Simple. Wins.

Sam Nott
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Complexity is the enemy of execution. Simple. Wins. Host Sam Nott — backed by 20,000+ coaching sessions over 13 years — sits down with high performers to hear their raw stories and get the simple tools they used to break the patterns that hold them back and build the habits that move them forward.

  1. 6d ago

    His Dream Got Taken Away at 18. Here's How He Reinvented Himself

    What do you do when the plan you built your life around falls apart? Connor had a spot waiting for him at two top schools if he got in. Then both rejections came. This is how he rebuilt himself from the ground up. - Why the hardest part of losing a dream is the question "what now?" - How to let yourself feel the setback without letting it run your life - The little games Connor plays with himself to build discipline and self-trust - Why the great ones stop when they're done, not when they're tired - The one thing Connor says matters more than any goal: being a good person Connect with Connor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by.connor_treccia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@connortreccia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@connor.treccia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591826552873 Chapters: 00:00 It got taken away from me 01:03 College is a fresh start 01:53 I had zero guard skills 03:56 Didn't get into Princeton 04:34 God looking out for me 05:39 One of the lowest points in my life 07:31 You gotta try out this sport 09:35 You're literally on a track 10:46 There's no timeouts 11:36 I built so many good habits 12:26 Little games with myself 14:50 Not everything's gonna go your way 17:04 Grounded in my faith 19:52 What Simple Wins means to Connor

  2. Oct 6

    The Nutrition Nobody Talks About (From a D1 Athlete Turned AI Founder)

    You're not undertrained. You're underfueled. Asher Alberding went from blocking tight end at Cal to founder of PurePlate, an AI nutrition platform built around your goals, not the scale. In this episode: Why most nutrition advice is really about weight loss, and why that leaves driven people under-fueledThe "athletes can eat whatever they want" myth, and what fast-food fueling does to your training, recovery and moodPerformance nutrition explained like you're 10: enough fuel first, then better fuel, without overthinking itHow meal timing and sleep change how you feel, think, and show upTwo small edges most people have never heard of: beet juice before you compete and tart cherry juice before bedConnect with Asher: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asheralberding/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asherpureplatePurePlate: https://www.pureplateai.com/homeWant more Simple Wins? Get one simple, actionable tool every Tuesday, readable in under 60 seconds. Subscribe to Simple Wins podcast Chapters: 0:44 Meet Asher: D1 tight end to AI founder 1:08 "Ready to do the dirty work" 2:44 "A moment I definitely will not forget" 4:44 "Nothing was out there for individual athletes' goals" 7:50 "People underestimate athletes" 9:43 "Not falling into the trap of becoming a weight loss app" 11:48 "Just like a car, you need fuel" 15:03 "I have one and it may get me in trouble" 18:22 "Look good, feel good, play good" 22:30 "Little hacks, little edges" 24:29 "Simple to do, but not easy"

  3. Sep 29

    Creatine Won't Fix a Broken Diet — Do This First

    "If you were not drinking water, if you were not sleeping enough — I don't think creatine is something you should be doing." Sports nutritionist Francesca Caccamo on why the supplement everyone reaches for first should be the last thing you add. Francesca Caccamo played field hockey at the University of New England, graduated with a degree in nutrition, and now runs evidence-based nutrition workshops teaching athletes how to actually fuel their bodies. In this episode: Why creatine does nothing for you until the basics — water, sleep, three real meals — are already locked in The 4-pillar framework she teaches high schoolers and college athletes: balance, variety, sleep, hydration Why "don't eat carbs" and "never eat late" are mostly myths that don't hold up for athletes Her actual test for "listening to your body" instead of copying whatever an influencer eats What to do about breakfast if mornings aren't your thing Guest links: Instagram: @frankiesfitt — https://www.instagram.com/frankiesfitt/TikTok: @francescacaccc If this one helped, hit follow so next week's episode finds you — that's the simple win. Chapters: 0:26 – Meet Francesca: From Field Hockey to Nutrition Coach 1:47 – "Ten Out of Ten": The Corn Dog Philosophy 2:27 – Her Wake-Up Call in College 5:45 – Why She Started Coaching Other Athletes 6:48 – Nutrition Explained Like You're 10: Three Meals & Colors 8:11 – Aesthetics vs. Performance: Carbs, Fats & Crash Diets 10:28 – What "Listen to Your Body" Actually Means 13:22 – The 4 Pillars: Balance, Variety, Sleep, Hydration 15:19 – Late-Night Eating & the Breakfast Myth 18:16 – Creatine: What It Can (and Can't) Do 19:23 – What "Simple Wins" Means to Francesca 20:03 – Where to Find Francesca

  4. Jun 30

    How a Pro Baseball Player Learned to Stop Overthinking

    How a Pro Baseball Player Learned to Stop Overthinking What if the thing you think is discipline is actually what's holding you back? Jestin came out of high school as a hitter, got cut, and reinvented himself as a pitcher almost by accident — eventually setting a strikeout record, signing with the Savannah Bananas, and chasing 100 mph. But somewhere along the way, his pursuit of "perfect" mechanics turned into a prison. He was overthinking every pitch, obsessing over routines, and isolating himself from his team — until the people closest to him forced a change he didn't know he needed. What followed was the best stretch of pitching in his career, a championship, and a perspective shift that's now the foundation of his coaching business. This episode is for anyone who's ever confused control with trust — the entrepreneur grinding past the point of diminishing returns, the parent watching their kid lock up under pressure, or anyone who's ever felt like their own mind was the opponent. Jestin's story is a real-time look at what happens when you finally loosen your grip. What you'll hear in this episode: The "proprioception" concept Jestin uses to explain why overthinking literally makes you slower The night his teammates got him to go out with the team — and what changed after it How his stats drastically improved What playing for the Savannah Bananas taught him about competing and having fun at the same time The mindset shift Jestin had to make when a major injury sidelined his best season yet The advice Jestin wishes he'd gotten as a kid about effort versus effectiveness Key quote: "It's about having fun and enjoying the hard work you've done on the front end to allow the back end stuff when you're playing to take care of itself." Connect with Jestin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestinjones/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jestinjones TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jestinjones Subscribe to Simple Wins on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

  5. Jun 16

    You vs. You: The Pro Athlete Mindset That Destroys the Comparison Trap for Good

    You vs. You: The Pro Athlete Mindset That Destroys the Comparison Trap for Good MJ Wright went from putting up historic numbers as a two-time All-American to watching his phone stay silent on draft day while everyone around him got the call. He didn't quit — he journaled, stayed present, and rebuilt his identity from the inside out. Now he's playing professional football and standing in the most confident headspace of his life. In this episode, you'll hear exactly how MJ rewired his thinking when comparison was pulling him under — and what it looks like to stop measuring your journey by someone else's map. If you've ever felt like you're falling behind while everyone else moves forward, this one is for you. What you'll hear in this episode:How being part of a historically dominant offense actually taught MJ about the danger of getting ahead of yourself The exact moment draft day turned into silence — and the flood of thoughts that followed when his phone stopped ringing Why MJ says looking too far into the future is what causes the spiral, and how returning to the present moment broke the cycle His daily journaling practice: the two-part system he's used since college that gets the overthinking out of his head and onto paper The "figure it out" mentality — how he used it to stay grounded after getting cut by the BC Lions in Canada Why his dad stopped coaching him on football entirely, and how that became one of the most powerful performance tools in his life What MJ means when he says "one positive thought can change your whole day" — and why your thoughts are literally shaping your reality Key Quote: "Once you figure out who you are, you feel unstoppable." — MJ Wright Connect with MJ: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1MJWright/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1mj.wright Snapchat: snapchat.com/add/MJ.W2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1mjwright/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livvinwright

  6. Jun 9

    The 72-Year-Old Fitness Influencer Breaking the Internet - Christine Hobson

    The 72-Year-Old Fitness Influencer Breaking the Internet Christine Hobson ran her first marathon the weekend she retired. Not because she'd been training for years. Not because she had some grand plan. She was celebrating her retirement and was only supposed to run 1 marathon. Now it has led to over 125 marathons, all seven continents, a Guinness World Record, and millions inspired by her journey. If you've ever felt like you missed your window to reinvent yourself — you didn't. This episode is proof. What you'll hear in this episode: Why Christine cried at the start line of her very first marathon — and what that emotion was really telling her The "pretend and you will become" philosophy and how she used it to rebuild her identity from scratch The three-week Antarctica scramble — cancelled ships, a frozen bank account, and a race near the South Pole that almost never happened What complete silence actually sounds like and why it unsettled her more than any race ever did How her trainer spent two full years preparing her body before she ever lifted a heavy weight — and why that's the most underrated reinvention strategy in the episode Key Quote: "Just pretend and you will become." Connect with Christine: Instagram: @christinehobsand60 TikTok: @christinewillrecord Connect with Sam: Website: samnott.com Subscribe to Simple Wins on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. New episodes drop weekly

  7. Jun 2

    The One Question That Will Change How You See Your Life: "What Do You Have to Show for It?"

    What Do You Have to Show for It? Stephen Brown has been playing professional basketball overseas for eight years. But the moment that changed everything wasn't a big game or a contract — it was a conversation with his dad. This episode is about three things: staying grounded in your faith when life gets loud, being present in a season that won't last forever, and building something real while you still can. Stephen's been doing all three — from multiple countries, building a family, always learning. If you've ever been so locked into the grind that you forgot to ask whether it's actually working — this conversation is for you. Key quote: "The more pressure I took off myself, I started to play better — because I realized there's more to life than basketball." Connect with Stephen: Instagram: @SLBrown2 TikTok: @SLBrown2 Connect with Sam: samnott.com Subscribe to Simple Wins on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. New episodes drop weekly

  8. May 26

    Imagine Telling Your Past Self Where You Are Now

    Imagine Telling Your Past Self Where You Are Now Growing up, Izzy Wilkins convinced herself she wasn't an athlete. By 26, she's a professional fighter living in Thailand — and she got there one decision at a time. Her story isn't about talent. It's about what happens when you stop listening to the voice that tells you it's too late. In this episode, you'll hear how Izzy handled her worst loss, why too much confidence almost cost her everything, and what it actually looks like to rebuild after you hit rock bottom. If you've ever felt behind — this one is for you. What you'll hear in this episode: — Why starting later than everyone else in the room can actually be an advantage — The loss that nearly ended her career — and why she immediately got back in the ring — How being "too happy" going into a fight was the exact thing that beat her — The coach who sent a throwback video that completely changed her mindset before her biggest fight — What coaching others teaches you about your own growth that competing alone never can — Her definition of a simple win — and why consistency is the only system that matters Key quote: "Imagine telling this version of you what you're doing right now." Connect with Izzy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.izz_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fit.izz Connect with Sam: samnott.com Subscribe to Simple Wins on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. New episodes drop weekly.

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Complexity is the enemy of execution. Simple. Wins. Host Sam Nott — backed by 20,000+ coaching sessions over 13 years — sits down with high performers to hear their raw stories and get the simple tools they used to break the patterns that hold them back and build the habits that move them forward.

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  • Creator
    Sam Nott
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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