the next iteration of Win Monday:

• More of his crowd-favorite solo episodes.
• A focus on how teams, cultures, and organizations can adopt the Win Monday mindset and gameplan.

Paul also dives into the five key pillars of championship culture—momentum, playing offense, growth, leadership, and team alignment—and how they shape winning individuals and organizations. If you're ready to make 2025 your most winning year yet, this episode will inspire you to take action and own your Mondays like never before.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Welcome to 2025 and Paul’s big announcement
• [03:15] The importance of feedback: What listeners want in Win Monday 2.0
• [06:45] Why solo episodes are a fan favorite
• [08:22] How Win Monday principles apply to teams, cultures, and organizations
• [10:15] The five pillars of a winning culture
• [12:48] Introduction to Monday Momentum: A tool to jumpstart your week
• [15:22] Why taking action and being decisive is the key to winning
• [17:05] Wrapping up with a promise: Win Monday Podcast will return stronger in 2025

Notable Quotes:

• [00:05:10] “Winning Monday is about momentum. It’s about making that one choice to take control, so you can win the week, win the month, and win the year.” – Paul Epstein
• [00:12:30] “Momentum is not just about motivation—it’s about tools, tactics, and strategies that build championship cultures where everyone rises to excellence.” – Paul Epstein
• [00:17:05] “When we win Monday, we set the tone for everything that follows. Let’s make this year the most winning year yet.” – Paul Epstein

Resources and Links

Monday Momentum (sign up here)

• Monday Momentum

Win Monday Community (join here)

• Win Monday Community

Paul Epstein

• Confidence Quiz
• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

As we kick off 2025, have you thought about how you're going to approach this year? What if this could be the year you truly win? And I don’t mean just making it through the days or ticking off a few to-dos. I’m talking about owning your Mondays—because, let’s be real, winning Monday means you set the tone for the entire week.

We’ve all been there—setting those New Year’s resolutions that fizzle out by February, right? But this time, let’s do something different. What if you focused only on green light goals this year? Goals that are in alignment with your mindset, your authenticity, and your actions. If your head and heart are both screaming "YES," you’ll have the momentum to push through whatever comes your way.

So, are you ready to make 2025 your most winning year yet? To lock in those green light goals and not look back? Let’s make this the year we win every Monday—and every week. Ready to get started? Let’s go!

Resources and Links

Monday Momentum (sign up here)

• Monday Momentum

Win Monday Community (join here)

• Win Monday Community

Paul Epstein

• Confidence Quiz
• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

What a year 2024 has been! Full of challenges, growth, and moments that shaped us. As we reflect on everything we've achieved and experienced, it’s the perfect time to think about the people who brought us joy and energy. Who warmed our lives and who helped us grow?

Now, as we approach 2025, it's time to turn the page and embrace what’s next. Let’s make this coming year one of warmth, connection, and growth. Surround yourself with the energy that uplifts you, and let’s step into 2025 stronger than ever!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here’s to closing out 2024 with gratitude and starting the new year with a heart full of possibility.

Tune into the Win Monday Podcast for more inspiration!

Resources and Links

Monday Momentum (sign up here)

• Monday Momentum

Win Monday Community (join here)

• Win Monday Community

Paul Epstein

• Confidence Quiz
• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Have you ever felt like a fraud in your own success, like you’re constantly on the edge of being found out? In this episode of the Win Monday Podcast, we revisit our powerful conversation with Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author Laura Gassner Otting, who shares invaluable insights on building unshakable confidence, finding true fulfillment, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Whether you're grappling with the weight of high expectations or struggling to align your career with your true potential, Laura offers practical strategies to break free from self-doubt and embrace your authentic path to success.

Tune in now and take the first step toward living your best life with confidence! Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with anyone who could use a little encouragement on their own journey to fulfillment.

Key Takeaways

• Unshakable confidence is the key to success and happiness—define your own path and align your actions with your true purpose.
• Overcome imposter syndrome by recognizing it as a common challenge for high achievers, and build your confidence through competence.
• Unlock your full potential by sharing your knowledge and empowering others, while defining success on your own terms.

In This Episode:

• [04:31] Is the journey to "Wonderhell" worth it?
• [06:37] Practical steps for climbing from the wrong ladder to the right one.
• [07:10] How to define success and achieve alignment with your true self.
• [09:36] Why prioritizing your own definition of success is crucial.
• [10:44] Embracing the reality that new levels bring new challenges.
• [12:45] Navigating imposter syndrome and reshaping your self-perception.
• [13:23] Understanding the "looking-glass self" theory and its impact.
• [18:17] The difference between following your passion and investing in it.
• [19:36] Laura's biggest flops and the lessons learned.
• [20:03] The power of owning your role as a confident businesswoman.
• [25:21] How to manage burnout and recognize your own value.
• [31:27] Building unshakable confidence from the ground up.

Notable Quotes

• [13:32] “We're not who we think we are, we're not who others think we are. We're who we think others think we are.” — Laura Gassner Otting
• [16:58] “In the end, I think we have to remind ourselves that, you know, we're so afraid not to be perfect, and we're so afraid to fail. But in every one of our moments of growth, it's come out of failure.” — Laura Gassner Otting
• [23:07] “If you want to get past impostor syndrome, the best way to do that is to teach somebody something that you've already done.” — Laura Gassner Otting

Our Guest

Laura Gassner Otting is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, keynote speaker, and Executive Coach. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, including serving in Bill Clinton’s White House, Laura brings a wealth of expertise on personal growth and leadership. She’s the author of Limitless and Wonderhell and has appeared on Good Morning America, Oprah Daily, and more. Laura specializes in helping others find their true potential by defying conventional definitions of success.

Resources and Links

Monday Momentum (sign up here)

• Monday Momentum

Win Monday Community (join here)

• Win Monday Community

Paul Epstein

• Confidence Quiz
• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Laura Gassner Otting

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life - https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Ignore-Everybody-Carve-your/dp/1940858763
• Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should . . . and What to Do About It - https://www.amazon.com/Wonderhell-Success-Doesnt-Should-About/dp/1646871227

What if rejection wasn’t the end, but the beginning of something greater? On the heels of his fascinating conversation with Jin Jiang, Paul dives deeper into the concept of rejection therapy. Jiang’s bold 100-day experiment, which inspired a viral TED Talk with over 11 million views, turned countless "no’s" into powerful lessons on resilience. From asking strangers for $100 to hilariously requesting burger refills, Jiang’s journey proves that rejection can be a stepping stone to growth.

Paul unpacks the transformative power of asking “how” when faced with rejection. How can we shift the narrative from failure to possibility? How can we turn obstacles into opportunities? With themes of ambition, discipline, and resilience, this episode offers insights to help you tackle life’s challenges head-on.

Key Takeaways

• The concept of "rejection therapy" and its benefits.
• The universal experience of rejection in various life areas (business, relationships, career).
• Personal anecdotes illustrating unconventional challenges related to rejection.
• The importance of reframing rejection as an opportunity for growth.
• Strategies for turning a "no" into a "yes."
• The role of ambition, discipline, and resilience in achieving success.
• The significance of maintaining a positive mindset towards rejection.
• Encouragement to engage in problem-solving after facing rejection.
• The motivational message of using rejection as a stepping stone to success.

In This Episode:

• [00:06] Introduction to rejection therapy
• [01:09] Examples of rejection
• [02:06] Transforming rejection into growth
• [02:25] The power of "how"
• [04:31] Controlling factors in life
• [05:28] Building resilience through rejection

Notable Quotes

• [00:06] "We have all faced rejection in our business, in our lives, in our career, in our relationships in so many ways I lose count." – Paul
• [03:25] "Instead of walking away with our tails between our legs or feeling embarrassed or feeling small or feeling less than, think of those negative emotions, but what if rejection no longer had to be a negative thing?" – Paul
• [05:28] "The next time you get rejected, how do we get to a yes? How can this be possible? How can we partner to turn this no into a yes?" – Paul

Resource and Links

Paul Epstein

• Join the Win Monday Community: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/win-monday
• Take the Confidence Quiz: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/confidence-quiz
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulepsteinspeaks/
• https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/

Mentioned

• What I learned from 100 days of rejection | Jia Jiang | TED