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Bad Day Excellence

Bad Day Excellence

By: Brian Walsh
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Bad Day Excellence is your go-to podcast for transforming challenges into growth opportunities. Hosted by Brian Walsh, a habit expert and speaker, each 10–20 minute episode delivers practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you build habits that stick. From career struggles to parenting wins, discover how to embrace failure, create lasting change, and thrive—even on tough days. With relatable insights, guest interviews, and audience Q&A, Bad Day Excellence empowers you to craft a life of purpose, one habit at a time.Brian Walsh Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Why Capable People Sometimes End Up Alone
    Feb 25 2026

    If you’ve been feeling more alone lately, not because you hate people, but because something feels off, this episode is for you.

    Highly capable people don’t usually struggle socially. They know how to perform. They know how to fit in. They know how to handle responsibility.

    But sometimes performance becomes exhausting.

    Sometimes isolation isn’t rejection.

    Sometimes it’s a transition window.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • Why capable people drift socially before they lead themselves again
    • The difference between defect and drift
    • Four traits that signal you’re evolving, not failing
    • Why raising your standards can temporarily shrink your circle
    • And how to move through identity transitions without romanticizing isolation

    You’re not broken.

    You may just be between versions of yourself.


    👉 Start Here (Free): https://skool.com/momentum-reset


    Lead yourself well.👉 Ready to Go Deeper?Momentum RebootThe core masterclass where clarity turns into durable change.→ https://momentumreboot.com/start👉 Want to Talk It Through?Book a free clarity call to get perspective on your next 30 days.No pressure. Just a conversation.→ https://momentumreboot.com/schedule

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    19 mins
  • Why High Performers Quietly Lose Momentum
    Feb 19 2026

    High performers don’t usually crash.

    They don’t quit.
    They don’t explode.
    They don’t disappear.

    They slowly lose momentum.

    From the outside, everything looks fine.
    But internally, something feels heavier than it should.

    In this episode, I break down:

    • Why capable professionals drift without realizing it
    • The restart cycle that quietly damages identity
    • Why systems alone don’t fix the real issue
    • How identity lag drains momentum
    • Why awareness is the first form of leadership

    If you’ve been busy but not moving…
    Productive but not fulfilled…
    Reliable but exhausted…

    You’re not broken.

    You might just be drifting.

    If this resonates, Momentum Reset is a free 5-day experience designed to help you slow down, remove shame, and restore clarity before installing new systems.

    Start here:

    👉 https://www.skool.com/momentum-reset

    You’re not behind.

    You’re probably just ready to lead yourself again.👉 Ready to Go Deeper?Momentum RebootThe core masterclass where clarity turns into durable change.→ https://momentumreboot.com/start👉 Want to Talk It Through?Book a free clarity call to get perspective on your next 30 days.No pressure. Just a conversation.→ https://momentumreboot.com/schedule

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    16 mins
  • How to make your shift SO engaging you can't wait to clock in (Even if you hate your job)
    Feb 12 2026

    Feeling like your job is draining you? This episode explores how engagement is a skill, helping you navigate feelings of dread and wasted potential. We discuss key levers for improvement, including identity separation and stack skills, to help you reclaim your power and foster genuine workforce engagement. Learn to control your professional journey and find greater career fulfillment.👉 Start Here (Free)
    Momentum Reset
    A calm, free space to slow down, reduce pressure, and see clearly again.
    → https://skool.com/momentum-reset
    👉 Ready to Go Deeper?
    Momentum Reboot
    The core masterclass where clarity turns into durable change.
    → https://momentumreboot.com/start
    👉 Want to Talk It Through?
    Book a free clarity call to get perspective on your next 30 days.
    No pressure. Just a conversation.
    → https://momentumreboot.com/schedule

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    24 mins
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