A Commitment to Excellence

This week I discuss "venting" and the general research on venting.  I also do my monthly goal check in for May 2024. Join me in making A Commitment to Excellence!

Today we finish discussing and reviewing the book Extreme Ownership: How Navy SEALS lead and win, By Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.   This is a great book on leadership and developing your skills to be a great leader and take ownership of your professional and personal development.   https://amzn.to/3JXMIR3

In this Episode I begin to review and discuss the book Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.  This will be a two part episode with the second half of the book discussed in part 2.   You can get a copy of the book here:  https://amzn.to/3Ww69I6 Share this episode on Facebook or Instagram, tag me or @acommitmenttoexcellence and use the #acommitmenttoexcellence for a chance to win an aut...

Procrastination is inefficient, unproductive and most importantly it steals our time.  Join me today as I wrestle with procrastination and the importance of prioritization. 

Anxiety and Dragons have been on my mind recently.  Dragons serve as a interesting foundation for this discussion about Anxiety and strategies for managing and defeating anxiety.    Please leave a rating and review and share the show on social media!   Thanks for taking the time to listen!

I recorded this episode on day 100 of 2024.  Just over a quarter of 2024 is over, never coming back. How am I progressing on my goals?  How are you progressing on your goals?  This is part of how I am holding myself accountable with my commitment to excellence and how I am working to help you do the same!

In this episode we discuss the benefits of both motivation and Discipline and my thoughts, observations and experiences.  This is another discussion that can help you make A Commitment to Excellence in your life! Thanks for listening!  Please share the show and leave a rating and review! #acommitmenttoexcellence #discipline #motivation #def 

In this episode I share a story and some perspective.  I discuss the importance of time in thinking about legacy.  Starting with the end in mind.  Thanks for the listen and review! @acommitmenttoexcellence 

Join me today as I talk about a recent situation I encountered, some great people and what was for me a helpful reflection in the end!  I continue to make A Commitment to Excellence and hope to help and inspire you to do the same!

Episode 16: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Today we dig into the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R, Covey.  7 habits for people who want to make A commitment to Excellence and be the best they can be. Link to the book: https://amzn.to/3xf7ybk A link to the Travis Mills Foundation that I mentioned in todays episode.  Support Travis, his team and all the great work they do! h...

Join me today as I reflect on a stressful situation this weekend and some thoughtful reflections from the events.    Thanks for listening, please share the show!

Today we talk about Carol Dweck's book Mindset The New Psychology of Success.  We dive into the book and discuss application and the utility of the concepts in the book and associated research.  Foundational ideas to help you make a continued commitment to excellence!   Mindset By Carol Dweck PhD. https://amzn.to/48TotgS This link supports the show! Please share and like us on Facebook and Instagr...

Episode 13:  Potluck again, Goal check in March 2024, Therapy for your kids... or not.  An update and some random thoughts.   Share the show!

Today is another "Pot Luck" episode.  Join me for a quick brag session about my son, a discussion about #burningdaylight and finding and choosing a therapist.  Burning Daylight by Jack London https://amzn.to/3OVffcJ

Our first of many discussions about leadership.  Join me today as I talk a bit about my leadership journey and some of the foundational ideas I have found most helpful to think about leadership and making a commitment to excellence. Books discussed in this episode. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell https://amzn.to/4bER8c7 The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize You...

Mid week bonus episode.  Be a cheer leader!   Endure by Cameron Hanes Book I mention in this episode: \https://amzn.to/49v0vt4  

Join me today for the shows first interview!  This is a conversation with a very special young lady who is working on making a commitment to excellence and being the best she can be!

2/7/2023 I had surgery on my cervical spine after months of pain and struggles.  Hear my story and lessons learned 1 year after my surgery.  Follow us on Instagram @acommitmenttoexcellence Feel free to share the show on social media!

An evidenced based tool to improve your happiness and optimism! Today we discuss an exercise from Positive Psychology that you can implement to possibly decrease depression, increase happiness and increase your outlook on life. We briefly touch on the following books which may be the subject of future episodes Flourish      https://amzn.to/49cEXBu The Hope Circuit   https://amzn.to/3vRD2Uz An Arti...

Fear and complacency are the enemy of progress. Don’t allow yourself to live in fear and do not let complacency keep you from greatness!

In this episode we discuss goal setting and strategies for implementation.  Starting 2024 with solid goals and strategies will help you make a commitment to excellence!

A short bonus episode that touches on mindset and attitude for making today a great day!

Repetitions/Practice + Refinement + Feedback = Excellence Today we discuss the art of deliberate practice and how it much more than just putting in time.  Deliberate practice is and should be the foundation of making a commitment to excellence in any area. We briefly touch on a research paper and 3 books: Wallfish et el Bounce by Matthew Syed               https://amzn.to/3RQ7FRr Outliers by Malco...

The first episode of A Commitment to Excellence!  A podcast for those who seek to pursue personal excellence, deliberate practice and be the best they can be.  Shaun Quimby is a Licensee Clinical Social Worker and a student of leadership, deliberate practice, positive psychology among other things and is on a journey to be the best he can be.  He hopes that you can use the discussions here to do t...