A Commitment to Excellence

As we close in on Thanksgiving 2024 I reflect on what I am thankful for and why it is important to engage in gratitude practice.  I discus briefly the history of thanksgiving and why ZI feel it is important to our culture.   Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. #gratitude #acommitmenttoexcellence

Book review and discussion on The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead: Dos and Don'ts of Right Behavior, Tough Thinking, Clear Writing, and Living a Good Life https://www.amazon.com/Curmudgeons-Guide-Getting-Ahead-Behavior/dp/0804141444

Today I discuss he leadership principal "No bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders" in addition to quick thoughts about the election and veterans day.  To those who have served, thank you, today and every day!

In this episode I discuss my monthly accountability check in for November 2025 and the Election which takes place formally tomorrow 11/5/2024.  My thoughts on how to approach the election and if we are all doomed? Thanks for listening!  Please leave a rating and review and share the show on your social media platforms!

Today I discuss my completion of the 75 Hard mental toughness and discipline program!  How I approached it, whet I git from the program and what my plans are moving forward.  https://andyfrisella.com/collections/75-hard

In this weeks episode I discuss the reception of last weeks episode, upcoming podcast episodes and John Wooden's Book, Wooden on Leadership.   https://www.amazon.com/Wooden-Leadership-Create-Winning-Organization/dp/0071453393/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ARW46C85NUAD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vSLJNRMWigaGl_260NcLSwZ87bPdGGyPJZCt-V8yrflY9iDbGTA9JeC-9ASIgFdJI53PtRDINteKGpvbD7efGqasPvKvn7jfWV1PtfoF6l0Ww1oKowBpIIYDFNsvuV2G8N18AvBg_7tIBaIDni4YbKmUNUr8kLhUX89iBeppSQCBEpbfUg7JsD2T_qAgfJBNjuYR0K4IeFww8CvJpPYOB_A1SoICRn5T-6C1mOT2myM.GyQaAIUQnCMCNvLn5NGw59lEjBxRlURUM1K1c3G1Vv8&dib_tag=se&keywords=wooden+on+leadership&qid=1729466349&sprefix=wooden+on+leadership%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1

Join me today as I discuss The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness and my thoughts on the subject matter.  Jonathan Haidt, A psychologist and professor argues that the driving force behind sharp increases in depression anxiety and suicides is directly linked to the use of social media and other.  I give an overview of the book and my thoughts on the subject matter as well as my personal and professional experiences.    https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JOWXF133LKIG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tHORxLq4kciAt0QZvgx2vs1T-PHiuCr8k6uiJUMLD2zIVudjz5G1I1gwgcl9thRczDhIuPZ1nz13L74_6DPVh-AK1vRkpabEKs7cHXDUuIzIiu5a4T2eWsBSEH_oJaFuucxTS3rV9kn7Exoii9GzYcPkGEtiFt1QDw7ZNWAmyRZAURgLGn3eWCrY9aKCqgKpXp6_Sdtzcg-Mg2BWkD3wg6NQKpvsrMa99JlUPCMF6zM.MRJSjwJM593IdGmpVS7KcrLUj2IGbAlefTrt6nUQi80&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+anxious+generation+by+jonathan+haidt&qid=1728784134&sprefix=the+anxious%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1

Today we discuss the use of labels in the field of Mental Health Treatment, the shortcomings and potential harm of doing so.  The origins of the DSM, where it began and where it is now.  *The content of this episode and all of the episodes of this podcast is the hosts opinion and personal experience.  Listening to this podcast does not constitute a professional relationship of any kind and as always should you have mental health issues or otherwise you should seek out your own competent professional.

Its time for my monthly goal check in and reflection.  I discuss recent progress on my goals and objectives that I set for 2024.  I discuss a mindset for quarter 4 and ending the year on a high note.

Join me today as we welcome in fall and I discuss evidenced based strategies for managing the winter "blues" and the cold and shorter days.

Join me today as I discuss a recent opportunity I had to get involved and do some good in my community.  The benefits of helping others and how even a small act could be heroic for someone in need.

Join me today as I sit down with my friend Chris Ireland.  Chris has a degree in Marine Engineering and owns and operates Ireland Engineering and Consulting.  We discuss Chris's education, personal and professional development and leadership lessons and insight.  We laugh a bit and generally have a great conversation to share with you!   Share the show and give the show a rating and review on whatever platform you listen!

Today I discuss my September goal review and check in.  Also a short discussion about the importance of traditions and keeping traditions alive, embracing them and working to maintain them as well as create new ones for your self and your families.

Join me today for Episode 39.  I discuss a valuable lesson learned, a quick update on my 75 Hard journey and I discuss Benjamin Franklins 13 Virtues and how they apply still so many years later!   Please leave a rating and review and share the show!

Join me today as I discuss the mental toughness and discipline challenge 75 HARD.  I discuss what it is and my experiences with the challenge.  Why I think you should try it and why you will benefit from it.  If you are on a journey to be the best you can be this is a good path to continue your growth.     Link to Andy's podcast where he discusses the program:   https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast/208-75hard-livehard-winning-the-war-within-unlocking-your-full-potential   Link to Andy's books: https://andyfrisella.com/collections/books

My first repeat interview with a special young lady who reflect on the goals she set for her self in the winter and how the summer went for her. We discuss the products of hard work and discipline.

Join me this week for episode 36.  I discuss and review my goals for 2024 as they stand at the beginning of August and discuss a reflection on "Talking behind" someone's back and looking for inspiration in times of need.   Note:  I don't believe I have cursed in an episode yet, I do curse twice in this episode.  While this is not typically how I intend to speak on the podcast it is how adults convey thoughts and emotions from time to time.  I will try and disclose this in the show notes incase you either don't wish to hear curse words or more importantly expose your children and or loves ones to that language.  Generally speaking I will attempt to convey my thoughts with out the use of such language however in effort to be authentic it will happen from time to time.

Join me today as I talk with my son about his commitment to excellence and his journey as he is about to begin his second year of college.  We discuss his athletic and academic endeavors. This is a special episode for me and I hope you enjoy the discussion.

A quick discussion about Integrity. Link to the Jordan Peterson talk I mentioned in this weeks episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4yZeY4Vrvk Thanks for making A Commitment to Excellence!

Join me as I continue reviewing my monthly check in on my goals and objectives looking towards 2025.  I reflect on my progress and where I hope to go with the remaining months of 2024.  I briefly reflect on the tragic events in the US this past weekend.