It's a Good Life

Click here to listen to the full episodeIt isn’t always easy to see the good in life, but it is always there. In this episode, Brian explains why challenging and difficult experiences can turn out for the best and shares purposeful and practical ways to live the good life you were created for.   YOU WILL LEARN:•Why life doesn't always feel good.  •How to put more of the good back in your life.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:www.itsagoodlife.comINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“We were created for a good life. We were designed for it. We were built for it.” – Brian Buffini “Inside the infinite love of God there’s a place for suffering.” – Fr. Thomas Keating“God works all things together for good.” – Romans 8:28“When you’re focusing on what’s not right, it’s all you get; that’s all you are.” – Brian Buffini“Every book of success has chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini“Better days are ahead. There is hope for the future.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to kickstart the new year and achieve incredible success in 2025? In this episode, Brian shares how to develop the kind of high-performance habits that will guarantee you have your best year ever! YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to identify bad habits.·     How to cultivate good habits.  ·     How to supercharge high-performance habits. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kickstart 2025The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey S2E163 Good Habits for a Good Life S2E02 My Best Habits S2E214 How to Get Back on Your Horse with Anna Buffini NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you're not outside your comfort zone, you're not learning.” – Brian Buffini “One of the most powerful benefits of coaching is that it keeps people from drifting.” – Brian Buffini “Focus does not mean saying yes, it means saying no.” – Steve Jobs “Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.”– Jim Rohn “Don't go it alone.” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeMany people get off track and drift into bad habits. In this episode, Brian shares some of his own personal experiences and teaches how he has worked to build upon his good habits and reduce or eradicate those that needed to be eliminated.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Bad habits he developed. ·     Good habits he formed.·     5 circle habits he recommends. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “To start a good habit, you actually have to introduce it to your conscious mind and do it so consistently that it then becomes formed in your unconscious mind.” – Brian Buffini“High-performance behaviors have periods of drift and periods of setback.” – Brian Buffini “We drift into bad habits. And then we just do them again and again.” – Brian Buffini“There's a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn't. Solitude replenishes, but isolation diminishes.” – Brian Buffini “It's important that we stay connected to people.” – Brian Buffini “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotleitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A surefire way to have a great new year is to do an in-depth review of the past 12 months, wipe the slate clean and then get planning! In this episode, Brian shares the Magic Meeting process he undertakes every December to set him up for success in the year ahead.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you should celebrate your accomplishments.  ·     How you can identify what needs improving.  ·     Why you must formulate ideas for the future. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E66, The Magic MeetingS2E119 Get Out of Debt ForeverNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Starting with what you've accomplished is the key.” – Brian Buffini “Celebrate the wins and learn from the losses.” – Brian Buffini “Where you spend your money shows your priorities.” – Brian Buffini “Set your budget and then try to beat it.” – Brian Buffini “Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.” – Napoleon Hillitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeMany people mistakenly believe that a bucket list is something you only make if you receive a bad health diagnosis. If you embrace it, however, a bucket list can give you hope, show you purpose, and introduce joy back into your day. In this episode, Brian teaches how to write a life-changing bucket list. He describes how to categorize your dreams, why it’s vital to stimulate yourself visually, and how to create a bucket list that reflects what the good life looks like for you. He also gives away the best goal-setting resource he has ever built. By the end of the episode you’ll be on your way to taking a bite out of life with the bucket list of your dreams!Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“A bucket list can absolutely change your life if you embrace it.” — Brian Buffini“A bucket list gives you a year-round sense of anticipation. It will bring a joyful, youthful enthusiasm back into your life and it’s extraordinarily stimulating for the mind and heart.” — Brian Buffini“Dreams energize your mind and empower you to believe.” — Brian Buffini“A dream requires you to step out and do things you’ve never done before. It’s aspirational by nature.” — Brian Buffini“You always want to make yourself uncomfortable, because that’s how you test how great you can be.” — Brian Buffini“Pursue your dream. This is the spice of life; when life takes a bite out of you, this gives you hope.” — Brian Buffini“I hope every single one of you will start a bucket list, get the resource, and get in the game of it. It will change you.” — Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the holidays, it’s very easy to get caught up in chaos and consumerism. In this special episode, Brian shares how to tap into the real spirit of Christmas and look forward to the year ahead with faith, confidence and peace of mind. YOU WILL LEARN:The ghosts of Christmas past.The lessons of Christmas present.The blessings of Christmas future. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Buffini events S2E196 10 Weeks with WoodenNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The real gift of Christmas is the gift of you.” – Brian Buffini “Don't go it alone.” – Brian Buffini “It's impossible to shine a light to someone else's path without lighting up your own.” – Brian Buffini “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” – Maya Angelou “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction of knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” – John Wooden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn every interaction we have with others, we constantly send tiny social signals. If we learn to control and leverage these cues, our personal and professional relationships can be hugely improved. In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards reveals the secret language of charismatic communication and teaches how making simple adjustments to the signals we send can lead to phenomenal success.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to be aware of the cues you send.·     How to convey warmth and confidence in every interaction.·     The 3 rules for practicing cues.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Science of People “Cues,” by Vanessa Van Edwards “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Anyone can learn to be charismatic.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “If we learn how to send the right signals, we teach the world how we want to be treated.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “We need to be charismatic now more than ever because we're so burnt out with communication.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “Highly charismatic people cue warmth and competence, and infect warmth and competence.” – Vanessa Van Edwards “Competence without warmth, or competence without character, leaves people feeling suspicious.” – Vanessa Van EdwardsShow lessitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-confidence is one of the biggest factors differentiating success from failure, in business and in life. In this episode, Dr. Ivan Joseph shares the traits of self-confident people and explains how anyone can develop more grit, resilience and self-belief.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why self-confidence is a skill you can learn. ·     How global self-confidence differs from specific self-confidence.·     How you can build more self-confidence. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.drivanjoseph.com “You Got This,” by Dr. Ivan Joseph REALStrengths Assessmentitsagoodlife.com“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter“Awaken the Giant Within,” by Anthony Robbins Seven Brides for Seven Brothers  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Self-confidence is the genuine belief in your ability to accomplish the task at hand.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “Confident people interpret feedback differently.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “Confident people have to be willing to accept failure as part of the process and then ask themselves what are they here to learn.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “The process of becoming great and becoming confident is filled and grounded in hope and optimism.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “Live in the moment and let go of your mistakes.” – Dr. Ivan Joseph “The Good Life to me means living within your means surrounded by people who love you unconditionally and adding value to the world that you live in.” – Dr. Ivan Josephitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeNo-one wants to experience adversity in life, but the challenges we face can very often be the making of us. In this episode, Brian explains why struggle is vital to the good life and shares how we can prepare for it, conquer it and ultimately benefit from it. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you need struggle to grow.·     Why struggle allows you to step out of your comfort zone.·     How struggle helps you to embrace the grind.NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Many people seek lives without struggle or difficulty. And that in itself will bring tremendous difficulty.” – Brian Buffini   “Struggle is a great teacher. And, when we're prepared for it, we can actually learn to enjoy it.” – Brian Buffini   “You’ve got to go through the life and death struggle of a chrysalis to become a butterfly. That's the only way you learn how to fly.” – Brian Buffini   “The struggle is crucial. If you're struggling right now it's helping you.” – Brian Buffini   “We have to do the hard things to get to easy street.” – Brian Buffini  Itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Buffini has forecast real estate trends and developments with extraordinary accuracy for many years. In his 17th Bold Predictions broadcast, he shares the most up-to-date research on current market conditions, talks to NAR’s Dr. Lawrence Yun to get insight on what lies ahead for the industry and outlines how a new training program will separate the professionals from the amateurs. YOU WILL LEARN:The real state of real estate.Dr. Yun’s detailed analysis of what the market holds for 2025.Why it’s time to be a pro.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: CFSPKickstart 2025 Leadership Coaching NAR  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The only way to move forward in the year to come is to really be at the height of your profession.” – Brian Buffini “The worst tightness in inventory is coming to an end.” – Dr. Lawrence Yun “Realtors should anticipate more listings, which automatically means more business opportunity.” – Dr. Lawrence Yun “Teams are going to continue to be a more a significant part of the industry.” – Brian Buffini “You cannot be a C player in the real estate space.” – Brian Buffini “If you will make the commitment to work on yourself harder than you work on your real estate business, you can go from making a living to making a fortune.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeMany people enthusiastically set goals only to later give up in frustration because they feel stuck. In this episode, Brian shares the three strategies you can use to change direction, get unstuck and start to make phenomenal progress in every area of your life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you must identify areas where you’re bogged down.·     How to figure out what needs to change.·     What it takes to do a complete 180. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you're bogged down, you have to make a move forward.” – Brian Buffini “All you need is the plan, the roadmap and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale “In order to have courage, you need encouragement.” – Brian Buffini “Our mindset is often something we need to shift.” – Brian Buffini “Most people want to change their circumstances, but don't want to change themselves.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The science of investing can help anyone achieve the American Dream. In this episode, investment advisor and educator Mark Matson shares how Nobel Prize-winning investment principles can transform your financial future, give you freedom and help you fulfill your purpose.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     The role that risk plays in success.·     The best approach for building a portfolio.  ·     What young people need to do to succeed financially.    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Experiencing the American Dream,” by Mark Matson “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini “The Old Man and the Sea,” by Ernest HemingwayFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Be of service of others. Don't expect anything for free without earning it.” – Mark Matson   “The human mind is not your friend when it comes to investing, it's actually hardwired to destroy the investing process.” – Mark Matson    “If you don't understand it, don't do it.” – Mark Matson   “Capitalism is the greatest wealth-creation tool on the planet.” – Mark Matson   “The American Dream is not supposed to be easy. It's supposed to be possible.” – Mark Matson  itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn a world where a simple ‘thank you’ is often absent in interactions with other people, expressing gratitude is more important than ever before. In this episode, Brian shares why an attitude of gratitude changes everything and how it has formed the cornerstone of his business and his life for many decades.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     The best ways to express gratitude. ·     What happens when you let people know you appreciate their business.·     How gratitude brings emotional glue to a relationship.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A person's name is so important. It's the sweetest sound in their ears. We’ve got to make sure that we say thank you and use the person's name.” – Brian Buffini “An attitude of gratitude changes the heart.” – Brian Buffini “Nothing in my career has cost less money, taken less time and built a bigger fortune for me than the expression of gratitude, especially through personal notes.” – Brian Buffini “Gratitude is an essential in the good life.” – Brian BuffiniShow lessitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expressing gratitude can transform your life, both professionally and personally. In this episode, bestselling author John Israel tells Brian how his innovative Mr. Thank You Project has morphed into a global movement that has inspired millions of people around the world. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to stay consistent writing notes.·     The key elements of an amazing personal note.  ·     How a giver’s mentality helps your business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “The Mr. Thank You Project,” by John Israel “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie The Shawshank Redemption Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Gratitude is the reflective state of the ability to look at anything that's happening and find the good, find the value, and really see the gift in any experience.” – John Israel   “You can't be entitled and have gratitude at the same time.” – Brian Buffini “Curiosity is the precursor to appreciation, and appreciation is the birthplace of empathy.” – John Israel  “When you have compassion, you have the ability to literally connect with anyone.” – John Israel   “Results show skill, but how we handle problems shows character.” – John Israel  itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeSaying yes to everything can seem like a great idea – but it can quickly become a very big problem! In this episode, Brian shares why saying no is necessary for the good life – and absolutely vital for success. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why people have the disease to please.·     Why every yes means a no.·     The benefits of saying no. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It’s more important to be respected than liked, especially in business.” – Brian Buffini   “In service, you put other people's needs first - but you can't suppress your own needs.” – Brian Buffini   “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffet    “If it's not a hell yes, then it's a no.” – Derek Sivers “When you learn to say no and smile, it means you value yourself.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Allen’s Getting Things Done® work-life management system is a global productivity movement that helps people bring order to the chaos in their businesses and their lives. In this episode, David tells Brian how the GTD® system enables greater performance, capacity and innovation. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How to engage and be present.  ·     How to get in the zone without having a crisis.  ·     How to write a superior to-do list.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “Getting Things Done,” by David AllenInspirational quotes from today’s interview:“How you are engaged with the world is the issue.” — David Allen“Productivity is simply achieving desired results.” — David Allen“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” — David Allen“Your head can handle about four things max before it starts to feel overwhelmed and confused.” — David Allen“Pay attention to what has your attention, start to engage with it appropriately and it opens space.” — David Allen“Completion and creativity: that’s really the essence of what Getting Things Done® is all about.” — David Allenitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episode.Although many entrepreneurs work very long hours, they often don’t accomplish what they want to. In this episode, Brian shares how to work smarter, get more out of your time and achieve phenomenal success.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     The mindset of work.·     The motivation of work.·     The methodology of work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Flow, by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiFree business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “In the grind is where you often find the innovation, the creativity and the space.” – Brian Buffini   “Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” – Napoleon Hill    “The purpose of life is a life of purpose and that purpose is to serve others.” – Brian Buffini     “If you can embrace the concept of focus, it can change everything for you. Instead of being a lightbulb, that same light and energy becomes a laser.” – Brian Buffini     “It's not how many hours you work. It's the quality and acuity of those hours.” – Brian Buffini itsagoodlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to go from good to great to extraordinary? In this episode, legendary Formula 1 driver Derek Daly describes his meteoric rise from a working-class childhood in Dublin to a professional world-class racer and shares how the principles of high-performance sports can help you to overcome adversity and achieve phenomenal success in business and life.   YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why support is crucial.  ·     Why desire is critical to success.·     The difference between going fast and being fast.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: derekdaly.com Derek’s books Rush movie Formula 1: Drive to Survive The CommitmentsGoldfinger Grand Prix NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “No matter what doors are open, you have to walk through the door yourself to make things happen.” – Derek Daly “The next path to most people's success is already within their network. They just don't quite know it yet.” – Derek Daly “We're all in control of the legacy that we leave.” – Derek Daly “Performance is personal, but high performance is highly personal.” – Derek Daly “Families create the communities. Communities create the success stories.” – Derek Dalyitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click here to listen to the full episodeConfidence is not the absence of doubt, it's the attitude and energy you bring in the midst of doubt. In this episode, Brian explains why self-confidence is such a powerful trait in the marketplace and teaches how you can grow yours to achieve phenomenal success in business and in life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why everyone experiences doubt sometimes.·     How past accomplishments will help you make breakthroughs.·     Why you must believe in your future. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can have doubts and still be confident.” – Brian Buffini “Confidence comes from doing and repetition.” – Brian Buffini “If you did it before, you can do it again.” – Brian Buffini “You have to have a belief in the future if you want confidence.” – Brian Buffini “Being reliable is the stepping stone to a great business and life.” – Brian BuffiniShow lessitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we tap into our creativity, great things can happen! In a special live recording, Brian shares some of his personal experiences of creativity, explains why it’s inherent in everyone and teaches how to unlock it and thrive at any age.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     7 steps to harnessing your creative subconscious.·     The benefits of creative outlets.·     Advice for tapping into a creative project.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:CFSP “Flow,” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  Saving Mr. Banks NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life and a hell of a lot more interesting life.” – Elizabeth Gilbert “Creativity starts with problem solving.” – Brian Buffini “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein “A creative solution is a more joyous solution. It's a more three-dimensional solution. It's a less of a grind solution.” – Brian Buffini “You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelouitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.