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Jan 4, 2024 • 28min

S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal!

Do you want to smash your new year goals in the next 12 months? In this episode, Brian shares how a Formula 1 strategy will give you a powerful start, help you build momentum and get you on track to come out on top this year.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     The power of the formation lap.·     Why winners start from the front.·     The magic of written goals. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Formula 1: Drive to Survive Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Baroque music Free business consultation Do It N.O.W. CampaignNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you want to win, you’ve got to start off right.” – Brian Buffini “When you get a quick win, it grows your confidence.” – Brian Buffini “You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar “Check off your goals as you achieve them.” – Brian Buffini “Once I got exposed to the magic of goal writing, everything changed.” – Brian BuffiniItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 11min

Quick Cut: S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal!

Discover the keys to a successful start in the new year, including the power of the formation lap and starting from the front. Learn the magic of written goals, achieving quick wins for confidence, and checking off goals as you achieve them. Explore the concept of SMART goals, finding support through coaches and goal buddies, and surrounding yourself with a supportive tribe.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 28min

S2E155 Clear Desk, Clear Mind

The host shares their personal routine for the end of the year, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on accomplishments and doing a year in review. They discuss the concept of a 'magic meeting' for goal-setting and improvement. The significance of well-being in leading a fulfilling life is explored, along with the importance of small decisions for success. Surrounding yourself with positivity and expressing gratitude are highlighted.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 25min

S2E154 The Gift of Giving

The Christmas season is all about giving to others, but the spirit of giving shouldn’t just be for the holidays - it should be for life! In this episode, Brian explains why the principle of giving is so important year-round and shares his top tips for doing it the right way. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to find joy in giving.·     How to give of yourself.·     How to give of your natural gifts and abilities.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MasterMind REALStrengths S2E106 Wake Up to Your REALStrengths   “Toxic Charity,” by Robert D. Lupton NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nothing in my life brings me more joy than giving.” – Brian Buffini “The joy is in the giving itself. The goal is to be a blessing to others.” – Brian Buffini “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill “It's not always the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it.” – Brian Buffini “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelouitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 55min

S2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024

In this podcast, Brian Buffini discusses his bold predictions for the real estate industry in 2024 with NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun. They cover topics such as the impact of mortgage rates on buying houses, the state of home sales and prices, analysis of GDP growth and interest rates, predictions for decreasing mortgage rates, a lawsuit against real estate agents, and the top 10 reasons people are moving in 2024.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 28min

S2E152 How Much is Enough with Manisha Thakor

In today’s often status-obsessed world, it’s easy to become consumed by a ‘never-enough’ mindset. In this episode, leading financial expert Manisha Thakor explains how to redefine your relationship with work and money to create a life that aligns with your true values and is rich in both financial and emotional wealth. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why people fall prey to the counterfeit financial culture.·     How to escape the cult of ‘never enough.’·     The 3 keys to emotional wealth.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Manisha Thakor “MoneyZen,” by Manisha Thakor “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale “A Room of One's Own,” by Virginia Woolf Dead Poets Society Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I define enough as a feeling of contentment.” – Manisha Thakor    “When we look in almost every direction now at life, we are comparing ourselves to something that is counterfeit.” – Manisha Thakor   “Keeping up with the Joneses has been weaponized.” – Brian Buffini “If you don't control your finances, there's no way to win.” – Brian Buffini “I define emotional wealth as having the energy in your life being driven by three C's: connection, creativity, and curiosity.” – Manisha Thakor  Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 39min

S2E151 How to be an Agent of Change with Damon West

When faced with adversity, you can either let your environment change you for the worse, or you can find the power inside to change your life for the better. In this episode, bestselling author and keynote speaker Damon West tells how he went from incarceration in a Texas maximum-security prison to helping people worldwide transform their situation, overcome challenges and create positive change. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How he descended into a life of drugs and crime.·     How the ‘coffee bean mindset’ transformed his life.·     Why he now dedicates himself to being useful. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Damon West The Coffee Bean, by Jon Gordon and Damon West The Change Agent, by Damon West   S1E106 Leading Your Life and Business with Jon GordonMan's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl The Shawshank RedemptionFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you change the way you think, you change the results in your life.” – Damon West  “Once you believe in yourself, then other people can believe in you too.” – Damon West  “No matter where you are in life, you have the ability to be grateful for something.” – Damon West  “When you own your past, you're no longer a slave to your past. When you own your past, you can write a better future.” – Damon West  “Be a servant to other people; look for ways to enrich the lives of people.” – Damon West  Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 11min

Quick Cut: S2E151 How to be an Agent of Change with Damon West

Introducing: QuickcutsFor the month of November we’ll be bringing you something special. It’s a short, high-impact episode every Tuesday, but don’t worry, on Thursday’s you can tune in to the full in-depth conversation.When faced with adversity, you can either let your environment change you for the worse, or you can find the power inside to change your life for the better. In this episode, bestselling author and keynote speaker Damon West tells how he went from incarceration in a Texas maximum-security prison to helping people worldwide transform their situation, overcome challenges and create positive change. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How he descended into a life of drugs and crime.·     How the ‘coffee bean mindset’ transformed his life.·     Why he now dedicates himself to being useful. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Damon West The Coffee Bean, by Jon Gordon and Damon West The Change Agent, by Damon West   S1E106 Leading Your Life and Business with Jon GordonMan's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl The Shawshank RedemptionFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you change the way you think, you change the results in your life.” – Damon West   “Once you believe in yourself, then other people can believe in you too.” – Damon West   “No matter where you are in life, you have the ability to be grateful for something.” – Damon West   “When you own your past, you're no longer a slave to your past. When you own your past, you can write a better future.” – Damon West   “Be a servant to other people; look for ways to enrich the lives of people.” – Damon West   Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 29min

S2E150 The Celtic Secret

Have you ever wondered why Irish people are so beloved around the world? In this episode, Brian explains how you can tap into the ancient Celtic approach to gratitude that defines Ireland as a nation and makes its people so accepted and supported worldwide.  YOU WILL LEARN:·      The consequences of being ungrateful. ·      The Celtic secret.·      The importance of practicing gratitude. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MasterMindS1E162 The Happiness Equation with Neil PasrichaFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Relationships built on thank you and please are more likely to succeed.” – Brian Buffini “No matter what the circumstances are, a sense of gratitude is what it's all about.” – Brian Buffini “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah “If you want to be happy, get your eyes off yourself and onto somebody else. Bless someone else. Thank somebody.” – Brian Buffini “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglaritsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 11min

Quick Cut: S2E150 The Celtic Secret

Introducing: QuickcutsFor the month of November we’ll be bringing you something special. It’s a short, high-impact episode every Tuesday, but don’t worry, on Thursday’s you can tune in to the full in-depth conversation.Have you ever wondered why Irish people are so beloved around the world? In this episode, Brian explains how you can tap into the ancient Celtic approach to gratitude that defines Ireland as a nation and makes its people so accepted and supported worldwide.  YOU WILL LEARN:·      The consequences of being ungrateful.  ·      The Celtic secret.·      The importance of practicing gratitude. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MasterMindS1E162 The Happiness Equation with Neil PasrichaFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Relationships built on thank you and please are more likely to succeed.” – Brian Buffini “No matter what the circumstances are, a sense of gratitude is what it's all about.” – Brian Buffini “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah “If you want to be happy, get your eyes off yourself and onto somebody else. Bless someone else. Thank somebody.” –  Brian Buffini “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” – Zig Ziglaritsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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