In today’s increasingly challenging world, burnout is on the rise everywhere. In part 1 of this episode, Brian shares how burnout negatively affects the good life and teaches powerful ways to control it and move out the other side.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     The different definitions of burnout.·     The various signs of burnout.·     His own personal experience with burnout. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Burnout,” by Dr. Herbert Freudenbergerhttps://www.amazon.com/Burn-Out-Herbert-Freudenberger/dp/0553255843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UBO603OIJ7P0&keywords=Herbert+Freudenberger&qid=1651156591&sprefix=herbert+freudenberger%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1 “Thrilled to Death,” by Dr. Archibald Harthttps://www.amazon.com/Thrilled-Death-Endless-Pursuit-Pleasure/dp/0849918529/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P14W8C7A6MYH&keywords=thrilled+to+death&qid=1651156670&sprefix=thrilled+to+death%2Caps%2C754&sr=8-1 MasterMind Summithttps://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/mastermind-summit/ NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Burnout is not something that's ever conquered. But it is something that can be controlled.” – Brian Buffini    “On the other side of burnout is joy. On the other side of burnout is refreshment. On the other side of burnout is hope.” – Brian Buffini     “The good life waits on the other side of burnout.” – Brian Buffini     “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott “Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In order for their business to succeed, entrepreneurs must have a rock-solid plan in place. In part 2 of this episode, Brian shares a failsafe strategy to build a business that lasts the test of time while still living the good life. Topics discussed include: Managing your calendar, becoming disciplined and gaining control of your life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why a budget is vital.·     How to implement an effective set of action steps.·     Why measurables are the key to success. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:S2E33, The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma Part 1   https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI2NzIzY2MwODFmMzYwMDE2ZTBmNmJm NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you're out of budget all the time, you're out of control all the time.” – Brian Buffini     “When you're on top of the mountain, throw a little dirt in the valley, it'll break your fall.”  – George Buffini     “If you're going to be an entrepreneur, you’ve got to be a doer.” – Brian Buffini     “We all need a little bit of help. We need friends, we need colleagues, we need counselors and we need coaching.” – Brian Buffini     “Sometimes when we're succeeding in life, we don't even know it.” – Brian Buffini     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In striving to achieve the success they want, many entrepreneurs experience a tug of war between their personal and their business life. In part 1 of this episode, Brian shares the lessons he has learned during his vast experience as an entrepreneur and teaches how you can stop being owned by your business and start living the good life.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you must get on the same page as your partner.·     Why a vision is critical to success.·     How to set effective goals.  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “35 years I'm an entrepreneur, and I’ve learned a few things along the way.” – Brian Buffini     “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt     “It starts with the vision. Once you get the vision, then what supports the vision is our goals.” – Brian Buffini     “Goal-setting changed my life, and it changes my life every year.” – Brian Buffini  “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to live the good life and achieve your goals in the future, you have to understand and own your past first. In this episode, Brian reflects on his interview with Dr. John Delony about his new book, “Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” and shares what he learned from their conversation.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Your options for dealing with pain.·     The formula for owning your past.·     Top tips for changing your future.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E31, Own Your Past, Change Your Future – an Interview with Dr. John Delonyhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI1ZGU5OTU2MGI0YmQwMDEyOGNjZTU3?hl=en-IE&ved=2ahUKEwiq8df76J_3AhWwoHIEHWTEB8UQjrkEegQIBxAF&ep=6 “Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” by Dr. John Delonyhttps://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/own-your-past-change-your-future-by-dr-john-delony S2E17, Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Changing Truth – an Interview with Dr. John Delonyhttps://shows.acast.com/the-brian-buffini-show/episodes/s2e17-myths-about-anxiety-and-the-life-changing-truth-an-int  “The Untouchables,” moviehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094226/NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Change is hard. And, by yourself, it's almost impossible.” – Brian Buffini       “All permanent, lasting change has to start on the inside and work its way to the outside. And that normally takes a series of processes, and usually some help.” – Brian Buffini        “Sometimes our feelings are a true emotion, but not a true reflection, of our circumstance.” – Brian Buffini      “We can change our situation in life economically, environmentally, relationally. We can change everything. But we need help.” – Brian Buffini       “We can reach some impossible goals when we own our past to change our future.” – Brian Buffini    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to be happy and healthy, you need to understand your past and then leave it behind you where it belongs. In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author Dr. John Delony about his new book, “Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” and discovers how learning to unpack the weight of your past will help you to live the good life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     The 5 steps to well-being.·     The importance of owning your story.·     The best advice to change your future.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” by Dr. John Delonyhttps://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/own-your-past-change-your-future-by-dr-john-delony S2E17, Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Changing Truth – an Interview with Dr. John Delonyhttps://shows.acast.com/the-brian-buffini-show/episodes/s2e17-myths-about-anxiety-and-the-life-changing-truth-an-int www.johndelony.com www.ramseysolutions.com  “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” Shad Helmstetterhttps://www.amazon.com/What-When-Talk-Your-Self/dp/1501171992/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FFR2VBTI1SY6&keywords=what+to+say+when+you+talk+to+yourself+book&qid=1649946227&sprefix=what+to+say+%2Caps%2C464&sr=8-1 NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You’ve got to go backwards so you can go forward.” – Dr. John Delony       “We think in pictures, but we speak in words.” – Dr. John Delony      “No life change of any sort that is sustainable can happen by yourself.” – Dr. John Delony      “The only two things on planet earth I can control are my thoughts and my actions, period.”– Dr. John Delony      “Once you change the thoughts, you can change the actions.” – Brian Buffini    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people view work as a punishment, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In part 2 of this episode, Brian shares how work can be a pleasure, not a chore. Topics discussed include: How to find meaning in your work, why it’s so important to serve others and why you have to keep challenging yourself if you want to grow and develop.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why work is work.·     Why some people are happy at work.·     Steps to take to love your work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E29, How to Love Your Work Part 1https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI1NDYyYTYxZjVkNTgwMDEyNWRkMGQ5?hl=en-IE&ved=2ahUKEwjZwMKP6473AhWMY8AKHSBXCUEQjrkEegQIBhAF&ep=6 Episode 303, From Paycheck to Purpose – an Interview with Ken Colemanhttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/from-paycheck-to-purpose-an-interview-with-ken-coleman-303/ Episode 289, The Blessing of Workhttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-blessing-of-work-289/ NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you want to find meaning, it's always going to have some form of service.” – Brian Buffini    “Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.” – Og Mandino “You’ve got to grow where you're planted.” – Brian Buffini     “When you never want to work a day in your life, you make it about them, not you.” – Brian Buffini     “In blessing other people and serving other people, it changes your own state.” – Brian Buffini     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if you do what you love, work can often become a chore. In part 1 of this episode, Brian examines why people are unhappy with the daily grind and teaches how to find joy in work again.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you become disengaged.·     Why you must connect with others.·     Why you feel stuck.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 164, The Best Interview of my Life with Neil Armstronghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-interview-of-my-life-with-neil-armstrong/id1089027054?i=1000445112298 The Peak Experiencehttps://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/peak-experience/ “Man's Search for Meaning,” by Viktor E. Franklhttps://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YJMRK3E8FM4G&keywords=mans+search+for+meaning&qid=1649616078&sprefix=mans+s%2Caps%2C401&sr=8-1 Glendalough Whiskeyhttps://www.glendaloughdistillery.com/whiskey  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Sometimes you can become disengaged with the very thing you're gifted at, just because you've done a bit too much of it.” – Brian Buffini     “So many people are unhappy with their work because they think you should never feel anything but joy at work.” – Brian Buffini     “When everything is pleasure, nothing is pleasurable.” – Brian Buffini     “None of us is as smart as all of us.” – Brian Buffini     “Connection gives people purpose and meaning in their lives.” – Brené Brown     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s challenging world, faith, hope and love are more important than ever before. In part 2 of this episode, Brian shares more of the age-old principles that will help you to live the good life and then help others do the same.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     The three essential components of hope.·     The vital importance of goals.·     Ways to have more love in your life.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Shawshank Redemption,” moviehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/ Episode 309, Make the Impossible Possible – an Interview with Ben Nemtinhttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/make-the-impossible-possible-an-interview-with-ben-nemtin-309/ S2E27, Giving You My Best Part 1https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI0YjZhZmZlMWIwMjAwMDEyZjFkZjhj?hl=en-IE&ved=2ahUKEwjSmpnVyP_2AhWGi1wKHdK8AWEQjrkEegQIBxAI&ep=6 NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Hope can get you to the good life and love allows you to get the most out of it.” – Brian Buffini    “Hope ultimately springs out of faith.” – Brian Buffini     “People need three things in life: someone to love, something to do and something to hope for.” – Lou Holtz “I believe you have to have proper expectations based on your gifts and the opportunities that you have.” – Brian Buffini     “If you desire to love someone else, you have to be capable of receiving love.” – Brian Buffini     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to deal with the heartache, difficulty and stress of today’s world, you have to have faith. In part 1 of this episode, Brian shares the three types of faith that help him to handle all of life’s challenges.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why his faith in God is so important to him.  ·     Why you must always have faith in yourself.·     How faith in others pays off. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” songhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He%27s_Got_the_Whole_World_in_His_Hands NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The best stuff I have are old principles and practices that I've applied to my life.” – Brian Buffini     “For me, when life goes upside down, I turn to my faith in God.” – Brian Buffini     “To believe in a God means to see that the facts of the world are not the end of the matter.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller “It's important to know who you are; it's important to know what you're not.” – Brian Buffini     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you handle regret properly, it can act as a compass for your life’s direction. In this episode, Brian reflects on his conversation with bestselling author Daniel Pink and shares the lessons he has learned about the phenomenal power of regret.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why we overvalue planning and undervalue doing. ·     Why we're terrible at solving our own problems.·     How regrets clarify what we value. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.danpink.com/ “The Power of Regret,” by Daniel Pinkhttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Regret-Looking-Backward-Forward/dp/0735210659?crid=1HEQGNZO9TXZN&keywords=the+power+of+regret&qid=1642366152&sprefix=the+power+of+regret+,aps,60&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=danpink.com-recommendedbooks-20&linkId=97b00562d53a9d7e439bb07dab86a079&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl S2E25, The Power of Regret - an Interview with Daniel Pink https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI0MjE0N2UxYmZiNDEwMDEyNmNhZjI1?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjQ6KfLo-v2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCg&hl=en-IE    NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “By taking, understanding and actually embracing and leaning into our regrets, we can use them to go forward.” – Brian Buffini    “The only way to have no mistakes is to do nothing.” – Brian Buffini    “It’s important to have a plan, but it's also important to act.” – Brian Buffini    “Your principles you lay in ink; your plans you put in pencil.” – Brian Buffini    “Regrets clarify what we value, it means we’re fully alive.” – Brian Buffini    “When we live our life according to our values, that's when we live a life of success.” – Brian Buffini    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.