It's a Good Life

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhen we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we have the confidence to meet challenges and achieve our goals. In this special replay episode, Brian explores why what you think about yourself can help or hinder you and provides powerful tips to improve self-belief.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     How insecurity can sabotage your dreams. ·     How past experiences and other people’s feedback shape your beliefs.·     Two affirmations to use when your self-belief falters. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If we believe in ourselves, we can have belief in others.” – Brian Buffini  “Just being myself is good enough to be great.” – Brian Buffini  “Failure is an event, not a person.” – Zig Ziglar “We need stress to live; we need resistance to grow.” – Brian Buffini  “Comparison produces insecurity because it focuses on what you’re not.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the It's a Good Life podcast, host Brian Buffini talks with David Berke, an accomplished Marine Corps pilot, TOPGUN instructor and author, about the real-world leadership lessons he has learned throughout his career. David relays how as a child, he watched Marine fighter jets flying over his El Toro, CA neighborhood. Years later, he too became a Marine pilot flying jets, including combat missions in Afghanistan. David also was in the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, (commonly known as TOPGUN), and returned there to become an instructor.  Now retired from the Marines, he is a leadership instructor and speaker, as well as the Chief Development Officer of Echelon Front. YOU WILL LEARN: Why leadership is a learnable skill — and how to grow it at work, at home, and within yourself. How discipline and process carry you through seasons when motivation is nowhere to be found. Why humility, teamwork, and relationship-building are the true foundations of long-term success MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Need to Lead — A TOPGUN Instructor's Lessons on How Leadership Solves Every Challenge by David Berke NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Leadership is a skill that you can learn.” — David Berke “If you have anything that contributes to this team, which you do, you are a leader.” — David Berke  “Every problem is a leadership problem in your family, within yourself, in your business, whatever it is. And the attributes of good leadership apply everywhere, which means that through good leadership, you can solve all those problems.” — David Berke   “Motivation is a waning emotion. What is a sustaining thing, is working hard and being disciplined and powering through when you're not motivated.”  — David Berke  “When you put in the work when things are dark and difficult and hard, what you get in the end is so much more powerful.” — David Berke   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeNo matter the goals we set or the work we do, our negative thoughts can still create roadblocks to success. In this replay episode, Brian examines why we become what we think about and teaches how to develop personal and business philosophies to think more positively and achieve more success.YOU WILL LEARN:· The two most common reasons we’re reluctant to change.· The six questions that should define your personal and business philosophies.· The three components that are essential to develop and maintain successful philosophies.NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Work harder on yourself than you do on your job; you’ll go from making a living to making a fortune.” – Jim Rohn“A person is limited only by the thoughts he chooses.” – James Allen“Being broke is a state of account; being poor is a state of mind.” – Brian Buffini“Always do more than you’re paid for.” – Brian Buffini“It’s okay to be disappointed, it’s not okay to get discouraged.” – Brian BuffiniItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian sits down with life coach and motivational speaker Valorie Burton to talk about what it really takes to endure pressure — and come out wiser and stronger on the other side. Valorie breaks resilience down into a learnable, diagnosable system: adaptive skills (what’s happening inside you), protective resources (what you can draw on), and preventive measures (the proactive choices that reduce future stress). In the second part of the podcast, Anna Buffini, Buffini & Company’s Social Media Manager, (and Brian’s daughter) asks Valorie questions previously submitted by Buffini clients about the challenges they’re currently facing.  YOU WILL LEARN: How to build a resilience system with adaptive skills, protective resources, and preventive measures. A simple process to interrupt rumination and replace unhelpful thoughts with strengthening ones. How to discern when to grit and when to quit — the difference between “hard” and “burdensome.”   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Brian Buffini ShowRules of Resilience: 10 Ways Successful People Get Better, Wiser, and Stronger, by Valorie Burton   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “We also need resilience when the opportunity is in front of us...it’s also necessary for success.” — Valorie Burton “What a system also does is it helps you diagnose — where you could strengthen elements of your system that would lift you to the level where you need to be.” — Valorie Burton “The most important adaptive skill to have is thought awareness.” — Valorie Burton “When you start saying different things to yourself, it results in different choices and different actions.” — Valorie Burton “Coach yourself with that question — “What am I saying?’ Write it down. Write down the most persistent thought.” — Valorie Burton  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWe are all capable of achieving more in life. In this episode, recorded live at The Peak Experience, Brian teaches the formula for achievement, explaining how you can unlock your full potential and become who you’re supposed to be. Topics discussed include the symptoms of unfulfilled potential, why gratitude is a gamechanger and how you can leverage your assets. YOU WILL LEARN:The two categories of a winning mindset.The three crucial elements of motivation.The systems, routines and methodologies of success. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you minimize what you've done, you minimize who you are.” – Brian Buffini“Why? Why not? Why not you? Why not now?” – Jim Rohn“People often say the motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar“It is impossible to feel bitterness and gratitude at the same time. It is impossible to express gratitude and to feel envy. It is impossible to give somebody gratitude and at the same time feel resentment. It is impossible to live in a state of gratitude and a state of entitlement at the same time.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In this episode, Tommy Mello shares with Brian the story of how sheer grit, hard work, and strong relationships helped him build a company valued at $2B, A1 Garage Door Service.  Tommy discusses his humble, blue-collar background, where he worked on a series of jobs including busing tables, lifeguarding, bartending, and flipping cars  —until a roommate introduced him to the garage door industry. Tommy started there first as a painter, before becoming the “go-to guy” for multiple companies, and eventually launching his own business. He also shares how the relationships he developed with mentors and other important people in his life informed how he treats the employees at his own company.  Tommy also discussed the strategies he has learned and used along the way, including the key performance indicators (KPIs) that help him to continue to create business success.  YOU WILL LEARN: How to move from hustle to leadership by building systems, processes, and accountability. A simple KPI framework to reverse-engineer your budget and start the year with momentum. The four questions he uses to help create a superior, client-service experience every time, no matter the customer’s budget.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies by Chet Holmes The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Profitability is the lifeblood of a company.” — Tommy Mello “If I could help you get to your goals, can you help me in return? But I'll make sure I show up first. And man, that worked wonders.” — Tommy Mello “We never say the word ‘expensive’. We say ‘top of the line.’ We never say ‘cheapest’. We say ‘builder grade.” — Tommy Mello "I’m the best I’ve ever been, but the worst I’ll ever be—because tomorrow I’m going to be 1% better.” — Tommy Mello “If I were to talk to my younger self, I would say, ‘Don't worry about what everyone else says. Don't be afraid of someone saying no. Don't be afraid of rejection.  Don't worry. The only person you've got to worry about is yourself.’” — Tommy Mello   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeHomeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream. In this episode, Brian explains why real estate has been the making of him in his career, as a provider for his family and as a primary source of investment. Topics discussed include why owning is better than renting and why, for many people, the mortgage interest write-off could be the difference between being a renter and being an owner. YOU WILL LEARN:Why homeownership increases personal wealth and well-being.Why homeownership promotes stronger families and neighborhoods.Why homeownership is good for the economy. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Brian Buffini Show INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Food, shelter and clothing are the three predominant needs of humanity – and owning a home answers one of those.” – Brian Buffini“A house is made with walls and beams. A home is made with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson“Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt“Having a home and buying real estate, even buying investment real estate, is a phenomenal goal to set your mind on, and a great set of goals to have as the end to which all your efforts are directed.” – Brian Buffini“90 percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate.” – Andrew Carnegie“Can a home buy you happiness? No, it can't. But can it contribute to your happiness? Absolutely.” – Brian Buffini“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius“Owning a home is a magical thing. And it's the magic I hope that you currently are participating in.” – Brian Buffini“Real estate has provided me with the income to go pursue the gifts God's given me to go help as many people as I can. I owe that to real estate.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian and Beverly, the co-founders of Buffini & Company, are icons in the real estate world. Although Brian is the one normally in the limelight, he’d be the first to tell you he could not have been successful without the support of his wife, who also is the mother to their six children. In this episode of the It’s a Good Life podcast, the couple is joined by their daughter, Anna, who chats with them about marriage, parenthood and staying strong even when life presents its inevitable challenges. This episode also serves as a sneak peak into the upcoming changes for the podcast as it prepares to shift to its roots next month as The Brian Buffini Show.   YOU WILL LEARN:  How the Buffinis handle pressure with a purpose-driven mindset, a family-first “team” mentality, and disciplined communication. Why belief—and filtering out “white noise”—is non-negotiable if you want to pursue a big vision. The importance of action, not just words, when it comes to your family and your business team. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Brian Buffini ShowAcres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It takes consistency to achieve the goal. So once you believe, then you've got to put your feet in the work and do the work. There's nothing short of that.” — Beverly Buffini  "You've got to know what you want in order to not allow that white noise to interfere with your dreams and your beliefs.” — Beverly Buffini  "Work on yourself harder than you work on your job.”— Brian Buffini  “You want your kids to be readers, let them see you read in a book. You want your kids to be good communicators, let them see you communicate. You want your kids to be achievers, let them see you achieve.” — Brian Buffini  “If it's going to affect information that you're going to use for yourself and others to make decisions, be bloody sure you know the source and make sure it's real.” — Brian Buffini   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeNegotiation is a crucial skill in both business and life, but unfortunately many people do it poorly. In this episode, Brian interviews former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator Chris Voss about the negotiation tools he has used to save lives and learns how these tools can be used in business to save deals! Based on emotional intelligence and human nature, these specific skills transcend culture, build trust and uncover the other side’s value system. If you want to nail negotiation, this podcast is a must! Inspirational quotes from today’s podcast:“Learning is the only sustainable competitive advantage for anybody.” — Chris Voss“The person who wants to meet you in the middle is usually a poor judge of distance.” — Anonymous“You can never stop learning about understanding people.” — Chris Voss“If you get out of argument-based negotiations, your success sneaks up on you.” — Chris Voss“You don’t have to be combative to be a great negotiator.” — Chris Voss“You’ve got to keep the other side’s guard down.” — Chris Voss“You need the other side to hear themselves out loud.” — Chris Voss“Curiosity is a positive frame of mind.” — Chris Voss“There’s a difference between being likeable and needing to be liked.” — Chris VossItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting out of debt isn’t just a math problem—it’s a hope problem. That’s according to Jade Warshaw, a co-host of popular syndicated program, The Ramsey Show.  In this episode of the It’s a Good Life podcast, Jade shares with host Brian Buffini how she and her husband started tackling a mountain of debt by taking back control, increasing their income, and committing to strategic steps. Jade also discusses how couples can navigate money conversations without shame and why empathy, patience and adaptability are essential in creating alignment.   YOU WILL LEARN: Why debt payoff requires endurance and adaptability.  How to have healthier money conversations using alignment language that lowers defensiveness and shame.  Why quick wins matter (and how the debt snowball shortens the feedback loop so you actually stick with it). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  What No One Tells You About Money: The Real Key to Getting Unstuck from Someone Who's Been There.  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you're really attempting to achieve something, you know that it's [like] a crockpot. It takes time. There are challenges and endurance that have to be part of the equation. — Jade Warshaw “When we're talking about something as important as money [with a significant person in our life], it can take a long time to get on the same page.” — Jade Warshaw “A good reason can very quickly become a bad excuse.” — Jade Warshaw “Success is just choosing to make the right decision one time and then another time.” — Jade Warshaw “Preparation is a gift you give yourself.” — Jade Warshaw   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeAnxiety is like an alarm – it’s our body’s way of telling us something is wrong. In this episode, Dr. John Delony shares how, instead of allowing anxiety to consume us, we can learn to stop and listen, calm the alarm and move forward into healing and hope.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     The life-changing truth about anxiety.·     Practical steps to take to start getting your life back.·     Long-term strategies for healing. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Redefining Anxiety,” by Dr. John Delony www.johndelony.com INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “All of it starts with the decision that ‘I don't want to live like this anymore.’” – Dr. John Delony “Anxiety becomes an identity for us.” – Dr. John Delony  “You’ve got to take ownership.” – Dr. John Delony “You cannot think your way to better mental health.” – Dr. John Delony  “This is a word that changed it all for me: practice.” – Dr. John Delony itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Success unshared is failure.” That’s the guiding mantra John Paul DeJoria lives with conviction throughout every part of his life. It’s also the title of his soon to-be-released new book.   In this episode of It’s a Good Life, host Brian Buffini asks DeJoria to share details from his life which started out as a child selling Christmas cards, trying different jobs as a young adult (some more successful than others) and then partnering with the hairstylist Paul Mitchell to create the iconic billion-dollar global brand, John Paul Mitchell Systems.  DeJoria also shares the mindset practices that helped him stay steady through rejection, why positivity is a discipline, and the “reorder business” principle every entrepreneur needs to understand if they want sustainable success.  YOU WILL LEARN: Why the phrase “success unshared is failure” continues to propel every part of DeJoria’s life.   The practical, as well as creative, tactics that DeJoria used to co-found and build and accelerate John Paul Mitchell Systems to its status as an iconic global brand.     How to develop rejection-proof resilience, stay positive under pressure, and the importance of building a business that earns repeat customers.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Success Unshared is Failure by John Paul DeJoria How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you like what you do, who you do it with and who you do it for, you’re not working anymore.” — John Paul DeJoria “Forgive yourself first for anything you did that you regret. You cannot change yesterday's newspapers.” — John Paul DeJoria “When you start making money, do not change your lifestyle for one year.” — John Paul DeJoria “Entrepreneurs need to make sure their service or physical product is in the reorder business.” — John Paul DeJoria “The best advice I ever been given was from my mother — just be kind to one another.”  — John Paul DeJoria  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeChange is hard. While many people want to change, but find it difficult to do so, others are forced to change because of a medical emergency, job loss or other life-changing event. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the concept of change – specifically what causes people to change – and outlines tips to help people make positive, lasting change.You’ll learn the difference between passive and proactive change, why change is a transformation similar to the one a caterpillar undergoes to become a butterfly, and how to change your mindset, motivation and methodologies for a lasting impact. Whether you’re inspired to make positive changes or change is happening to you, you won’t want to miss this episode. Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“People don’t change until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of the change.” – Brian Buffini“Are you going to change or is change going to happen to you?” – Brian Buffini“All permanent, lasting change starts on the inside and works its way to the outside.” – Lou Tice“If you can change your mindset, you can change your life.” – Brian Buffini“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Forditsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast recorded at Buffini & Company’s live event, Buffini Coaching Live, held in Las Vegas, Jan. 22, Brian Buffini shares an overview of how the real estate market has performed over the past year and what to expect in this coming year.  Brian talks about why it is so important to understand and pace your business to the “seasonality of the customer.” He also stresses the importance of superior client service and why that will be one of the defining characteristics of those agents who succeed when others flee the industry.  He also previews the company’s reengineered year-long lead-generation program, the Blitz. This highly structured program has assets, videos, and resources designed to help agents fill their pipeline, with the goal of gaining at least one extra transaction a month.  YOU WILL LEARN: Why the return to real estate’s natural seasonality creates a major opportunity for prepared professionals. How the Blitz (and the Ultimate Year model) helps you generate leads, serve clients, and duplicate referrals, with the goal of leading to at least one extra transaction a month.  Why agents who are committed to going the extra step for their clients will be the ones who succeed while others fleeing the industry.   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:  “There'll be hot markets, there'll be booms and busts, there always is, but we'll never see the conflagration of circumstances hit us like [it did in 2021 and 2022].” — Brian Buffini  “We're going to help you generate 85%  of your leads in 180 days.” — Brian Buffini  “The Dupli-care System is while you're serving the client, you're also going to generate referrals from them.” — Brian Buffini “Have balance in your life while you grow your business. That's what coaching does.” — Brian Buffini  “If you want to be in real estate, be in real estate. If you're going to sell real estate, prospect and present for real estate. Do a great job for customers, generate referrals, and live a great life for your family.” — Brian Buffini  itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeDo you want to achieve your goals and win in 2026? In this episode, Brian teaches how to really pursue and hit the goals you set at the beginning of the year so you can get on the path to phenomenal success.      YOU WILL LEARN:·     The top traits of winners. ·     Why your goals must be visual.·     Why you should outline the pleasure and the pain.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free business consultationFree goal sheet NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “People who set goals, achieve goals and do it in a timely manner are the people who are winning.” – Brian Buffini “If it's a priority, you'll find a way. If it isn't, you'll find an excuse.” – Jim Rohn “If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” – Bruce Lee “I am still learning.” – Michelangelo “One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile.” – Napoleon Hillitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Tommy Woods, a neuroscientist and performance coach, shares the best practices you should follow if you want to achieve optimal brain health. He also details how how these practices are tied into your overall health.  Dr. Wood introduces his 3S Model, “Stimulus, Supply, and Support,” a simple and practical way to think about how the brain adapts, performs, and stays resilient over time. You’ll learn why how you use your brain is the primary driver of brain function, how cardiovascular and metabolic health influence cognition, and why sleep is where the real adaptation happens. You’ll also hear powerful coaching insights on handling stress (including why you can’t think yourself out of stress), practical tools to downshift when you’re under pressure, and the science-backed truth that the adult brain can learn “new tricks”. And you’ll also learn why mistakes (and the grace to forgive yourself and others when they occur) are so necessary for continued growth.  YOU WILL LEARN: How the “Stimulus–Supply–Support” framework make “brain optimization” doable without the overwhelm. You can’t “outthink” yourself out of being stressed, but you can learn effective ways to manage it.  Why mistakes should be reframed as necessary and critical components to growth.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  The Stimulated Mind, by Dr. Tommy Wood Behave, by Robert Sapolsky The Neuroscience of You, by Chantelle Pratt NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:  “The 3S are stimulus, support and supply. In terms of brain function, stimulus is the most important.” — Dr. Tommy Wood  “The most important thing somebody should do for their brain health is the thing that they will actually do and do it consistently.” — Dr. Tommy Wood “You don’t get stronger in the gym — you get stronger when you recover. And the brain is exactly the same.” — Dr. Tommy Wood “One of the best ways to buffer stress and build our stress capacity is exercise.” — Dr. Tommy Wood  “You don’t know all the amazing things that can happen if you just go out into the world and you’re nice to other people.” — Dr. Tommy Wood   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeAll successful people have made up their minds to win long before they experience their first victory. In this episode, a rebroadcast of our most popular message ever, Brian discusses the power of a made-up mind and shares inspiring stories from his own life and the lives of people who’ve defied the odds. Brian also examines the two questions to consider when you want to make up your mind to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. YOU WILL LEARN:Five benefits of harnessing the power of a made-up mind.How to turn negative feedback into life lessons.The importance of making a decision, no matter how big or small. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor Frankl INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Inside all books of success and all stories of victories, there are chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini“Even though you may stop for a while, when your mind is made up you never, ever give up.” – Brian Buffini“If you’re giving up, your mind is not made up.” – Brian Buffini“A human being whose mind is made up is a force of nature in this world.” – Brian Buffini“I have made up my mind. And I have been blessed in my life as a result of it. But I did not do it by myself.” – Brian BuffiniItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off 2026, Brian welcomes back one of the show’s most popular guests: Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators. Together, they unpack why January is such a powerful moment to change, why most New Year’s resolutions fail and how to create habits that last.  Then two also discuss the importance of personal, high-touch communications and why, in an age of increasing AI, it’s more important than ever.  Charles breaks down the three main types of conversations — practical, emotional and social — and how to recognize each type and then pivot when needed.   Brian also gets insights and tips on how to lean into his two chosen “words of the year” to create impactful results.   YOU WILL LEARN: How small steps and rewards can lead to habits that produce lasting habits.   Why personalized human communication is still important, even as AI advances in our world.  How to “super communicate” by matching practical, emotional and social conversations with the situation at hand.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Buffini Coaching LiveThe Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There's something about beginnings that give us additional motivation, that give us additional commitment, that give us oftentimes additional time and dedication.” — Charles Duhigg  “When I set those little goals…that’s the science of small wins…that’s going to make  it easier and easier for those goals to become habits and to become automatic.” —  Charles Duhigg  “Every habit has three components: a cue, a routine, and a reward.” — Charles Duhigg  “Instead of setting a New Year’s resolution that’s a goal, set one that’s a plan.” — Charles Duhigg “You can not only change any habit you want—you can create any habit you want.” — Charles Duhigg itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeDo you want to smash your new year goals in the next 12 months? In this episode, Brian shares how a Formula 1 strategy will give you a powerful start, help you build momentum and get you on track to come out on top this year.    YOU WILL LEARN:·     The power of the formation lap.·     Why winners start from the front.·     The magic of written goals. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you want to win, you’ve got to start off right.” – Brian Buffini “When you get a quick win, it grows your confidence.” – Brian Buffini “You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar “Check off your goals as you achieve them.” – Brian Buffini “Once I got exposed to the magic of goal writing, everything changed.” – Brian BuffiniItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this moving and intimate episode of It’s a Good Life, Anna Buffini, Brian Buffini’s daughter and the company’s new social media manager, interviews her father about an array of topics. The two cover how to start the new year off right, best practices on goal setting, and the power of perseverance when times are tough.  Anna also shares the lessons she learned from years of competing as a top-ranked dressage athlete and the peace she feels as that chapter closes.  And Brian previews the upcoming Buffini Coaching Live, a free virtual event ton Jan. 22, that will feature inspirational leaders including Dr. Henry Cloud, Ken Coleman and Jon Acuff.  YOU WILL LEARN: How to start the year off with motivation and momentum  How to keep showing up through the “middle season” when the work is high and the results feel slow. How even setting a small goal can get you started on the right path to achieving bigger ones.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Buffini Coaching Live - Register TodayNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:  “A bad plan executed violently beats the perfect plan never done.” – Brian Buffini “You know, we're promised in this country life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And to me, the pursuit of those resolutions is what happiness is.” — Brian Buffini “We all want to control everything. But the one thing you can do is control your attitude for this day. You can control your effort for this day.” “One thing I do when I'm feeling that negativity pull me down, will no matter what, list 10 things I'm grateful for.” — Brian Buffini  “If I was to say probably the strongest thing I've done as a on my own journey, just as a man, not as a husband, father, or businessman, is become unattached to things.” — Brian Buffini   itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.