"What we instill in our children will be the foundation upon which they build their future." — Steve Maraboli
Today’s guest, Jen Cohen, has built her entire life around bold action — and she’s here to help you do the same.
Jen is a bestselling author, top-ranked podcast host, and speaker who’s become a force in the worlds of wellness, business, and high performance.
Her viral TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has inspired 5M+ viewers.
Her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder, is a rallying cry for anyone tired of holding themselves back.
From selling companies for millions to working with brands like Nike and P&G, to sitting down with icons like Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, and Matthew McConaughey, Jen has made boldness her superpower — and shows others how to unlock theirs.
And yes… she once got a date with Keanu Reeves. You’ll hear the full story in this episode 😉
We’ll also go through:
In this episode:
• The #1 habit to transform your life.
• How to rewire your brain for massive action.
• Why most people stay stuck in a rut.
• How to raise healthy, strong, and resilient kids.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with Jen Cohen!
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Episode links:
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📷 Jen Cohen Instagram
📚 ‘Bigger, Better, Bolder’ by Jen Cohen
🎤 TEDx Talk ‘The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids in a Fragile World’ by Jennifer Cohen
⚡ Jen Cohen website
🎬 Subscribe to Win the Day YouTube channel
💚 Give the Win the Day podcast a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts
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Timemarkers:
00:00 Who is Jen Cohen
1:28 Interview starts
2:15 The gift of being average
3:47 How to be resourceful, resilient, and likeable
7:40 Why kids are losing resilience
9:48 Never put your destiny in someone else’s hands (launching the Habits and Hustle podcast)
12:25 Make 10 attempts at whatever you want most
14:23 When Jen Cohen met Keanu Reeves
17:15 Be more interested than interesting
19:20 Why rejection is better than regret
20:38 How to maintain your friendships
22:56 How to ask for what you want (and get what you want)
25:44 How to become more confident — and remove self-doubt
29:15 Chase what you want, don't take what you get
36:47 If you want something done, give it to a busy mom
39:36 Jen Cohen parenting approach
42:33 Don’t coddle your children
47:16 The #1 skill that parents need to teach children
47:51 The number one skill that parents need to learn
49:00 When children should get access to a smart phone, social media, etc.
52:47 Should parents avoid phone usage around their kids
57:54 Do healthy parents have healthy kids
58:56 How to make your TEDx Talk a success
1:02:58 Affirmation
1:03:39 Rocket Round
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