“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.” — Steve Jobs

Dan Martell is author of acclaimed book ‘Buy Back Your Time,' an angel investor, and thought leader to 10M+ social media followers.

In his early years, Dan faced addiction and jail time, but made an extraordinary turnaround. Today, he's recognized as a guiding light for entrepreneurs worldwide, assisting them in building thriving businesses while strengthening their mindset.

Dan is also a proud husband and father of two.

In the last two years, Dan’s public profile has skyrocketed, and he reveals the secrets to that growth in this episode.

In this episode:

• The inspiring words that turned Dan’s entire life around.

• How to build a life that gives you energy.

• The secrets to a happy marriage and household.

• The most important skills your children need to succeed.

• How to upgrade your career for more time, money, and freedom.

This might be the most value-packed episode of the Win the Day podcast ever released.

Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dan Martell!

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📚 ‘⁠⁠Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire⁠⁠’ by Dan Martell

📷 Dan Martell ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

📱 Dan Martell ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

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Timemarkers:

0:16 Who is Dan Martell

1:45 Interview begins

2:23 The prison guard that changed Dan Martell’s life

4:44 The power of believing in someone else

7:22 ‘Buy Back Your Time’ by Dan Martell (and how to build a career you love)

9:39 Use your time to amplify your life

11:14 Being on the ‘grind’ does NOT make you a success

12:18 Are you addicted to being ‘busy’ (and thoughts on Gary Vaynerchuk)

13:45 Build a life that gives you energy (and thoughts on Rob Dyrdek)

15:59 Turn yourself into a person of value

17:07 How Jim Rohn is mentoring Dan Martell’s kids

18:48 How can you create more value for the people around you

20:34 How to stop over-committing to too many things

23:53 The best playbooks to use in your career (The Camcorder Method)

25:56 We teach people how to treat us

28:40 How to improve your marriage

31:08 How to become friends with influential people

35:00 The best piece of advice Dan Martell has ever received

39:21 How to come up with a good business idea

42:16 How to build a lucrative business

45:15 How Dan Martell built his personal brand (and what his social media strategy)

55:02 How to overcomes nerve and self-doubt

59:07 How to balance individual aspirations with family and business

1:02:06 The secrets to a happy marriage

1:05:12 The 5 most important parts of Dan Martell’s daily routine

1:07:24 Affirmation

1:08:10 Rocket Round

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"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go." — William Feather

In this minisode, we'll go through a 5-step plan to finish the year strong—and set you up to make 2026 your best year yet.

Onward,

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“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Let's recap the most powerful moments of the Win the Day podcast in 2025!

Hopefully, like me, you’ve learned a lot, but most importantly you’ve taken ACTION on what you’ve learned.

If you missed the recap for the first half of the year, check out Episode 244.

What's your favorite tip? Leave a comment to let us know.

Onward,

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Links mentioned:

Episode 246: The Urban Monk with Dr. Pedram Shojai: https://jameswhitt.com/246-win-the-day-podcast-pedram-shojai

Episode 248: Perform Under Fire with Leigh Anderson: https://jameswhitt.com/248-win-the-day-podcast-leigh-anderson

Episode 250: Masters of Uncertainty with Rich Diviney: https://jameswhitt.com/250-win-the-day-podcast-rich-diviney

Episode 252: Transform Your 20s with Livi Redden: https://jameswhitt.com/252-win-the-day-podcast-livi-redden

Episode 254: Win Monday with Paul Epstein: https://jameswhitt.com/254-win-the-day-podcast-paul-epstein

Episode 256: Happy Hustle with Cary Jack: https://jameswhitt.com/256-win-the-day-podcast-cary-jack

Episode 258: Wealthy & Well Known with Rory Vaden: https://jameswhitt.com/258-win-the-day-podcast-rory-vaden

Episode 260: Why Comfort Kills with Joe de Sena: https://jameswhitt.com/260-win-the-day-podcast-joe-de-sena

Episode 262: Reclaim Your Power with Roma Van der Walt: https://jameswhitt.com/262-win-the-day-podcast-roma-van-der-walt

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"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." — Winston Churchill

Welcome to our annual holiday gift guide!

These are the items that have made the biggest impact on my life throughout the year, and I know they’ll do the same for you or for someone else if you’re giving them as a gift.

What made the biggest difference in your life this year? Leave a comment to let us know.

Onward,

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Links and resources mentioned:

Wealthy and Well Known by Rory & AJ Vaden

Masters of Uncertainty by Rich Diviney

Lifeforce: Analyze 50+ biomarkers for optimal health

DEXA: Body composition scans

Airpods Pro 3: Wireless headphones with heart rate sensor and active noise cancellation

Shure MV7: USB microphone (this is the newer version of the one I've owned for 3 years)

Google Nest Wifi Pro: WiFi router for speed, reliability, and simplicity

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In case you missed it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 260: Why Comfort Kills with Joe De Sena (founder, Spartan Race)

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” —  Alice Walker

Roma Van der Walt, MSc, is a sport scientist, former pro athlete, and one of the leading voices in the future of female physiology.

As the founder and CEO of Vitelle, Roma is building the first scalable health intelligence platform designed specifically for women—translating complex physiology into actionable insights for sport, clinical care, and preventive health.

With a background that spans elite competition (including seven years representing Germany in the pentathlon), humanitarian work at the UN, and digital product design, Roma brings a rare systems-thinking approach to women’s health.

Her mission is to finally close the data gap in how female biology is understood and supported across every stage of life.

In this episode:

• The biggest myths about performance, recovery, and hormones.

• How to design your daily routine for strength, energy, and longevity.

• Why female health data is still shockingly underused.

• Why closing the data gap could change everything.

🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Roma Van der Walt!

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Timemarkers:

00:00 Who is Roma Van der Walt

1:31 Interview starts

4:02 How losing a parent when you’re young changes your mindset

5:13 What is a pentathlon

7:08 Why your kids should start fencing 🤺

9:44 What’s wrong with our healthcare system

13:08 Building the first female health operating system

18:59 What’s wrong with how maternal health is treated

23:45 The best health tips for new moms

27:15 How new moms can develop confidence to get back into exercise

31:00 How having a goal can motivate you

33:10 How to know when to listen to your body and rest—or to push harder

37:03 The biggest mistakes people make with their daily routine

41:08 Why you need to prioritize better quality sleep

42:30 How to survive a cold plunge

46:05 LA 2028 vs Brisbane 2032: Who will host the best Olympic Games?

49:40 How to raise strong and resilient children

55:39 The value of data

57:10 Affirmation

57:37 Rocket Round

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PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 260: Why Comfort Kills with Joe de Sena

“I don’t need to change the world overnight. I'm going to change the world over the next 50 years." — Jensen Huang

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang built a trillion-dollar company on a simple philosophy: win today so you can play again tomorrow.

In this minisode, we unpack his viral insight about why executing flawlessly on simple plans beats chasing perfection, and how this approach transforms both your business and your daily life.

Onward,

James

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Links and resources mentioned:

🎞️ The goal of winning by Jensen Huang

🎙️ Why Comfort Kills with Joe de Sena (founder, Spartan Race): Episode 260

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“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” — Will Rogers

Joe De Sena is a New York Times bestselling author, fitness icon, and the founder of Spartan—a global movement that’s transformed 15M+ lives through its world-renowned endurance events and lifestyle programs.

After a successful corporate career, Joe left it all behind to pursue a more meaningful mission: to get 100 million people off the couch. What started as a few races in Vermont has exploded into a global fitness phenomenon, with over 1M+ participants across 40+ countries every year.

Joe has personally completed more than 50 ultra-events, even completing 14 Ironmans in a single year. He now trains others to build mental toughness, embrace discomfort, and live with purpose.

In this episode:

• How to strengthen your mindset through physical challenges.

• The daily discipline behind elite performance.

• Why modern life makes us soft — and what to do about it.

• How to build a healthy, loving, and resilient family.

🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Joe de Sena!

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Timemarkers:

00:00 Who is Joe De Sena

1:47 Interview starts

3:22 The decision to start Spartan (purpose vs corporate world)

5:22 Joe De Sena’s superpower

7:48 Develop the ability to inspire others

8:41 Why comfort kills (and the problem with laziness)

11:11 Almost going bankrupt

13:30 How Spartan saves lives

16:28 The #1 way to get out of depression

19:10 Your mental health depends on the people around you

20:45 The hardest habit for people to change

22:11 Why you’re failing with your health and fitness goals

23:22 How Joe De Sena sets (and achieves) goals

25:20 Are material possessions making you weak?

27:38 How to become more resilient

29:21 The toughest ultra events on the planet

31:22 How to get through your most challenging moments

32:46 How to know when enough is enough or if you're pushing too hard

34:09 Earn your reward

34:46 Joe De Sena parenting approach (always take the hard way with your kids)

35:42 Are you putting too much pressure on your kids?

39:03 Celebrate hard work with your kids

39:50 What sports to put your kids in

40:49 Focus on hard work (not winning or losing)

41:58 Joe De Sena family values

43:30 How to make your kids more resilient

45:23 Why parents need to model healthy behavior

46:24 How to stop a bad day from coming into the home

46:55 Affirmation

47:40 Rocket Round

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“Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.” — Leonardo da Vinci

Too many of us are living a life we don't want, or destroying our inner piece, out of obligation to someone else.

In this minisode, we'll look at why you should run your own race—and how inner piece is quickly becoming the real metric of success.

Onward,

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