It's a Good Life

Throughout the ages, people everywhere have proven that failure is a necessary part of success. In this episode, Brian shares four of the most inspiring comeback stories in the world: Henry Ford, Colonel Sanders, Michael Jordan and J.K. Rowling.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why failure is part of the dynamic of success.·     What all successful people have in common.  ·     Why you should be encouraged to recover from failure. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Last Dance” documentaryhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt8420184/ INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The good life, like all great books of success, has chapters of failure in it.” – Brian Buffini“Sometimes you need to lose at something to go back into your lane.” – Brian Buffini “I hope, no matter what you're doing today, you won't give up.” – Brian Buffini “I missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I was trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.” – J.K. Rowling “Failure is part of the dynamic of success. It's actually an ingredient in the soup. It's what makes the soup so tasty. That's what makes life so good.”  – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Failure is never fun, but it is an essential prerequisite for success. In this episode, Brian explains why failure is an inescapable part of life and teaches how you can recover from it to come back better than ever.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why failure stinks.·     How successful people handle failure.·     How to be the comeback kid. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“I believe the good life is not so much a destination, but the journey to get there.” – Brian Buffini “A failure is like fertilizer. It stinks to be sure, but it makes things grow faster in the future.” – Denis Waitley “The key ingredient for growth is humility.” – Brian Buffini “The bottom line is we have to have optimism rooted in realism. And the realism is that, in every book of success, there are chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini “You can be a great comeback story; your best days are still yet to happen.” – Brian Buffini “Your comeback story can be the inspiration to others.” – Brian Buffini “The pursuit of happiness is the happiness itself.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian recently interviewed Dave Ramsey about his quest to help people take control of their finances, increase their prosperity and improve their lives. In this episode, Brian reflects on the key lessons he’s learned from the bestselling author and host of The Ramsey Show.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why the fundamentals still work.·     What drives Dave’s success.·     How your finances should serve you in today’s world. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ramsey Solutionshttps://www.ramseysolutions.com/ “Baby Steps Millionaires,” by Dave Ramseyhttps://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/baby-steps-millionaires-by-dave-ramsey?int_cmpgn=Baby_Steps_Millionaires_Launch&int_dept=pub_bu&int_lctn=Homepage-Top_Skinny_Banner&int_fmt=text&int_dscpn=HP_Top_Skinny_Banner_BSMPreorderEndsSoon_010622&campaign_id=&lead_source=Other S2E05, How to be Good with Money – an Interview with Dave Ramseyhttps://play.acast.com/s/the-brian-buffini-show/s2e05-how-to-be-good-with-money-an-interview-with-dave-ramse S2E03, It’s a Good Lifehttps://play.acast.com/s/the-brian-buffini-show/s2e03-its-a-good-life   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“If you remember where you come from, it gives you compassion and empathy for those who are in that spot today.” – Brian Buffini “The fundamentals are the fundamentals for a reason.” – Brian Buffini “If I can't understand it and explain it to a friend in 90 seconds, I sure as hell am not going to invest my life savings into it.” – Brian Buffini “Beware of the guy with the holes in his shoes who's offering you financial advice.” – Brian Buffini “Good things come out of very difficult circumstances.” – Brian Buffini “That which is quickly and rapidly built is quickly and rapidly torn down. When you build your financial fortune over time, it will not come down in a short amount of time.” – Brian Buffini “Being rich is a hell of a lot more than what's in your bank account. It's how you carry yourself. It's how you think, it's how you process, it's how you make decisions.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Ramsey has been helping people to take control of money, build wealth and enhance their lives for over three decades. In this episode, Brian interviews the bestselling author and host of The Ramsey Show about his new book, “Baby Steps Millionaires.” Dave shares why, despite a pessimistic cultural narrative, anyone can become a millionaire if they take the right steps.      YOU WILL LEARN:·     The reason he felt compelled to write the book.·     The steps to take to become a millionaire.·     The investments he personally recommends.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ramsey Solutionshttps://www.ramseysolutions.com/ “The Total Money Makeover,” by Dave Ramseyhttps://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey?int_cmpgn=no_campaign&int_dept=store_bu&int_lctn=Homepage-Products-Products-3&int_fmt=text&int_dscpn=Store_Carousel_the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey “Baby Steps Millionaires,” by Dave Ramseyhttps://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/baby-steps-millionaires-by-dave-ramsey?int_cmpgn=Baby_Steps_Millionaires_Launch&int_dept=pub_bu&int_lctn=Homepage-Top_Skinny_Banner&int_fmt=text&int_dscpn=HP_Top_Skinny_Banner_BSMPreorderEndsSoon_010622&campaign_id=&lead_source=Other  INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you help enough people, you don't have to worry about money.” – Dave Ramsey “I started out because I want to get people out of debt so that they can become wealthy, so that they can change their family tree, so that they can be outrageously generous.” – Dave Ramsey “If you're driven by one of two things you're going to make mistakes: greed or fear.” – Dave Ramsey   “You don't get a pass on math based on where you live; you still have to be able to afford the payment.” – Dave Ramsey “Get in the housing game but do it with wisdom and do it with a pace that makes sense. Calm down.” – Dave Ramsey “This existential crisis that is happening in people's spirits is causing a whole bunch of folks in America, regardless of their age, to do some really dumb things that's going to cost them and set them back a decade.” – Dave Ramsey  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To really succeed in this life, we must break free of our constant need to conform. In this episode, Brian introduces the fifth in a series of unheard recordings by personal growth legend Earl Nightingale. Earl explores what motivates us to live the way we do and explains how our choice of environment has a powerful impact on the success we experience.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why people conform to their environment.·     How to break through that conformity.·     Why a clear direction and worthwhile purpose are vital to success.     MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 61, The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingalehttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/strangest-secret-earl-nightingale-061/ Episode 287, A Worthy Ideal – by Earl Nightingalehttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/a-worthy-ideal-by-earl-nightingale-287/ Episode 298, The Miracle of Your Mind – by Earl Nightingalehttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-miracle-of-your-mind-by-earl-nightingale-298/ Episode 302, Cause and Effect – by Earl Nightingalehttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/cause-and-effect-by-earl-nightingale-302/ Episode 306, Truth and Honesty – by Earl Nightingalehttps://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/truth-and-honesty-by-earl-nightingale-306/   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“I believe the overriding force which motivates us as individuals is the thing I call choice of environment.” – Earl Nightingale “Motivation to my mind is closely linked to environment. Our reaction to environment can be said to be the tendency to act, think and talk like the people by whom we're surrounded.” – Earl Nightingale “People are not broke at 65 because they've been denied the opportunity to achieve financial independence, but rather because they've conformed to a group which does not stress its importance. They have conformed to their environment.” – Earl Nightingale “Although there's no such thing as an average man, the trouble seems to be that we act as though we're average.” – Earl Nightingale “We must look at ourselves objectively for what we really are: distinct individuals with unlimited opportunity for development in the free world.” – Earl Nightingale “With a purpose, a goal, a man will frequently do more and travel farther in a year than he might otherwise in a lifetime without one.” – Earl Nightingale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It isn’t always easy to see the good in life, but it is always there. In this episode, Brian explains why challenging and difficult experiences can turn out for the best and shares purposeful and practical ways to live the good life you were created for.   YOU WILL LEARN:•Why life doesn't always feel good. •How the major setbacks Brian suffered benefited him.  •How to put more of the good back in your life.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:www.itsagoodlife.comINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“We were created for a good life. We were designed for it. We were built for it.” – Brian Buffini “Inside the infinite love of God there’s a place for suffering.” – Fr. Thomas Keating“God works all things together for good.” – Romans 8:28“When you’re focusing on what’s not right, it’s all you get; that’s all you are.” – Brian Buffini“Every book of success has chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini“Better days are ahead. There is hope for the future.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the challenges of COVID, many people got off track and drifted into bad habits. In this episode, Brian shares some of his own personal experiences and teaches how he has worked to build upon his good habits and reduce or eradicate those that needed to be eliminated.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Bad habits he developed.  ·     Good habits he formed.·     5 circle habits he recommends.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Boundaries,” by Henry Cloudhttps://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SAVWJOSV57X6&keywords=boundaries&qid=1641209647&sprefix=boundaries%2Caps%2C561&sr=8-1 “The Book of Awesome,” by Neal Pasricha  https://www.amazon.com/Book-Awesome/dp/0425238903/ref=sr_1_2?crid=6V8CZDEK5S5L&keywords=the+book+of+awesome&qid=1641209710&sprefix=the+book+of+awesome%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2 The Peak Experiencehttps://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/peak-experience/ INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “To start a good habit, you actually have to introduce it to your conscious mind and do it so consistently that it then becomes formed in your unconscious mind.” – Brian Buffini“High-performance behaviors have periods of drift and periods of setback.” – Brian Buffini “We drift into bad habits. And then we just do them again and again.” – Brian Buffini“There's a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn't. Solitude replenishes, but isolation diminishes.” – Brian Buffini “It's important that we stay connected to people.” – Brian Buffini “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past 12 months, the global pandemic has continued to present ongoing challenges. As a result, many people have drifted off-course with their goals or simply become a little too comfortable where they’re at. In this episode, the first in the brand-new It’s a Good Life podcast, Brian explains why now is the perfect time to refocus and re-establish good habits not only for a good year, but for a good life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why there can be too much comfort in your comfort zone.·     Why it's time to reflect.·     How good goals lead to a good year.INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“A life full of comfort is not a good life.” – Brian Buffini  “A comfort zone is meant to rest and recover and to be of comfort. It's not meant to be a permanent state.” – Brian Buffini “People do better together.” – Brian Buffini “To be in hell is to drift; to be in heaven is to steer.” – George Bernard Shaw “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle “If you want to have a good year, you’ve got to steer this year. And the first thing you’ve got to steer is your own habits, your own life, your own patterns.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“No matter what age somebody is, we all have an opportunity to grow up.” – Brian BuffiniIf you really want to succeed in life, you need to have emotional maturity. In this episode, Brian explains why being able to effectively manage your emotions and take full responsibility for your actions is vital for successful leadership in work, family and community. YOU WILL LEARN:•How to spot the signs of emotional immaturity.•How to recognize that growth is taking place. •How to develop emotionally at any age.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 166, Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko Willink https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/discipline-equals-freedom-with-jocko-willink-166/“Mindset,” by Carol S. Dweckhttps://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OQP1LCGX3TN8&keywords=mindset+carol+s.+dweck&qid=1639578405&sprefix=mindset%2Caps%2C574&sr=8-1INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“You will never grow in the area that you're trying to if you blame other people.” – Brian Buffini“There is only one way to avoid criticism. Do nothing, say nothing and be nothing.” – Aristotle “If we’re not a little bit uncomfortable every day, we’re not growing. All the good stuff isoutside our comfort zone.” – Jack Canfield “If you're a growth person, you have to be open to hearing what your blind spots are and not be insecure about it.” – Brian Buffini “We all have gaps. That's why people need people; we need help.” – Brian Buffini  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Your bucket list is a holistic reflection of all the things that are going to bring you joy and happiness.” – Ben NemtinHaving a bucket list is a really powerful way to help you realize your dreams. In this episode, Brian interviews Ben Nemtin, star of MTV’s The Buried Life and co-founder of The Buried Life movement. Ben shares how after he struggled with depression growing up and was forced to drop out of college, he created the world’s greatest bucket list with his three childhood friends. As they searched for more purpose in life, they managed to achieve the unthinkable and, every time they accomplished a dream, they helped a complete stranger to cross something off their list too.YOU WILL LEARN:•What inspired Ben to start his quest. •His greatest bucket-list achievements.•Why he wants to destigmatize the conversation about mental health. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:www.bennemtin.com“What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?” by Ben Nemtin, et al  https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Want-Before-Die/dp/1579658784/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11LUZBJZ4PLAE&keywords=what+do+you+want+to+do+before+you+die&qid=1639486404&sprefix=what+do+you+want+%2Caps%2C603&sr=8-1The Buried Life, TV serieshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1151910/“The Buried Life,” a poem by Matthew Arnoldhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43585/the-buried-life“How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegiehttps://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Z4603IHKOLEG&keywords=how+to+win+friends+and+influence+people+dale+carnegie&qid=1639490598&sprefix=how+to+%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-1INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“The only way that we cross things off our list is through the help of other people.” – Ben Nemtin “I think purpose is one of those things that brings you that sense of well-being. And that's really what a bucket list is, it’s all the things that are going to bring you that sense of purpose.” – Ben Nemtin “A bucket list is bringing you back to your true self when everything else is pulling you away from that in life. And you just need reminders and devices to bring you back to those things that are truly going to bring you joy and happiness.” – Ben Nemtin“Surround yourself with people that inspire you.” – Ben Nemtin“I think that the good life is being authentic and honest with who you are and what you want and following that, even when it's hard. And serving others so that they can they can live their good life as well.” – Ben Nemtin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.