Stop Stressing Over What You Can’t Control: A Stoic’s Guide to Inner Peace
Let’s be honest. The world feels like it’s on fire most days. Politics, the economy, social media meltdowns, the price of eggs. It’s enough to make your head spin. But here’s the thing: most of this noise is completely outside of your control. And if you’re losing sleep over it? You’re wasting precious energy you […]
Strategic Laziness: The Secret to Doubling Your Results Without Burning Out
Are you stuck in the hustle cycle: grinding, multitasking, and still not moving the needle? In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh flips the script on productivity guilt and introduces the concept of Strategic Laziness, a smarter, science-backed way to work less and achieve more. Backed by Stanford research, personal transformation, and real-world […]
How “Strategic Laziness” Doubles Your Results (Yes, Really)
We’re all programmed to hustle: 5 AM alarms, endless to-do lists, “grind until you drop.” But what if I told you the secret isn’t more effort, but better effort? That’s right. It’s time to embrace strategic laziness, the productivity hack that helps you work smarter, not harder. What Is Strategic Laziness? Picture switching lanes on the […]
How DISC Personality Types Unlock High-Performance Habits at Work and Home
Ever feel like you’re speaking a different language than your team, or even your family? You’re not alone. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh dives into the DISC personality assessment and reveals how understanding these four core styles, Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness can revolutionize the way you lead, communicate, and build […]
Why Your Team Isn’t Clicking (And How DISC Can Fix It)
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to repeat yourself three times in a meeting only to be met with blank stares and polite nods. Yep, been there. But before you jump to conclusions and blame your team’s IQ score, let’s talk about something more likely: your message got lost in translation. Communication is messy. […]
The Quiet Wealth Strategy: How We Built Financial Stability from $-20/Month
Tired of feeling financially stuck or stressed every time you check your bank account? In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh shares his personal journey of building financial security from rock bottom—starting with just $34,000 a year and negative cash flow. You’ll learn how he and his wife slowly, habit by habit, crafted […]
The Quiet Wealth Strategy: Building Financial Peace Without a Six-Figure Salary
Ever felt like your bank account is playing hide and seek, with more hiding than seeking? You’re not alone. Financial stress can sneak up faster than a surprise bill in the mail. But here’s the good news: building a solid financial safety net doesn’t require a six-figure salary or winning the lottery. Back in the […]
Reboot Your Routine: How to Regain Momentum After ADHD Chaos
Ever feel stuck, scattered, or battling the distraction hydra of ADHD? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh shares how to rebuild momentum when life derails your routines. After a whirlwind of work trips, allergies, and long weekends, Brian breaks down the systems and mindsets that helped […]
Slaying the Chaos Hydra: ADHD, Habits, and the Comeback Routine
There’s nothing quite like the sting of falling out of a solid routine. One day, you’re crushing it—early workouts, hydration goals, tiny wins galore. The next? You’re down for the count, attacked by allergy dragons, time-blindness ogres, and the dopamine-demanding ADHD Hydra. I’ve been there (actually, I am there), and spoiler alert: I’m still crawling […]
Just One More: How Tiny Actions Lead to Massive Impact
What if the secret to reaching your biggest goal wasn’t a master plan—but one small step, done consistently? In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh shares the deeply personal story behind his 15-year mission to positively impact 9.5 million lives—and why the mantra “Just One More” might be the most powerful habit you […]