Relentless Forward Progress with Mike Ubaldini

This may have been the first time we recorded a session on a Friday night. May be wrong but it was a fun show and maybe you’ll get a nugget or two out of it. We talked about some insecurities and areas we should all be working on and be aware of, compassion, kindness, and perspective. We discussed “the dash,” and it has nothing to do with running, more who we are becoming. We spent some good time...

Two weeks in a row; we are on a roll!! We hit on a number of topics leading off with a story of a 47-year-old man playing a kickball game thinking he is 27 😊. We also learn what not to do with Himalayan sea-salt and sparking water and take you on a geography lesson of NEPA and the wonderfully named towns that we grew up around!! But yes, we feel there are a couple of nuggets to capture from today...

It has been a few weeks and we are happy to be back at it, looking at each other’s mugs via video podcast, and sharing some nuggets. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and hopefully you are all waiting in anticipation for each of these long awaiting episodes to come out. We kid, maybe not 😊, but we are grateful for all you out there and apologize for the delays – as the title says, and as we do...

Solo go at it today, like back in the beginning but missed my partner. We will get to it and we are thankful for your forgiveness and understanding. Just some thoughts, reflections, heading into the weekend. Keep moving forward folks. No beers today because the recording was before 8am and it is a school day 😊! The RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast is sponsored by Time on the Trails – delivering you a cust...

We were able to get back to video on this episode and are excited for everyone to seeing our lovely faces 😊. This is the 2nd recording in a row we actually discuss a topic, rather than just catching up. However, we did do some of that as well, discussing the weather, Yellowstone coming back in November, Penn State football, wrestling, and of course………beer! The topic, highlighted a bit up top, goe...

Once again technology got the best of us and we were not able to shot video. Back to the audio which may provide a nice break again from our mugs 😊. We did spend some time catching up on a big week with birthdays, 1st day of school, 1st soccer games, carpet installs, a fender bender and a metric ton of Manning’s Ice Cream. All that said though, we did have a topic to discuss, and it was around he...

We went back to the earlier days of the RFP Ultra Dad podcast and skipped the video today. Truth be told, we had some trouble getting the recording to play nice and during the audio recording aliens attacked the Phoenix headquarters. No worries, we made it through with the help of Sigourney Weaver, a children’s movie reference to WALL-E, and two moments of reliving Saturday morning cartoons with W...

We have been fortunate to have some wonderful partners in our lives to be on this journey with. Bryan, and his wife Cindy, just celebrated their 15-year anniversary this past weekend, so we figured maybe a good topic would be to share what Cindy has meant to him, and Robin to me. These two ladies have certainly made us better throughout the years and it would be an interesting rabbit hole to go do...

We ask for forgiveness again. It has been a couple of weeks since our last episode, so we appreciate the patience. As you know, we are just like y’all and navigating this crazy, wild, wacky ride call life and sometimes it gets hectic. Fortunately we have a Monday pick me up show for you and we hope to bring out some laughs. Nothing too profound in here but a few, simple messages to hopefully help...

There have been numerous events happening that have created inconsistencies and situations that have not been ideal through the first half of this year. When we look at the big picture of where we are headed, or where we may be stuck, it can be overwhelming. This may even lead to feelings of inadequacies and insufficiencies. Things we’ve been experiencing and am sure many of you can relate. This e...

After 6500+ miles trapsing across country the Ubaldini’s are back @ RFP/UD headquarters in Phoenix, and we are back at another episode of the Ultra Dad’s podcast. Today we talk about ownership and accountability. Are they the same, different, interchangeable, related? We dig into them all, catch up on life a bit, talk about the weather, and have a few laughs. Sit back, enjoy, and maybe grab a beer...

It has been a couple of weeks considering schedules, travel, and the start of summer. We are going to do our best over the next several weeks to get episodes out but may take a break every now and again. Whatever happens know that we love and appreciate those that continue to tune in and reach out. Today’s episode we went a few different directions but believe we tied it together pretty decent. Do...

This week catching up was held in check at the beginning and we revisited some housekeeping items for next weeks episode (hint: Father’s Day Special 😊!!!). We did get into some good discussion around continuous improvement and working to be better than yesterday. We did have some guest appearances from Cora, Taylor, Bella, and maybe a shot of Bear & definitely his bark is heard!! There was some d...

Like last week we hit record and just let things fly in this episode. We did try to throw in a nugget or two around how we all can adapt to the chaos that is our journey. We also touch on how priorities tend to rise to the top of the list when, well they become a priority!! We then get into stories about growing up in Northeastern PA, visiting old places and missing those that are gone, and memori...

Forgive the delay in getting back to the Ultra Dad Podcast but one of us has moved across the country and we are both navigating life. It is a journey that is sometimes fun, sometimes not ideal, often inconvenient but certainly and opportunity to grow and learn. Having each other, our family’s, and you all to share it with makes it all worth it. Last week we got online and did have a raw, vulnerab...

It has been a while since we had a quest and with Bryan recuperating from his last haul back east, figured we’d get a long-time friend on the show to share his story. It was back in 1999 that Doug and I started working together as two of 1st salespeople at this young company. He was recently married, and I was jumping into essentially my first job. Over 22 years he has become a great mentor, role...

Today is another solo adventure since Bryan is on his 3rd and final leg back east. Safe travels brother! We plan to be back at the video sessions next week. In the meantime however, I did want to share this message and let you know that I will be having a guest this Thursday, another Ultra Dad to share some stories. Hope you all tune in. Today’s show was inspired by another podcast I listened to a...

We join you for another video addition the today’s episode and you can follow the links below to watch. Or, if we are too scary for ya, you can always give a listen via the other avenues. Being patience and staying consistent in today’s world of distractions, chaos, and interruption is challenging. Letting go of ego and being comfortable where you can be a time for growth and learning. Today’s epi...

We are embracing technology and leveraging the tools to our advantage to bring you Ultra Dad’s face to face. Our audience may wish we were never able to figure this out but with the help of GoToMeeting and getting ourselves a little uncomfortable Ultra Dad’s has gone live with our ugly mugs for you all to see. Our hope is we don’t lose listeners – I guess you can still listen but can also watch us...

Another solo adventure this week with Bryan on trip 2 of 3 back east. All good, he was heading out of NE and into IA when we last spoke; Timber keeping him company. Was inspired to share some thoughts on a recent All Pro Dad article I read earlier this week & linked below: https://www.allprodad.com/3-embrace-our-weaknesses-kids/ How easy is it to admit our weakness? I am sure we can all rattled se...

This was a fun one. We got caught up on things, had a couple early laughs, got an update on the Shane migration back east, and discussed some USA Wrestling Olympic stuff. Exciting times but we circled the wagons, so to speak, on how to practice not falling apart when things go to pieces. Some good belly laughs during today’s episode folks so sit back and enjoy. Words of caution, thee may have been...

We started off on topic but then went to how managing through an injury is like navigating through life. Solid communication, awareness, and knowing when to and when not to listen to that inner voice can be key. We also touch on some tactics around meditation, and just simply breathing to help us better respond to the opportunities for growth that can surface during our process. Since it is in the...

This week we had to make up for some lost time. We were reunited after a week and recapped Bryan’s first of three trips back east as he, Cindy, Tanner, Taylor & Cora continue to make progress on their move back to NEPA (that’s Northeastern PA 😊). We go from some fun travel stories into a deeper discussion on if things are getting easier, or more difficult, to be parents. We even revisit AAA Tript...

This is a solo adventure this week since Bryan is likely somewhere in western PA making his way toward our hometown of Clarks Summit, PA. You can revisit last weeks RFP/UD’s episode for details on that journey, however I am sure we will be revisiting it over the next several months. This week we still wanted to get something out so you just have me, Mike, and no beers today – be back to that next...

We must ask for forgiveness again for missing out on last week. Things have gotten away from us a bit with some monster changes occurring. Over the last few months, we’ve insinuated a few things coming down the road. Both co-hosts, not only have taken the jump into new professional endeavors but we have one packing things up and moving back across country. This will make cross country move number...