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 […]
Automate Your Money: The Lazy Person’s Route to Quiet Wealth
I used to think grown-up finance required a PowerPoint deck, a CFA, and nerves of steel. Turns out it mostly needs a calendar reminder and the guts to click “Automatic Transfer.” Let me back up. Years ago I worked for a leasing company that squeezed late fees like lemons at a summer fair. The CEO […]
The 10-Minute Habit That Quietly Builds Wealth
No budget spreadsheets. No finance degree. Just one daily action that compounds. If juggling bills, kids, and a career already leaves you fried, the last thing you need is a 12-tab budget template. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian unpacks the “quiet wealth” habit—one tiny, automated move that builds your bank account while […]
Executive Presence for Real Humans: Four Habits That Beat “Fake‑It” Advice
Ever worked with someone who could calm a room faster than a toddler can empty a toy box? That’s executive presence. It’s not booming voices or dramatic hand‑waving. It’s the quiet confidence that makes people lean in and say, “Yep, I’ll follow that person.” I learned this while shadowing a CEO during a Growth Day […]