It's a Good Life

Click here to listen to the full episodeTaking control of your financial freedom is easier than you think – with simple strategies and a structured approach, anyone can build wealth. In this episode, Brian Preston, bestselling author and host of The Money Guy Show, shares his nine-step system for achieving financial success and living your best life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why time is so valuable. ·     How to maximize life in every phase.·     Why it can get messy in the middle.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Millionaire Mission: A 9 Step System to Level-Up Your Finances and Build Wealth,” by Brian Preston “The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley “The Wealthy Barber,” by David Chilton Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Every dollar for a 20-year-old has the potential to become $88 at retirement.” – Brian Preston  “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it, and he who doesn't pays it.” – Albert Einstein   “Cash is so important because it keeps you from making desperate decisions.” – Brian Preston  “There's a smart way to use debt, but just don't let somebody sell you a bad bill of goods.” – Brian Preston  “Figure out your why and then, right from get go, figure out what that dollar is worth so you'll look at your spending and saving differently.” – Brian Preston itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the “It’s a Good Life” podcast, John O’Leary shares with host Brian Buffini the story behind his new film, “Soul on Fire.” The movie recounts how when John was only 9 years old a devastating fire left him with burns on 100% of his body. With courage, faith and love — and the ongoing support of the legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck — the family persevered in helping John through a grueling recovery. Today John is a loving husband and father, bestselling author and in-demand motivational speaker. This is an episode that will bring you to tears but also motivate you to ensure you are living your life to the fullest every day.    YOU WILL LEARN How acts of kindness can have ripple effects far beyond your own life leading to miracles.  Why you need to look beyond your personal pain as a way to let others share their part in your story.  Why love and forgiveness are always more powerful than shame and guilt.   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE “I look up, and then he adds, ‘I have never been so proud of anyone in my entire life and my little buddy, this morning, I'm just glad to be your dad.’ And then he follows it with, ‘Love you and there's nothing you can do about it.’” — John’s dad, Dennis O’Leary “Baby, do you want to die? It’s your choice. If you want to live, take the hand of God and fight like you’ve never fought before.” — John’s mom, Susan O’Leary “Jack Buck recognized the voice of God is not tomorrow, it's now. And the time to act isn't next week, it's right now.” — John O’Leary “Your life is a precious, priceless gift. You’ve got one job — say yes to being used for good.” — John O’Leary “Brian, you taught me years ago to hold on to relationships as if they're precious and not to use them to get the next speech or sell the next house or earn the next transaction, but to love the one in front of you sincerely for them.” — John O’Leary itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIf you want to be happy and healthy, you need to understand your past and then leave it behind you where it belongs. In this episode, Brian interviews bestselling author Dr. John Delony about his new book, “Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” and discovers how learning to unpack the weight of your past will help you to live the good life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     The 5 steps to well-being.·     The importance of owning your story.·     The best advice to change your future. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Business Consultation“Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” by Dr. John Delony“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” Shad Helmstetter NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You’ve got to go backwards so you can go forward.” – Dr. John Delony      “We think in pictures, but we speak in words.” – Dr. John Delony      “No life change of any sort that is sustainable can happen by yourself.” – Dr. John Delony      “The only two things on planet earth I can control are my thoughts and my actions, period.”– Dr. John Delony      “Once you change the thoughts, you can change the actions.” – Brian Buffini   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Brian and Kyle Draper unpack a practical, highly relational approach to video that fits hand-in-glove with the Buffini Work by Referral system. From 12-second birthday videos to quick “thinking of you” messages, Kyle explains how using videos the right way will help you show your authenticity and relatability, leading to deeper relationships.  YOU WILL LEARN Why one-to-one beats one-to-many—and how a 12-second birthday video can lead to meaningful conversations and referrals. How to use the power of AI to complement, not replace, your social media efforts.  How to always have the answer to “What should I share?” when it comes to content.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE “Any way that I can, I celebrate someone else with the power of a private video.” — Kyle Draper    “When people struggle with content, I give them two questions. ‘What do you get asked the most about your industry? And what are you surprised that people don't already know?’” — Kyle Draper “But as we see more of AI, it'll be just like a dollar bill. The more you touch it, the more you know what's real and what's not.” — Kyle Draper “I still think the REALTOR®, the small business owner that's willing to just look into the camera, be themselves, be authentic, they're going to win over the person that is using some form of AI video to help them automate what should have never been automated.” — Kyle Draper “The beauty of social media is your people are telling you what's going on in their life. We just have to leverage that data the right way and then communicate accordingly.” — Kyle Draper itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhat are the common traits of people who live remarkable and fulfilling lives? In this episode, world-renown tech titan Guy Kawasaki reveals the three pillars that can help you to transform from average to exceptional, live the life you’re meant to and make a difference in the world. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why a growth mindset is vital.·     How you can develop grit.·     How to embody graciousness. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free Business Consultation“Think Remarkable,” by Guy Kawasaki“Mindset,” by Carol Dweck “If You Want to Write,” by Brenda UelandNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There's this distinction between people who have a growth mindset and people who have a fixed mindset.” – Guy Kawasaki    “Grit means that you are happily persevering and happily continuing something, even though it's difficult.” – Guy Kawasaki    “Anything that's worth doing, you’ve got to do it well, and you have to pay the price.” – Guy Kawasaki    “You’ve got to work hard and you’ve got to grind.” – Brian Buffini     “A great leader is outside of himself or herself and understands that he or she is not the center of the universe.” – Guy Kawasaki   itsasgoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every workplace—and every relationship—includes complicated people. But as Ryan Leak explains, complicated isn’t about “them”; it’s about all of us and primarily yourself. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Ryan, one of today’s most in-demand speakers and bestselling author of How to Work with Complicated People. Ryan reveals how admitting our own complexity creates humility, empathy, and stronger connections. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating with colleagues, or navigating family dynamics, Ryan’s insights will help you communicate with wisdom, extend more grace, and lead with strength. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why admitting “I’m complicated” is the key to building influence and empathy. • How clarity leads to healthier relationships in your family and in the workplace. • How leaders can use open communication, trust and feedback to build stronger, collaborative teams.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Business ConsultationHow to Work with Complicated People by Ryan Leak  Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, by Andy Stanley   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Complicated people are essentially people with layers, experiences, blind spots, strengths, weaknesses, and spoiler alert, at the end of the day, well, that's all of us.” — Ryan Leak “The moment that I admit that I'm complicated it changes the game because now instead of approaching relationships with a fix them mindset I'm starting from a place of humility.” —  Ryan Leak  “I think kindness can take you further than you know, trying to just push someone else off of the ladder as you try to climb the ladder of success.” — Ryan Leak “In my travels, I learned that a lot of people's challenges weren't product problems. They weren't process problems; they were people problems.” — Ryan Leak  “Clarity really creates healthy relationships. Ambiguity is what makes things complicated.” — Ryan Leak itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhat do the most successful investors in the world have in common? In this episode, legendary cofounder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein shares the secrets of his own phenomenal success as well as some of the time-tested principles, wisdom and tools of the biggest names in finance.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     How entrepreneurs should invest right now. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“How to Invest,” By David Rubenstein NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nobody ever won a Nobel Prize hating what they do. You have to love what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein  “The people that do well are people that go against conventional wisdom.” – David Rubenstein  “You don't need to be at the bottom or the top of the market. You're making investments. You need to basically believe in what you're doing.” – David Rubenstein  “Right now, I think is a good time to be buying, because I think the economy will come back.” – David Rubenstein  “Give your money to people that know what they're doing, and let them do it.” – David Rubenstein “I try not to confuse my net worth with my self-worth.” – David Rubenstein itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s fast-paced culture, many of us push ourselves to the limit in pursuit of success—only to end up exhausted and burned out. Dr. James Hewitt knows this firsthand. A former elite cyclist, coach, and now renowned human-performance scientist, he has advised everyone from Formula 1 teams to Fortune 500 executives. His new book, Regenerative Performance: How to Thrive in an Always-On World Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being, offers a practical framework for sustaining high performance without sacrificing well-being. In this inspiring conversation, Brian Buffini and Dr. Hewitt explore the power of recovery, the pitfalls of “high-performance theater,” and the freedom that comes from pursuing purpose over perfection. YOU WILL LEARN:  Why you should strive for healthy flexibility that incorporates hard work and recovery time over trying to achieve balance.  The importance of lifelong learning to your overall cognitive health. Practical strategies to recognize and move past burn out.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Free Business ConsultationRegenerative Performance: How to Thrive in an Always-On World Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being by Dr. James Hewitt The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:  “Hard work is required to achieve big results. But you need to balance that with really effective, proactive recovery.” — Dr. James Hewitt “It’s not actually possible to overtrain, but you can under-recover.” — Dr. James Hewitt “One of the number one signs of early burnout, to be honest, in myself and others, is I stop experiencing as much joy in the things that usually bring me joy.” — Dr. James Hewitt “People who commit to being a ‘learn it all’ rather than a ‘know it all’ have better cognitive and brain health long-term” — Dr. James Hewitt “We know that we can endure a huge amount if we feel it's purposeful and meaningful, sometimes to a fault, but continuing to reconnect with that sense of purpose is going to be absolutely key.” — Dr. James Hewitt itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeCelebrated athlete Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person in history to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. In this episode, he tells Brian how he lives a life of meaning and purpose by consistently breaking through barriers and helping others with special challenges to lead active and fulfilling lives.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why he never lives on the sidelines.·     How climbing Mount Everest changed him.·     Why he started a nonprofit.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: erikweihenmayer.com No Barriers nonprofit National Federation of the Blind MasterMind Summit S1E043, What’s Your Everest? NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When I went totally blind … it was like the gloves were off. I could do anything I wanted now. I was free.” – Erik Weihenmayer  “Wisdom gets beat into most of us, sadly.” – Erik Weihenmayer  “We're always sort of straddling this knife edge between limitation and possibility.” – Erik Weihenmayer  “When you have a really bad day there's nothing better than sleeping and waking up the next morning to say, ‘Today's a new day with new possibilities – I can do better than I did yesterday.’” – Erik Weihenmayer  “It's an ongoing, never-ending commitment to reaching and failing; falling short and bleeding a little bit; and reaching again and getting a little higher each day up the mountain. To me, that's what constitutes a good life.” – Erik Weihenmayer itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much of modern life rewards busyness, but busyness often crowds out what matters most. In this conversation, Elizabeth explains how a well-defined purpose moves you “from confusion to clarity” by serving as a daily filter for the 40,000 decisions we each make. She and Brian explore common roadblocks, practical building blocks, and how seasons of life shape the way we live our purpose. You’ll hear how Chick-fil-A’s corporate purpose anchored the company through crisis, how the Trillith Foundation serves “story makers” who shape culture, and why your purpose—written down and lived out—ultimately becomes your legacy.YOU WILL LEARN: The clearest way to define purpose, mission, strategy, and vision—and why confusing them derails teams and leaders.How purpose becomes your daily decision filter, moving you from “rudderless” to resolute in business and life.How to overcome the three roadblocks to purpose (discomfort, distraction, defeat) and build a purpose that lasts through every season.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFree Business ConsultationThe Strength of Purpose by Elizabeth DixonTrillith FoundationMan’s Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklThe Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie WareBuffini & Company Leadership ConferenceNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE“Purpose is why you exist. Mission is what you do. Strategy is how you win. Vision is where you’re going.” — Elizabeth Dixon“Purpose moves us from confusion to clarity.” — Elizabeth Dixon“The life we live is the legacy we leave.” — Elizabeth Dixon“Say ‘no’ more often so your ‘yes’ is intentional.” — Elizabeth Dixon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeExtraordinary hospitality is a powerful competitive advantage. In this episode, Will Guidara explains how he transformed his New York City restaurant into the best in the world by creating bespoke experiences for customers and shares how any business can succeed by being more intentional and creative to build meaningful relationships with those they serve. YOU WILL LEARN:·     The critical difference between hospitality and service. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara www.unreasonablehospitality.com NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Service is effectively fulfilling the base level promise. Hospitality is how you make the people feel when you provide that service.” – Will Guidara “Sometimes you just need to slow down to speed up; we shouldn't always try to multitask and be efficient.” – Will Guidara “It's not the cost of the gesture that matters, it's how it makes people feel.” – Will Guidara “It feels great to make other people feel good.” – Will Guidara “The only advantage that exists in the long term comes from hospitality, from consistently and generously investing in relationships because they take time to build and, if you build them in the right way, they take a long time to erode.” – Will Guidara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this inspiring episode taped during Buffini & Company’s Peak Experience event, Brian Buffini shares how insecurity, conformity, anxiety, comparison and a lack of championing hold us back in life. Using a combination of insights from his own legendary career, as well as the wisdom gained from other thought leaders he has studied, Brian shares the strategic ways you can overcome those challenges. In doing so, you’ll be able to become the most authentic version of yourself and create the life and career you desire.    YOU WILL LEARN: How to move past the feelings of insecurity and envy that we all feel at times. The difference between ambition as a virtue and selfish ambition.  To create the best version of yourself, you need to be clear about who you are and what you stand for.   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:  “Know yourself. Own yourself. Be yourself.” — Brian Buffini   “The authentic version of how you're designed — no matter the mistakes you've made, the things you wish you'd done over — is designed to be awesome. — Brian Buffini  “The person who is absolutely unwilling to recognize and verbalize their mistakes is doomed to repeat them out of insecurity.” — Brian Buffini “Being overly independent is a defense mechanism from being constantly let down.” — Brian Buffini “A personal mission statement becomes the DNA for every other decision we make. When your values are clear, your decisions are easy.” — Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeThe concept of story is a powerful way to dramatically improve how you connect with your customers and grow your business. Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, helps thousands of companies clarify their message and grow every year. In this episode, the master storyteller explains why story is so important when talking about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.  Mentioned in this episode:Blue Like Jazz by Donal MillerBuilding a StoryBrand by Donald MillerInspirational quotes from today’s interview:“The more complicated and convoluted our world becomes…story still has the power to cut through all the nonsense.” — Brian Buffini“If you understand story, you understand a lot more about what’s going on in life.” — Donald Miller“People are looking to be invited into a story.” — Donald Miller“We need to find where our story and our customer’s story overlap.” — Donald Miller“If you’re selling a product, you’re solving a problem.” — Donald MillerItsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode, Brian Buffini sits down with Lauren Sisler, Emmy award–winning sports broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker, to discuss her inspiring new book, Shatterproof. At just 18 years old, Lauren, who was attending Rutgers College on a gymnastics scholarship, was dealt a devastating double blow — her parents died within five hours of each other, both to opioid overdoses. In this broadcast, Lauren shares how her faith in God, her background as an elite athlete and guidance from her aunt, helped her through grief, shame and denial and ultimately, to forgiveness, freedom and purpose. Now, as an in-demand keynote speaker, she shares her story, helping others facing their own challenges so that they too might find peace. You’ll be inspired to “jump scared,” push past discomfort, and create your own personal legacy.   YOU WILL LEARN: How leaning into adversity and discomfort can help strengthen you and give you permission to heal.  Why owning your story is key to breaking free from shame. How to find purpose and identity no matter the circumstances beyond your control.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Shatterproof by Lauren Sisler  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The greatest stories that I've witnessed aren't the championship moments, the game winning drives, the buzzer beaters, the walk off home runs. It's the stories that happen in the calm and the quiet when the stadium lights are off and nobody is watching. — Lauren Sisler “You’ve got to be willing to have the tough conversations with people, even though they can be extremely difficult, they can be sticky, they can be hard.” — Lauren Sisler “Adversity can be the very thing that strengthens you and gives you permission to heal.” — Lauren Sisler “God does not promise to deliver us from hardships, He promises to deliver us through hardships.” — Lauren Sisler “You can run so hard and so fast towards that next thing that you forget to be where your feet are,” — Lauren Sisler  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhen your connections with people deepen, your influence, impact and income increase. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Vanessa Van Edwards outlines how to best communicate to create meaningful engagement with others.YOU WILL LEARN:·   Three questions to elevate elevate your connection   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“We need more than ever to be connected, to be turned on, to be engaged.” – Vanessa Van Edwards   “We are able to gift people dopamine in conversation.” – Vanessa Van Edwards   “We love people who gift us dopamine and we create mental markers for those people.” – Vanessa Van Edwards   “The biggest mistake that we make is we think that social skills or connection will happen by osmosis, or naturally, the more we work with people. That could not be further from the truth.” – Vanessa Van Edwards   “If you decide you're going to change your victim mindset into a redemption mindset, your world will change.” – Vanessa Van Edwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you listen to much of the media, you might feel the real estate market is on the precipice of another catastrophic crash, similar to 2008. In this podcast, Brian Buffini, founder and chairman of Buffini & Company, shares the real truth. Using well-researched data and stats, Brian discusses how the market is not crashing but is actually rebalancing back to numbers seen in 2019. He shares his forecast for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, including home prices, median sales prices and mortgage rates.   Brian also offers practical, strategic tips that agents can use when working with buyers and sellers, many of whom also have been led to false beliefs by doom scrolling, to help them understand the true housing market. He also introduces a major new campaign for Buffini clients, “Just 1,” that will help them use the power of working by referral to transform their business.    YOU WILL LEARN: • The real data on the housing market including current stats and a forecast for 2025 and 2026.  • How real estate agents can help their clients past doom scrolling and navigate them to successfully buying or selling a home.    • How the “Just 1” campaign, based on Buffini’s proven, repeatable system of working by referral, can transform your business and your life.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Just1 Campaign  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “We’re back to 2019 now and by the way, a 2019 agent was far more skilled than a 2025 agent. They were far more professional called back on time, far more detailed and knew how to negotiate.” - Brian Buffini  “If rates go from 7 to 6%, 5.5 million additional households in the United States will be eligible to buy a home including most importantly, 1.6 million renters.” - Brian Buffini  “The key to this market for buyers is choice and for sellers it's about competition.”  - Brian Buffini  “Mortgage rates are going to hover between 6.25 and 6.5%.” - Brian Buffini  “Just one referral can change everything.” - Brian Buffini   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn today’s hectic world, it can feel like there’s never enough time to achieve what we want to. In this episode, time management and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam explains how to bring calm to the chaos and make time for what matters most. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Tools and tips to help you become more tranquil. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:lauravanderkam.comTranquility by Tuesday, by Laura Vanderkam Free business consultation  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When things are truly important to us, we tend to make space for them.” – Laura Vanderkam “We can build the lives we want in the time that we have.” – Laura Vanderkam “A good morning starts the night before.” – Laura Vanderkam “Move by 3pm.” – Laura Vanderkam“Each week, you want to have one big adventure and one little adventure.” – Laura Vanderkam itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a world filled with tension and misunderstanding, communication has never been more important. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Jefferson Fisher, a trial attorney, podcast host and communications expert, who shares some of the techniques and mindset practices outlined in his new bestselling book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. Whether you’re leading a team, having difficult conversations at home, or navigating high-stakes situations, Jefferson’s thoughtful and practical insights will help you speak with empathy, clarity, and confidence.  YOU WILL LEARN: • The framework you can use prior to having a difficult conversation, leading to your desired outcome.   • How curiosity and asking questions leads to clarity and better outcomes.  • Assertiveness techniques that help you feel confident and take control of stressful conversations.     MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini Coaching Live - Bold PredictionsFree business consultationThe Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you get curious, when you slow down and use questions to your benefit, you're going to be one that's the people are going to go to in moments of chaos.” — Jefferson Fisher    “Confidence is not something you have before a conversation. Confidence is the outcome. It's the consequence.” — Jefferson Fisher  “When somebody asks you a question, take some time before you respond. Let your breath be the first word that you say.” — Jefferson Fisher  "When you set out to win an argument, what's most likely to happen is you will eventually lose the relationship.” — Jefferson Fisher "If you do not set a goal, then the other person will set the goal for you. They will start to decide why you're talking to them, what you need.” — Jefferson Fisher  itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhat does it take to have the mindset of an Olympian? In this episode, Brian interviews speed skater Apolo Ohno to find out how we can unlock our inner potential and be inspired to achieve at the highest level, even in challenging and uncertain circumstances. Apolo describes how he developed his talent over time, how he managed his drive so that it didn’t consume him and how he learned to pivot and reinvent himself when he retired.YOU WILL LEARN:Why consistency and hard work trump talent.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Buffini Coaching LiveFree Business ConsultationINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Don’t allow one or two negative thoughts to detract away from the way that you communicate and interact with your family, with your loved ones, with your work and with the goals that you set forth on January 1.” – Apolo Ohno“If you’ve been derailed, that’s OK. But you have within your control to get back on the wagon, to reassess the situation and to go on the attack that’s going to best suit what you’re seeking. And unless you do that, and take control, you’re just going to be a passenger in the speeding train versus being the conductor.” – Apolo Ohno“I had the raw talent, but talent alone, unfortunately, is just not enough in the last 5 percent. It is merely just the starting line.” – Apolo Ohno“There’s a competitive inner drive and a fire in all of us. I call it that high-performance mindset. So, when that’s switched on, you are very sharp, you’re very hungry and it’s time to get work done.” – Apolo Ohno“Always continue to learn, and always stay hungry no matter what. We as human beings have the capacity to always grow. And we can change our neural chemistry through that system. We’re understanding how that works now. So, the mindset, to me was always the single greatest tool.” – Apolo Ohno“Hopefully I can help people unlock their own inner potential in a way that they become more confident, more resilient, better relationships with their family, and they’re getting what they believe they both deserve and what they seek.” – Apolo Ohno Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has improved the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, Brian shares how Og came to be his mentor and how the timeless principles he taught changed his life forever.  YOU WILL LEARN:Why life is a game. Why you should embrace failure. Why no man or woman is an island. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Register for Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions Free business consultation“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “A Better Way to Live,” by Og Mandino “The Greatest Miracle in the World,” by Og Mandino “Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude,” by W. Clement Stone “Wake up and Live,” by Dorothea BrandeThe 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There are no secrets to success. It's a clear set of principles, not tactics and techniques.” – Brian Buffini  “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino “One day at a time, over time, produces transformational change.” – Brian Buffini “I will pause whenever I'm feeling sorry for myself today and remember that this is the only day I have and I must play it to the fullest.” – Og Mandino “Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” – Og Mandino  “When in doubt, go. When in doubt, do.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.