

It's a Good Life
Brian Buffini
It's a Good Life, the podcast for entrepreneurs. A podcast about growth - personal growth and growing your business. Inspirational and practical content that reflects the positivity it takes to be an entrepreneur. Presented by Brian Buffini founder of America’s biggest corporate coaching company. Entrepreneurship isn’t always an easy life, but with the right guidance, it can be a good one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 13, 2018 • 31min
The 3 Biggest Threats to Your Success #089
“The road to success has more than speedbumps; it has detours.” — Brian Buffini What keeps most people from succeeding? Although the specifics vary by person, the reasons fall into one (or more) of three categories. In this episode, Brian outlines the three biggest threats to success and offers solutions to help you overcome them. You’ll learn how digital distractions prevent you from achieving success; why your social connections not only help you live longer, but also improve your chances for reaching your potential; and how drift often leads us into unhappiness and prevents us from thriving in all areas of life. By the end of the episode, you’ll be prepared and inspired to overcome the obstacles that are holding you back. Combat the three threats to success by signing up for one of Buffini & Company’s great events: Brian Buffini’s Success Tour and Buffini & Company’s GameChangers. Visit buffiniandcompany.com to learn more! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Nobody sets a goal to screw up their life.” — Brian Buffini “These threats are growing precipitously by the day in our world.” — Brian Buffini “The road to success has more than speedbumps; it has detours.” — Brian Buffini “The greatest gift you can give to another human being is your attention.” — Brian Buffini “Stand out with service by being fully present.” — Brian Buffini “By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” – Christopher Columbus “Your closest relationships deserve your full attention.” — Brian Buffini “Human beings do better together” — Brian Buffini “There is a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn’t. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes.” – Henry Cloud “We need relationships to grow. We don’t grow in isolation; we develop in the context of fellowship.” — Rick Warren “The deadliest threat is drift. It’s a slow, silent killer.” — Brian Buffini “To be in hell is to drift; to be in heaven is to steer.” — George Bernard Shaw 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.

Feb 6, 2018 • 43min
Be Fearless - an Interview with Carey Lohrenz, First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot #088
“The people who achieve any level of success are the ones who said ‘I’m gonna go for it.'” — Carey Lohrenz The daughter of a Marine pilot, Carey Lohrenz dreamed of becoming a pilot herself. Although she put in the hard work and performed at the top of her class, it took an Act of Congress to achieve her dream of becoming an F-14 Tomcat pilot. Through it all, she kept the advice of her father in mind: “The people who tell you ‘you can’t’ and the people who tell you ‘you won’t’ are usually the ones who are most afraid that you will.” In this episode, Brian asks Carey about her journey to becoming the first female Tomcat pilot. Carey delves into the adversities she faced and the lessons learned along the way. You’ll learn the role mindset plays in achieving success, the reason we need to change our perception of successful people, the three Ps of success and why continuous learning is essential. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “How do you achieve a dream when there’s nobody who looks like you modeling the way forward?” — Carey Lohrenz “If you say you want something, you have to be willing to show up when it’s no longer fun.” — Carey Lohrenz “We have this perception that people who have been successful in different fields had it easier.” — Carey Lohrenz “There are people in your life that’ll say ‘this isn’t a good idea’ in a protective and loving way, but it eats up at us.” — Carey Lohrenz “You can’t be courageous 24-hours a day. You need to have just enough courage in the moments that matter to throw it in there and go for it.” — Carey Lohrenz “It’s figuring out when you get into these pockets of adversity what piece you can control and move forward in spite of it.” — Carey Lohrenz “High performers have multiple failures, but if you operate ethically and stay relentless, you cannot be beat.” — Carey Lohrenz “The people who achieve any level of success are the ones who said ‘I’m gonna go for it.’” — Carey Lohrenz “The more you plan, and plan effectively, you can reduce your execution errors.” — Carey Lohrenz “Even though our performance today might be good; tomorrow will be a little bit better.” — Carey Lohrenz “As soon as you’ve stopped learning, you backslide so fast you don’t see it coming.” — Carey Lohrenz “When you’re debriefing, it’s not about who is right; it’s about what is right.” — Carey Lohrenz “The people who tell you ‘you can’t’ and the people who tell you ‘you won’t’ are usually the ones who are most afraid that you will.” — Bob, Carey’s father Mentioned in the episode: Switch by Chip and Dan Heath Learn more about Carey Lohrenz Website: careylohrenz.com Book: Fearless Leadership by Carey Lohrenz 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.

Jan 30, 2018 • 28min
The Unexpected Extras #087
“In order for the business to thrive, we had to exceed our customer’s expectations, not merely meet them.” — Brian BuffiniOne of the many lessons Brian Buffini learned working for his family’s decorating business when he was growing up in Ireland was to do more than you’re paid for. Surpassing customers’ expectations often led to happier customers and more work. In this episode, Brian shares eight timeless tips for exceeding customer expectations with the unexpected extras. The principles are timeless and can be incorporated by anyone at any level of their career. You’ll learn why a positive attitude can make all the difference, the top complaint of unhappy customers and how to avoid it, and why following up is important to building strong client relationships. By the end of the episode, you’ll be equipped to exceed your clients’ expectations. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“Energy begets energy and positivity begets positivity. Bring both to your interactions and you’ll create good feeling wherever you go.” — Brian Buffini“Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm.” –Samuel Coleridge“A smile costs nothing, but it makes a huge difference.” — Brian Buffini“Giving people good energy is an unexpected extra that helps you stand out amongst the competition.” — Brian Buffini“No wonder we respond well when people make eye contact with us. It suggests that they are listening, that they are present to us and that they are taking us in. It suggests that they care about us.” — Michael Ellsberg“Gratitude is great attitude.” — Zig Ziglar“Politeness is a sign of dignity, not subservice.” — Theodore Roosevelt“Seek first to understand, and then be understood.” — Stephen Covey“A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.” –Wilson Mizner“Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” — Dale Carnegie“The value of a promise is the cost, to you, of keeping your word.” — Brian Tracy“When your customers know you care enough to remember the details, your business becomes special enough to share with their friends and families.” — Brian Buffini“Paying attention to the simple little things that most men neglect makes a few men rich.” — Henry Ford Connect with Brian Buffinihttps://www.Itsagoodlife.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffiniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffiniYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsagoodlifepodcastLove what you heard? Share it with your friends! It’s a Good Life Theme Music: “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2018 • 35min
The Big Idea for Small Business #086
“Customer service is your job, but sales and marketing is your business.” — Brian Buffini Although Brian Buffini has started more than 45 successful businesses, he’s learned more from the few that failed than from all the ones that succeeded. In this episode, Brian shares what he’s learned from these failures and offers the ultimate key to building a lasting, successful small business. You’ll learn the top ten mistakes entrepreneurs and business owners make when starting and building a small business, why a successful business is like a three-legged stool and how doing the small things every day is crucial to growing a thriving business. To learn more about the Win the Day Formula, download your worksheet. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “There’s a lot to be learned from the shared experience of people who’ve made a few mistakes and learned from it.” — Brian Buffini “When you do your forecast, double your expenses, halve your projected income and double the amount of time everything is going to take.” — Brian Buffini “The things you did in your past, help launch your future.” — Brian Buffini “Failure is not a person, it’s an event.” — Zig Ziglar “It’s okay to make mistakes; you just don’t want to make the fatal ones.” — Brian Buffini “All three legs of the stool are vital, but they’re not all equally weighted.” — Brian Buffini “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison “If you want to make your business big, you have to make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in the episode: Taking Care of Business: The Big Idea for Small Business by Brian Buffini and Joe Niego 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.

Jan 16, 2018 • 1h 4min
Changing Your Game with Molly Fletcher #085
“If you stay curious about how to serve people, then you can uncover opportunities to allow you to serve them.” — Molly Fletcher Molly Fletcher has been dubbed “The female Jerry McGuire” and represented some of the top names in sports, including Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, broadcaster Erin Andrews and basketball coach Tom Izzo. In this Takeover Tuesday episode, J’aime Nowak asks Molly about her dream of becoming a sports agent and delves into the experiences and lessons she’s learned that have helped her become so successful in the business. Molly shares the influence her hard-working family had on your along the way and continue to have in her life; a few of the key experiences that shaped her early on and what it was like to break into sports management as a woman. You’ll learn the three keys of connecting with people you’d like to develop a relationship with; the traits and challenges of the most successful people and how to achieve work-life balance. She also shares her best tips for negotiation that are sure to help you get what you want and build relationships along the way. This episode is so chock-full of great information, you’ll want to listen to it several times. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “My father taught me success is something you have to wait for; it doesn’t all happen at once.” — Molly Fletcher “It’s important that kids stay in love with whatever they’re doing because they learn so much more than whatever their sports record is.” — Molly Fletcher “The ability to be coachable is key.” — Molly Fletcher “If you stay curious about how to serve people, then you can uncover opportunities to allow you to serve them.” — Molly Fletcher “You’ve got to have the courage to ask the questions and then you’ve got to be able to listen and then absorb that feedback.” — Molly Fletcher “My goal at every meeting was to get them to like me enough and respect me enough to either help me or hire me.” — Molly Fletcher “People want to help people and work with people they like.” — Molly Fletcher “You got to deliver a tremendous amount of value for people put up with any of the negative off the field.” — Molly Fletcher “How could I anchor every single division of the company, from a sports perspective, to a really amazing character person.” — Molly Fletcher “Authentically give to those people who are helping you without expecting anything back. They’ll begin to feel they want to help you.” — Molly Fletcher “How can I identify gaps in their lives that they don’t see?” — Molly Fletcher “If they like you, they’ll want to help you. If you do your research, they’ll respect you.” — Molly Fletcher “When you connect you can parent better; when you connect, you can lead better. The days are filled with opportunities to connect.” — Molly Fletcher “Balance is a product of clarity. The more clarity you have, the more you can determine what to say yes or no to. The by-product of that is balance.” — Molly Fletcher “When we get in the heads and the hearts of people who mean the most to us in our lives, we can serve them better.” — Molly Fletcher “Negotiation is about getting on the same side of the table and connecting. They’re conversations about how you can pull it together.” — Molly Fletcher “If we don’t separate our personal self from our business self, we can feel like we’re not worth anything if there’s trouble on the business side.” — Molly Fletcher “There’s a difference between achievement and fulfillment.” — Molly Fletcher “Purpose is usually anchored in service.” — Molly Fletcher Learn more about Molly Fletcher Website: MollyFletcher.com Podcast Game Changers with Molly Fletcher The Winner’s Guide to Negotiating by Molly Fletcher Mentioned in the episode The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Books by Patrick Lencioni including Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty 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.

Jan 9, 2018 • 57min
From Broken to Blessed #084
“I never want to let my priorities become casualties.” — J’aime Nowak Top producing real estate agent, superstar recruiter, successful broker, dynamic speaker, wife, mother: J’aime Nowak has achieved a lot in life, but what people might not know is she’s dealt with a lot of pain and challenges as well, from leaving her Rhode Island hometown with her family to build a new life in Arizona to the untimely passing of her husband when she was only 31. However, through it all, she’s maintained a positive attitude centered on one thing: Gratitude. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews J’aime and delves into her journey, including the highs and the lows she’s faced along the way and her tips for surviving (and later thriving) when life hands you a curveball. You’ll learn why making a choice is an essential first step in the healing process, the best approach for turning around a struggling business and how setting a 15-minute meeting with yourself each morning, before everyone in the house wakes up, can set the tone for the entire day. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired, motivated to succeed and ready to express more gratitude in your life. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I had to be a leader for the people who were with me so I could be a role model.” — J’aime Nowak “It all comes down to making a choice.” — J’aime Nowak “I had to figure it out and decide if I was going to die spiritually right with him or if I would get up.” — J’aime Nowak “You have to make that decision to get up and take action. I’m not talking about massive action—the small steps.” — J’aime Nowak “Don’t go it alone. The worst thing you can do is isolate yourself.” — J’aime Nowak “It’s about focusing on the good and deciding how we’re going to come out of it.” — J’aime Nowak “You were put here for a purpose. You’re still here, no matter what has happened.” — J’aime Nowak “When you get knocked back a couple of steps, get up and take a step in the right direction.” — J’aime Nowak Mentioned in the episode The Challenge to Succeed by Jim Rohn Living an Inspired Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer The War of Art by Steven Pressfield 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.

Jan 2, 2018 • 43min
Launching Your Year #083
“Resolutions don’t work; you have to work.” — Brian Buffini Studies show fewer people set New Year’s resolutions now than ever before. Why? They feel resolutions don’t work. It’s not enough to have the intention; you have to put the work in as well. In this episode, Brian Buffini explains why this is the case and outlines three steps to take to launch your year in the right direction toward success. You’ll learn the importance of making decisions, the one thing successful people do to help them achieve their S.M.A.R.T. goals, why forward momentum begins with one step, and why it’s important to get help along the way. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to set goals and motivated to achieve them in 2018. Click here to download the S.M.A.R.T. Goal questionnaire mentioned in the podcast! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Resolutions don’t work; you have to work.” — Brian Buffini “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “Destiny and choice collide when you made a decision.” — Brian Buffini “A goal that’s written is seven times more likely to come about than one that is just in your mind.” — Brian Buffini “A goal is a dream with a deadline.” — Napoleon Hill “Failures act as if they had a thousand years to live.” — Og Mandino “When a person feels momentum, they start killing it.” — Brian Buffini “You don’t have to be great to start but you do have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar “If you can do ten days, you’ll feel different. You’ll build momentum and that’s something you can build on.” — Brian Buffini “Don’t focus on the mountain; focus on the step.” — Brian Buffini “We have to be humble enough to understand our own best thinking can get us into trouble, so we get help.” — Brian Buffini Mentioned in the episode The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino The 12-Week Year by Brian Moran 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.

Dec 26, 2017 • 34min
Lasso the Moon #082
“Everything you’ve done up until now will help you get to where you need to go.” — Brian Buffini We all have dreams—things we want to achieve or accomplish that will make our lives and the lives of our families better. Many of us, though, lose sight of our dreams for a variety of reasons. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini shares the power of dreams. He illustrates his case using the example of legendary American actor, Jimmy Stewart, who dreamed of building airplanes, and eventually, was able to fly in combat during World War II. You’ll learn the five benefits of having a dream and the most common reasons people abandon their dreams. Most importantly, by the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to reclaim your dreams and devise a way to make them a reality. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “I’ve never known a man worth his salt who, in the long run, deep down in his heart, didn’t appreciate the grind, the discipline.” — Vince Lombardi “The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” -John Muir “If we all did things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” -Thomas Edison “When you develop yourself to the point where your belief in yourself is so strong that you know that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to, your future will be unlimited.” — Brian Tracy “Your tomorrow builds upon today.” –Joe Niego “Everything you’ve done up until now will help you get to where you need to go.” — Brian Buffini “You have acres of diamonds beneath your feet.” — Brian Buffini “You don’t have to swing hard to hit a home run. If you got the timing, it’ll go.” — Yogi Berra “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” — GK Chesterton “I’ve had a wonderful life. I thank God for it.” — Jimmy Stewart 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.

Dec 18, 2017 • 42min
Wake Up and Live #081
“The deeper you dig, the larger the diamond.” — Brian Buffini The foundation of the personal development field rests upon the work of several people. Although Napoleon Hill is often seen as the grandfather of the movement, Earl Nightingale, Maxwell Maltz and Dorothea Brande have all make their mark in their own ways. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini outlines the most important pearls of wisdom from these three influential thinkers. Not only does he share more about their lives, he also explains the meaning behind their timeless wisdom. You’ll learn more about the role our thoughts play in what we become, why failure shouldn’t be feared and why success is often a matter of imagination. You’ll also learn more about the twelve disciplines Dorothea Brande outlines to become successful. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The deeper you dig, the larger the diamond.” — Brian Buffini “The mind moves in the direction of our currently dominant thoughts.” — Earl Nightingale “Our attitude towards life determines life’s attitude towards us.” — Earl Nightingale “Everything begins with an idea.” — Earl Nightingale “People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.” — Earl Nightingale “Whatever we plant in our subconscious and nurture with repetition and emotion will one day become reality.” — Earl Nightingale “Self-image sets the boundaries of individual accomplishment.” — Maxwell Maltz “To change a habit, make a conscious decision, then act out the new behavior.” — Maxwell Maltz “You make mistakes. Mistakes don’t make you.” — Maxwell Maltz “You can’t be afraid to fail.” — Brian Buffini “All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right about face.” — Dorothea Brande “Old habits are strong and jealous.” — Dorothea Brande “Act boldly and unseen forces will come to your aid.” — Dorothea Brande “Success leaves clues and it’s the same thing every time.” — Brian Buffini “Man’s mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled.” — Dorothea Brande “By going over your day in imagination before you begin, you can begin acting successfully at any moment.” — Dorothea Brande Mentioned in the episode: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz Wake up and Live! A Formula for Success by Dorothea Brande 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.

Dec 12, 2017 • 58min
It is a Wonderful Life #080
“Everything you need is underneath your nose. It’s also in your head and your heart.” — Brian Buffini The Frank Capra film It’s a Wonderful Life is more than a feel-good holiday classic starring Hollywood icon Jimmy Stewart; it’s main intention is to offer a heaping dose of encouragement to those who are feeling discouraged. In this episode, recorded at Buffini & Company’s MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini delves into what causes us to feel discouraged from time to time and reveals five encouraging ways to change your perspective and make your life wonderful. You’ll learn how comfort and our society foster feelings of entitlement, the common symptoms of discouragement and the tools you can use to feel more encouraged and optimistic about life. ‘Tis the season for gratitude and reflection; this episode will help you appreciate what you have and encourage you to find your purpose. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “The purpose of the movie It’s a Wonderful Life is to encourage the discouraged.” — Brian Buffini “Everything you need is underneath your nose. It’s also in your head and your heart.” — Brian Buffini “Failure is an event, not a person.” — Zig Ziglar “Every life was designed to do something.” — Brian Buffini “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller “Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” — Frederick Koenig “We’ve become a culture that’s addicted to comfort and with that comfort comes a sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini “When a person can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” — Abraham Lincoln “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.” — Lao Tzu “The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living.” — Heraclitus “Everything you complain about is something you think you’re entitled to.” — Brian Buffini “Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.” — Theodore Roosevelt “We think very little of time present; we anticipate the future, as being too slow, and with a view to hasten it onward, we recall the past to stay it as too swiftly gone. We are so thoughtless, that we thus wander through the hours which are not here, regardless only of the moment that is actually our own.” — Blaise Pascal “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…” –Romans 12:2 “Renewing your mind is not refreshing your screen.” — Brian Buffini “A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 “Diamond minds; soft hearts.” — Brian Buffini “It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.” — Harry S. Truman “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.”-Elvis Presley “When you get to the end of yourself, it’s good to have something to believe in.” — Brian Buffini “The more you dig, the bigger the diamonds.” — Brian Buffini “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” — from The Shawshank Redemption “Money will buy you a fine dog, but only love can make it wag its tail.” — Richard Friedman “When you get exposure, your world gets bigger.” — Brian Buffini “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” — John Wesley Mentioned in the episode: The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern 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.


