It's a Good Life

Listen to the full episode hereAnxiety is something that can affect us all, especially in today’s increasingly anxious world. In this episode, Brian shares extensive research about the record levels of anxiety in society today. He also teaches how-to’s, based on his own personal experience, to help you feel less anxious. By the end of the episode, you’ll have the mechanisms and methodologies to deal with anxiety so you can stay on course, be encouraged and live the good life!  Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“We’re wasting our time on things that are making us anxious. That’s the problem.” – Brian Buffini“It’s impossible to shine the light to someone else’s path without lighting up your own.” – Brian Buffini“Don’t be so inwardly focused – become outwardly focused.” – Brian Buffini“There’s a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected, one isn’t. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes.” – Dr Henry Cloud“We have a need for control. Our need for control as human beings is what ultimately causes the highest level of anxiety.” – Brian Buffini“I can control my attitude. I can control my energy. I can control my effort.” – Brian Buffini“When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun and fear is that annoying backseat driver.” – Brené Brownitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No one is guaranteed tomorrow, which is why it’s vital to make the best of every day you’re blessed with. In this episode, Brian shares some powerful tips to help you focus on others, regain your passion and seize the day to live the good life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you’re feeling lost.    ·     How a breakdown can lead to a breakthrough.    ·     How to seize the day.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:One Day The Cookie Thief, by Valerie Cox Groundhog Day Nyad S1E035, The Other Shore with Diana Nyad Franklin Do It N.O.W The Peak ExperienceMasterMind SummitFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Today - this one day - is really all we have.” – Brian Buffini  “When you get your eyes off yourself and your own problems and you get them on to others, it’s amazing how restorative it can be.” – Brian Buffini “Relationships are everything. And they're at the heart of every good business and at the heart of every good life.” – Brian Buffini “Be relentlessly positive.” – Brian Buffini “The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” – Abraham Lincolnitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full episode hereBrian Buffini came to America with $92 in his pocket and eventually paid off crippling medical debt to achieve wealth and success. In this episode, he examines the common attitudes that prevent people from achieving financial success and outlines five ways to cultivate a high-performance mindset about money. Whether you’re struggling to eliminate debt or you want to save more and hone better money habits, this episode is sure to motivate you to take control of your finances once and for all. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview“Broke was my state of account; poor was my state of mind.” — Brian Buffini“If you want to be successful, you have to be countercultural—you can’t avoid it, you can’t worship it and you can’t believe it’ll do anything to change your status.” — Brian Buffini“People say ‘ignorance is bliss.’ No, ignorance is bankruptcy.” — Brian Buffini“Money frees you up from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy.” — Groucho Marx“Money is like fire—it can heat your home and cook your food, but it can also burn down your house.” — Brian Buffini“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” — George Latimer“Money can buy you a bed, but it can’t buy you a good night’s sleep.” — Zig Ziglar“Align your resources with your values.” — Brian Buffini“If you think no one cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple car payments.” — Earl Wilson“I try to buy stock in businesses that are so wonderful that an idiot can run them because sooner or later, one will” — Warren Buffett“When someone loses it all, it’s because they’re out of sequence.” — Brian Buffini“An investment paid in knowledge pays the greatest dividends.” — Ben Franklin“Bring more value to your hours so you can be valued for your hours.” — Brian Buffini“A bank can’t foreclose on a property it doesn’t have a mortgage on.” — Brian Buffini Books mentioned in the episode:The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. ClasonThe Total Money Make-Over by Dave Ramseyitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bert Jacobs is the co-founder of Life is Good, a $100 million company dedicated to spreading the power of optimism. In this episode, he tells Brian how he and his brother John went from selling t-shirts on the streets of Boston to leading such a successful positive-lifestyle brand. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How their mother inspired the business.   ·     How others helped them to grow and develop.   ·     Why they are committed to their groundbreaking nonprofit work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:lifeisgood.com “Life is Good,” by Bert and John Jacobs MasterMind SummitFree business consultation Dr. Seuss “Sapiens,” by Yuval Noah Harari Good Will Hunting NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Life is not easy. Life is not perfect. But life is good.” – Bert Jacobs “Optimism is the most pragmatic strategy for living a happy and fulfilling life.” – Bert Jacobs “There is no more important job on planet earth than the job of a mother. Because if the youngest people on this planet can grow up with resilience and the right values, then our world is going to be okay.” – Bert Jacobs “Know who you are, and act like it.” – Bert Jacobs “The good life is not about what you have in possessions or where you are geographically. It's more the acknowledgement that life - while it's a mystery - is a great gift.” – Bert Jacobsitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full episode hereToday’s world often exposes us to an overload of damaging and divisive information. In this episode, Brian teaches how to renew our minds so that we can reject the negativity we’re constantly subjected to and instead gain clarity, become more positive and achieve growth. Topics discussed include: the value of journaling, the usefulness of a ‘technology fast’ and the importance of monitoring what we consume and who we associate with. YOU WILL LEARN:How technology creates a social dilemma.Why a renewed mind is so powerful.How to renew your mind.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Norman Vincent Peale“The Social Dilemma,” documentary-drama“Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life,” by Martin E.P. Seligman“Man's Search for Meaning,” Viktor E. Frankl“The Shawshank Redemption,” movie“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” by Carol S. Dweck“As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Do not conform; be transformed.” – Brian Buffini“The person who dumps garbage into your mind will do considerably more harm than the person who dumps garbage on your floor, because each load of mind garbage negatively impacts your possibilities and lowers your expectations.” – Zig Ziglar“Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.” – Norman Vincent Peale“Your input determines your output.” – Brian Buffini“We become what we think about.” – Earl Nightingale“Once you're clear, you can take action. If you take action without being clear, you will be in a constant state of anxiety.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter what difficulties or challenges you encounter in this life, you’ll come out on top when you focus on personal growth. In this episode, Brian Buffini and Dave McGhee discuss why personal growth is the key to success and share why it’s vital to shift your perspective, move beyond either/or thinking and set clear goals and milestones if you want to win. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why limiting beliefs can hinder growth. ·     How a good coach can help you create a roadmap for success.·     Why strategic tactics are essential. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:S1E259 100 Days to Change Your Life Free REALStrengths assessmentFree business consultationNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The number one thing that keeps people from really growing to their capability is a lack of clarity on what they really want, and why they want it.” – Dave McGhee “Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu   “Start with the end in mind.” – Dave McGhee “Write down what you really want to accomplish, and why it's important to you.” – Dave McGhee“The tactics are critical. Without the tactics, we're not going to achieve our goal. But the key is tying those tactics strategically to long-term vision.” – Dave McGheeitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full episode hereNegotiation is a crucial skill in both business and life, but unfortunately many people do it poorly. In this episode, Brian interviews former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss about the negotiation tools he has used to save lives and learns how these tools can be used in business to save deals! Based on emotional intelligence and human nature, these specific skills transcend culture, build trust and uncover the other side’s value system. If you want to nail negotiation, this podcast is a must!  Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast:“Learning is the only sustainable competitive advantage for anybody.” — Chris Voss“The person who wants to meet you in the middle is usually a poor judge of distance.” — Anonymous“You can never stop learning about understanding people.” — Chris Voss“If you get out of argument-based negotiations, your success sneaks up on you.” — Chris Voss“You don’t have to be combative to be a great negotiator.” — Chris Voss“You’ve got to keep the other side’s guard down.” — Chris Voss“You need the other side to hear themselves out loud.” — Chris Voss“Curiosity is a positive frame of mind.” — Chris Voss“There’s a difference between being likeable and needing to be liked.” — Chris VossItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the age of 28, Scott Harrison walked away from his career as a top nightclub promoter in New York to volunteer on a hospital ship in West Africa and discover his true calling. In this episode, he tells Brian how, with no money or experience, he founded charity: water, an organization that has raised over $740 million to bring clean drinking water to more than 18.4 million people around the world. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How his childhood shaped him.  ·     How he came to a radical decision to reset his life.   ·     How he built one of the most trusted nonprofits in the world. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: charity: water “Thirst,” by Scott Harrison NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “703 million humans are poisoning themselves today because of the situations they were born into. And it's a solvable problem.” – Scott Harrison “We literally know how to help 100% of the people on earth get water, but we haven't chosen to do it. We haven't built the will, the determination. We haven't built the movement. We haven't raised the resources to do it. But that's what keeps me so excited.” – Scott Harrison “I feel so fortunate, at 28, to have realized there would never be enough. There would never be enough - someone would always have more.” – Scott Harrison “I just encourage people to ask a different question: how can I use my time and my talent and my money in the service of others?” – Scott Harrison“It almost is intoxicating when you're moving from a life of accumulation, of collecting the markers of success, to then saying, ‘Well, what if my life could benefit others?’” – Scott Harrisonitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full episode here“When work is your blessing and you do so much of it, your life is more of a blessing. It's more of a contributor to the good life that you want to live.” – Brian BuffiniIn today’s world, many people see work as something to be endured, not enjoyed. In this episode, Brian explains why our culture’s definition of success needs to be re-examined, why a lack of self-control and an inability to delay gratification mean people get stuck in jobs they dislike and why, when done in the right way, work offers far more than just financial reward and is the key to the good life.YOU WILL LEARN:Why work is often perceived as a curse.The three blessings of work. The best way to work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:S1E191, Do the Hustle INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison“Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don't turn up at all.” – Sam Ewing“If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.” – Stephen Covey“Our economic decisions can doom us to doing jobs we hate and they can eliminate our choices.” – Brian Buffini“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.” – Dale Carnegie“I have this great passion myself for this calling to bring the good life to more people; to help people feel better, to help people think better and to help people do better.” – Brian Buffini“When you view work as a blessing and not a curse, those who come after you will see work as a blessing and not a curse and their work will impact others.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s busy world, procrastination is the mortal enemy of potential and true achievement. In this episode, Brian explains how you can stop making excuses, conquer procrastination and get on the road to incredible success. YOU WILL LEARN:·     The psychology of procrastination.·     The impacts of procrastination.·     Tips to beat procrastination. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:S2E166 The Power of PerseveranceS2E170 The Slow Burn of Success: Cultivating Patience S1E059 Get Organized Now! The Most Organized Man in America – with Dr. Alex Lackey S2E141 What I Learned from Jim Rohn DO IT N.O.W. “The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg “The Power of Full Engagement,” by Jim Loehr and Tony SchwartzThe Peak ExperienceNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When we get people to beat procrastination, we can get people to beat their goals.” – Brian Buffini “Procrastination is not waiting and it is more than delaying. It is a decision not to act.” – Dr. Joseph Ferrari “We are so scared of being judged that we look for every excuse to procrastinate.” – Erica Jong “When you're doing the good stuff on autopilot, you're winning.” – Brian Buffini “Habits and routines are the secret elixir of the most successful people in the world.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full episode hereHomeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream. In this episode, Brian explains why real estate has been the making of him in his career, as a provider for his family and as a primary source of investment. Topics discussed include why people’s homes were their refuge during the COVID-19 pandemic, why owning is better than renting and why, for many people, the mortgage interest write-off could be the difference between being a renter and being an owner.Use the button below to download this week’s resource and follow along with the episode.DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE YOU WILL LEARN:Why homeownership increases personal wealth and well-being.Why homeownership promotes stronger families and neighborhoods.Why homeownership is good for the economy. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:S2E124, “Getting the Mortgage Monkey Off Your Back” INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Food, shelter and clothing are the three predominant needs of humanity – and owning a home answers one of those.” – Brian Buffini“A house is made with walls and beams. A home is made with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt“Having a home and buying real estate, even buying investment real estate, is a phenomenal goal to set your mind on, and a great set of goals to have as the end to which all your efforts are directed.” – Brian Buffini“90 percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.” – Andrew Carnegie“Can a home buy you happiness? No, it can't. But can it contribute to your happiness? Absolutely.” – Brian Buffini“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius“Owning a home is a magical thing. And it's the magic I hope that you currently are participating in.” – Brian Buffini“Real estate has provided me with the income to go pursue the gifts God's given me to go help as many people as I can. I owe that to real estate.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to break free of what’s holding you back and truly grow, you have to embrace discomfort. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares how you can use your innate gifts and abilities to step outside your comfort zone and transform your life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How your unique strengths can help you to live life on purpose. ·     How your setbacks can set you up for future success.·     How you can start changing your life today.     MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:REALStrengthsMasterMind SummitThe Peak ExperienceLeadership Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “In order to live life on purpose, you need to get clear on what matters most. Our unique strengths are directly connected to what we value most.” – Rachael Yeaman “We have to go ‘all in’ on life. No one else is doing that for us.” – Rachael Yeaman “The only way to conquer fear is to face it head on. We need to embrace discomfort and know that that's the only way to grow.” – Rachael Yeaman “We need to reframe rejection as protection.” – Rachael Yeaman “In order to seize your life, in order to seize every single day, you have to seize your strengths.” – Rachael Yeamanitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full interview here“I learned that the prison was not the eight feet between the walls. It was eight inches between my ears.” – Captain Charlie PlumbIt takes extraordinary resilience to survive the impossible. In this episode, Brian interviews former navy fighter pilot and Vietnam Prisoner of War, Captain Charlie Plumb. Captain Plumb explains how on his 75th combat mission over North Vietnam, five days before he was due to return home, he was shot down. Captured, tortured and imprisoned, he spent over 2,000 days as a POW in an 8ft x 8ft cell. Topics discussed include: Why his naval training was vital, how his parents’ philosophies of discipline and forgiveness helped him to survive and which daily routines kept him going. YOU WILL LEARN:What he learned about himself during his time in captivity.Why he believes adversity can bring opportunity.How strong leadership transformed his prison experience. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“I’m No Hero,” by Charlie PlumbINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“The good news is, when you have that opportunity to sit still nearly six years, you go back through your mind, and you learn an awful lot about yourself.” – Captain Plumb“I think the biggest thing I learned about myself was that regardless of what is around me, I still can make choices about my response to the things around me.” – Captain Plumb“Lots of times the biggest opportunities in life are wrapped up in the package that looks like a big-time problem.” – Captain Plumb“There's a lot of people in the marketplace today that are struggling there. They have total freedom and yet they're in a prison in their mind.” – Brian Buffini“Acid does more harm in the vessel it's stored than on the subject it’s poured.” – Proverb“I think the good life to me means a life of service. And I'm under the belief that if you help enough people get what they want, you can have a very, very successful life.” – Captain Plumbitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could you achieve if you were willing to take the risk? In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares how unlocking and empowering your innate gifts and abilities will help you to maximize your potential and your life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     What your comfort zone costs you.   ·     Why living in reactive mode leads to regret. ·     How to stop being ruled by fear.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:REALStrengthsMasterMind SummitThe Peak ExperienceLeadership Conference S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, by Bronnie Ware The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A cost associated with staying in this comfort zone is that we play small; we become stagnant and complacent.” – Rachael Yeaman “There needs to be seasons of rest. There needs to be seasons of comfort. But there also needs to be seasons of challenge.” – Brian Buffini “How much I missed, simply because I was afraid of missing it.” – Paulo Coelho “It's about recognizing this tension that exists between who we are and who we could be if we took the risk.” – Rachael Yeaman “If we want to maximize our lives, we have to use our strengths in the face of fear and choose courage over comfort.” – Rachael Yeamanitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to full episode here“A budget provides peace and security.” — Brian BuffiniWhether you have more money in the bank than you know what to do with or you’re searching the couch cushions at the end of the month looking for spare change, you need a budget. Not only do the majority of people not have a budget, many fear even creating one! Creating a budget is nothing to fear; it’s an empowering activity that gives you total control over your money instead of the other way around. In this episode, Brian Buffini gives in-depth information to help you create a budget that works for your financial goals and circumstances. You’ll learn why most people don’t budget, how to prioritize your expenses and the apps that can help, and how to create a surplus each month, even if money is tight. By the end of the episode, you’ll be motivated to save more and build wealth. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“There is no amount of money that you will create that will be enough to not have a budget.” — Brian Buffini”A budget is telling your money where to go, instead of wondering where it went.” — Dave Ramsey“My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.” — Errol Flynn“If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” — Zig Ziglar“Plan your work and work your plan.” — Norman Vincent Peale“What gets measured gets managed.” — Peter Drucker“He who buys what he does not need steals from himself.” — Swedish proverb“Do not save what’s left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” — Warren Buffet“A budget tells us what we can’t afford but it doesn’t stop us from buying it.” — Brian Buffini“It’s not your salary that makes you rich; it’s your spending habits.” — Charles Jaffe“Time is like money. The less we have of it to spare, the further we make it go.” — Josh Billings“A portion of all you earn is yours to keep.” — George S. Clason“Your business is the golden goose.” — Brian Buffini“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin“The best investment you’ll ever make is in yourself.” — Warren Buffet Mentioned in the episode:PocketGuardYouNeedABudgetWallyMvelopes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s hectic world, it can feel like there’s never enough time to achieve what we want to. In this episode, time management and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam explains how to bring calm to the chaos and make time for what matters most. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Reasons people don’t do what they say they want to.  ·     Tools and tips to help you become more tranquil.·     The benefits of shifting from a 24-hour to a 168-hour mindset. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:lauravanderkam.comTranquility by Tuesday, by Laura Vanderkam Free business consultation S1E059 Get Organized Now! The Most Organized Man in America – with Dr. Alex Lackey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey Ken Burns documentaries NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When things are truly important to us, we tend to make space for them.” – Laura Vanderkam “We can build the lives we want in the time that we have.” – Laura Vanderkam “A good morning starts the night before.” – Laura Vanderkam “Move by 3pm.” – Laura Vanderkam“Each week, you want to have one big adventure and one little adventure.” – Laura Vanderkam  itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you can successfully solve other people’s problems, you will be both highly compensated and highly trusted. In this episode, Brian teaches why effective problem solving is a mindset and a skill and explains how learning to creatively solve problems for yourself and others will help you to live the good life.     YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why people repeatedly encounter the same problems.·     Why problem solving is such a valued skill.·     How to become a problem solver.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  “You2,” by Price Pritchett S1E164 The Best Interview of My Life with Neil Armstrong INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Creativity and problem solving are the same thing.” – Brian Buffini“Solving problems gives you confidence and it also builds your momentum.” – Brian Buffini “You can't solve a problem until you're asking the right questions.” – Brian Buffini “Long after your physical strength is not what it used to be, your problem solving can be at an all-time high.” – Brian Buffini “Don't just be a talker, be a doer.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland is a thriving, prosperous nation that punches above its weight on the world stage, but it wasn’t always that way. In this special episode to mark St. Patrick’s Day, Brian looks back on Ireland’s challenging history, reflects on how far the Emerald Isle has come and shares how you can emulate the special spirit of his homeland to achieve phenomenal success against the odds. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How Ireland was shaped by the struggles of its past.  ·     How certain principles changed the country’s fortunes.  ·     How you can tap into those same principles to succeed.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini The Peak Experience MasterMind Free business consultationFairways and FunDaysNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If a country can change its fortunes, you as an individual can change your fortune.” – Brian Buffini “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; and third, common sense.” – Thomas A. Edison “Drink deep of the principles of the Irish who turned around a whole country and, in turn, you can turn around your whole life.” – Brian Buffini “Success breeds success. That's the true beauty of rags to riches.” – Brian Buffini “Be a go-getter.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the full episode here.“Somewhere down the line in life, in the rearview mirror, all yellows and reds I believe do eventually turn green - or at least reveal a greenlight asset in our life.” – Matthew McConaughey Often, the setbacks that stop us or slow us down in life actually help us to ultimately succeed. In this episode, Brian interviews actor Matthew McConaughey about his memoir, “Greenlights.” Matthew explains how, through all of the successes, failures, joys and sorrows he has experienced, he has found happiness and meaning in his life. He also describes how, by learning to effectively deal with life’s challenges, you can always keep moving forward and enjoy a state of success he calls “catching greenlights.” READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT YOU WILL LEARN:How “The Greatest Salesman in the World” powerfully impacted him.How his father’s death refocused his priorities.Why he “unbranded” himself to move away from rom-coms to more dramatic roles. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Greenlights,” by Matthew McConaugheyGreenlights“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino“Emerson's Essays,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson“Self-Reliance,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson“Raising Arizona,” movie INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“When faced with the inevitable, get relative.” – Matthew McConaughey“Be less impressed with things; be more involved.” – Matthew McConaughey“We all know that, to succeed, we need to do good, hard work. But is it the right kind of hard work?” – Matthew McConaughey“When you go and you endure something and you're kind of taking a penance, with each day you kind of build a little bit more honor and strength.” – Matthew McConaughey“I've never had any trouble turning the page in the book of my life.” – Coach Darrell Royal“We are the author of our own book.” – Matthew McConaughey“The way to find the greenlights is by persistence, or pivot or … sometimes knowing when to wave the white flag.” – Matthew McConaughey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s fast-paced and instant-access world, patience is a secret weapon for success. In this episode, Brian shares how cultivating patience can change your outlook both professionally and personally and bring tremendous dividends to your whole life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to avoid the impatience trap.·     Why patience pays off.·     How you can cultivate patience.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:S2E166 The Power of PerseveranceFree business consultation REALStrengthsDo It N.O.W. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A life without challenges would have no purpose.” – Brian Buffini “Patience gives you the ability to stay calm in the middle of adversity.” – Brian Buffini “Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself the most comforting words of all – this too shall pass.” – Ann Landers “You have to have the perseverance to keep going and then the patience to let it happen.” – Brian Buffini “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hillitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.