Calm Under Chaos, A Habit Playbook
Today is not a productivity pep talk. It’s a containment plan.When the system crashes, pings explode, and everyone wants answers, you don’t need more grit. You need a simple crisis routine. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh shares the CALM Loop he uses when everything is on fire: Clear the smoke with […]
This 5-Word Question Will Shift Your Whole Day
Five words to flip your whole day. Try them before your coffee. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian shares the 5-word clarity habit that rescued his chaotic mornings: “What’s my one win today?” You’ll hear how identifying emotional triggers, swapping doom-scrolling for tiny wins, and setting clean boundaries at work can restore focus, […]
Five Words I Use To Flip My Morning
My mornings used to look productive on paper. I woke at 4:15, laced up, moved my body, and then… nothing. I’d stall. My head told me to execute at work. My heart wanted to sprint into Bad Day Excellence. My family deserved first place. That tug-of-war left me stuck in the middle, scrolling, rationalizing, and […]
Embracing Failure: Turn Dips Into Drive
Real talk. The show dipped and my ego took a lap. Instead of sulking, I used it as a trigger to build momentum again. In this episode I break down a simple system to turn failure into fuel using my SPARK Cycle: Simple, Prompted, Acted, Rewarded, Kept. We’ll map the Dunning Kruger roller coaster, talk […]
When The Numbers Dip, Light The Spark
The show dipped. Fewer listens, slower growth, and that little voice that loves drama tried to say, “Maybe you’re done.” Cute. I’m not done. I treat dips like a smoke alarm. Annoying, loud, and useful. They tell me something needs attention. So I pull out my favorite tool for momentum: turn failure into a trigger. […]
How to Be More Consistent When You’re Not Feeling It
In this conversation, Brian Walsh discusses the concept of ‘Bad Day Excellence’ and how to maintain productivity and motivation even on challenging days. He emphasizes the importance of establishing routines, creating momentum, and celebrating small wins to foster personal growth and success. Walsh provides practical strategies for developing a ‘Bad Day Excellence Plan’ that includes […]
Your Motivation Is Flaky. Build A Bad Day Plan Instead.
Be honest. How many times have you skipped a good habit because your brain whispered, “Not today”? You weren’t lazy. You were simply cooked. That exact moment is where most people lose consistency. I did too, until I stopped relying on motivation and built a Bad Day Excellence plan. Here is the scene. It’s been […]
The Repeating Thought That’s Killing Your Confidence
What’s the sentence your brain whispers right before you take action? “I’m not ready.” “What if I mess this up?” Left unchecked, those looping thoughts slowly chip away at your confidence and train your brain to avoid risk. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down how self-doubt becomes a habit, why […]
When Life Feels Heavy, Try This Mental Habit
This week, Brian walks through the mindset shift that helped him during one of the hardest weeks of his life. You’ll learn a quick grounding exercise, a simple habit loop you can run any time heaviness hits, and a practical way to focus on what you can control so you can move forward with a […]
Your Brain Weighs Three Pounds. It Just Pretends To Be 300.
A few years back, life piled on. My son’s school went hybrid. My wife still had to go into work. My team was sprinting at 125 percent like it was a competitive sport. Somewhere between reboots, remote standups, and trying to teach kindergarten math, I hid in the closet and cried. My wife hugged me […]