It's a Good Life

“If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” — Frank A. Clark Have you ever set a goal, but didn’t achieve it? Perhaps you were inspired to set a goal or have set a goal several times, but found it hard to take action and see it through. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s Peak Experience 2018, Joe Niego walks listeners through the seven phases of achieving goals and offers tips and strategies to help along the way. You’ll learn the three characteristics of a goal, the connection between values and the inability to reach a goal, why it’s important to connect your head, heart and hands to your goal and how to set an achievement plan and create daily feedback mechanisms throughout the process. Complete the exercises throughout the episode to help you through the goal-setting process. By the end of the episode, you’ll not only be inspired to achieve your goal, you’ll have a plan of action to make it a reality. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “It’s so important to use a pencil. Once a goal is set, it needs to be ‘lead.’” — Joe Niego “Your goals are written and created for you, not you for your goals.” — Joe Niego “If you don’t make the time to work on creating the life you want, you’re eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don’t want.” — Kevin Ngo “There’s nothing that brings perspective to life than death. We all know we’re going to die, we just don’t think we will.” — Joe Niego I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser For all she had to say I walked a mile with Sorrow; And ne’er a word said she; But, oh! The things I’ve learned from her, When Sorrow walked with me. — Robert Browning Hamilton “As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is.” — Proverbs 23:7 “There’s no telling what you can do when you get inspired. There’s no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There’s no telling what will happen when you act upon them.” — Jim Rohn “A good plan violently executed today is better than the perfect plan executed next week.” — George S. Patton “Think left think right. Think low think high. Oh the thinks we can think if only try.” — Dr. Seuss “Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Boldness is making a decision and going for it.” — Joe Niego “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” — Frank A. Clark “A coach is another form of feedback with a little more intensity.” — Joe Niego “Feedback drives behavior.” — Joe Niego “Gradual changes get you to the result.” — Joe Niego     Mentioned in the episode: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey As a Man Thinketh by James Allen     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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Success in a business isn’t something that happens to you; it’s something you’re a part of.” — Pete Leddy Growing up the eighth of ten children in a working class family in Chicago, Pete Leddy was fascinated by human behavior from an early age. With a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology, he’s helped employees at companies large and small tap into their strengths, find their purpose and achieve their goals. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini interviews Pete Leddy to learn more about his journey, his perspective on success and his best advice for people at all stages of their careers. You’ll learn the three must-have mindset principles of successful individuals, how thinking of your skills and knowledge as a product will differentiate yourself in your market, and why a thirst for learning is essential at any stage of your career. He also shares the best advice he’s ever heard, which is sure to  help you live a happier, more inspired life. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Success, for me, means an individual is doing what he or she aspires to do.” — Pete Leddy “If you have dreams, a purpose you want to fulfill, but you don’t have a plan, then you’re a dreamer. If you’re out there day-to-day, hunkering down and getting projects done without a vision or purpose, you’re rudderless.” — Pete Leddy “Success in a business isn’t something that happens to you; it’s something you’re a part of.” — Pete Leddy “I need the human spirit in my life. I need to feel that energy.” — Pete Leddy “My purpose on this earth is helping other people transform beyond what they ever expected they could do.” — Pete Leddy “Engaging others in your journey is the most important thing you can do.” — Pete Leddy “What really matters to people regardless of their generation comes down to having a fulfilling work environment. The more we draw boundaries, the more dangerous it becomes.” — Pete Leddy “Lead at the individual level.” — Pete Leddy   Mentioned in the episode: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The best teachers are those that are still students.” — Diana Nightingale If you’re a student of personal growth and development, you’ve no doubt heard of Earl Nightingale. His Gold Record recording, “The Strangest Secret,” influenced millions in the ‘50s and ‘60s and continues to have an impact today. In this episode, Brian sits down with Diana Nightingale, Earl’s widow, to discuss Earl’s story, his message, and the influence it continues to have on people today. She speaks of his childhood – growing up in poverty during the Depression – and how his perpetual curiosity from an early age helped drive his purpose: to empower people to change their circumstances. You’ll learn the role fishing played in the recording of “The Strangest Secret,” the six words in “Think and Grow Rich” that shaped Earl’s thinking and teachings, and the essential ingredient of Earl’s teachings that many people overlook. Whether you’re new to personal growth or have been a student of it for decades, you won’t want to miss this episode. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “He was a man that lived in the present. He knew there was a reason he survived [the attack on Pearl Harbor].” — Diana Nightingale “There isn’t anything new in the universe, but there are different ways of presenting it.” — Diana Nightingale “People still had the mindset that you came into this world and that’s where you were meant to be.” — Diana Nightingale “Personal development was created by successful people for successful people.” — Diana Nightingale “When you do the kind of work we do, you can’t turn your head off.” — Diana Nightingale “You’ll make it a meaningful experience or a meaningless experience.” — Diana Nightingale “The creative juices come when they want to and it’s when you’re exhausted or relaxed.” — Diana Nightingale “The best teachers are those that are still students.” — Diana Nightingale “The most meaningful teachers are those who have touched students at a heart level.” — Diana Nightingale “The great gift that Earl brought was taking the principles of ‘Think and Grow Rich’ and making them for every man and woman.” — Brian Buffini “You have tools; now you have to build a new life.” — Diana Nightingale     Mentioned in the episode: “The Strangest Secret” by Earl Nightingale Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill TBBS Ep 061: The Strangest Secret – with Earl Nightingale   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill It can be tough to maintain a positive mindset in the face of negativity, whether it’s at home or in the office. Best-selling author and “positivity expert,” Jon Gordon, has made a career of helping teams – both in business and in sports – embrace positivity and develop more positive mindsets. In this episode, Brian and Jon delve into tips and strategies for cultivating positivity. You’ll learn the four questions to ask as you reflect on the events of your day, the right way to handle a negative person or situation, and how to coach people through negative or defensive feelings. Whether you’re a natural optimist or a recovering pessimist, this episode is sure to help you maintain a positive mindset and help those around you do the same. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Make sure you invest in you first.” — Jon Gordon “When you create a culture and say, ‘this is how we do things here,’ that begins the process of letting everyone know how we will deal with negativity.” — Jon Gordon “Deliver truth with grace.” — Brian Buffini “Great families fight. It’s not the fighting that hurts the family; it’s lack of love, trust or respect that affects the team.” — Jon Gordon “The more you have the difficult conversations, the better you’ll be as a team.” — Jon Gordon “Grace must arrive before truth.” — Jon Gordon “Positivity can only be tested in the fire of negativity.” — Brian Buffini “It’s not okay to be moody. You have to show up every day to be your best for yourself and your team.” — Jon Gordon “Your team can’t trust you if they don’t know what to expect from you.” — Jon Gordon “We as leaders have to take care of ourselves so we can help others.” — Jon Gordon “Not all the broken wings will fly during your tenure. But when the broken wing flies, it becomes … a homing pigeon. They’ll walk around with gratitude every day.” — Brian Buffini “Commitments are greater than goals.” — Jon Gordon “Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill     Learn more about Jon Gordon: http://www.jongordon.com/ Mentioned in the episode: No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Emotional intelligence is when you finally realize it’s not all about you.” — Peter Stark In our fast-paced, self-centered, snap judgment world, there’s one thing that will not only help you stand out from the competition, it’ll also help you live a happier, healthier life—Emotional Intelligence. While one’s IQ may get all the glory when it comes to success, the true unsung hero is your EQ. Studies show that people with higher EQs are more successful in business and life than those with average IQs and earn an average of $29,000 more. In this episode, Brian shares the benefits of developing a high EQ, from improved communication skills and performance to increased empathy and understanding. He also shares how to increase your EQ every day. You’ll learn the five symptoms of low EQ, how focusing on others brings more joy, and why you should listen with your eyes. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The ability to connect with others and be socially savvy will help you stand out amongst your competition in business, will help you get further ahead on your job, will help you have better relationships and ultimately lead to a happier, more fulfilled life.” — Brian Buffini “It’s just good to be good with people.” — Brian Buffini “Do nothing out of vain or empty conceit. Rather, in humility, consider others more important than yourself.” —Philippians 2:3 “First seek to understand then be understood.” — Stephen Covey “I learned long ago never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty and, besides, the pig likes it.” — George Bernard Shaw “In arguing too, the parson owned his skill. For even though vanquished he could argue still.” — Oliver Goldsmith “It’s always easy to blame others. You can spend your entire life blaming the world, but your successes or your failures are entirely your own.” — Paulo Coelho “You’re not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.” — John Wooden “Emotional intelligence is when you finally realize it’s not all about you.” — Peter Stark “Communication to a relationship is like oxygen to life; without it, it dies.” — Tony Gaskins “Every time you get upset at something, ask yourself if you were to die tomorrow, was it worth wasting your time being angry for?” — Robert Tew “Your anger and emotional outbursts usually result when someone penetrates to the core of what you do not like about yourself or still cannot accept.” — Peter Sims “The opposite of anger is not calmness, it’s empathy.” — Mehmet Oz “Maturity is not when we begin speaking big things; it’s when we start understanding small things.” — Unknown “Not only is empathy hard to outsource and automate, but it makes the world a better place.” — Daniel Pink “We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding; true empathy. Yet listening of this very special kind is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” — Carl Rogers “Skilled communication changes everything.” — Brian Buffini “The best minute you spend is the one where you invest in people.” — Ken Blanchard “We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill “Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you’re able to give.” — Eleanor Roosevelt “You have to be present with yourself to be present with somebody else.” — Brian Buffini “The basics make you extraordinary today.” — Brian Buffini “Please be polite. Nothing in life should erode the habit of saying thank you to people or praising them.” — Richard Branson “Be kind whenever possible. It’s always possible.” — The Dalai Lama   Mentioned in the episode: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman TBBS Ep 14: Interview with Daniel Goleman   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“As a leader, you’re the tip of the spear for change.” — Greg Lucier  One of the most successful CEOs in the U.S., Greg Lucier has led companies including General Electric, Life Technologies (now ThermoFisher Scientific) and NuVasive to success. However, what stands out most is how he’s handled the challenges he’s faced along the way. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, Dermot Buffini and Greg discuss success and leadership. Greg delves into his journey from the Philadelphia suburbs to Harvard Business School to his start at GE during the era of Jack Welch. He shares the three lessons he learned at GE, the biggest mistake he made during his transition to Life Technologies and the daily habits that keep him sharp and healthy. You’ll learn the five must-have characteristics of successful leaders, why self-awareness is vital to becoming an effective leader, and the one thing parents must instill in their children in order for them to thrive. Whether you’re currently leading a business, an aspiring leader or raising future leaders, you won’t want to miss this episode. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Culture is actually teamwork. If you have a great team, you can be in a room with white walls and no pictures and actually feel awesome.” — Greg Lucier “As a leader, you’re the tip of the spear for change.” — Greg Lucier “Visions are easy to come up with; achieving them is hard.” — Greg Lucier “The ability to understand abstract concepts will become critically important.” — Greg Lucier “Leaders have the don’t quit mentality because they believe they matter and if they pull themselves out, it’s not going to work.” — Greg Lucier “Our goal as elders is to create a world where kids leave their house and have a good launch. If nothing else, a good sense of self confidence. If parents aren’t thinking of that one thing to launch their kids, they’ve missed it all.” — Greg Lucier “Transitions are important in your career; but always make sure you walk out the front door.” — Greg Lucier   Mentioned in the episode: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill.” — Jim Rohn Many people dream of becoming an entrepreneur, but they’re anxious and unsure of how or where to start. Brian Buffini has launched many businesses over the past few decades and understands these feelings. In this episode, Brian breaks down the myths of success and explains three of the most common reasons half of small businesses fail within the first five years. He then outlines the three strategies to follow that will help you defeat the odds and build a business that lasts. You’ll learn how your strengths and past successes reveal clues to business success, why it’s essential to find out what your target customers need, and why you shouldn’t imitate your idols, but study what makes them successful instead. Click here for a free chapter of Brian Buffini’s, “Taking Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business.” Buffini Show Insiders: Get a free download of the entire book, “Taking Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business” Get My Copy   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Being an entrepreneur is a mindset: You’re someone who wants to bet on yourself, believe in yourself, you have a desire to bring a product or service into the marketplace in a way that’s better, different, cheaper or faster than someone else.” — Brian Buffini “You’re not really an entrepreneur until you’ve written a personal check to make payroll.” — Brian Buffini “It is possible to fly without motors, but it’s not without knowledge or skill.” — Wilbur Wright “Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill.” — Jim Rohn “You’ve got to be more competitive than what somebody can find on the internet.” — Brian Buffini “Price is what you pay; value is what you get.” — Warren Buffett “You can’t take it personally if people aren’t loyal to you; they’re loyal to value.” — Brian Buffini “People burn out when they follow the dollars and not their passion.” — Brian Buffini “Follow your passion and the dollars will come.” — Brian Buffini “If your business depends on you, you don’t own a business, you have a job. And it’s the worst job in the world because you’re working for a lunatic.” — Michael Gerber “Success leaves clues.” — Brian Buffini “Be great at what you’re good at. Be a specialist, not a generalist.” — Brian Buffini “Everyone’s a genius, but if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole live believing that it’s stupid.” — Albert Einstein “Successful businesses are founded on the needs of people.” — A.G. Gaston “If you define a problem correctly you almost have the solution.” — Steve Jobs “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert Einstein “Learn from the mistakes of others; you can never live long enough to make them all yourself.” — Groucho Marx “Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?” — Voltaire “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” — Andy Rooney “There’s nothing like building and growing a business.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in the episode: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Built to Last by Jim Collins   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of your good name is ultimately the most valuable thing you have in your business.” — Brian Buffini John D. Rockefeller was more than the oil tycoon who became the richest man in U.S. history; he was also a notable philanthropist who gave away more than $500 million over the course of his lifetime and founded the Rockefeller Foundation, whose mission is to promote the well-being of humanity all over the world. In this episode, Brian Buffini shares the 10 principles John D. Rockefeller lived by, which hung in his office for more than 55 years. Framed as “I believe” statements, these principles are as applicable today as they were when they first graced Rockefeller’s office. You’ll learn how the son of a conman went on to become a multi-billionaire, why Rockefeller celebrated the anniversary of his first job every year, the impact these principles had on future generations of the Rockefeller family and how you can adapt these “I Believe” principles into your life and pass on to future generations. Click here to download John D. Rockefeller’s 10 “I Believe” principles and post them where you’ll see them daily. Don’t forget to become a Buffini Show Insider to get access to additional content.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I often trembled when I asked myself the question, ‘What if I had not got that job?’” — John D. Rockefeller “If every person I meet I believe is of supreme worth, it changes me, it changes my interactions and it changes how I go through my day.” — Brian Buffini “As an immigrant, I always wanted to work hard so that my kids had the opportunity.” — Brian Buffini “Contracts are only as good as the person that’s behind them. The power of your good name is ultimately the most valuable thing you have in your business.” — Brian Buffini “The best part of the self-help business is to get people off of the ‘self’ part and into the ‘serve’ part.” — Brian Buffini “They’ve built a fortune. They’ve given away a fortune. They’ve influenced our culture.” — Brian Buffini “A life well-lived is a life where your values are translated into those who come after you and those who come after them.” — Brian Buffini   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Do what is easy and your life will be hard; but do what is hard and your life will be easy.” — Les Brown Les Brown’s inspiring story began when he and his brother were born in an abandoned building and adopted by a hardworking domestic worker named Mamie Brown. Dubbed “the dumb twin” by his classmates, Les only began to change his vision of himself when a teacher told him, “Someone’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality.” Since then, Les has been a radio personality, a politician and worked in the music business before becoming a heavily sought-after motivational speaker. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Les Brown and delves into his inspiring story. You’ll learn why it’s essential to have a “hungry” mindset, what are “OQPs” and why you should surround yourself with them, why goal achievement is located far beyond your comfort zone and how a system will help you attain lasting success. Les also offers a list of his past talks, located for free on YouTube, to watch and learn from. This episode is packed with information; you’ll want to listen to it several times to hear all of the inspirational nuggets Les Brown has to offer.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Judge a man or woman not by what they have accomplished but by what they had to overcome for their accomplishment.” — Booker T. Washington “You’re never too old to learn and you’re never too young to teach.” — Les Brown “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “I’m here because of two women: one gave me life, the other gave me love.” — Les Brown “There are moments in life that can make you or break you.” — Les Brown “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou “Living from a place of integrity is what it takes to become an entrepreneur.” — Les Brown “You gotta be hongry.” — Les Brown “The people who are ‘hungry’ will do the things others won’t do so they can have tomorrow the things that others won’t have.” — Les Brown “Being average is not an option; you have to be extraordinary in order to be considered average.” — Les Brown “I was ‘hongry’ even when I was no longer hungry.” — Brian Buffini “You can’t read the label if you’re locked in the box.” — Les Brown “Part of being motivated is surrounding yourself with OQP—Only Quality People.” — Les Brown “Do what is easy and your life will be hard; but do what is hard and your life will be easy.” — Les Brown “Don’t focus on what you don’t have. Focus on what you do have and strengthen that, develop strategic relationships and find a way.” — Mike Williams “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” — Zig Ziglar “If the end comes for you, let it find you conquering a new mountain not sliding down an old one.” — Jim Rohn “You don’t get in life what you want. You get in life what you are.” — Earl Nightingale “In order to do something you’ve never done, you’ve got to become someone you’ve never been.” — Les Brown “Today you either expand or you’re expendable.” — Les Brown “Ask for help, not because you’re weak but because you want to remain strong.” — Les Brown “Once you stop fighting for what you want, what you don’t want will automatically take over.” — Les Brown “Do what you’re called to do.” — Les Brown “We were not meant to work for a living, but to live our making and our making will make our living.” — Les Brown “Life is about experimenting and finding out ‘what is your sweet spot?’” — Les Brown “If you can control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his action. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself about what he will do. If you make a man feel that he is inferior, you do not have to compel him to accept an inferior status, for he will seek it himself. If you make a man think that he is justly an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back door. He will go without being told; and if there is no back door, his very nature will demand one.” —Carter Godwin Woodson “In life you will always be faced with a series of God-ordained opportunities, brilliantly disguised as problems and challenges.” — Charles Udall   Mentioned in the episode: The Road to Your Best Stuff by Mike Williams Head First: The Biology of Hope and the Healing Power of the Human Spirit by Norman Cousins The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton   Les Brown videos to watch on YouTube: Les Brown Speaking at the Georgia Dome It’s not over until you win! It’s possible Getting Unstuck Change your mindset   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? 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“When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini The Brian Buffini Show celebrates its 100th episode by shining a spotlight on the timeless tips and strategies of five of the past episodes. You’ll learn more about the seven things that keep us from making it big in America, the importance of making decisions that are congruent with your values, how patience can help us build wealth, Brian and Beverly Buffini’s secret to maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or significant other and how to pursue the best version of yourself. This is sure to help you rekindle your motivation and prompt you to revisit the episodes mentioned to delve more deeply into the topic.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Hard work spotlights the character of people. Some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don’t turn up at all.” — Sam Ewing “Inconsistent work ethic will turn up inconsistent earnings, inconsistent earnings will not avail of opportunity, not avail of opportunity will absolutely undermine any attempts to go build your own fortune and make it big in America.” — Brian Buffini “When you catch yourself complaining, what it’s exposing is the creeping sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini “The best type of real estate in the world is free and clear of any debt.” — Brian Buffini “The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient.” — Warren Buffett “When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini “Be so committed to your values that when other people’s judgment of you comes, understand that’s the price you pay.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in the episode: Episode 062: How to Make it Big in America, Part 1 Episode 025: The Power of a Made-Up Mind Episode 036: The One Decision that Makes You a Millionaire Episode 016: Love & Marriage with Beverly Buffini Episode 041: Align, Unwind and Remember What Matters Most   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. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.