Dan Withers is a 2x World Cup Champion in touch football, a successful business owner and founder of VidaFit gym.

By every measure, he was winning. But on a Friday night at Red Rooster, his partner asked one simple question, "How are you?" and he broke down in tears.

This is for anyone who has ever ticked all the boxes and still felt

like something was missing.

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In this conversation, Charlie and Dan go deep on:

→ Why success and happiness are not the same thing

→ The daily practice Dan uses to check in with himself every morning

→ What anxiety actually is and where it comes from

→ How your first 8 years of life are still running your decisions today

→ The inner world vs outer world framework for dealing with judgment

→ Why motivation comes after action — not before it

→ How to take the first step when you can't see the destination

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"We shouldn't be asking 'Are you okay?' once a year. We should be asking ourselves every single day, Am I okay?"

— Dan Withers

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 😢 Emotional Breakdown at Red Rooster

00:20 🏆 Journey to Success and Happiness

03:57 💪 Defining Success and Overcoming Doubts

08:23 💪 Proving Others Wrong

09:35 🧠 Internal vs. External Motivation

13:41 👶 Childhood Influences and Seeking Validation

16:14 👶 Parenting Challenges and Transitions

18:52 🌱 Personal Growth and Life Coaching

22:26 🧘 Understanding Anxiety and Spiritual Growth

23:50 🌅 Personal Growth Through Morning Rituals

26:31 🧘‍♂️ Understanding Meditation and Anxiety

27:44 🧠 The Nature of Anxiety and Ego

30:48 🧠 Understanding Ego and Personal Development

31:32 👶 Conditioning and Identity Formation

34:21 🤔 Judgment and Shame

37:06 📱 The Anxiety of Social Media Validation

38:27 🌍 Inner World vs. Outer World: Understanding Judgment

42:41 🔮 Making Conscious Choices and Future Pacing

44:50 🤝 Understanding Human Connection

46:27 🌱 The Value of Mentorship and Personal Growth

51:30 🏠 Challenges and Growth in Real Estate

53:23 💼 The Struggles of Balancing Work and Passion

54:26 🚀 Starting a New Venture and Facing Financial Hardships

57:05 🏆 Belief, Work Ethic, and the Journey to Success

1:00:58 🏗️ Building a Business from Scratch

1:01:42 📈 Growth and Strategy in Real Estate

1:05:33 🔄 Adapting to Market Changes

1:08:44 🏡 Real Estate Negotiation Strategies

1:09:33 📈 Coaching and Skill Development in Real Estate

1:11:20 📊 Market Dynamics and Client Communication

1:15:59 🏡 Real Estate Negotiation Strategies

1:17:14 💼 The Importance of Skillset in Real Estate

1:17:58 💪 Passion for Helping and Health Transformation

1:21:08 🏋️‍♂️ The Birth of a Fitness Journey

1:21:58 💪 Overcoming Self-Worth and Taking Action

1:25:20 🙏 Motivation and Gratitude

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Website: V2Fit: www.vidafit.com.au

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