“Sometimes an expensive lesson can be worth every penny.”
Noel Whittaker
The greatest blessing I’ve had in 38 years on this planet is two parents who have guided me, and continue to guide me, through their example. It’s only when you get older, and especially when you have kids of your own, that you truly grasp the sacrifices and support that your own parents have given you.
That’s why today I’m so excited to have my father, Noel Whittaker, as our special guest for Episode 87.
There are many reasons why Noel has been such an inspiration to me:
- He created a successful life after growing up in a modest circumstances;
- He’s got the most integrity out of anyone I’ve ever met;
- He’s extremely motivated, still to this day; and
- He’s always thinking about what he can do to help the people who need it most.
If you’re Australian you probably know a bit about Noel’s professional background, but for those who don’t know him I’ll share a few notable highlights. He’s one of Australia’s most prolific authors, with 24 bestselling books, including Making Money Made Simple that sold more than two million copies.
Noel’s been named Australian Investment Planner of the Year, was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal, and was made a Member of the Order of Australia for raising awareness of personal finance.
Together, he and I have collaborated on dozens of projects over the last 20 years, including The Beginner’s Guide to Wealth, which we wrote to help young people with their attitude, goals, and habits.
And in his spare time, which is usually fleeing the chaos of 13 grandchildren, Noel loves to get his money’s worth on the golf courses of southeast Queensland.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about:
- What action is most important in achieving financial freedom
- How he was able to turn an unwanted manuscript into a multi-generational bestseller
- The blueprint to getting featured in national media outlets, and
- What motivates him, even in the latter stages of his career.
Note: If you’re watching the video interview or listening to the podcast, you’ll notice that I call him ‘Noel’ rather than ‘Dad’. It’s something I’ve always done – and I’m not sure why.
Before we begin, the right bit of inspiration can completely change the trajectory of someone’s life, so if there’s a friend or loved one who needs to hear this episode or could use some help to Win the Day, share it with them right now.
And if you want access to new episodes as soon as they’re released, stop what you’re doing and hit the ‘Follow’ or ‘Subscribe’ button wherever you’re listening to or watching this podcast. And if you want to do me a favor, give it a 5-star rating or hit the like button to help more people discover the show.
Let’s WIN THE DAY with my dad, Noel Whittaker!
🎞️ For the video interview, click here.
Resources / links mentioned:
Want to send in a question to get featured on the Win the Day podcast? Email your audio message to:
info@jameswhitt.com
🎬 Subscribe to exclusive Win the Day videos on our YouTube channel.
⚡ Noel Whittaker’s website.
📝 Noel Whittaker’s Facebook.
🌎 Noel Whittaker’s Twitter.
📚 ‘Making Money Made Simple’ by Noel Whittaker.