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It's a Good Life

S2E15 Save the Drama for Your Mama Part 1

Feb 22, 2022
20:51

For better or worse, drama has become part and parcel of our culture and communication today. In this episode, the first in a two-part special, Brian shares how you can eliminate melodrama, reduce your stress and live the good life. 

  

YOU WILL LEARN:

•The four types of drama.

•How drama affects your mindset. 

•Why the whole world can feel like reality TV.  



MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Irish Seanchai



INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:


“If you're dealing with drama all the time, you're in a heightened state of fight or flight, you're in a heightened state of anxiety, you're in a heightened state of adrenaline.” – Brian Buffini 


“What happens is it affects our minds. What happens is it affects our peace of mind. Fear grows, anxiety builds and, next thing you know, we're making poor decisions.” – Brian Buffini


“I find television very educating. Every time someone turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” – Groucho Marx


“You can avoid reality, but you can’t avoid the outcome of avoiding reality.” – Brian Buffini 


“It's easy to check out, it's easy to numb out. But the bottom line is we want to be engaged in our life.” – Brian Buffini 




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