Why I Don’t Believe in “Bad Days” – And Neither Should You

Why I Don’t Believe in “Bad Days” – And Neither Should You

Hey Peak Performance Seekers,

Welcome to this week’s AI for PI (Amplifying Insights for Performance Improvement) Newsletter! 🏆

Let me cut straight to the chase: I hear people all the time saying they’ve had a bad day.

“Last week was a tough week”

“I can’t do ____ because I’m having a bad day”

But when I hear that, all I can think is, "Come on—really?"

Here’s the thing: how you talk to yourself matters. The words you use, the stories you create in your head—they shape the entire movie of your life. You’re the director. You’re Ron Howard. You’re Spielberg. You can make it a horror film or an inspiring story of triumph. The choice is yours. The choice is yours.

So, when someone says they had a “bad day,” I’m thinking… snowflake, cupcake, quiet desperation. That kind of talk is loser language, and I don’t have time for it.

Let me break it down for you.

How in the World Can You Have a Bad Day?

I don’t believe in bad days. I believe in bad minutes, maybe a bad hour, and sometimes, if things really hit the fan, a bad quarter of the day. But an entire 24-hour stretch of nothing but bad? Nope, not buying it.

I structure my day into four quarters. It’s what keeps me sharp, focused, and productive. Here’s how it works:

Quarter 1: 4 AM – 8 AM

This is my magic time. No distractions, no interruptions—just me, deep work, and my vision. This is when I dream, create content, write newsletters like this, and work out. It’s my most valuable time of the day, and guess what? I’m not available to anyone unless it’s a genuine emergency.

You’re at your best when you first rise, whether you want to believe it or not. It’s not about being a “morning person.” It’s about conditioning yourself to be in control of your life.

Quarter 2: 8 AM – 12 PM

This is when I send out my ships—emails, posts, content, all the important tasks that bring in present and future bank. By noon, all the hay is in the barn. I’ve already gotten more done than most people do in a full day.

And for those of you who claim you’re “working” 16 hours a day? Let me tell you something: You’re fooling yourself. Most of those hours are wasted because you’re not organized. You’re f*cking around.

Quarter 3: 1 PM – 5 PM

This is my low-energy quarter, where I conquer the chaos—emails, calls, planning. I save the lower-intensity work for this time, so I can clear the decks and set myself up for success tomorrow.

Quarter 4: 5 PM – 9 PM

This is the legacy-building quarter. Phone off, distractions gone. This is time for my family. We eat together, spend time outdoors, and talk about our day. No Netflix. No TV. Just investing time with the people who matter most.

I call it the legacy quarter because this is the stuff that truly matters. This is why I work so hard.

Stop Living in Excuses

The fact is, even when life throws curveballs—emergencies, deaths, you name it—you can still control how you respond. You don’t get to crumble under pressure. You’re supposed to be the strongest person at your dad’s funeral, the one who keeps the ship afloat during the storm.

When you stop and let yourself have a bad day, you’re part of the problem.

When you take a knee because something bad happened and you’re consumed by it, you’re part of the problem.

The last thing you want to be is part of the problem!

When you’re having a bad Monday because you were boozing it up all weekend, no wonder you’re having a bad day…you’re part of the problem.

Because let me tell you, pressure is a privilege. The only people who don’t feel it are six feet under in the graveyard. If you’re alive, you’ve got stress. You’ve got challenges. And you’ve got the power to rise above them.

So, next time you feel like you’re having a bad day, check yourself. Are you part of the problem, or are you going to be the king/queen you were meant to be?

Time to grow up, take control, and start living like a champion.

Game on. 💪

Best,
Jennifer

P.S. No more “bad days.” Let’s break down your day and take charge, one step at a time.

Three things to ALWAYS remember:

Be CONFIDENT!

Be EMPATHETIC!

AND ALWAYS HAVE PASSION!!!!