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Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #286 – Ultra Dad Session #94: Time to slow down or speed up?Hard to grasp that Thanksgiving is in a few days and the holiday season is upon us. For you, is this a time to speed into the new year or take time to reflect, before
2024 is upon us?
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2023-11-1817 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #285 – Ultra Dad Session #93: Short cuts & “I don’t feel like it.”No long intro to type up and share – just going to get right into the episode about doing things we sometimes don’t want to do and why it is critical at certain parts of our journey.
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2023-08-1716 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #284 – Ultra Dad Session #92: “Unfinished Human Beings.”The title of todays episode comes from the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck.If you are not familiar with her, she has studied the differences between the growth & fixed mindset; essentially how we can change from one to the other. This particular part of the book had talked about sustaining and practicing change, growth and improving vs. there being a “silver bullet” or that “one big thing” that makes the difference.
Have some firsthand examples that were pretty funny too 😊! At least from my perspective.
Carol Dweck’s TED Talk: Carol Dweck: The power of believing tha...
2023-07-1321 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #283 – Ultra Dad Session #91: The time we spend with others!“The most precious gift you can give someone is the gift of your time and attention.” – Nicky Gumble (I think??)
It has been a while since our last visit here so pulling together some thoughts of our experiences and things on my mind over that time. There is no real format or order, just my story of amazing people throughout our journey.
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2023-06-2724 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #282 – Ultra Dad Session #90: Your Morning Practice!How do you typically start your day? What gets you going or what may keep you going throughout? These are 7 statements that I was introduced to by Andy Andrews’ book, The Traveler’s Gift. These are what we are digging into today.
The Buck Stops Here
Seek Wisdom, Be a Servant to Others
Be a Person of Action
Have a Decided Heart
Choose to Be Happy
Great Today with a Forgiving Spirit
Persist without Exception
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2023-06-0118 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #281 – Ultra Dad Session #89: Are we stretched or stale?Simple intro – today’s episode inspired by:
From John C. Maxwell’s Leadership Gold
Ten Characteristics of a Growth Environment:
Others are ahead of you.
You are continually challenged.
Your focus is forward.
The atmosphere is affirming.
You are often out of your comfort zone.
You wake up excited.
Failure is not your enemy.
Others are growing.
People desire change.
Growth is modeled and expected.
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2023-05-1815 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #280 – Ultra Dad Session #88: Do Scary S$%#!Today’s episode fell into place nicely. I’ve been needing some change. I am speaking for Robin too since this is something we’ve been talking about for a long time. Full transparency – we’ve let our nutritional commitments lack over the last several months. Yeah – we’ve done our quarterly cleanses and did well with them but as soon as they were over, and this has felt like for 18 months, we’d go back to old behaviors. We’ve known what to do but our will, and our desire, weren’t strong enough to keep us on that track.
Well, when...
2023-04-1723 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #278 – Ultra Dad Session #86: Getting to know ourselves – a constant practice?Last week I started reading Thinking for a Change, by John C. Maxwell. This one excerpt got me thinking a bit and it is the topic for today’s episode; let’s dive right in:
“The younger you are, the more likely you will give your attention to many things. That’s good because if you’re young you’re still getting to know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses.”
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2023-03-2309 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #277 – Ultra Dad Session #85: Relationships…..Happy Anniversary Robin!There have been a couple thoughts going through my mind on the topic of relationships over the last few weeks. This morning, as my wife celebrate 21 years being married, I felt compelled to talk about that, and relationships as a whole. Today’s episode goes on that journey.
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2023-03-1526 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #276 – Ultra Dad Session #84: Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardshipThe title of today’s episode comes from several weeks back, as I was gathering some thoughts for another Journal Journey. It has been some time since I put one of those out & will get back to that shortly. As I was reviewing my journal at that time, the quotes below resonated with me but I wanted to do them in a spoken, rather than written, forum. That is where we get things started today and the quotes our just below! Let’s dig in.
“It is hard to help people when you judge them.” – Tony R
“Nothing is worthwhile w/o taking r...
2023-02-2329 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #275 – Ultra Dad Session #83: It Is YouRecently started rereading Stephen Covey’s, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It has been several years since I dove into this one and not sure what compelled me to pick it up again, but I guess the timing of the messages I’ve been receiving were in line. The nuggets below are certainly resonated with considering many of the concerning things happening throughout our country. Much of these circumstances, and that within my own personal life, keep me repeating this same characteristic in my head, saying it to myself, and in conversations with others!!
“We need more personal accountability.”
Hence the topi...
2023-02-0715 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #274 – Ultra Dad Session #82: Performance PrideSharing some final thoughts and nuggets from Never Finished by David Goggins. Today’s episode is less about “performance” and more about the work and effort we get to put into ourselves each day. No too much on the intro but here are the quotes that resonated with me……thanks for tuning in!
“Pride in my performance:”
“Not half-assing”
“Incremental progress is still progress.”
“One step is all that is required to take the next one.”
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2023-01-2621 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #273 – Ultra Dad Session #81: Past & Future CompetitionRecently started reading Never Finished by David Goggins. My wife bought it for me as a Christmas present and I tore right into it. Today’s episode goes into the particular excerpt below and how it directly resonated with my past and my continuing pursuit of being that better version of myself.
“I was carrying a boulder as big as the world on my back just trying to get to the other side of the darkness that was chasing me down. I was terrified that if I stopped getting better, if I gave myself a break from any of it, all...
2023-01-1229 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #272 – Ultra Dad Session #80: “Create, Experience, Suffer”Over the holiday break I was reading Steve Magness’ book, Do Hard Things. In one chapter, he referenced Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning. Both great books and linked in the notes here. The nugget that resonated with me by Viktor Frankl was how he described finding fulfillment as “creating, experiencing, and suffering.” Those that read Man’s Search for Meaning, knows that Mr. Frankl had accomplished all three. As we embark on 2023 those words got me reflecting on last year and looking into who I would like to become in twelve months. That’s what we did into on this e...
2023-01-0418 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #271 – Ultra Dad Session #79: Guiding Others by Paying it Forward!Last week I had the good fortune to attend a leadership webinar. Most of the content shared didn’t resonate much with me. Like most of these events, books, or other opportunities to learn and grow, I always get one nugget that I walk away with. This one was from Ed Mylett. He was talking about personal growth and how as we transition how that provides us the chance to guide others. Today’s episode digs into that and some other great nuggets from the linked Tom Bilyeu podcast here!
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2022-12-1630 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #270 Ultra Dad Session #78: Friendship Community Thankfulness Experiences!This is a mash up of different experiences and observations over the last few weeks. The words, which I wrote down as a reminder for what to discuss on this week’s episode and didn’t intend to be the title – works out well. Enjoy – the last few weeks, although not ideal, turned out to be pretty awesome in most aspects!
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2022-12-0830 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #269 – Ultra Dad Session #77: Train them to leave the house!This topic has come up over the years, being in a position to train our kids to leave the house and become great adults. My wife and I set that process in motion, as a vision we wanted to realize, many years ago. First however, I needed to set the tone, by become a better adult myself. That was the initial step in working to be a better husband, father, and human being.
Listening to the below Gary Vaynerchuk video last week, reminded me again on how that all started, with accountability. This episode discusses that and a great zoo...
2022-11-1519 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #268 – Ultra Dad Session #76: Stupid CourageRFP Podcast Episode #268 – Ultra Dad Session #76: Stupid Courage
Saw this imaged included with today’s podcast earlier and had to talk about it. Summarizes much of what I experienced with the race last week, and like ultramarathons, provides another metaphor for life. Not big introduction, time to settle in and hopefully grab a nugget or two?
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2022-11-0423 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #267 – Ultra Dad Session #75: Experience vs. Achievement“Are we here to achieve or experience?”
“Are we here to be good or authentic?”
“Are we here to build for tomorrow or dig into today?”
“Are we here to save for a perfect future or to fuel a flawed but loving present?”
“Just what is the nature of our work once awake?”
These are compelling questions that were shared in Mark Nepo’s book, The Exquisite Risk: Daring to live an Authentic Life and the topics for discussion on today’s podcast.
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2022-10-2127 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #266 – Ultra Dad Session #74: When do we “make it?”Heard this question asked of someone last week and got me thinking:
“When did you realize you made it?”
What does that really mean, thought? I also thought do we ever truly make it, because in my mind, that “finish line” continues to keep moving! This and some other updates, nuggets, and pieces of humor on this episode.
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2022-10-1120 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #265 – Ultra Dad Session #73: Failure Gets a Bad RapNo big intro for today’s episode. We are going to get right to it.
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How’d we get here?
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2022-09-3021 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #264 – Ultra Dad Session #72: Race Wrap Up – Jangover Night Runs 75kTypically, I put out a race wrap up in the form of a blog but wasn’t driven to write this one, so we are doing it in a podcast. Much gratitude to my wife Robin for being around for the first third of the race and with some inspiring words of wisdom around the midpoint with a phone call & text 😊. Also, much thanks to Aravaipa Running (Jangover Night Runs - Aravaipa Running), who continues to put on great events and finds the best volunteers and staff – appreciate you all. A fist pump and hug to James & Sean for a good ti...
2022-09-2129 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #263 – Ultra Dad Session #71: Why do it?Pretty epic pictures taken from a run this past Saturday morning. The first on is the moon setting! That’s right, the moon setting and part of the inspiration for today’s topic. The other came from a mentoring conversation I had with another athlete getting ready to do their first event and from this video and quotes below:
The Participant: Understanding the 100 mile distance - https://youtu.be/8gzc6ta6bVw
Dylan Harris - “Are you interested in running 100 miles or committed to it?” “Find a way to get it done, get myself to a place that I haven’t been befor...
2022-09-1525 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #262 – Ultra Dad Session #70: Unexpected TroublesRFP Podcast Episode #262 – Ultra Dad Session #70: Unexpected Troubles
The pictures included with this episode were taken 4 days apart from one another on opposite ends of the coast. One in the Arizona desert the other on the Gulf Coast of Florida. When I looked after recently taken the last one, I thought about change, and how fast it can happen. How quickly we can be driven to pivot and how the unexpected can great situations that are not ideal.
There is a great quote by Mark Twain that I read, almost each day, “I am an old man and have known a gr...
2022-09-0820 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #261 – Ultra Dad Session #69: Becoming Great AdultsAnother solo session this week and appreciate y’all for the patience. Thanks to all for the continued support. We are just settling back in from taking our eldest, Isabella, to college. It was an exciting, at times emotional, fun, and growing experience, for all of us. It was also a bit exhausting putting 3400 miles on the car and driving for 24 hours, twice. There were nuggets that surfaced, laughs that were had, and memories created as we continue to march forward on our journeys. Now Isabella gets to do it and design who she wants to become. Hope y’all enjo...
2022-08-1827 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #260 – Ultra Dad Session #68: Vacation……Daily?Another solo session this week and appreciate y’all for the patience. Thanks to all for the continued support. This weeks episode was inspired again by, Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being by Rangan Chatterjee.
It was also driven by our family coming off of a vacation last week and the adjustment getting back to reality. I’ve struggle in the past with going from such a high and great experiences with vaca digging into life and responsibilities. I had thought about how great things were and the, “I was at the beach at this time last w...
2022-08-0218 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #259 – Ultra Dad Session #67: Content. Control. Alignment!Another solo session this week and grateful to get back-to-back ones out. Thanks to all for the continued support. This weeks episode was inspired by another book, Happy Mind, Happy Life: The New Science of Mental Well-Being by Rangan Chatterjee.
A few nuggets to list here that drove me to put this out and we go into some of the weeds with a little dash of our perspective.
“Content – being at peace with life and decisions.”
“Control – being able to make meaningful decisions. Not being overwhelmed.”
“Alignment – are who you want to be and who you are actually being the same?”
The RF...
2022-07-0823 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #258 – Ultra Dad Session #66: Potential!Today’s episode is another solo mission and a compilation of from several resources over the last couple of weeks. Don’t really need to put too much into this outline, the show notes below and title above sum it quite well. Enjoy folks and have a great 4th of July weekend!
John Maxwell’s Go for Gold: Amazon.com: Go for Gold: Inspiration to Increase Your Leadership Impact eBook : Maxwell, John C.: Kindle Store
“The only true measure of success is the ratio between what we might have been and what we have become. Success comes as a result of growi...
2022-07-0130 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #257 – Ultra Dad Session #65: We are not impostersGrowing up, and maybe even at times today, we all want to belong; be a part of something. We all want to love, be loved, and be accepted. When we get it, do you ever feel like we’ve earned it? We work to get somewhere and be someone and when it comes to fruition, is it questioned? Ego can be powerful, so can doubt. A great nugget from Stephen Lau in The Wisdom of Letting Go:
“An inflated ego does not solve your life problems it only increases them with more attachments. Emotion’s dependence on things, people and though...
2022-06-2121 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #256 – Ultra Dad Session #64: ReflectionsThe last few weeks have been amazingly wild, wacky, fun, full of loved ones, experiences, and a lot of work. Unfortunately, priorities shifted as you can probably tell considering it has been about 3 weeks since we’ve produced any content. This Sunday provided me with an opportunity to review some of my thoughts and notes over that time. Although, today’s podcast is a solo session, Bryan was certainly part of the inspiration here, along with many, many others – including Isabella, Alaina, Robin and a few other family and loved ones.
The basis for this today is perspective and controlling the pr...
2022-06-0543 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #255 – Ultra Dad Session #63: Surprising Sunday ShenanigansThese last couple of years have provided for unknown circumstances and created opportunities for us to be flexible, to pivot, and adjust to the unexpected. This impromptu, surprising RFP Ultra Dad’s session is brought to you by Covid…..unfortunately Bryan was chased down but since he had some more downtime we were able to get together. It was more catching up, talking about how Covid has impacted him and going back to how we’ve all been working through it. Fortunately, we have been spared and have just been inconvenienced! We also talked about the new house and home improv...
2022-05-161h 08Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #254 – Ultra Dad Session #62: Peaceful, Patient, ProgressWe had a good week with two recently, but it is a solo go with Mike today. It has been said we can have upwards to 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts per day. How often are we letting those thoughts control us? Most of the time. How often do we get to control our thoughts? I don’t think we have that power. Thoughts pass and most of those 60k-80k, whatever that number may be, never land. But the ones that do are those that can paralyze us. What can we do? Today’s episode gets some full transparency and emotion, but it i...
2022-05-1222 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #253 – Ultra Dad Session #61: Whoa – Two in One Week?That is right – Bryan and I pulled it off and got in another podcast in less than a week. Yes, we were, as he put it, “scatterbrained,” and I believe we may have been a bit burnt out from the week. With both of us having to put time in on Saturday too, we did our best. At these moments however, we have to take advantage of whatever time we both have open to hit record. So we appreciate the continued love and support, and will ask forgiveness (and maybe sympathy 😊) as we put some nuggets out there. This show was more...
2022-04-3054 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #252 – Ultra Dad Session #60: Sunday ShenanigansAfter several months both Bryan and I made it happen. It was however not without technical difficulties. No video this go around but we were able to get a podcast launched are grateful to be able to share it with you all. Yesterday afternoon/evening we caught up from adventures over the last few months and discussed homeownership, Abington Heights Wrestling history, Mike Tyson and maybe, just maybe through in a nugget or two of wisdom……we hope! Apologize ahead of time for the drop in silence. We were going to edit it out but left in the raw material for...
2022-04-2557 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #251-Ultra Dad Session #59: Obligations Responsibility Rites PrivilegesA couple months ago I read Lou Holtz’ Autobiography, Wins, Losses, and Lesson: An Autobiography. There is one comment talking about the differences in players from today’s generation and those he coached years ago. He indicated that now it is more about rights and privileges rather than obligations and responsibilities. That is our subject today, another solo, and working on getting the team back together but hopefully, in the meantime, we can still pass along some lessons ourselves.
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2022-04-1216 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #250 – Ultra Dad Session #58: The Path of Least ResistanceStumbled on this podcast a few weeks back and do apologize for the delay in getting another show back out to you all. We’ve referenced and spoke about Tom Bilyeu’s podcast, The Impact Theory. This one linked below with Benjamin Hardy hit me right at a critical point in making a decision.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-theory-with-tom-bilyeu/id1191775648?i=1000554086451
The most profound nugget I received. “It is easier to take a clear path to a lesser goal.”
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2022-04-0453 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #249 – Ultra Dad Session #57: Keep DiggingOver the weekend I was reminded of the book by Sharon Lechter & Dr. Greg Reid, Three Feet from Gold. There wasn’t something particular about the book, but I did recall the main point of not giving up; or as the title states, “keep digging.” Like most of the blog and podcast topics, they are typically about struggles and events along our personal journeys that we feel are relatable to many out there. Below we share one of the great nuggets from the book.
“Want to know the secret to success?
“Good judgement.”
“Want to know where you get good judgement from...
2022-03-0917 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #248 – Ultra Dad Session #56: Insecurities“We all have dungeons but so many are afraid to talk about them.” – David Goggins
Over the years I’ve learned firsthand, through much failure, but also from being brave, that sharing my insecurities and vulnerabilities can be incredibly satisfying and cleansing. It can also provide another person with the permission to do the same, resulting in relentless forward progress. We dig into these a bit today – unfortunately another solo, but still working on teaming back up. Thanks to all for the continued love and support.
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2022-03-0317 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #247 – Ultra Dad Session #55: “Comfort is overrated.”We tried to pull a joint Ultra Dad podcast together this week but impromptu soccer tournaments and more wrestling on the schedule tied us up. Much love and apologies and our hope is that calendars will crack a bit in the coming weeks to hear both of us again! Soon 😊. For today, it is just Mike and I guess we can say this may be another bit of a book review like last time around. The title of today’s episode is another quote, this one from Dean Karnazes’ book A Runners High. This book had some special meaning to me, and...
2022-02-2221 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #246 – Ultra Dad Session #54: “Adversity is a gift.”The full quote from the title above is from Jay Glazer and reads, “adversity is a gift. You find out who you are!”
Some of the audience may know the name, Jay Glazer, those that do watch the NFL. He is one of the analysts, commentators on Fox’ NFL Weekend Shows. What I learned, from listening to him on the Tom Bilyeu, Impact Theory Podcast, is that he is much more.
Yes, this is yet another solo adventure this week. I am beginning to miss my co-host, Mr. Bryan Shane. It is okay though, we had the chance opportunity to catch...
2022-02-0916 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #245 – Ultra Dad Session #53: Being Present & Showing UpAnother solo adventure this week. The weekdays had been challenging for us to both connect and now the weekends are getting tough 😊. Hopefully this weekend coming up we can make it happen??? Touched on the topic of “showing up” several weeks ago and today we dig into it deeper. It is a big part of growth and moving forward, maybe the initial part, but there are several other important pieces that are crucial in moving us forward. Once again, a shorter episode than usual but still wanted to share something with you all there. Thanks for the continued love and support...
2022-02-0311 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #244 – Ultra Dad Session #52: Give Yourself a ShotThe next week or so may be difficult for us to both be on a show with schedules and commitments. Next time we will have some good news to share but this week it is a solo adventure. Speaking of adventures, you ever not get started on one because of something? Fear, anxiety, doubt or that perception of, “I just don’t think I am ready yet!” A few weeks ago I came across this quote by Brad Stulberg.
“You don’t need to feel good to get going – you need to get going to give yourself a shot of feeling good...
2022-01-2418 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #243 – Ultra Dad Session #51: Making Tough DecisionsAnother Sunday morning edition of the RFP Ultra Dad podcast. Didn’t intend to dig into this topic but, as we all continue to relentelessly move forward in life, we are faced, each day with decisions to make. Many times those choices are difficult and we tend to disappoint others along the way. Today’s episode dives into that topic, with some laughter, and a couple other situations around marriage, partnerships, weather and life!
Once again, no cocktails with it being a Sunday morning but we did enjoy some good coffee 😊.
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2022-01-1657 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #242 – Ultra Dad Session #50: Sunday Morning Coffee TalkA special Sunday edition of the podcast this week, celebrating our 50th Ultra Dad episode. Nothing special or profound, but always good to catch up and chat. Today we touch on skiing and reminiscing about Montage Mountain many years ago. We did into some Covid discussing, navigating this new variant, pausing activities, and being adaptable. We talked about expensive fruit, global warming, and how we would like to get better in 2022 by not holding on, slowing down, and getting more into resetting.
No cocktails this time around with it being a Sunday morning but we did enjoy some good coffee 😊.
The...
2022-01-0947 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #241 – Ultra Dad Session #49: Year End Wrap UpIt has been a wild and wacky year for the Ultra Dad Podcast. Just like life, and as we discussed during this last session of 2021, it had its peaks and valleys. However, just like life again, we kept moving forward, left foot right foot, and had some additional, year end stories to share. We went down a few rabbit holes but feel we had a nugget or two to offer up as we close the books on 2021. From all of us at the RFP Ultra Dad’s Podcast, we wish you a fantastic, safe, and wonderful new year and a wi...
2021-12-311h 15Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #240 – Ultra Dad Session #48: Sunday Coffee & Catch UpIt has been over a month since we both got together for Ultra Dad podcast so apologies for all those that tune in. Today, a Sunday morning edition, we got caught up with stories, life, and some funny moments. Maybe a nugget or two but mostly just some perspective around the holiday season, high school soccer, wrestling, and drama 😊, of course weather, beer and just lighthearted moments to help bypass some silliness.
Since it was early AZ time Mike had some coffee and water. Bryan, just back from a run enjoyed a Troegs Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout.
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2021-12-121h 17Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #239 – Ultra Dad Session #47: Monday Morning ThoughtsSolo edition with just Mike and a bit of a turn from Friday thoughts to Monday thoughts. Bryan and I have been challenged to synch up calendars the last few weeks so decided to go about it alone, with the hopes he and I are back it, maybe end of this week. Today is just some things that have been rattling around my noggin and areas we are all growing from. We’ve seen a lot of things over the last few weeks, throughout the country, world, and in our own families. Wanted to share some thoughts and hopefully provide yo...
2021-12-0620 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #238 – Ultra Dad Session #46: Girl’s on the Run – Pre-Race InterviewBack to back Friday nights and this one was all about the girls. The Shane twins, Cora & Taylor, were front and center for a pre-race conversation about their 5k tomorrow. The event is part of the Girl’s on the Run program they are a part of, which is a nationwide non-profit organization to help with physical and mental health development. You can find more about the organization in the link below:
https://www.girlsontherun.org/
Weather came up, as always and it is going to be a chilly 26* for their run tomorrow……brrrrrrr! Some PSU Football and a few little...
2021-11-0632 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #237 – Ultra Dad Session #45: Friday Night FreakinessThis may have been the first time we recorded a session on a Friday night. May be wrong but it was a fun show and maybe you’ll get a nugget or two out of it. We talked about some insecurities and areas we should all be working on and be aware of, compassion, kindness, and perspective. We discussed “the dash,” and it has nothing to do with running, more who we are becoming. We spent some good time on a favorite book and documentary of ours.
The book is Cross Country: A 3,700 Mile Run to Explore Unseen America!
The YouTub...
2021-10-3058 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #236 – Ultra Dad Session #44: Regain the Limitless-ness of YouthTwo weeks in a row; we are on a roll!! We hit on a number of topics leading off with a story of a 47-year-old man playing a kickball game thinking he is 27 😊. We also learn what not to do with Himalayan sea-salt and sparking water and take you on a geography lesson of NEPA and the wonderfully named towns that we grew up around!! But yes, we feel there are a couple of nuggets to capture from today’s show and we are grateful to you all that continue to spend time with us.
No beers today for Bryan as he...
2021-10-2156 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #235 – Ultra Dad Session #43: Stuck in a Tub of ButterIt has been a few weeks and we are happy to be back at it, looking at each other’s mugs via video podcast, and sharing some nuggets. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and hopefully you are all waiting in anticipation for each of these long awaiting episodes to come out. We kid, maybe not 😊, but we are grateful for all you out there and apologize for the delays – as the title says, and as we do experience, sometimes we are “stuck in a tub of butter.” We do get things started on our roles, and our wives’ being reversed over...
2021-10-1433 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #234 – Ultra Dad Session #42: Friday ReflectionsSolo go at it today, like back in the beginning but missed my partner. We will get to it and we are thankful for your forgiveness and understanding. Just some thoughts, reflections, heading into the weekend. Keep moving forward folks.
No beers today because the recording was before 8am and it is a school day 😊!
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2021-10-0819 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #233 – Ultra Dad Session #41: Inborn Talents & GiftednessWe were able to get back to video on this episode and are excited for everyone to seeing our lovely faces 😊. This is the 2nd recording in a row we actually discuss a topic, rather than just catching up. However, we did do some of that as well, discussing the weather, Yellowstone coming back in November, Penn State football, wrestling, and of course………beer!
The topic, highlighted a bit up top, goes into what we are born with vs. what we can develop through, hard work. What can we create and master by investing time and effort into our crafts. It also g...
2021-09-2455 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #232 – Ultra Dad Session #40: HeroesOnce again technology got the best of us and we were not able to shot video. Back to the audio which may provide a nice break again from our mugs 😊. We did spend some time catching up on a big week with birthdays, 1st day of school, 1st soccer games, carpet installs, a fender bender and a metric ton of Manning’s Ice Cream. All that said though, we did have a topic to discuss, and it was around heroes and how we all have the ability to be one!
Can we be a hero and not be inspiring? Tough quest...
2021-09-0958 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #231 – Ultra Dad Session #39: Going a bit Sideways!We went back to the earlier days of the RFP Ultra Dad podcast and skipped the video today. Truth be told, we had some trouble getting the recording to play nice and during the audio recording aliens attacked the Phoenix headquarters. No worries, we made it through with the help of Sigourney Weaver, a children’s movie reference to WALL-E, and two moments of reliving Saturday morning cartoons with Wile E. Coyote and Foghorn Leghorn. Like I said, we went a bit sideways catching up on life, discussing business, and ultrarunning and how both sport, and businesses over the last 18 mo...
2021-09-011h 01Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #230 – Ultra Dad Session #38: The Ultra Ladies in our LivesWe have been fortunate to have some wonderful partners in our lives to be on this journey with. Bryan, and his wife Cindy, just celebrated their 15-year anniversary this past weekend, so we figured maybe a good topic would be to share what Cindy has meant to him, and Robin to me. These two ladies have certainly made us better throughout the years and it would be an interesting rabbit hole to go down talking about what if? I don’t either one of us would know where we would be without them so a big thank you to our be...
2021-08-2445 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #229 – Ultra Dad Session #37: Catching Up & Love to FriendsWe ask for forgiveness again. It has been a couple of weeks since our last episode, so we appreciate the patience. As you know, we are just like y’all and navigating this crazy, wild, wacky ride call life and sometimes it gets hectic. Fortunately we have a Monday pick me up show for you and we hope to bring out some laughs. Nothing too profound in here but a few, simple messages to hopefully help you keep moving forward through another Monday.
You know it has been hectic, or maybe it was just because we both had fun weekends, bu...
2021-08-101h 02Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #228 – Ultra Dad Session #36: Inadequacies & InsufficienciesThere have been numerous events happening that have created inconsistencies and situations that have not been ideal through the first half of this year. When we look at the big picture of where we are headed, or where we may be stuck, it can be overwhelming. This may even lead to feelings of inadequacies and insufficiencies. Things we’ve been experiencing and am sure many of you can relate. This episode covers many of these items, starting with not having a main topic to discuss. We first caught up on things over the last week, took another verbal tour through th...
2021-07-221h 09Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #227 – Ultra Dad Session #35: Ownership & AccountabilityAfter 6500+ miles trapsing across country the Ubaldini’s are back @ RFP/UD headquarters in Phoenix, and we are back at another episode of the Ultra Dad’s podcast. Today we talk about ownership and accountability. Are they the same, different, interchangeable, related? We dig into them all, catch up on life a bit, talk about the weather, and have a few laughs. Sit back, enjoy, and maybe grab a beer for the ride.
“Someone can hold us accountable. Taking ownership means we are holding ourselves accountable.” - Unknown
During today’s podcast, Bryan enjoyed a New Belgium Voodoo Ranger out of CO. Mi...
2021-07-1655 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #226 – Ultra Dad Session #34: Community, Programming & BalanceIt has been a couple of weeks considering schedules, travel, and the start of summer. We are going to do our best over the next several weeks to get episodes out but may take a break every now and again. Whatever happens know that we love and appreciate those that continue to tune in and reach out. Today’s episode we went a few different directions but believe we tied it together pretty decent. Don’t get us wrong, it is “messy” but life is and that what makes it exciting. Reminded of a great quote by Scott Jurek……
“Perspective is both humbli...
2021-07-0255 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #225 – Ultra Dad Session #33: The Live’s We Are Supposed to Live!This week catching up was held in check at the beginning and we revisited some housekeeping items for next weeks episode (hint: Father’s Day Special 😊!!!). We did get into some good discussion around continuous improvement and working to be better than yesterday. We did have some guest appearances from Cora, Taylor, Bella, and maybe a shot of Bear & definitely his bark is heard!! There was some deepness to parts of it but overall it was more about our stories, what we are learning, and how we all work very hard to be just a small fraction better each day. When...
2021-06-101h 05Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #224 – Ultra Dad Session #32: Adapting to Chaos & Reminiscing NEPALike last week we hit record and just let things fly in this episode. We did try to throw in a nugget or two around how we all can adapt to the chaos that is our journey. We also touch on how priorities tend to rise to the top of the list when, well they become a priority!! We then get into stories about growing up in Northeastern PA, visiting old places and missing those that are gone, and memories from the trails.
These last two episodes have run longer than we anticipated. That is what happens when good company...
2021-06-051h 17Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #223 – Ultra Dad Session #31: Catching Up & A Nugget or 2Forgive the delay in getting back to the Ultra Dad Podcast but one of us has moved across the country and we are both navigating life. It is a journey that is sometimes fun, sometimes not ideal, often inconvenient but certainly and opportunity to grow and learn. Having each other, our family’s, and you all to share it with makes it all worth it. Last week we got online and did have a raw, vulnerable, discussion. However, we never did hit record and it was just what we both needed at the right time. Today however, we hit record an...
2021-05-281h 30Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #222 – Ultra Dad’s Session #30 with Doug PollardIt has been a while since we had a quest and with Bryan recuperating from his last haul back east, figured we’d get a long-time friend on the show to share his story. It was back in 1999 that Doug and I started working together as two of 1st salespeople at this young company. He was recently married, and I was jumping into essentially my first job. Over 22 years he has become a great mentor, role model, fellow beer connoisseur, and most important, great friend and ultra-dad. We dig into his passion for beer, sales, family, OCR racing and being a...
2021-05-141h 01Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #221: Filling Your GapsToday is another solo adventure since Bryan is on his 3rd and final leg back east. Safe travels brother! We plan to be back at the video sessions next week. In the meantime however, I did want to share this message and let you know that I will be having a guest this Thursday, another Ultra Dad to share some stories. Hope you all tune in.
Today’s show was inspired by another podcast I listened to a few weeks ago with Jay Shetty & Will Smith. You can hear the full episode via the link below:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2021-05-1010 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #220 – Ultra Dad Session #29: Stay in Your LaneWe join you for another video addition the today’s episode and you can follow the links below to watch. Or, if we are too scary for ya, you can always give a listen via the other avenues. Being patience and staying consistent in today’s world of distractions, chaos, and interruption is challenging. Letting go of ego and being comfortable where you can be a time for growth and learning. Today’s episode digs into some of these areas and stories on what we are, have, and will face as we continue to trust the process and…..stay in our lane...
2021-04-301h 14Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #219 – Ultra Dad Session #28: The Ugly MugsWe are embracing technology and leveraging the tools to our advantage to bring you Ultra Dad’s face to face. Our audience may wish we were never able to figure this out but with the help of GoToMeeting and getting ourselves a little uncomfortable Ultra Dad’s has gone live with our ugly mugs for you all to see. Our hope is we don’t lose listeners – I guess you can still listen but can also watch us via this link. Will also add it below with the other links moving forward.
https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/?utm_source=recordingReadyNotification&utm_medium=e...
2021-04-211h 03Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #218 – Sharing our WeaknessesAnother solo adventure this week with Bryan on trip 2 of 3 back east. All good, he was heading out of NE and into IA when we last spoke; Timber keeping him company. Was inspired to share some thoughts on a recent All Pro Dad article I read earlier this week & linked below:
https://www.allprodad.com/3-embrace-our-weaknesses-kids/
How easy is it to admit our weakness? I am sure we can all rattled several things off which we are good at but how about things we suck at? What are we afraid of? There is a great quote that has been credited...
2021-04-1628 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #217 – Ultra Dad’s Session #27 – Falling to PiecesThis was a fun one. We got caught up on things, had a couple early laughs, got an update on the Shane migration back east, and discussed some USA Wrestling Olympic stuff. Exciting times but we circled the wagons, so to speak, on how to practice not falling apart when things go to pieces. Some good belly laughs during today’s episode folks so sit back and enjoy. Words of caution, thee may have been some PA slang that came out 😊!
Speaking of enjoying, during today’s show, Bryan gulped down Eddyline Brewing’s Summer in the Citra, while Mike went with...
2021-04-091h 14Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #216 – Ultra Dad’s Session #26 – Navigating InjuryWe started off on topic but then went to how managing through an injury is like navigating through life. Solid communication, awareness, and knowing when to and when not to listen to that inner voice can be key. We also touch on some tactics around meditation, and just simply breathing to help us better respond to the opportunities for growth that can surface during our process.
Since it is in the mid 90’s in AZ the IPA’s didn’t sound ideal so Mike when with an old reliable, PBR Tall Boys. Bryan, up in CO where the temps are 40* cooler...
2021-04-021h 11Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #215 – Ultra Dad’s Session #25 – Simpler TimesThis week we had to make up for some lost time. We were reunited after a week and recapped Bryan’s first of three trips back east as he, Cindy, Tanner, Taylor & Cora continue to make progress on their move back to NEPA (that’s Northeastern PA 😊). We go from some fun travel stories into a deeper discussion on if things are getting easier, or more difficult, to be parents. We even revisit AAA Triptik’s and MapQuest directions before ending on a few laughs.
I guess we either missed each other and needed some higher octane to deal with one anoth...
2021-03-261h 13Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #214 – Mitigation vs. AlleviationThis is a solo adventure this week since Bryan is likely somewhere in western PA making his way toward our hometown of Clarks Summit, PA. You can revisit last weeks RFP/UD’s episode for details on that journey, however I am sure we will be revisiting it over the next several months. This week we still wanted to get something out so you just have me, Mike, and no beers today – be back to that next week as well!
For those of you that have been visiting the blog, you will have heard me speak of Dan Harris’ book, “10% Happier…...
2021-03-1820 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #213 – Ultra Dad’s Session #24 – Talk about out of the comfort zone!We must ask for forgiveness again for missing out on last week. Things have gotten away from us a bit with some monster changes occurring. Over the last few months, we’ve insinuated a few things coming down the road. Both co-hosts, not only have taken the jump into new professional endeavors but we have one packing things up and moving back across country. This will make cross country move number 5 between the two of us. Wild and wacky stuff. In today’s episode, Bryan shares what he and the Shane family are beginning to embark on and some funny stor...
2021-03-121h 15Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #212 – Ultra Dad’s Session #23 – “People are fuel!”What is happiness?
Last week Bryan came across this YouTube, Joe Rogan clip – “How to be truly happy?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIHL-6l7b0&feature=youtu.be
After we watched we both thought it would be great to dissect a bit. A number of great nuggets to dive into and we did just that. Couple things we pulled out in addition to what we discuss:
Seek lessons and difficult tasks.
Camaraderie
Love
Family
Friendship
Struggle
Testing Yourself
Learning
“Most men lead lives out of quiet desperation.” Henry David Thoreau
Prior to recording during the process of making dinner, Br...
2021-02-261h 07Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #211 – Ultra Dad’s Session #22 – “Random Journal Grabs!”We tried something new this week and tagged along the RFP Blog’s “Journal Journey” and attempted, as Bryan put it, “random journal grabs.” We let the pages flip, stopped randomly on a day from our journal logs and hit record. It was a fun pass at it and we have the feeling it will continue in the future. This episode we stopped on January 12, 2018 and went into these topics (unfortunately none had an author noted, sorry ☹):
“Really think about those moments in life that really give you joy and build more of them into your life.”
“What is the point of going aft...
2021-02-191h 12Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #210 – Ultra Dad’s Session #21 – Wonderlust!We have to ask forgiveness for missing lasts weeks episode. It was a week that was not ideal for our schedules and when one was available the other was not. So, sorry if you missed us but maybe that is our ego’s talking and no one really missed us that much 😊. This week we tried to remember what we wanted to talk about last week and after a few senior moments we remember. It was from a Dax Sheppard podcast with Adam Grant! Today we dig into the topic of “Wonderlust – desire to be in a constant state of wonder.”...
2021-02-111h 04Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #209 – Ultra Dad’s Session #20 – Inner DialogueGrowing up and still today, we probably come across the saying, “listen more than you talk; that is why you have two ears and one mouth.” What about when what you are listening to is your own self-defeating thoughts? Self-doubt, questioning your self-worth, wondering if you are enough – can stop you dead in your tracks! We can get incredibly attached to what we perceive to be our identity and when we are stripped down, what are the thoughts that go through our heads?
How do we combat that? Hit Pause! Step back and breath! Self-assess and create that self-awareness! Maybe just s...
2021-01-291h 13Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #208 – Ultra Dad’s Session #19 – Topic-lessNo, please don’t read that the wrong way, Bryan and I did not do the podcast today topless 😊!! Although, a possible topic during the summer months if we are able to get together? We went back & forth on few thoughts, made no final decision & decided to see where today’s Ultra Dad episode would go when we hit record. Hopefully, we didn’t disappoint, you have a few laughs, and grab a nugget or tow. We start off, of course, with our beers of choice and go deep in a couple unchartered areas. Here are some highlights:
Dog’s drinking be...
2021-01-221h 01Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #207 – Ultra Dad’s Session #18 – Mental ToughnessIf we are talking all things Ultra, I guess being mentally tough should be a topic. Well, tonight’s episode dug deep into our thoughts around mental toughness, how do you get there, and characteristics that can contribute. Just like anything, if you want to get good at it, you have to work at it. It takes practice and being stubborn may help too. This was a fun one for us and something that is close to our hearts so hope you enjoy.
“Dad, I didn’t want to do it but I did it anyway.”
During today’s recording, back to ou...
2021-01-151h 10Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #206 – Ultra Dad’s Session #17 – Failure, Uncertainty, & Cold PlungesThe first show of 2021 continued the trend from 2020 by going to many places – the unknown, the uncertain, and staying true to topic – doing so with relentless forward progress. The intent was to discuss the topic:
“Have you ever practiced how it feels to fear?” – Well, we got into a great conversation and went deep there but also tackled cold plunges and how that is a metaphor for fear, failure, and battling the unknown. A few points to summarize what we pondered:
Uncertainty
No Guarantees of Success
Overcoming Weaknesses
Be Better than Yesterday
Being on the Edge
Why get better? - - - BECAUS...
2021-01-081h 07Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #205 – Ultra Dad’s Session #16 – “Finding the Rainbows” - Year In ReviewWe took a week off for the Christmas Holiday (you are welcome by the way 😊) but are back at it for a year in reflection. 2020 was unique to say the least but there are many “rainbows” that we were able to find. Our hope is that as we all look back on this past year, we can find some silver lining, some moment or some piece of happiness, hope, love, joy, and progress. We have all found ways to be more creative, to pivot, to adjust, and adapt to a wild & wacky year. We believe that in some way, we found a...
2020-12-311h 23Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #204 – Ultra Dad’s Session #15 – Sliding doors, hard habits, & bumper stickers?Yesterday in the blog we shared a Brene’ Brown podcast where she interviewed Tim Ferriss & Dax Shepard. We were both inspired by the content, inspired by the vulnerability, and bent over from some of the many laughs. So we decided to still some of the questions Brene’ asked the guys……Thanks again to Brene’, Dax, & Tim (we don’t know them 😊) for inspiring us to share some of our insecurities and stories from some of the same questions.
Link to podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-us-with-bren%C3%A9-brown/id1494350511?i=1000502558786
This is what we tackle:
“What is your sliding d...
2020-12-181h 18Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #203 – Ultra Dad’s Session #14 – What does “clutch (Ultra) dad” look like?Father! Friend! Teacher! Coach! Guide! It is fine line and takes “balance” to manage it all. It is even more challenging to let go. Being clutch can be defined as doing something well, being excellent or efficient, constantly juggling, being able to adapt and change….often. It is hard work and there are times we fail daily. Our kids create so many opportunities for us to be clutch parents, in today’s episode we share our mistakes and a few fun thought 😊.
After a week on the lamb we were both back on the beer train. Bryan enjoyed went to a local sta...
2020-12-111h 10Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #202 – Ultra Dad’s Session #13 – Awareness to RebuildWe pulled today’s episode from some content offered by many; a quote from many but I originally heard it from Joshua Medcalf & the Train2BClutch Mental Training & Leadership seminar.
“If you have the right skill sets you can rebuild.”
We went a bit deep on this but still had some laughs and fun, along with some technical difficulties. The topics ranged from the victim vs. victor mentality, building houses, growth, persistency, lots of awareness, & battling that in and out of the comfort zone.
Little change, Bryan enjoyed a PBR Extra – that’s right “EXTRA” with 6.5% ALC/VOL. I was a bit jealous...
2020-12-041h 10Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #201 – Ultra Dad’s Session #12 – Happy Thanksgiving Fan DamnlyWe didn’t know how this would all come together. Bryan and I were face to face for our first in person Ultra Dad’s podcast. Since we are low tech and low budget, we did this via the Anchor app on a speaker phone. Kudos to Anchor for the sound quality and ease (btw – happy to discuss sponsorships 😊). We wanted to keep this free flowing and completely authentic, peaking into our Thanksgivings together, and our lives together – which we love to do. We had most of the crew come onto the microphone (speakerphone) today and are so very grateful we can pull...
2020-11-261h 29Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Ultra Dad’s PodcastHow'd we get here?
The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it...
2020-11-2400 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #200 – Ultra Dad’s Session #11 – Legacy: Wealth vs. MindsetThis was a topic we’ve wanted to hit on for a few weeks so excited to share it with you all. We dig deep into mindset and how it can create wealth and legacy for the future. Can mindset be the foundation for wealth and your legacy?
We touch on great video by Carol Dweck on developing a growth mindset and share some tools we practice. https://youtu.be/hiiEeMN7vbQ
We also dive into some money stuff, puppy stuff, and our ideas around “left foot right foot.”
During recording, Bryan stayed consistent with the wintery weather up in Fairpl...
2020-11-191h 03Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #199 – Ultra Dad’s Session #10 – CompetitionTo start off, Happy Veteran’s Day to all those service folks out there. We are so very grateful for your sacrifices. Today’s episode Bryan and I dig into that topic that can be good, bad, sometimes ugly, but always interesting. We go to thoughts from growing up and are perspective from then to know and how being parents’ factor into the discussion. We have some laughs and share how things shift from extrinsic competition to intrinsic as we’ve grown throughout the years.
During this earlier than normal recording, Bryan reverted back to some New Belgium Accumulation White Ale (it...
2020-11-1258 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #198 – Ultra Dad’s Session #9 – Rushing the HolidaysDue to some inconvenient circumstances we had to push this week’s episode out to a Friday night happy hour. It still worked out great. We pop up on our soap boxes to discuss the immediacy and push for the holiday season (since September) but also enjoy some of the benefits (holiday beer & movie quotes 😊). We dive into some political conversations, slowing things down, the kiddos, not waiting for someday, and as always, moving forward relentlessly.
“As we move forward, we will, we will, become closer!
Yeah – we shared some “rushing the holiday” grievances but we also enjoyed the beers of the season...
2020-11-071h 04Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #197 – Ultra Dad’s Session #8 – Unfiltered w/ Colin BensonWe turned off the filters and just let this one rip with no editing. You will hear dogs barking, beers cans being popped, and some technical issues…..who knew Anchor only allowed you to go 2 hours. We don’t think about time when we jump into these, but the conversation just flowed and Colin, Bryan, and I just talked – and oh did we enjoy the conversation. We discuss parenting, coaching, wrestling, NEPA, reflecting, and as we try all the time, relentless forward progress. We tried, as the podcast’s title says, share some nuggets on how we are just figuring this out...
2020-10-292h 09Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #196 – Ultra Dad’s Session #7 – The Wrap Up ShowTo start out we will ask for some forgiveness; right around minute 16:30 through 17:15 there is a delay because of some technical difficulties (aka – we are low budget 😊), so excuse us. Bryan and I are unfiltered and don’t want to mess with the authenticity of our podcasts. Full transparency, I worked on the edit and it didn’t turn out well – but hey, the rest of the show was top notch 😊!! This weeks Ultra Dad’s episode goes into the stories we had from the Aravaipa Running’s “Be Moved” virtual event for Breast Cancer Awareness. Bryan and talk about our experiences, chall...
2020-10-221h 10Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #195 – Ultra Dad’s Session #6 – “Be Moved”It didn’t take us long to transition to weekly Ultra Dad’s podcasts. We will see how these goes with our schedules but hope to get these out each week moving forward. This week we preview an upcoming charity event we are participating in virtually. It being October and breast cancer awareness month, Aravaipa Running is putting on the “Be Moved” Virtual Race. We go into what prompted us to sign up and our plan going into things starting this weekend.
https://www.aravaiparunning.com/be-moved/
Bryan also gives us a wrap up on his first season coaching cross country...
2020-10-1652 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #194 – Ultra Dad’s Session #5 – Ultra Mom’s w/ Debbie Shane & Marlene UbaldiniWe had the great fortunate to have our moms involved in our lives and still do to this day. For that we are grateful. We wouldn’t be where we are or who we are without them. Today’s episode of Ultra Dad’s is in tribute to them, Debbie Shane, and Marlene Ubaldini. We’ve all known each other for over 30 years, and it has been a journey. Today we dig into some of that, their perspectives of parenting, marriage, qualities and what it is like raising two knuckleheads like Bryan & I. Sit back and crack a tasty cold one – it...
2020-10-081h 08Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #190 – Ultra Dad’s Session #3 – The Great OutdoorsThe outdoors, whether you’ve been enjoying is ever since you were a kid, or are just getting into it as a wise adult 😊, has been proven to provide healing qualities. In this installment of Ultra Dad’s we talk about what the outdoors have done for us over the years.
Healing
Freedom
Cleansing
Connection
Contribution
Brotherhood
We also talk about how our love for the outdoors has provided opportunities to give back to a number of different communities and causes.
During this episode we happily and proudly enjoyed some Stone Tiki Escape IPA & Stone Enter Night Pilsner.
If you see Bry...
2020-09-101h 02Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #188 – Ultra Dad’s Session #2 – UpbringingsTwo similar but different journeys!
Family
Youth Sports
Summit Wrestling
Astros
Evolving While Wrestling
Unmotivated vs. Laziness
We happily and proudly enjoyed some Coors Banquet Beers in support of the Wildland Firefighters. They strong men and women are out there working their tails off to save and protect our favorite natural areas that are being devasted by the wildfires happening in here in the west. If you enjoy drinking a beer or two, please help in supporting these fine folks & pick up a couple!
How’d we get here?
The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane crea...
2020-08-271h 13Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #186 – Ultra Dad’s Session #1 – The Intro“How’d we get here?
The Ultra Dad’s Podcast came from an idea Cindy Shane created. Well, she planted the idea in our head after listening to the first time Bryan was on the RFP Podcast in May 2020. There have many times over the years when we speak on the phone or in person the “we should be recording this” line comes out. Well, here we are jumping in with both feet, like we tend to do, sharing with you our perspectives on life. Let’s be candid – we are not perfect, and we fail often. Our favorite term to use is “it’...
2020-08-131h 00Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #172 – Kids, Chaos, & Back Again w/ Bryan ShaneWe had such a good time having our first guest, my wife Robin Ubaldini, a couple episodes ago, we decided to do it again. Hopefully we can make this a pattern. Today’s special guest and I go way back, over 30 years, and it has been a long, strange, wonderful adventure. Bryan Shane, being almost 5 years my younger, and I basically grew up together. He was the younger brother I never had 😊, along with other brothers, Chris, Jeff, and Kevin. There are a number of topics that come out today and it promises to be a fun ride.
We will also talk about Br...
2020-04-161h 01Relentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniRFP Podcast Episode #170 – A Teachers Perspective w/ Robin UbaldiniAfter about 6 months of committing to start having guests on RFP, we actually did it & a big thank you to my wife Robin. Robin has been a teacher for over 20 years and considering the circumstances, and the fact we have a lot of time together now 😊, we are bringing you her interview. This is our first attempt have having a guest on the RFP Podcast so may still be working out some kinks, but this was done without rehearsal or and prep. Hope her thoughts help those teachers out there and all of us as we adjust to our current env...
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2019-11-1300 minRelentless Forward Progress with Mike UbaldiniA book review. “Tribe of Mentors” – by Timothy FerrissRFP Podcast Episode #27 – A book review. “Tribe of Mentors” – by Timothy Ferriss
Cracked this book last week and only 14% into it (according to my Kindle) and it has been mind opening. I go into some outline on the basis of the book but today’s section I read, one that covered questions answered by Mike Maples, really struck my heart and soul. Timothy asked Mike, “What advice would you give to a smart, driven collect student about to enter the ‘real world.”? Here is Mike’s answer. “Life will go faster than you know. It will be tempting to live a life that impresse...
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