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W.T.F. - Where's The Focus

W.T.F. - Where’s the focus podcast will bring you a weekly short message on where to put your focus as it relates to sales and building successful business relationships. Understanding where your focus goes your energy flows.Dan Manginelli is the author of the books, “Wake up”: Jump start the life you always had in mind and “Shake it up”: big dreams and bold choices on the road to success. Dan is a national speaker focused on staying motivated and inspired with the right mindset and a coach of top salespeople around the nation .

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EP 113 "Weight Vest" Strap on you Christmas present

January 13, 2026 • Daniel Manginelli

0:00 | 11:03

What race are you running — and what baggage is strapped onto you while you run?

In this episode of the WTF Podcast (Where’s The Focus), Daniel shares a powerful observation from the gym right after Christmas: people running on treadmills wearing weight vests.

That moment sparked a deeper truth—many of us are running the race of life while carrying invisible weight:
expectations, pressure, negativity, distractions, and the opinions of others.

Life isn’t a sprint. It’s a marathon.
And finishing strong requires pacing yourself, protecting your focus, and keeping your eyes on faith and the destination.

If you’ve felt slowed down or overwhelmed, this episode will encourage you to drop the weight, tune out the noise, and keep moving forward—one step at a time.

Key takeaway: Run your race, carry only what strengthens you, and stay locked on the finish line.

Daniel Manginelli

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