A Commitment to Excellence

Episode 51: The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead

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

Episode 50: No Bad Teams Only Bad Leaders

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!

Episode 49: November Goal Check in and Election 2024: We are all Doomed?

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! 

Episode 48: 75 Hard is complete!

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
 
 
 

Episode 47: Wooden on Leadership

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

Episode 46: The Anxious Generation

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

Episode 45: A Discussion about the Expansion of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

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.  

Episode 44: October 2024 Monthly Goal Check in and Reflection

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.

Episode 43: Maximizing Wellbeing as we Transition to Fall and Winter

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.  

Episode 42: Be Someone's Hero

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.