Win the Day

"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." — Seneca
What does it take for someone to change their behavior?
Usually it's when things have been left too late: the medical diagnosis, the crippling burnout, or the relationship breakdown.
In this minisode, we go through a lesson from the world's highest performing team to help you become a master of so you never fail again.
Onward,
James
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⚔️ ⁠Episode 154: Prepare to Win with Andrew Sullivan
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“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.” — Douglas Pagels
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 2026.
Leave a comment on Spotify to let me know which one you’ll be incorporating first.
Without further ado, let’s get into 8 Tips to Win the Day – the best highlights from the year so far…
Onward,
James
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⚔️ Episode 270: Live At Your Limit with Dean Stott
💝 Episode 272: Win Your Relationship with John Gray
📸 Episode 274: Thriving with ADHD with Brooke Schnittman
🏡 ⁠Episode 276⁠: Parent Like a Pro with Sean Donohue
🧠 Episode 278: Rewire Your Brain with Dr. Caroline Leaf
🎁 Episode 280: Little Luxuries with Caleb Ulffers
🧘‍♀️ ⁠Episode 282⁠: The ROI of Calm with Sunaina Sinha
🎂 Episode 284: The Mindful Parent with Dr. Ellen Langer
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“You cannot hope to make progress in areas where you have taken no action.” — Epictetus
Welcome to a brand new episode! Today we're answering three great audience questions:
• What’s one habit you absolutely refuse to skip, even on your worst day?
• I love the idea of growth and performance. What do you think matters more early on—having a clear direction or being open to trying things and learning from them?
• I loved Ep 276 with family coach Sean Donohue. What were the 3 biggest takeaways for you personally that every parent needs to know?
Leave a comment to share your thoughts or to ask a question of your own.
Onward,
James
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Links and resources mentioned:
🗝️ If you lead a team and want to learn more about how Win the Day can help your organization, ⁠⁠let’s talk⁠⁠
🏡 Episode 276: Parent Like a Pro with Sean Donohue
🧠 Episode 282: The ROI of Calm with Sunaina Sinha
✍️ Win the Day journal template
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“Safety is at the root of healing. We can't heal unless we feel safe because our nervous system won't function if it thinks it's under threat.” – Dr. David Rabin
High performers have been conditioned to treat chronic stress as a badge of honor.
But constantly running your mind and body on empty isn't a strategy for elite success—it’s a direct path to burnout.
Our guest today has the blueprint to build a foundation of physiological safety and recovery.
Dr. David Rabin is a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist who specializes in helping patients heal from chronic stress and trauma where traditional medicine fell short.
As the co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience, he developed the world’s first wearable technology that actually trains your nervous system to calm down and focus in real time.
In this episode:
• Why your brain treats a packed inbox the exact same way it treats a physical threat.
• The biological reason your body blocks healing and optimization when you are red-lining.
• How mastering your own stress response gives your kids the single greatest unfair advantage for their future.
• Practical micro-habits to signal safety to your brain, protect your mental clarity, and unlock a new level of energy during a high-stakes workday.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. David Rabin!
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Timemarkers:
0:25 Who is Dr. David Rabin?
1:48 Interview starts
4:20 Growing up in a culture of questioning everything
6:31 How to raise independent children who can think for themselves
9:35 Never judge your emotions (and why kids need to learn how to breathe)
16:55 How to manage the transition from childhood to adulthood (and the gift of gratitude)
20:57 How your thoughts create your reality
26:02 How to stop passing trauma to your children
30:40 Safety is at the root of healing – and how to heal anyone
33:30 Should pharmaceutical companies be allowed to advertise
35:51 Placebo vs nocebo
38:34 How much of our brain do we use – and how to live to your potential
41:30 How to help someone change their mindset
45:37 How to heal from painful memories
48:50 What you need to know and understand to overcome anxiety
52:09 Apollo Neuro wearable
1:00:04 What are the most important parenting skills
1:04:30 Affirmation
1:07:03 Rocket Round
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In case you missed it: The ROI of Calm with Sunaina Sinha (Ep 282)

"What is success? It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace." – Paulo Coelho
Does your life feel like a bit more of a slog than it should be?
In this minisode, we're going to explore the Apathy Epidemic that is destroying the world — and, most importantly, what you can do about it.
Onward,
James
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