It's a Good Life

All successful people have made up their minds to win long before they experience their first victory. In this episode, a rebroadcast of our most popular message ever, Brian discusses the power of a made-up mind and shares inspiring stories from his own life and the lives of people who’ve defied the odds. Brian also examines the two questions to consider when you want to make up your mind to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. YOU WILL LEARN:Five benefits of harnessing the power of a made-up mind.How to turn negative feedback into life lessons.The importance of making a decision, no matter how big or small. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor Frankl INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Inside all books of success and all stories of victories, there are chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini“Even though you may stop for a while, when your mind is made up you never, ever give up.” – Brian Buffini“If you’re giving up, your mind is not made up.” – Brian Buffini“A human being whose mind is made up is a force of nature in this world.” – Brian Buffini“I have made up my mind. And I have been blessed in my life as a result of it. But I did not do it by myself.” – Brian BuffiniItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 On average, only 8% of people who set goals at the start of the year are still pursuing them at the end of February. In this episode, REALStrengths expert Rachael Yeaman shares how tapping into your natural gifts and abilities will help you to set the right kinds of goals and then stay on track to achieve them this year.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why your goals must be authentic.·     Why there are different goals for different seasons.·     How your natural strengths influence goal setting and completion. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal! S2E157 Do it N.O.W. for your Business S2E159 All it Takes is a Goal with Jon Acuff REALStrengthsMasterMindThe Peak ExperienceFree business consultation Leadership Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Goals that don't align with your values or genuine desires are nearly impossible to sustain over time.” – Rachael Yeaman  “What I think is so powerful about setting authentic goals is that they're connected to what makes us uniquely great: our strengths.” – Rachael Yeaman  “When people's gifts and abilities are aligned with their goals, they don't need to be pushed.” – Brian Buffini “You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear   “Write down your accomplishments, celebrate your successes and use that to fuel your purpose.” – Rachael Yeaman itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to fulfill your innate potential but don’t know where to start? In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff outlines a fresh new approach to goals and teaches how you can ditch regret, tap into your full potential and achieve in every area of your life.       YOU WILL LEARN:·     How examining your past can help you set future goals.·     Why turning goals into games encourages motivation. ·     Which goal fuels will guarantee sustainable success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “All It Takes is a Goal,” by Jon AcuffS2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024 The Peak Experience Leadership ConferenceFree business consultation “The War of Art,” by Steven PressfieldGood Will HuntingNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It's a good life when the vision of what you know you're capable of and who you were meant to be overlaps with how you're spending your Tuesday.” – Jon Acuff “The only thing easier in the world than doing a goal is not doing a goal.” – Jon Acuff “If you tap into the desire, you'll run through a wall. If you don't have the desire, you won't do the smallest task.” – Jon Acuff “Mastery requires peaks and plateaus.” – Brian Buffini “You have to bring your own hype. Motivation isn't a checkbox, it's a practice.” – Jon Acuffitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back by popular demand, It's a Good Life "Quick Cuts" are the best bits of each episode, whittled down to the core messages – for busy days and quick motivation hits!Do you want to fulfill your innate potential but don’t know where to start? In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff outlines a fresh new approach to goals and teaches how you can ditch regret, tap into your full potential and achieve in every area of your life.       YOU WILL LEARN:·     How examining your past can help you set future goals.·     Why turning goals into games encourages motivation. ·     Which goal fuels will guarantee sustainable success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “All It Takes is a Goal,” by Jon AcuffS2E153 My Bold Predictions: The Surprising News for 2024 The Peak Experience Leadership ConferenceFree business consultation “The War of Art,” by Steven PressfieldGood Will HuntingNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It's a good life when the vision of what you know you're capable of and who you were meant to be overlaps with how you're spending your Tuesday.” – Jon Acuff “The only thing easier in the world than doing a goal is not doing a goal.” – Jon Acuff “If you tap into the desire, you'll run through a wall. If you don't have the desire, you won't do the smallest task.” – Jon Acuff “Mastery requires peaks and plateaus.” – Brian Buffini “You have to bring your own hype. Motivation isn't a checkbox, it's a practice.” – Jon Acuffitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to be a goal getter and achieve success in this episode. Discover the top traits of winners, the importance of visual goals, creating a vision board, visualizing Hawaii, and the power of tracking progress.

Back by popular demand, It's a Good Life "Quick Cuts" are the best bits of each episode, whittled down to the core messages – for busy days and quick motivation hits!Do you want to achieve your goals and win in 2024? In this episode, Brian teaches how to really pursue and hit the goals you set at the beginning of the year so you can get on the path to phenomenal success.      YOU WILL LEARN:·     The top traits of winners.  ·     Why your goals must be visual.·     Why you should outline the pleasure and the pain.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal! S2E157 Do it N.O.W. for your Business Free goal sheetFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “People who set goals, achieve goals and do it in a timely manner are the people who are winning.” – Brian Buffini “If it's a priority, you'll find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn “If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee “I am still learning.” – Michelangelo “One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile.” – Napoleon Hillitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to work by referral and cultivate your database for business success. Prioritize the 3 Cs and invest in building and nurturing relationships. Take action to make customers' lives better and overcome market challenges. Discover the power of the 'Do It Now' campaign for phenomenal success.

In this podcast, Brian shares three core principles for achieving business success: working by referral, cultivating the database, and prioritizing relationships. He emphasizes the importance of lead generation, building trust, and asking for referrals. The strategies discussed include categorizing the database and implementing consistent marketing efforts.

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.

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.