WHY NOT ME

Josh Wade
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This podcast is for anyone who's sick of being average and feels like they're being called to do something more. It's for somebody who wants to pursue something but doesn't have that confidence in themselves yet. Somebody who just needs a few words of encouragement, or a few examples of people who have felt that way too and are doing it anyways. It's for somebody who doesn't want to look back on their life with regrets. Somebody who's willing to get uncomfortable so they can look back and feel proud of the story they got to tell.

  1. 2d ago

    The Quickest Way to Stay Average is to Wait For Permission to be Extraordinary - Christian Stevens

    One year ago, I completed my first full IRONMAN in Panama City Beach, Florida. I was terrified going into it, but I wanted to prove to myself that I was capable of doing something I once thought was impossible. What I didn't realize was that someone was watching. My buddy Christian saw me do it and started asking himself the same question that changed my life: WHY NOT ME? One year later, we returned to the exact same race. Except this time, I wasn't the one competing. I was there to watch Christian take on 140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running. We recorded this podcast before and after his race to capture the entire experience. We talk about fear, self-doubt, the pressure we put on ourselves, what it takes to do something you've never done before, and what happens when reality doesn't meet your expectations. We also share some pretty surreal full circle moments with IRONMAN, including how I went from unsuccessfully trying to collaborate with them last year to working with them to tell Christian's story this year. But the biggest thing I took away from this weekend had nothing to do with finishing times, medals, or accomplishments. It was realizing that watching someone you love find the courage to do something they once believed was impossible might be even more fulfilling than doing it yourself. Sometimes the greatest thing you can accomplish is inspiring someone else to believe they can, too. Welcome to the WHY NOT ME Podcast. Follow along:Instagram: @joshwadeofficial #Ironman #WhyNotMe #IronmanFlorida #Endurance #Mindset #Podcast

  2. Nov 4

    Why Your Trauma Makes You the Hero or the Villain | GARRETT GEE (The Bucket List Family)

    I've looked up to Garrett for years, and getting to sit down with him in his gym was honestly a dream come true. Most of you know him as the dad of the Bucket List Family, but I had no idea he got cut from the BYU soccer team twice before becoming team captain, or that after selling his app to Snapchat for $54 million him and his wife decided not to touch the money and started over with a $45,000 yard sale. We got so real in this one. Garrett opened up about losing his best friend in 7th grade, growing up with a really hard home life, and how he decided to let all of it be his hero origin story instead of his villain one. We talked about choosing to win, his "ice bath method" for hard seasons of life, raising kids who aren't spoiled when you can give them anything, and how he figured out how to provide for his family while still being there for every moment. That part hit me so hard as a young dad. And yes, he took me surfing for the first time and I may or may not have convinced his daughter I was secretly a pro 😂 Garrett, thank you for this man. Happy 40th!! WHY NOT ME? CHAPTERS 0:00 Hero or villain? It's your choice 0:25 Intro 1:17 Surfing with Garrett & his kids 6:16 Garrett's chapters: BYU captain, Shark Tank, Snapchat 7:27 Building the Bucket List empire 12:04 Sold for $54M and started over with a yard sale 19:11 Cut from BYU twice to team captain 20:49 3 priorities & choosing to win 25:59 Where the drive comes from 28:19 Losing his best friend & becoming confident 34:29 Hero vs. villain origin stories 37:49 His Russian mission & building the app 41:00 Live a life worth writing about 43:22 Balancing work and being a dad 51:04 Feel the hard things: the ice bath method 55:26 Raising kids who aren't spoiled 1:03:54 Bucket list challenges for each other 1:13:25 My 3-year vision 1:18:12 What we've each mastered 1:21:10 Garrett turns 40 FOLLOW Garrett: @garrettgee Bucket List Family: @bucketlistfamily Me: @joshwadeofficial #WhyNotMe #BucketListFamily #GarrettGee #Podcast #Fatherhood

  3. Oct 28

    The Highs and Lows of Gaining 340K Followers in 90 Days | Tate Wright

    Tate Wright went from 70K to over 450K+ followers in like 3 months and dude, it's been one of the craziest things I've ever watched happen to someone. But what I love about this conversation is it's not a "how to go viral" episode. It's the real stuff behind it. We talk about still checking the bank account at the grocery store with 400K followers, why going back to work after his newborn felt so wrong, the one video that brought in 200K followers, why he still plays it down when people ask what he does, scarcity mindset, imposter syndrome, and why his first thought when he hit 400K was "thanks, but it's not real." Tate is one of the most genuine guys I know. He cares about people for real, and this one hit me hard as a dad. We recorded this at Bear Lake with the kids asleep inside... and yes, something HUGE was walking around in the woods. This is WHY NOT ME, where we show you don't have to come from somewhere special to become something special. Follow Tate: @tatewright_ Follow me: @joshwadeofficial CHAPTERS 0:00 Still checking the bank account at 400K followers 0:39 Welcome to Why Not Me 0:59 70K to 400K in a few months 3:05 Why Tate gives so much to people 7:35 Starting "safe" with fitness content 8:33 Why he still plays it down 10:54 The video that brought 200K followers 14:08 Not missing the newborn stage 16:23 Going back to work after the baby 19:17 What he'd do with unlimited money 22:53 Hard times create good men 29:34 Fighting for the average 22-year-old 32:51 You'll be in the NBA in 10 years 36:20 For the guy who feels lost 40:40 Scarcity mindset 43:48 "It's not a raffle" 44:18 Tate's 3 tips to grow a page 48:59 Imposter syndrome: "Thanks, but it's not real" 51:30 Everest with one leg (why not me) 51:53 Lightning round 55:47 Who the world should know #WhyNotMe #Podcast #TateWright #Fatherhood #Faith #ContentCreator #Family

  4. Oct 24

    WOULD YOU MARRY ME AGAIN? | Sydnee Wade

    Would you marry me again? 4 years ago I married my best friend and this week Syd sat down for her first podcast ever for our anniversary. We talked about meeting on our missions, what marriage actually looks like once kids come, the hard seasons nobody really posts about, and how to go after big dreams without missing the life you already have. At the end we read each other the handwritten letters we wrote for our 4 year anniversary and honestly it was one of my favorite moments we've ever had. If you're a husband chasing big things, this one's for you. And for your wife 🤍 WHY NOT ME.

  5. Oct 14

    WHO AM I WITHOUT BASKETBALL | Jesse Wade

    What happens when the one thing you've built your entire identity around is taken away? My brother, Jesse Wade, grew up as a basketball prodigy. He was Mr. Basketball, played at Gonzaga during their run as a No. 1 seed, and later played at BYU. For as long as he could remember, basketball wasn't just something he did. It was who he was. But behind the success, recognition, and expectations was a fear he'd carried for years. Who am I if I'm not good at basketball anymore? When injuries changed the trajectory of his career, Jesse found himself facing that question head-on. In this episode of the WHY NOT ME Podcast, my brother opens up about the pressure of being a child prodigy, imposter syndrome, losing his confidence, hitting rock bottom, and struggling to find a reason to get out of bed. We talk about what it feels like to lose yourself, the danger of tying your worth to your accomplishments, and the difficult process of rebuilding an identity that isn't dependent on what you achieve. And while Jesse's story revolves around basketball, I think it's a conversation so many of us need to hear. Because whether it's sports, money, business, social media, or success, it's easy to confuse what we do with who we are. But you are so much more than what you accomplish. My hope is that this conversation reminds you of that. Welcome to the WHY NOT ME Podcast. — Josh #WhyNotMe #JesseWade #Podcast #Identity #MentalHealth #Basketball

  6. Sep 30

    DOING IT FOR OUR KIDS | Malosi Togisala

    In this episode, I had the legend, Malosi Togisala, back on the pod.We did a podcast with Mo before he signed on with Good Good, so it's been fun to see how much his page has grown since.This dude is the definition of calling your shot, not letting fame change you, and what it looks like to build a legacy for your kids.He also has some pretty exciting news for us...This podcast was filmed at the Tesla charging station while we charged our cars, after we golfed 9 holes hahaha.

  7. Sep 23

    LOOK HOW TERRIFIED I AM

    I haven't recorded one of these in over two years. I stopped, and the honest reason is I was scared of what people thought of me. Two of my friends passed away this year out of nowhere. It got me asking what anyone would actually say at my funeral, and I didn't love the answer. So this one is all of it — where my life actually is, what the last two years cost, the Ironman I almost didn't swim, and the 25 things I'm doing before I turn 25 on December 18. WHY NOT ME was never me saying look how great I am. It's me saying look how terrified I am, and I'm doing it anyways. New episode every Wednesday at 12.

  8. 12/06/2024

    Burn the Boats | BRYAN CHILD

    Meet Bryan Child, founder of Bakcou, the ultimate provider of elite backcountry e-bikes. Once a trailblazer in electrodiagnostic medicine, managing 7 successful clinics. Trading in lab coats for dirt trails, he followed his passion for the great outdoors and built a brand that empowers others to explore their wildest adventures. Known as a "righteous David Goggins," Bryan’s story is one of grit, determination, and inspiring others to break boundaries. His journey will challenge you to take your own leap of faith and ask yourself, *“Why not me?”* Get ready to be inspired—this episode is the push you’ve been waiting for! ⚡🚵‍♂️

    Burn the Boats | BRYAN CHILD
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This podcast is for anyone who's sick of being average and feels like they're being called to do something more. It's for somebody who wants to pursue something but doesn't have that confidence in themselves yet. Somebody who just needs a few words of encouragement, or a few examples of people who have felt that way too and are doing it anyways. It's for somebody who doesn't want to look back on their life with regrets. Somebody who's willing to get uncomfortable so they can look back and feel proud of the story they got to tell.

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  • Creator
    Josh Wade
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Josh Wade

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