If you’re always busy but never making progress, this is the reset you need.

Let’s be real. If your calendar is packed but you still feel stuck, something’s broken. In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, I break down 3 productivity habits that actually help you move the needle instead of just putting out fires.

These aren’t hacks. They’re habits. Built to protect your energy, automate what matters, and help you focus like a machine. Even if your brain runs wild with ADHD like mine.

We’ll get into:

• My “Daily 3” time-blocking ritual

• 90-minute focus sprints that actually stick

• The ADD Exercise (Automate, Delegate, Delete) that clears your plate and your mind

I share real-life examples from my own messy journey too. Like the email habit that tricked me into feeling productive when I wasn’t, and the exact way I rewired it.

No fluff. Just straight talk, strong opinions, and simple systems that work.

🎯 This week’s challenge: Pick ONE of these productivity habits and commit to it for 4 weeks. Don’t try to do all three at once. Start with one and make it automatic.

📣 Got a coworker drowning in to-do lists? Send them this episode. Just maybe give them a heads-up so it doesn’t feel like a sneak attack.

👇 Grab my book Habit Craft 101, sign up for the newsletter, or get free tools below to help you take action.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Habit Craft 101 – My book on habit formation

• The TAP cycle (Trigger, Action, Prize)

• The ADD Exercise system

• Newsletter and free productivity toolkit

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I’ve released 28 episodes of Bad Day Excellence, and honestly I didn’t think I’d make it this far.

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what I’ve learned about fear, consistency, identity, failure, resilience, and most importantly, the power of habit.

You’ll hear:

• The fears I had before launching this show (and how I beat them)

• Why consistency matters more than confidence

• How I built a simple system to create weekly content with ADHD and a full-time job

• What perfectionism really is (spoiler: it’s procrastination in disguise)

• The tech failure that almost derailed me

• The joy I’ve found in creating

• And the biggest lesson of all: people connect with you when you show up

Whether you’re chasing a passion project, trying to find clarity, or just need proof that progress is possible—this one’s for you.

🎯 Weekly Challenge: Post ONE piece of content this week—just to get started. Doesn’t need to be perfect. Just needs to be real.

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• Website: www.baddayexcellence.com

• Instagram: @walshmegrow

• Book: Habit Craft 101 available on Amazon

• Email: brian@baddayexcellence.com

The robots aren’t coming—they’re already here. But instead of panicking, what if we used them to become more focused, efficient, and present in life?

In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, host Brian Walsh breaks down AI in plain language and shows you exactly how he uses tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, NotebookLM, and Power Automate to:
✅ Save 1.5+ hours a day at work
✅ Level up as a parent
✅ Learn faster on the go
✅ Help his son improve reading comprehension
✅ Create real-life, gamified learning experiences using free AI tools

Whether you're brand new to AI or just scratching the surface, this episode will help you:

• Understand the 3 types of AI (Narrow, General, and Super)

• Apply AI to reduce overwhelm and sharpen your focus

• Build habits around AI that create time, not take it

👊 Brian’s challenge to you this week:
Open an AI app and ask it:
“I’m a smart person trying to grow. What can you tell me about [insert any topic]?”
Talk to it like an old friend. See what shows up. That’s how clarity begins.

💬 Mentioned in this episode:

• Power Automate by Microsoft

• ChatGPT

• Perplexity AI

• NotebookLM by Google

• Free prompt link for Brian’s RPG-style learning adventure for kids

• AI story generator for reading comprehension
  

  🎁 Free Resource:

  👉 https://www.baddayexcellence.com/AI

  🧠 Let’s build habits that unlock peace, productivity, and purpose—without getting lost in the noise.

  
  

Feeling overwhelmed by politics, the economy, or nonstop news? In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh explores how Stoic philosophy—and simple daily habits—can help you stay calm, focused, and resilient no matter what’s happening in the world.

👉 Learn the Dichotomy of Control: how to shift energy away from what you can’t control and toward what you can.
👉 Discover habits that steady your mind, from the “Don’t Put It Down” method to environment design and the PAR method (Pause, Acknowledge, Respond).
👉 Take on this week’s challenge: identify emotional triggers and build responses that keep you grounded.

💡 Key takeaways:

• How to apply Stoicism to everyday stress

• Ways to use your environment to promote peace

• How to build tiny habits that protect your mental clarity

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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 leadership insights, you'll learn how cutting the busywork actually accelerates your growth.

🎯 What you’ll learn:

• Why 70-hour workweeks don’t lead to better results

• How multitasking kills your focus (and your IQ)

• The 80/20 rule and why most of your effort is wasted

• How to use “The Reverse To-Do List” to eliminate overwhelm

• 3 habit-based strategies to protect your energy and increase effectiveness

• What Daniel Kahneman’s court study teaches us about decision fatigue

🔥 Plus, this week’s Challenge of the Week will help you build clarity and momentum by doing less — on purpose.

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📘 Grab my book: Habit Craft 101
🧠 Free download: Strategic Laziness Habit Map (coming soon)
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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 lasting habits.

You’ll learn:

• How each DISC type forms and responds to habits

• Practical leadership techniques to support every personality

• Real-life examples from parenting, business, and marriage

• Why knowing your type (and your team’s) is a game-changer

If you're building a team, leading a family, or just want to understand people better, this one’s for you.

🔍 Take the DISC Assessment Free → baddayexcellence.com/disc
📖 Learn more in Chapter 3 of Habit Craft 101 → Buy Now on Amazon
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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 a sustainable financial system that led to freedom, flexibility, and a $100K+ shift in net worth. Discover the Quiet Wealth Strategy: simple, repeatable actions that create long-term peace of mind—even if you’re not making six figures (yet).

🔑 In this episode:

• How financial stress shows up (and how to track it)

• Automating your money to avoid emotional spending

• The debt avalanche method

• Side hustles, smart savings, and guilt-free budgeting

• Building unstoppable momentum with tiny financial wins

💥 Weekly Challenge: Choose ONE small step—like reviewing your streaming subscriptions or auto-saving $10—to start your Quiet Wealth journey.

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Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a friend who’s ready to take control of their money with purpose and peace.

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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 him get back on track—one habit at a time. Discover how to:

• Create a “starter routine” that’s frictionless and foolproof

• Use dopamine wisely to beat executive dysfunction

• Gamify your comeback with ADHD-friendly tactics

• Slay dragons like decision fatigue and time blindness

• Tap into gratitude to reframe resistance

Plus: Why naming your routine reboot (like Momentum Mode or Quest for Consistency) can be the tiny spark your brain needs.

🎧 Whether you're neurodivergent or just feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you build your way back—with humor, heart, and high fives.

👉 Grab the Three Levels of Excellence Habit Tracker: baddayexcellence.com

🎯 Challenge of the week: Name your routine comeback and share it with us!

🔁 Like what you hear? Subscribe, review, and share with someone who could use a win today. Every listen helps fuel good vibes for bad days.