
Win Today
Win Today is a performance enhancing podcast filled with actionable insights and inspiration to come out on top in life. Through captivating interviews and solo episodes, a powerful tool is created and given to listeners to be able to push through any situation in life.
Hosted by Ryan Cass, he delivers messages that align to his purpose of helping people establish a foundation for sustained success, break trends of adversity, and chart desirable courses for life. Win Today!
Episodes
217 episodes
#216 | Beyond Grit: How To Build Confidence Like Elite Athletes Ft. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
“Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can train.”Do elite athletes ever doubt themselves? Absolutely—and what sets them apart isn’t the absence of negative thoughts, but how they respond. Dr. Cindra Kampho...
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58:59

#215 | The Beauty of "Failure" | A Key To Winning
Failure might be the most misunderstood concept in our success-obsessed culture. The world’s best innovators—from Booking.com to Jeff Bezos to Michael Jordan—have shown that failure isn’t something to avoid, it’s the very foundation of success....
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25:15

#214 | [WT Remix] Play A Bigger Game: 7 Principles To Experience True Fulfillment From An 8 Figure Founder Ft. Markus Kaulius
What if the very things you think disqualify you are actually your greatest gifts? Markus Kaulius—entrepreneur, founder of Magnum Pharmaceuticals, and author of Play a Bigger Game—shares how he turned adversity into fuel and built his ...
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1:07:39

#213 | Running Out Of The ICU: The STEP System To Transform Trauma Ft. Nick Prefontaine
What happens when life flips upside down in an instant? At 14, Nick Prefontaine suffered a traumatic brain injury snowboarding, was told he’d never walk or talk again — and ran out of the hospital less than 60 days later. His STEP framework (Su...
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Season 5
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45:58

#212 | Breaking Ribbons Round 3: The 200 Mile Journey Across South Carolina
On December 4th, I’ll run over 200 miles across South Carolina to raise a goal of at least $20,000 for families battling cancer through Breaking Ribbons, an initiative born from deep personal loss and a desire to do hard things for those going ...
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27:05

#211 | Winning Is: Redefining Success Beyond The Scoreboard
What does it really mean to win? Lately, I’ve been sitting with this question—and the more I observe high performers, the more I notice a common thread: the most successful people aren’t doing everything. They’re obsessed with on...
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#210 | [WT Remix] Thought Mastery: What Happens When You Don't Hear The Naysayers
In this episode, I explore how negative thoughts aren’t always true and how our beliefs about them shape our reality. Using the allegory of a deaf frog and Byron Katie's method, The Work, I highlight actionable strategies to break free...
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30:41

#209 | No Self-Imposed Limitations: The No BS Guide To Creating Powerful Language
Your words don't just reflect your reality—they create it. A lesson I learned early in my career taught me that saying "I'll try" invites uncertainty, while commitment begins with decisive language. The words we use—especially those th...
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36:45

#208 | Bears, Barbed Wire, & Cold: The 2025 Spartan Summer Death Race Recap
Waist-deep in freezing water, questioning everything, I faced the brutal reality of the 2025 Spartan Death Race—72 hours of nonstop, unpredictable suffering. From bear encounters to barbed wire crawls and cement hauls, the experience shattered ...
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Season 5
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2:07:33

#207 | The Unintended Consequences of Ambition: Finding Peace In 'Doing Enough'
Ever felt like no matter how much you accomplish, it's never enough? You're not alone. Ambition—that driving force behind achievement—can sometimes lead us into what I call "the unintentional abyss of ambition," where periods of stillness or re...
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Season 5
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#206 | Do Hard Sh*t | Why I'm Competing In The 2025 Spartan Death Race
The sweet spot of human potential often lies just beyond where most people are willing to venture. What happens when we deliberately seek out our limits, not just to discover them but to push past them? This profound question sets the stage for...
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Season 5
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32:40

#205 | Stay Off The "What-If" Bus | Mastering Mental Performance In Sports Ft. Dr. Hillary Cauthen
Dr. Hilary Cauthen, a clinical sports psychologist for Olympians and elite athletes, shares how fear of failure and evaluation often block peak performance—and how to reframe those fears for growth. In this episode, she reveals how shifting fro...
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48:31

#204 | The Art Of Stillness: How To Embrace 'The Quiet'
In a world addicted to motion and noise, stillness might be the most radical act of clarity. I share my journey of reclaiming presence through running, walking, and moments of quiet that helped me reconnect with my environment—and myself. ...
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22:33

#203 | [WT Remix] How To Be 'The One' in 2025: Lessons From An 8 Figure Founder Ft. Justin Prince
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Season 5
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54:59

#202 | The Inner Compass: 3 Questions That Can Change Your Life & Changed Mine
You already have the answers, but you might not have the path. Or you know the path but can't help bumps in the road from turning into mountains.Feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure of your next step? This episode introduces three power...
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Season 5
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27:50

#201 | 5 Things AI Can't Replace: The Power Of Handwritten Letters
In an age dominated by AI, handwritten thank-you letters have become a powerful symbol of genuine human connection. Research shows we often underestimate the emotional value these simple gestures hold. While AI can automate many tasks, it can't...
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Season 5
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24:41

#200 | You Can Turn Life Into Anything: A Deeper Dive Into My Journey Ft. Jamie Damsker [Guest Interviewer]
In this special 200th episode of Win Today, I take the guest seat while former guest Jamie Damsker hosts a powerful conversation about turning pain into purpose. Through stories of heartbreak, healing, and persistence, I challenge list...
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Season 5
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1:28:37

# 199 | Paralyzed To Powerful: Lessons From A Quadriplegic's Journey Ft. Rob Paylor
At 19, Rob Paylor was paralyzed during a championship rugby match. Doctors told him he'd never move again. He chose to fight. This episode is about resilience, mindset, and the decision to forgive the unforgivable. Rob’s story will cha...
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Season 5
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1:08:20

#198 | Beyond The Mile Markers: The 2025 Boston Marathon Experience
Breaking three hours at the Boston Marathon took eight years, countless setbacks, and a total mindset shift—but the lessons I learned can help you level up, too. In this episode, I share the three key mental strategies that turned pain ...
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Season 5
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1:01:38

#197 | The Happy Hustle: Creating A Life Of Harmony Through 'SOULMAPPIN' Ft. Cary Jack
What if you could achieve big success without burning out? In this episode, Cary Jack—bestselling author of The Happy Hustle—shares the powerful "soul mapping" system he created after walking away from a seven-figure deal to r...
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Season 5
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43:31

#196 | [WT Remix]: Glass Balls Vs. Basketballs: A Refreshed Perspective On Choices
Are you juggling too much and unsure what truly deserves your focus? In this episode, I share the "Glass Balls vs. Basketballs" framework that helped me prioritize what really matters—like relationships, health, and purpose—without letting the ...
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Season 5
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36:40

#195 | From Wall St. To A NASCAR Pit Stop: Unlocking High Performance Ft. Evan Marks
In this episode, elite mental performance coach Evan Marks shares insights on overcoming self-imposed limitations, drawing from his work with NASCAR drivers, Wall Street traders, and top athletes. He reveals a simple formula for success: Perfor...
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Season 5
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1:09:05

# 194 | The Good Mood Revolution: Building Your Happiness Muscles Ft. Matt O'Neill
In this episode, Matt O'Neill, author of The Good Mood Revolution, shares his powerful five-step journal process to transform negative thoughts and set the tone for a positive day. He opens up about his personal journey of overcoming f...
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#193 | The Five Types Of Wealth: A Refreshed Concept Of Time Ft. Sahil Bloom
Sahil Bloom is the newly minted author of NYT Best Seller, The Five Types of Wealth.In this condensed discussion from a book club review, Sahil reveals how to treat time as an equal commodity to money and why "time wealth" is so importa...
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Season 5
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