F is for Effort
"F is for Effort" is a podcast that dives into the lessons behind our flops, fumbles, and failed attempts--reminding us that every setback has a story worth telling. Each episode explores how embracing our missteps can lead to growth in life.
Episodes
36 episodes
Monday Fire-Up: Raise the Ceiling
What if this week wasn't about getting through it?What if it was about growing because of it?In this week's Monday Fire-Up on F Is for Effort, we're shifting the focus away from survival mode and toward expansion. Ev...
Monday Fire-Up: Move With Purpose
Momentum is not built by waiting.It’s built by movement.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re focusing on decisive action, mental momentum, and refusing to let hesitation control the week ahead.
Monday Fire-Up: Reconnect With the Why
Motivation fades. Purpose keeps you moving.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re focusing on the one thing that keeps strong weeks alive when energy dips and motivation disappears: reconnecting with your ...
Monday Fire-Up: Don’t Drift
Most people don’t lose their week all at once—they drift away from it little by little.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re focusing on staying intentional, aware, and locked in throughout the week inste...
Monday Fire-Up: Finish What You Start
Starting is easy. Finishing is what builds momentum.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re shifting the focus from busy work to real progress—by actually completing what you begin.Because most peopl...
Monday Fire-Up: Win the Reset
You don’t need a perfect week—you need a faster reset.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re shifting the focus from flawless starts to something more powerful: resilience.Because the people who win...
F is for Family… and the Fight You Can’t Win
You can do everything right… and still lose.In this episode of F is for Effort, I share the emotional reality of caring for my mom through chronic illness, dialysis, and cancer—and the helplessness that comes with loving someone...
Monday Fire-Up: Carry the Momentum
Starting strong is easy—keeping it going is what matters.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re focusing on what most people overlook: how to carry momentum beyond Monday and stay consistent all week.<...
Monday Fire-Up: Hold the Line
Starting strong is easy—staying strong is what matters.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re shifting the focus from hype and motivation to something more powerful: consistency under pressure.Becau...
Monday Fire-Up: Decide Faster
You don’t need more time—you need less hesitation.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re breaking the habit that slows most people down: overthinking. Because the longer you wait, the heavier everything fe...
Monday Fire-Up: Raise the Floor
Your best days don’t define you—your baseline does.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re shifting the focus from chasing perfect days to building a non-negotiable standard you refuse to drop below....
Monday Fire-Up: Close the Gap
There’s a gap between what you say you want—and what you actually do.And that gap? That’s where most people lose momentum.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re breaking down how to close that gap b...
Monday Fire-Up: The Ugly Start
Too many people wait for the perfect moment to begin.The perfect plan.The perfect mood.The perfect level of confidence.But momentum doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from starting.In this Monday Fire-U...
Monday Fire-Up: Stack the Deck
A strong week doesn’t happen by accident—you set it up.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re talking about how small intentional wins early in the week create momentum that carries through Friday.I...
Monday Fire-Up: Stop The Leak
Starting strong on Monday is easy. Staying strong through Friday is the real test.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we break down how distractions, overcommitment, and wasted focus drain your energy—and how...
If Social Media Is Real, I’m Doing Life Wrong
If social media is real, then apparently everyone is on vacation, every marriage is perfect, every kid is winning awards, and nobody has a sink full of dishes.So… what does that say about the rest of us?In this episode of F is...
Monday Fire-Up: Set the Standard
Your week doesn’t rise to your goals—it falls to your standards.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re setting the tone for a stronger week by focusing on one powerful shift: choosing a higher standard and...
Monday Fire-Up: Win the First Hour
Your week isn’t won on Friday—it’s decided in the first hour of Monday.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we break down how small, intentional actions at the start of your day create momentum that carries th...
Monday Fire-Up: Make the First Move
Mondays aren’t about fixing everything—they’re about choosing direction.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re breaking the cycle of hesitation, overthinking, and waiting to feel ready. This episode challe...
Monday Fire-Up: No Zero Days Start Now
Monday doesn’t wait for motivation—and neither does effort.In this Monday Fire-Up episode of F Is for Effort, we’re setting the tone for the week with one rule that changes everything: No Zero Days.You don’t n...
Monday Morning Fire-Up: New Week. Same Assignment-Effort
It’s Monday. A new week is here—and the assignment hasn’t changed.In this Monday Morning Fire-Up, we’re cutting through the noise, the excuses, and the pressure to be perfect. This week isn’t asking for flawless. It’s asking for <...
Too Soon, But Try Again: A Talent Acquisition Masterclass in Mixed Signals
Ever been contacted by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, only to be told “not right now”? In this episode, I break down my wild experience with a talent acquisition specialist — from multiple outreach emails to a contradictory rejection that som...
Monday Fire-Up: Effort is the Assignment
Motivation fades. Effort remains. In this Monday Fire Up, I break down why effort—not feelings—is the real assignment this week. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this episode is your push to move anyway. One hard thing. Messy effort. Real ...