A podcast for those looking to make a commitment to excellence, for those on the path to be the best they can be, personally and professionally. Topics covered will range from Positive Psychology, Physical and Mental Health, Leadership, The science of and strategies for deliberate practice, the science of excellence, business and business development. Episodes will include a range of solo podcasts and guests.
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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 media or e mail me at: [email protected] put Q&A in the subject line.By quimbycc
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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 development, and practical strategies for adults to embody this role.By quimbycc
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Episode 72: Dale Carnegie's, How to Win Friends and Influence People
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43:22This 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 the book’s core themes—handling people, earning trust, persuading effectively, and leading with kindness—and break down key principles like avoiding c…
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Episode 71: Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes Remarkable Results
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32:33Book 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 page](https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits). Clear, a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement, draws on biology, psycho…
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Episode 70: Q1 Reflection and Q2 look Ahead 2025
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32:40How 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!By quimbycc
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Episode 69: 75 Hard again and Being a "Team Player"
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46:00Today 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 teams might be indicated. Share the show and leave a rating and review! Make today GREAT! #acommitmenttoexcellence #hwpo…
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Episode 68: Tim Arsenault Ultra Runner
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1:33:20This 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 story and his pursuit of ultra running.By quimbycc
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Thinking about a level of self sufficiency as a part of making a commitment to excellence!By quimbycc
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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.By quimbycc
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Looking back on my cervical surgery and recommendations for dealing with a major injury. What I did right and wrong, lessons learned etc.By quimbycc
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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 dishonest and in doing so you sell yourself and the other person short. If this is a regular practice for you, you will not be your best and are likely not maki…
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Episode 63: Chris Ireland (2) Staying in an Echo Chamber
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Here we go! 1 month of 2025 is in the books, how am I doing on my goals? How are you doing on yours?By quimbycc
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Episode 61: Heather Ingraham-Quimby Athlete, Mother, Teacher, Leader, My Best Friend and Wife
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1:50:34Join 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 story. We discuss sports, teaching, family, leadership and marriage. We hope you enjoy the discussion. Please share the show if you do.…
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A discussion about how our experience build us up and reflect in how we present ourselves to the outside world.By quimbycc
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Episode 59: The Story of You: How the stories we tell ourselves shape who we are.
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44:37Join 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 and strategies from Narrative Therapy to create a better version of your self that will help you make a commitment to excellence.…
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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!By quimbycc
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Episode 57: 2025: Goals and Plan for Dominating 2025
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45:30In 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.By quimbycc
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Episode 56: From the Diamond to the Board Room!
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47:23Today 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 examples. Merry Christmas and lets get ready to crush 2025!By quimbycc
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A very busy week and some family things that needed my attention have me a bit behind schedule. My plan is to release a new Episode this week in a couple of day in the mean time I am posting the very first episode again for those who are new. Its a reminder of where I have started and how far things have come. If you have listened already either li…
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While this discussion was spurred by a suicide it's not really about suicide per see but it is mentioned in this episode. Fair warning. This is a discussion about finding the courage to ask for help when you need it and being the person who steps up to be help when needed. This is how we make a commitment to being the best we can be!…
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Episode 53: December Goal Check in and Vacation Productivity
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36:21As has become the tradition here, this week I discuss my monthly goal check in and review. I also discuss owing my time and being productive with it, how you can do the same and how I can do better in the future.By quimbycc
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As we close in on Thanksgiving 2024 I reflect on what I am thankful for and why it is important to engage in gratitude practice. I discus briefly the history of thanksgiving and why ZI feel it is important to our culture. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. #gratitude #acommitmenttoexcellenceBy quimbycc
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Episode 51: The Curmudgeon's Guide to Getting Ahead
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1:03:08Book 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/0804141444By quimbycc
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Episode 50: No Bad Teams Only Bad Leaders
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41:21Today 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!By quimbycc
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Episode 49: November Goal Check in and Election 2024: We are all Doomed?
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42:00In 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!…
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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-hardBy quimbycc
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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-9ASIgFdJI53PtRDINteKGpvb…
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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 …
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Episode 45: A Discussion about the Expansion of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
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58:26Today 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 pr…
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Episode 44: October 2024 Monthly Goal Check in and Reflection
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36:25Its 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.By quimbycc
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Episode 43: Maximizing Wellbeing as we Transition to Fall and Winter
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46:47Join me today as we welcome in fall and I discuss evidenced based strategies for managing the winter "blues" and the cold and shorter days.By quimbycc
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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.By quimbycc
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Episode 41: A discussion with Chris Ireland, Engineer, Leader, and My Friend.
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2:03:30Join me today as I sit down with my friend Chris Ireland. Chris has a degree in Marine Engineering and owns and operates Ireland Engineering and Consulting. We discuss Chris's education, personal and professional development and leadership lessons and insight. We laugh a bit and generally have a great conversation to share with you! Share the show …
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Episode 40: September Check-in and Traditions
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45:23Today I discuss my September goal review and check in. Also a short discussion about the importance of traditions and keeping traditions alive, embracing them and working to maintain them as well as create new ones for your self and your families.By quimbycc
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Episode 39: Lesson learned, 75 Hard and Franklin's 13 Virtues
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39:30Join me today for Episode 39. I discuss a valuable lesson learned, a quick update on my 75 Hard journey and I discuss Benjamin Franklins 13 Virtues and how they apply still so many years later! Please leave a rating and review and share the show!By quimbycc
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Join me today as I discuss the mental toughness and discipline challenge 75 HARD. I discuss what it is and my experiences with the challenge. Why I think you should try it and why you will benefit from it. If you are on a journey to be the best you can be this is a good path to continue your growth. Link to Andy's podcast where he discusses the pro…
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Episode 37: A Summer of Hard Work, Discipline and Commitment to Excellence
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48:55My first repeat interview with a special young lady who reflect on the goals she set for her self in the winter and how the summer went for her. We discuss the products of hard work and discipline.By quimbycc
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Episode 36: August Goal Check-in and a Reflection
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32:07Join me this week for episode 36. I discuss and review my goals for 2024 as they stand at the beginning of August and discuss a reflection on "Talking behind" someone's back and looking for inspiration in times of need. Note: I don't believe I have cursed in an episode yet, I do curse twice in this episode. While this is not typically how I intend …
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Episode 35: A discussion with a young man making A Commitment to Excellence!
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58:06Join me today as I talk with my son about his commitment to excellence and his journey as he is about to begin his second year of college. We discuss his athletic and academic endeavors. This is a special episode for me and I hope you enjoy the discussion.By quimbycc
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A quick discussion about Integrity. Link to the Jordan Peterson talk I mentioned in this weeks episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4yZeY4Vrvk Thanks for making A Commitment to Excellence!By quimbycc
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Episode 33: July Check in and a reflection
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33:12Join me as I continue reviewing my monthly check in on my goals and objectives looking towards 2025. I reflect on my progress and where I hope to go with the remaining months of 2024. I briefly reflect on the tragic events in the US this past weekend.By quimbycc
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Episode 32: Increasing your level of Personal Freedom
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40:27Reflecting on the recent celebration of Independence Day here in the United States of America. Todays show is inspired by freedom and increasing ones on level of personal freedom. We may or may not be as free a we hope to be but there are things we can do in our daily lives that can and will increase our personal freedom!…
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Episode 31: Want vs need in relationships
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27:20A discussion and a story about wanting to be in your relationship vs needing to be in your relationship. Ego is the Enemy https://amzn.to/3xFiz6sBy quimbycc
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Following up on last weeks episode of things you should not do. This week I discuss my list of things you should do, thinks to prioritize and focus on for big short and long term benefits! Leave a rating and review! Share the show! Most importantly make A commitment to Excellence!By quimbycc
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My list of 11 things that you should avoid and frankly you should just not do them at al!By quimbycc
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Episode 28: Give away update, June Goals Check in, Youth Accountability in Maine, Gossip (Don't do that)
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41:41Join me this week as I discuss the give away that I did for sharing the show on social media, My June Goals Check in, Youth Legal Accountability in Maine, and Gossiping (Don't do that)By quimbycc
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Today we discuss the importance of resiliency, its importance and strategies for developing resiliency.By quimbycc
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Memorial Day 2024. A discussion about Memorial day, what it is and what it is not. The value of reflection on the day. Happy Memorial Day. Thank you to those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice.By quimbycc
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Episode 25: Venting (Don't do that) and May 2024 Goal check in
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37:14This 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!By quimbycc
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