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Win the Day

Win the Day

By: James Whittaker
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 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 🚀James Whittaker Personal Development Personal Success
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  • 279. Do Your Life's Work Before Your Busy Work 📈

    279. Do Your Life's Work Before Your Busy Work 📈
    Apr 15 2026

    "If you don't fill your day with high-priority actions that inspire you, your day will fill up with low-priority actions that distract you." —Dr. John Demartini

    Three months into writing what was supposed to be my most important project, I was drowning.

    The task was to write a modern companion to Think and Grow Rich, the bestselling self-help book of all time.

    I had one year, a firm deadline, and interviews locked in with people well above my paygrade: Barbara Corcoran, Bob Proctor, Rob Dyrdek.

    The book would be released alongside a multimillion-dollar film. The pressure was immense.

    So how do you turn things around when everything is working against you? Let's find out...

    Onward,

    James

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  • 278. Rewire Your Brain for Massive Success with Dr. Caroline Leaf (neuroscientist)

    278. Rewire Your Brain for Massive Success with Dr. Caroline Leaf (neuroscientist)
    Apr 7 2026
    “Whatever we plant in our minds and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.” — Earl NightingaleDr. Caroline Leaf is a world-renowned neuroscientist and leading expert in mind-management, neuroplasticity, and emotional resilience. With 40 years of groundbreaking research, Dr. Leaf has pioneered the understanding of how our thoughts shape our brain, behaviors, and overall well-being.At the heart of her mission is the science of neuroplasticity: the brain's incredible ability to change and rewire itself. Her bestselling books—including The Perfect You, Switch On Your Brain, and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess—have sold millions, inspiring countless individuals to take charge of their mental and emotional lives.In this episode:• How to shift from survival mode to success• Why anxiety is a signal—not your identity• Why most habits don’t stick—and what to do instead• How to rewire your thinking using neuroplasticityLet’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Caroline Leaf!_🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): https://jameswhitt.com/278-win-the-day-podcast-caroline-leaf_Episode links:🎯 What’s the #1 thing the world’s top performers do to Win the Day? Download your free playbook ⁠‘50 Ways to Win the Day’⁠ now 🎁 Get $50 OFF the 21 Day Brain Detox course⚡ Dr. Caroline Leaf website📷 Dr. Caroline Leaf Instagram📝 Dr. Caroline Leaf Facebook📱 Dr. Caroline Leaf TikTok📚 Books by Dr. Caroline Leaf🎬 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 Meet Dr. Caroline Leaf: 40 years of rewiring the brain1:35 Interview starts2:01 Who first believed in you — and why borrowed belief changes everything 3:09 How neuroplasticity was discovered (and why doctors got it wrong)5:06 Why choice — not knowledge — is what actually heals you 6:05 Why people consume self-help content but never change8:58 How much control you really have over your thoughts 13:21 How environment, food, and relationships shape your thinking 14:59 Why labels like anxiety and ADHD are holding you back18:53 How James Whittaker overcame debilitating anxiety — and what finally worked29:02 How to find the source of your anxiety (and actually heal it) 35:13 The 5-step Neurocycle: how to rewire your brain in 63 days 37:23 Why habits don't stick after 21 days — and what to do instead41:04 How to make disgust and shame work for you, not against you 43:30 Why you can't change someone else — and what you can do instead 46:26 Parenting tips from a neuroscientist: how to raise strong and motivated kids 50:45 Why you should be more honest with your kids (your kids always think your bad mood is their fault)56:32 The science of consciousness and what's changing in mental health58:29 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 176: Your Path to Health, Healing and Happiness with Dr. David Rabin
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  • 277. What an FBI Negotiator Does Before He Opens His Eyes 👀

    277. What an FBI Negotiator Does Before He Opens His Eyes 👀
    Apr 1 2026

    "Make yourself happy first thing in the morning, and you give yourself the best chance of success." – Chris Voss

    I've interviewed 600+ of the world's top performers—Olympic gold medalists, billion-dollar founders, world-class athletes and more.

    Many of those interviews have been for this podcast, so you’ve been right there with me.

    And you’ll notice there’s a question I include every single time:

    "What's the ONE thing you do to win the day?"

    It’s so interesting to see the knowledge and experience get distilled into a single response—a ritual.

    I’ve learned that these rituals else are specific, repeatable, and available to anyone willing to act on them.

    Today, we'll explore that would be worth your time over the next three days.

    Onward,

    James

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