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:

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You’re not behind.

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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

What if the next seven days could actually change your trajectory?

Not through motivation.
Not by grinding harder.
Not by flipping your life upside down.

In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down a simple, practical seven day momentum kickstart designed to help you rebuild trust in yourself through action.

You’ll learn:

• Why momentum starts with identity, not motivation

• How to reset who you are becoming in two days

• How to audit failure without shame and turn it into usable fuel

• How to build momentum that works even on your worst days

• Why celebrating failure is the final unlock most people miss

This is not theory. It’s a framework Brian uses personally and teaches inside the Momentum Makers Club.

If you feel stuck, burned out, or tired of starting over, this episode gives you a next step that actually sticks.

Build the habit.
Make the deposit.
Bet on yourself.

What happens when the person closest to you tells you the thing you’ve poured your heart into isn’t landing?

In this episode, I share the failure that almost broke me. Not a business flop. Not a public embarrassment. A moment at home that hit my ego harder than anything else ever had.

When my wife told me she hated my podcast, every instinct in me wanted to defend, explain, or shut down. Instead, I did something different. I listened.

That moment became the catalyst for one of the most important frameworks I’ve ever created, the Fail Bank. A simple, repeatable system that turns failure from something that weighs you down into something you can reinvest for growth.

We walk through the three steps, Audit, Reconcile, Reinvest, and how learning to sit with discomfort, instead of avoiding it, builds internal trust and real momentum.

If you’ve ever felt like you were doing the work but still missing something, this episode is for you.

Join the Momentum Makers Club!

Motivation feels powerful, until it disappears.

In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down why motivation is actually the reason most people quit their goals by mid January and what works instead. Using real life examples, behavioral science, and a simple momentum framework, Brian explains how identity driven habits and tiny consistent actions beat intensity every time.

You’ll learn why external motivation cracks on bad days, how to build systems that don’t depend on how you feel, and how small wins compound into real momentum you can be proud of.

If you’ve ever started strong and quit quietly, this episode is for you.

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You’ve been lied to your whole life about success.

In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down the three biggest lies that quietly keep people stuck, overthinking, and waiting for a moment that never comes.

You’ll learn why “I’ll start when I’m ready” is a trap, how “I need more information” disguises fear as productivity, and why believing that successful people don’t fail is one of the most damaging myths we’ve ever accepted.

This episode is part reflection, part reality check, and part challenge. If you’ve felt stalled, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this one is for you.

At the end, Brian challenges you to identify the lie that hit you hardest and take one small step forward today.

Momentum is built, not discovered.

If you're done falling prey to the lies and want to grow with like minded people, check out the Momentum Makers Club.

In this milestone 50th episode of "Bad Day Excellence," Brian Walsh guides you through the "unstuck blueprint," a powerful tool designed to help you navigate life's transition windows. Drawing from the Momentum Makers Club and backed by psychology and neuroscience, Brian explains how to break free from feeling stuck and start moving forward with confidence. Discover how small, intentional actions can transform your mindset and propel you toward your future self. Tune in to learn how to align your actions with your evolving identity and embrace the journey of personal growth.

In this episode of "Bad Day Excellence," host Brian Walsh guides you through the art of reflection, turning the often-overlooked wins, losses, and lessons of the past year into powerful tools for growth. Discover how small victories can be the real proof of change, and learn to identify the patterns in your losses to make intentional adjustments. Brian introduces simple micro-systems like the 3x3 audit and the Energy Scorecard to help you capture the essence of your year in just five minutes. Join us as we explore how to build momentum into 2026, ensuring every day counts towards your personal growth journey.
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