Motivation Is Why You Keep Quitting
And What Actually Works Instead Last Friday was National Quitters Day. I hate it. Almost as much as daylight savings. Not because it applies to me, but because it quietly reminds millions of people that they went all in on change, burned themselves out, and now feel like something is wrong with them. Nothing is […]
Why Motivation Is Failing You (And What Actually Works)
Motivation feels powerful, until it disappears. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down why motivation is actually the reason most people quit their goals by mid January and what works instead. Using real life examples, behavioral science, and a simple momentum framework, Brian explains how identity driven habits and tiny consistent […]
Why Motivation Is Failing You (And What Actually Works)
Motivation feels powerful, until it disappears. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down why motivation is actually the reason most people quit their goals by mid January and what works instead. Using real life examples, behavioral science, and a simple momentum framework, Brian explains how identity driven habits and tiny consistent […]
The 3 Lies Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break Free)
In this eye-opening episode of “Bad Day Excellence,” Brian Walsh shatters the myths that have been holding you back from true success. Discover the three biggest lies about success that keep you paralyzed and learn how to break free from them. Brian shares personal insights and transformative moments that will inspire you to take action […]
From Stuck to Unstoppable: A Guide to Change
In this milestone 50th episode of “Bad Day Excellence,” Brian Walsh guides you through the “unstuck blueprint,” a powerful tool designed to help you navigate life’s transition windows. Drawing from the Momentum Makers Club and backed by psychology and neuroscience, Brian explains how to break free from feeling stuck and start moving forward with confidence. […]
Turning Losses into Lessons: Your Year-End Reflection
In this episode of “Bad Day Excellence,” host Brian Walsh guides you through the art of reflection, turning the often-overlooked wins, losses, and lessons of the past year into powerful tools for growth. Discover how small victories can be the real proof of change, and learn to identify the patterns in your losses to make […]
Look Back Before You Look Ahead: The Five Minute Ritual That Changes Everything
If you’re anything like most of us, the idea of reflecting on your year feels a little like opening the junk drawer. You know there’s useful stuff in there, but you also know you’re going to find four dead batteries, a screwdriver you forgot you owned, and something sticky you’d rather not discuss. But here’s […]
Fail Bank at Work: How Failure Creates Psychological Safety and Innovation
Most workplaces treat failure like a debt. Something embarrassing. Something you hide. Something that gets quietly swept under a rug while everyone pretends it never happened. But what if failure was actually capital. What if every misstep, mistake, or awkward moment was money in the bank that could earn compound interest for your career and […]
How To Stop Treating Performance Reviews Like A Root Canal
If the phrase “it is that time of year” from HR makes your stomach drop, you are not alone. Most people, leaders and individual contributors, treat performance reviews like a medical procedure. You show up, you try not to flinch, you hope it is over quickly, and you leave wondering what just happened. It does […]
Leadership Unscripted: Navigating the Challenges of Performance Reviews
Most people treat performance reviews like a dentist appointment they forgot to cancel. Stress, avoidance, and a lot of box-checking. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh sits down with leadership creator and Army National Guard officer candidate school instructor, Cassie Underwood, to break that cycle. You will learn: Why review season feels […]