It's a Good Life

“I would rather fail massively pursuing the desires of my heart, what I know to be true as a Plan A, than be safely snug at home suffering with the existence of Plan B.” – Brian Buffini   It is perceived wisdom that it’s always a good idea to have a Plan B, just in case Plan A doesn’t work out. In this episode, recorded live at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit, Brian explains why this is false thinking and why focusing on and decisively working towards what you really want is the best plan of all.      YOU WILL LEARN: To focus on your wins. The importance of being decisive. When to take action. Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit is designed to inspire, motivate and help unlock the best version of you. Catch Brian live and hear from more dynamic speakers at MasterMind Summit 2020, August 2 – 4 in San Diego.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit Episode 025, The Power of a Made-Up Mind “Decisive,” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Stubborn is bad when it’s connected to pride. Stubborn is great when it’s connected to resolve.” – Brian Buffini “Never give in – never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.” – Winston Churchill “Short-term emotions make for really bad long-term decisions.” – Brian Buffini “To double your net worth, double your self-worth because you will never exceed the height of your self-image.” – Robin Sharma. “I believe formal education can make you a good living. I believe self-education can make you a fortune.” – Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Keep going. Start slow and finish fast.” – Hal Higdon Renowned runner, author and coach Hal Higdon has helped more people run longer distances that anybody else in the world. In this episode, Brian interviews Hal about the unique system he developed to help millions of average, everyday people train to run long distances. YOU WILL LEARN: How Hal developed his transformative training methodology. Why that methodology works not only for running, but for life and business too. How to set a goal, stay motivated and be consistent. Want business solutions that work? It seems to be a commonality that, to succeed, you need someone in your corner to cheer you on. We’ve been doing that here at Buffini & Company for years with thousands of small business owners across North America who benefit from our business coaching. Click the button above to schedule your free business consultation. Free Business Consultation MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.halhigdon.com “Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide,” by Hal Higdon Buffini & Company Free Business Consultation   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “One of the most important things is to establish a goal. Know where you’re going to be long range – whether it’s a few months from now or a few years from now – and work towards that goal.” – Hal Higdon “Don’t do it alone.” – Hal Higdon “Learn from other people. Learn from other runners and enjoy life.” – Hal Higdon “You have to continue to motivate yourself on a daily basis and keep in mind the amount of the goal.” – Hal Higdon “It’s not how hard you train but that you continue to train over a long, long period of time.” – Hal Higdon “Consistency is the real key in doing anything.” – Hal Higdon “You’re born with talent to do something.” – Hal Higdon   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I never met a piece of real estate I didn’t like.” – Brian Buffini Brian Buffini has been teaching on finance for over three decades. In this episode, Brian answers financial questions live on air from Insiders, as well as questions submitted to the online Ask Brian platform. Topics discussed include giving with balance, aligning different financial philosophies and investing to build wealth. YOU WILL LEARN: How to give while still reaching your financial goals. How to be more intentional and focused in what you do. How to make a fortune with your investment strategies.   Please remember that while Brian has great insights to share, he can’t know your unique situation or what specific advice might apply best to you. You should always consult your professional advisors before making any financial or investment decisions.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Finding Chika,” by Mitch Albom “Becoming Warren Buffet,” movie “Inside Bill’s Brain,” movie Episode #136, “The Brian Buffini Show” Episode #054, The Brian Buffini Show”    INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Give it out in slices; it comes back in loaves.” – George Buffini “You don’t give to get, but you do get because you give.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to go after it with everything you’ve got. There’s a life and death struggle to every entrepreneur.” – Brian Buffini “Real estate is the fairest business there is because everything you put into it is what you get out of it.” Brian Buffini “Investment real estate is another job; it’s another business and you have to view it as such.” Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You’re not truly successful, you’re not truly the great white, until you take others with you.” – Walter Bond In business, success is often measured by the ability to beat the competition. However, to really achieve lasting success and make a difference in the world, you must work with, not against, other people. In this episode, Brian interviews former NBA star Walter Bond about his impactful new book, “Swim!: How a Shark, a Suckerfish and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentorship and Next Level Success.” Walter explains why we should apply the principles of collaboration used by sharks in the ocean to connect with and learn from others in order to really succeed.   YOU WILL LEARN: The Sacred Six lessons of the shark. How to build a network of helpers and avoid parasites. Why your mistakes do not define you and how you can keep moving forward. You will also hear the two gentlemen reminisce about when Walter was a guest speaker at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit. This event is designed to inspire, motivate and help unlock the best version of you. Catch Brian live and hear from more dynamic speakers at MasterMind Summit 2020, August 2 – 4 in San Diego.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 114, The Brian Buffini Show “Swim!: How a Shark, a Suckerfish and a Parasite Teach You Leadership, Mentorship and Next Level Success,” by Walter Bond   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Great coaches develop their players.”  – Walter Bond “Keep moving forward. Your biggest trials and tribulations can come back to be your biggest blessings if you move forward and learn from your mistakes.” – Walter Bond “If you want to be at the top of your food chain, it’s going to require you to think positive and it’s going to require you to focus on the most important things that are going to make you successful.” – Walter Bond “We become what we repeatedly do.” – Aristotle “You’re not truly successful, you’re not truly the great white, until you take others with you.” – Walter Bond   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you become your own best friend, you’ll find yourself becoming a better friend to everyone in your life.” – Brian Buffini   An Ego by definition is “a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance.” When we have an unhealthy ego, full of pride or low self-esteem, we become our own worst enemy — undermining our good efforts and damaging our relationships. In this episode, Brian explains how to cultivate a healthy ego so that you can stop self-sabotaging and become your own best friend and most valuable asset.   YOU WILL LEARN: How to have a loving sense of self. Why resiliency is so important. How to solve problems with a fresh perspective. Why the capacity to develop relationships is key. Why a sense of meaning and purpose is vital in life.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D. “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” by Angela Duckworth “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor E. Frankl www.storybrand.com   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A person can only go and grow their business as far as they go and grow themselves.” – Brian Buffini “You can’t really love someone else unless you really love yourself first.” – Mr. Rogers “Failure is an event, not a person.” – Zig Ziglar “It’s not how far you fall, but how high you bounce that counts.” – Zig Ziglar “Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” – Dale Carnegie “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis “A healthy ego ultimately has a sense of meaning and purpose that will leave a legacy.” – Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Like the laws of nature, the laws of gravity and the laws of physics, the true principles of success have been with us for thousands of years.” – Og Mandino   In this fast-paced world, we often look for quick fixes and easy solutions for success and are blind to the old principles that always work. In this episode, recorded live at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit, Brian explores some of the timeless lessons of success he has learned from his mentor and the greatest salesman in the world, Og Mandino. DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE   At the end of this episode, Brian walks the audience through a writing exercise for defining goals in each of the five circles of life. Our team has put together a resource so you can do the very same. Use this free worksheet to help you examine the five areas in your life where you can begin anew. Click the button above to grab it! YOU WILL LEARN: Why life is a game. Why you must embrace failure if you want to succeed. Why you never need to go it alone.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “I’ll Cry Tomorrow,” by Lillian Roth Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Like the laws of nature, the laws of gravity and the laws of physics, the true principles of success have been with us for thousands of years.” – Og Mandino “The most important secret of success that I had to learn the hard way is that life is a game. And you can’t play in that game with any chance at all of winning unless you know the rules.” – Og Mandino “We want to be a pro at the game of life.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to succeed, you have got to learn to live with failure.” – Og Mandino “One of the key ingredients to success is how you embrace the seasons and the experiences of failure and turn them into your gift.” – Brian Buffini “No man or woman is an island. Success can absolutely not be achieved alone. There is no such thing as a self-made man or a self-made woman. All of us need help to achieve, to grow or to recover from a disaster.” – Og Mandino   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Most groups add up to less than the sum of their parts but, in great cultures, people add up to more.” – Daniel Coyle Culture is the most powerful force driving a group’s performance. In this episode, Brian interviews author Daniel Coyle about his book, “The Culture Code.” Daniel explains where great culture comes from and teaches how to build and sustain culture in a big, small or even family group.  YOU WILL LEARN: 3 main skills to build a phenomenal culture. What makes a culture successful. How culture influences performance in the workplace. You will also hear the two gentlemen reminisce when Daniel was a guest speaker at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit. This event is designed to inspire, motivate and help unlock the best version of you. Catch Brian live and hear from more dynamic speakers at MasterMind Summit 2020, August 2 – 4 in San Diego.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Talent Code,” by Daniel Coyle “The Culture Code,” by Daniel Coyle Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “The Right Stuff,” by Tom Wolfe   FAVORITE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Groups that are tightly connected, groups that have got that bond, that chemistry, end up performing better.” – Daniel Coyle “Any culture can succeed when the waters are calm, but it is when there is a crisis that cultures are truly tested.” – Daniel Coyle “The culture you really control is the 15 feet around you.” – Daniel Coyle “Be patient, human behavior is hard to change.” – Daniel Coyle   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Zihuatanejo is ultimately a state of mind.” – Brian Buffini When it comes to creating more peace and joy in our lives, a picture is worth a thousand words. In this episode, recorded live at Buffini & Company’s The Peak Experience, Brian teaches how to create a vision of your own Zihuatanejo, just as the character Andy Dufresne did in “The Shawshank Redemption.” At the end of this episode, Brian walks the audience through a writing exercise for creating their own Zihuatanejo. Our team has put together a resource to help you do the very same. Click the button below to grab it! DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE   YOU WILL LEARN: To set inspiring goals. To work on personal growth and self-development. To follow the money rules.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Shawshank Redemption” movie The Peak Experience 2020   FAVORITE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It takes an awful lot of work to get to simple.” – Brian Buffini “If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there’s some way to do it.” – Walt Disney “You can be of service to someone else. And, oh by the way, as you shine a light to someone else’s path, it will be a light to your own.” – Brian Buffini “Disciplines and habits are positive new patterns you choose to establish.” – Brian Buffini “Every dream has a process and a price tag.” – Brian Buffini   THEME MUSIC: Check out “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you want to be a force for good, you’ve got to have a force for action.” – Brian Buffini In today’s extremely distracted and unfocused world, many people are just going through the motions. Instead of taking meaningful action to get on track for success, they get stuck because they lack ‘hustle.’  In this episode, Brian explains what it means to hustle and shares how it has been one of the key ingredients in his own journey to success.   YOU WILL LEARN WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO: Pick up the pace. Create a sense of urgency. Increase the heat, without burning out.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Do the Hustle” song “The Power of Full Engagement”   FAVORITE QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I’ve always felt that I was a man of average talent, but I don’t think I’m a person of average hustle.” – Brian Buffini “We don’t want to just be busy with activity. There’s a big difference between productivity and activity.” – Brian Buffini “If you want to be a force for good, you’ve got to have a force for action.” – Brian Buffini “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” – Will Rogers “Without a sense of urgency, desire loses its value.” – Jim Rohn “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.” – Leonardo da Vinci   THEME MUSIC: Check out “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave.   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I believe success is a series of new beginnings.” — Brian Buffini Do you want to improve your life this year? In this episode, Brian explains how, even when faced with difficulties, this can be your best year yet if you analyze what holds you back, get consistent and become effective. If you want to launch into the new year in the right way, then don’t miss this episode! Interested in making 2020 your best year ever? Check out Buffini & Company Master Class and learn from industry legend Brian Buffini and more! Are you a Buffini Insider? What are you waiting for! Sign up today for your opportunity to receive exclusive perks and for a brand new feature to ask Brian a question! Already an Insider? Do you want to ask Brian a question or want advice on mindsets, motivation and methodologies of success? Log in to submit your question and for a chance to connect with Brian on-air!   Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast: “The mistake that many people make is they want a cataclysmic change from the previous year.” — Brian Buffini “I believe success is a series of new beginnings.” — Brian Buffini “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill “If you keep improving over a period of time, it becomes radical.” — Brian Buffini “Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.” — Tom Landry “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” —  Abraham Lincoln “To build trust with another human being, be consistent.” — Brian Buffini “Here’s the key component in achievement. You need to build trust with yourself. The only way you’re going to build trust with yourself is to be consistent.” — Brian Buffini “Inconsistency is the only thing in which men are consistent.” — Horace Smith “A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time.” — Mark Twain “Good habits are the keys to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure.”  — Og Mandino “You’re not a quitter.” — Brian Buffini “A quitter is somebody who gives up permanently…the key is to keep getting back in the game.” — Brian Buffini “When life gets in the way, our goals and our plans can go out the window.” — Brian Buffini “Life is always going to happen.” — Brian Buffini “Never miss twice. If you miss one day, try to get back on track as quickly as possible.”  — James Clear “Success does not consist in never making mistakes, but in never making the same one a second time.” — George Bernard Shaw “When I’ve learned a lesson the hard way, I don’t plan on learning that lesson again.” — Brian Buffini “We’ve all got to be doers.” — Brian Buffini “You can be very active, but not very productive.” — Brian Buffini “If you want to become a reader, leave a book on your pillow.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 182, "The Brian Buffini Show" "Atomic Habits" by James Clear “Tiny Habits” by BJ Fogg Buffini & Company Master Class   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.