A Commitment to Excellence

Episode 75: Q&A 1: Will I run for Governor? School Ball vs Travel Ball and more!

Today I share my thoughts on listener questions!  Thanks for the questions and the ongoing support!   Share the show and leave a rating and review! #acommitmenttoexcellence

Episode 74: Monthly Check in May 2025

I review my goals and progress for Quarter 2 Month 1 2025.  How are you doing?  What progress have you made with this year? Have a question for a Question and Answer Show? send me a message on social…

Episode 73: Being A Great Role Model

This episode explores how to be an exceptional role model for children and others in our lives; drawing on scientific research to uncover what makes a role model effective, how they shape children’s…

Episode 72: Dale Carnegie's, How to Win Friends and Influence People

This episode dives into Dale Carnegie’s *How to Win Friends and Influence People*, a timeless guide to building meaningful relationships and influencing others with empathy and respect. We’ll explore…

Episode 71: Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes Remarkable Results

Book review: "Atomic Habits," published in 2018 by James Clear, has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and is translated into more than 60 languages, as noted on [James Clear's official…

Episode 70: Q1 Reflection and Q2 look Ahead 2025

How did Quarter 1 go for me this year and what's the plan for Quarter 2 2025. This is a model for how you can make the most of your valuable time and make a commitment to excellence!

Episode 69: 75 Hard again and Being a "Team Player"

Today I talk briefly about my need for a focus reset and my thoughts on a interaction I observed in a work place and how to look at being a team player, benefits of doing so and when a change of…

Episode 68: Tim Arsenault Ultra Runner

This week I have a conversatio0n with Tim Arsenault, an ultra runner who lives with his family in Australia.  Tim happens to be my cousin and it was great to catch up with him and talk about his…

Episode 67: Self Sufficiency

Thinking about a level of self sufficiency as a part of making a commitment to excellence!

Episode 66: March 2025 Goal Check In

Once a month I evaluate my progress on my goals.  This is how I engage in deliberate practice intended to move me forward to be the best that I can be in every key aspect of life.

Episode 65: 2 years post Op.

Looking back on my cervical surgery and recommendations for dealing with a major injury.  What I did right and wrong, lessons learned etc.

Episode 64: Intellectual Honesty

We should all strive for intellectual honesty.  Not dismissing others simply because we dislike their opinion.  To call someone stupid because they see the world differently is intellectually…

Episode 63: Chris Ireland (2) Staying in an Echo Chamber

Episode 62: February 2025 Goal Check In

Here we go!  1 month of 2025 is in the books, how am I doing on my goals?  How are you doing on yours?

Episode 61: Heather Ingraham-Quimby Athlete, Mother, Teacher, Leader, My Best Friend and Wife

Join me today for a conversation with a woman who has always made a commitment to excellence and who has been instrumental in my commitment to excellence.  We get into her origin story and our origin…

Episode 60: Collecting Receipts

A discussion about how our experience build us up and reflect in how we present ourselves to the outside world.

Episode 59: The Story of You: How the stories we tell ourselves shape who we are.

Join me today for a discussion about the stories we tell our selves.  These stories shape who we are, what we think,, how we feel and what we do in the future.  We discuss how you can use techniques…

Episode 58: A look back on 2024

In todays episode I wrap up 2024, reflect on my goals, accomplishments and reflect a bit more on what lies ahead in 2025. I appreciate your support and look forward to what 2025 will bring!

Episode 57: 2025: Goals and Plan for Dominating 2025

In this weeks episode I lay out my plan and frame work for making 2025 a great year.  I am breaking out the year into quarters this year and 4 categories to focus on.

Episode 56: From the Diamond to the Board Room!

Today I discuss the reasons for and strategies for ensuring that you win as many "50 50" decisions as possible.  I utilize softball and work place examples to provide real life and thought provoking…