The 365 Commitment

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The 365 Commitment Podcast focuses on helping people make and keep life changing commitments.

  1. Day 126 - The Secret to Thinking Better

    2일 전

    Day 126 - The Secret to Thinking Better

    Episode Theme: Why hydration is one of the most overlooked drivers of clear thinking. Key Topics: A personal experiment with drinking more water The surprising mental effects of hydration Why the brain depends structurally on water How mild dehydration impairs attention and memory The relationship between dehydration and mood Reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain Slower neurotransmitter production Declines in executive function and decision-making How quickly cognition can rebound after rehydration Why we chase complexity instead of fixing fundamentals Notable Takeaways: Water is not optional for brain performance. Even 1–2% dehydration reduces attention and short-term memory. Mood shifts toward irritability and anxiety when dehydrated. Cognitive performance can improve within minutes of rehydration. The biggest mental upgrade may be the simplest one. Suggested Reflections: How much water do you actually drink in a normal day? Are you treating fatigue as a motivation problem instead of a hydration problem? What “productivity hacks” are you chasing instead of addressing basics? What would change if hydration became a daily priority? Memorable Line (Paraphrase): “Sometimes the biggest lever for better thinking is the most basic one.”

    4분
  2. Day 125 - The Noise vs. The Work

    3일 전

    Day 125 - The Noise vs. The Work

    Episode Theme: Why solving real problems is the only progress that actually counts. Key Topics: The difference between noise and work Why commentary, hype, and pivots feel like progress Noise as measurable but meaningless activity Real work as provable outcomes (time, money, risk) The danger of chasing applause instead of relief “Interesting” vs “useful” in the market How to filter ideas by budget and value Pre-selling, piloting, and defining outcomes Building a weekly cadence of real problem-solving Notable Takeaways: The market rewards utility, not hype. Noise feels safe because it avoids judgment. Real work changes something measurable. If you can’t tie it to revenue, cost, or risk, it’s fan fiction. Solve one problem so well it feels irresponsible not to pay for it. Suggested Reflections: What looks like progress but isn’t actually helping anyone? Can you tie your current work to money saved, earned, or risk reduced? Whose life got easier this week because of what you built? Are you chasing attention or solving pain? Memorable Line (Paraphrase): “The market doesn’t reward interesting. It rewards useful.”

    3분
  3. Day 124 - The Discipline of Listening First

    4일 전

    Day 124 - The Discipline of Listening First

    Keywords listening, influence, communication, trust, understanding, leadership, conflict resolution, sales, psychological safety, effective communication Summary In this conversation, Guy Reams emphasizes the importance of active listening in effective communication. He discusses how understanding precedes influence and how leaders and salespeople can build trust by genuinely listening to others. The conversation highlights the need for patience and the discipline to pause before responding, which fosters clarity and psychological safety in discussions. Reams provides practical advice on how to improve listening skills to enhance relationships and resolve conflicts. Takeaways Real influence begins when you stop trying to be heard.Understanding comes before influence.Listening is not passive; it requires active work.Leaders who ask the best questions move teams forward.Salespeople who listen close deals more effectively.Arguments resolve when both sides seek to understand.Jumping in too soon breaks the connection in conversations.The fastest way to be persuasive is to listen deeply first.Before explaining, always ask for clarification.Discipline in listening moves conversations forward faster. Titles The Art of Listening: Unlocking InfluenceUnderstanding Through Listening: A Path to Trust Sound bites "Understanding comes before influence.""Listening is not passive.""Before you explain, ask." Chapters 00:00 The Discipline of Listening02:55 Understanding Before Influence05:47 Building Trust Through Active Listening

    7분
  4. Day 123 - People Are Still the Most Important Ingredient

    5일 전

    Day 123 - People Are Still the Most Important Ingredient

    Episode Theme: Why people matter more than tools in determining success. Key Topics: How the same tools produce different results in different teams Technology as a force multiplier—or expensive overhead Why alignment matters as much as technical skill Hiring for adaptability in early-stage ventures Wearing multiple hats and working in ambiguity The importance of chemistry and shared vision Why the team that gets you started may not be the team that helps you scale Limits of technology in judgment, trust, and resilience Viewing technology as a toolkit, not the craftsman Notable Takeaways: Tools amplify what people do, for better or worse. The right team makes technology leverage; the wrong team makes it liability. Curiosity and hustle often beat credentials in early stages. Culture and chemistry directly affect momentum. Growth requires reevaluating people as well as systems. Suggested Reflections: Are your tools empowering your people—or exposing misalignment? Who on your team is suited for where you’re going, not just where you are? Are you hiring for credentials or for adaptability and mission fit? What work still requires human judgment and trust? Memorable Line (Paraphrase): “Technology is the toolkit — people are the craftspeople.”

    3분
  5. Day 122 - When Answering Everything Stopped Making Sense

    6일 전

    Day 122 - When Answering Everything Stopped Making Sense

    Episode Theme: Why answering everything is no longer a measure of professionalism. Key Topics: The generational belief that every message deserves a response How physical mail shaped early ideas of professionalism The explosion of communication channels (email, voicemail, texting, social media) Inbox culture and the rise of productivity systems When processing replaced thinking Deleting 17,000 emails as a turning point Setting time limits for inbox management Trusting that important messages will return The difference between routed work and real work Redefining urgency and ownership of attention Notable Takeaways: What worked in the age of physical mail no longer works in the digital age. Processing messages is not the same as doing meaningful work. Not everything deserves a response. Urgency should be chosen, not inherited from someone else’s inbox. Productivity is about contribution, not correspondence. Suggested Reflections: How much of your day is spent routing messages instead of creating value? What would happen if you limited your inbox time? Which messages truly matter—and which ones simply repeat? Are you letting other people’s systems set your priorities? Memorable Line (Paraphrase): “Answering everything is no longer professionalism — choosing what matters is.

    4분
  6. Day 121 - When Nothing is on Fire

    2월 6일

    Day 121 - When Nothing is on Fire

    Episode Theme: How to act with intention when urgency disappears. Key Topics: The shock of having no fires to put out Why calm can feel more paralyzing than chaos Urgency as a forcing function for action The emotional weight of choosing without crisis Why paralysis in calm moments isn’t failure Replacing urgency with intention Starting small to regain momentum Naming uncertainty instead of avoiding it Building something lasting in quiet seasons Notable Takeaways: Urgency makes decisions for you; calm requires you to choose. Feeling stuck can mean the work actually matters. Motion creates clarity more than reflection alone. Small intentional starts beat waiting for certainty. Quiet seasons are where long-term work begins. Suggested Reflections: How do you act when nothing feels urgent? What work have you been avoiding because it isn’t screaming for attention? What would a small, intentional start look like today? Are you relying on urgency instead of purpose to guide your work? Memorable Line (Paraphrase): “When nothing is urgent, you’re being asked to choose intentionally.”

    3분
  7. Day 120 - Make Work Winnable

    2월 5일

    Day 120 - Make Work Winnable

    Episode Theme: How making progress visible turns heavy work into winnable work. Key Topics: Feeling stuck despite being capable The difference between effort and friction Turning work into a game with defined stages How visible progress creates momentum Why ambiguity makes work feel heavier The brain’s need for feedback and small wins Breaking large problems into structured steps Time-boxing and defining what “winning” means Applying this idea to leadership and long-term projects Notable Takeaways: Progress matters more than perfection. The brain struggles with invisible movement, not hard work. Structure creates energy, not pressure. Momentum comes from finishing small stages. You don’t need to change the work—just how you see it. Suggested Reflections: What work feels heavy because progress is unclear? How could you break that work into visible stages? What would “winning” look like for the next small step? Where could time limits help create momentum? Memorable Line (Paraphrase): “You’re not changing the work — you’re making it winnable."

    4분
  8. Day 119 - When Context Sounds Like Defense

    2월 4일

    Day 119 - When Context Sounds Like Defense

    Episode Theme: Why over-explaining can weaken trust and how clarity strengthens credibility. Key Topics: A project update that revealed an unexpected communication signal Why context can sound like defense The difference between outcome-focused and history-focused responses How accountability and visibility trigger credibility protection Why reassurance can create friction instead of trust Personal examples of over-explaining How the strongest communicators show credibility through action Three questions that build trust in communication: Where are we now? What happens next? What do you need? How team culture influences communication habits Letting silence and follow-through do the work of trust Notable Takeaways: When people feel exposed, they explain history instead of stating outcomes. Explaining credibility weakens it; demonstrating it strengthens it. Context meant to reassure can unintentionally signal insecurity. Trust grows through clarity, not justification. Ownership sounds like forward motion, not backward explanation. Suggested Reflections: Do you add context to reassure yourself or to move the work forward? Are you answering the question or defending your past effort? What would change if you spoke only to what is true now and what comes next? How can you let your work speak instead of narrating it? Memorable Line (Paraphrase): “Trust is built through clarity, not explanations.

    5분
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The 365 Commitment Podcast focuses on helping people make and keep life changing commitments.

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    Guy Reams
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    2024년 - 2026년
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