It's a Good Life

Click here to listen to the full episode The Christmas season is all about giving to others, but the spirit of giving shouldn’t just be for the holidays - it should be for life! In this episode, Brian explains why the principle of giving is so important year-round and shares his top tips for doing it the right way. YOU WILL LEARN:· How to find joy in giving.· How to give of yourself.· How to give of your natural gifts and abilities. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Business Consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nothing in my life brings me more joy than giving.” – Brian Buffini “The joy is in the giving itself. The goal is to be a blessing to others.” – Brian Buffini “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill “It's not always the size of the gift that matters, but the size of the heart that gives it.” – Brian Buffini “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Maya Angelouitsagoodlife.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 Coaching LiveNOTEWORTHY 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 episodeFeeling stuck is an unavoidable part of the human condition. In this episode, bestselling author Adam Alter shares why almost everyone feels stuck in some way, how it can be a feature of progress and what to do to get unstuck and thrive when it matters most. YOU WILL LEARN:· The goal gradient hypothesis.· The dynamic of perfectionism.· The concept of simplification. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Adam Alter “Anatomy of a Breakthrough,” by Adam Alter “The Power of Habit,” by Charles Duhigg “The Tipping Point,” by Malcolm Gladwell The Shawshank Redemption NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Stuckness is inevitable.” – Adam Alter “There is no success story … that doesn't involve multiple, repeated periods of stuckness.” – Adam Alter “Another way of thinking of perfectionism that's not as binary, that's more continuous, is excellence or mastery.” – Adam Alter “Excellence can be redefined across time.” – Adam Alter“Excellence is doing the best you can with what you have in the timeframe allowed.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of It’s a Good Life, host Brian Buffini talks with bestselling author and keynote speaker Jon Acuff on how using a framework of “5 Cs” can help you break through burnout and reignite your purpose. Jon shares how discomfort is actually a good thing and the only true way to know you are headed towards meaningful change. He also shares how leaders who want to succeed must learn to recognize the value of making mistakes and trying again, as well as asking for help. Lastly, Jon previews his upcoming book Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again and explains why procrastination isn’t a character flaw but a coping strategy. He offers tips on how you can recognize and replace it with better tools and habits so you never get stuck again. YOU WILL LEARN: The 5 Cs (clarity, courage, community, consistency, and coaching) that Jon uses to build a remarkable year. Why many who feel burnout are actually bored and what they can do to change that. Why it's important to celebrate achieving your goals and then move onto setting new ones. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) by Jon Acuff Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again by Jon Acuff NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “How do I have an amazing or remarkable year — clarity, courage, community, consistency, and, of course, coaching.” — Jon Acuff “The only way to know you're outside your comfort zone is if you're uncomfortable. That’s the sign you’re actually headed in the right direction.” — Jon Acuff “I’m realizing there’s no leadership playbook where you always know the right move. You’re going to blow it. And you learn.” — Jon Acuff “If you’ve achieved the big goals you set years ago — great. Celebrate it. But now it’s time for a new scorecard.” — Jon Acuff “High performers tend to be hyper-specific about career goals but casual about relationship goals, and that doesn’t work. — Jon Acuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sales is one of the most important professions in the world. In this episode, Brian shares the many virtues of this noble occupation and outlines the three characteristics that all great salespeople share. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you must have a desire to serve.· Why you have to be able to consult.· How you can muster the courage to ask. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free Business Consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Nothing happens without a sale.” – Brian Buffini “A desire to serve is where a great salesperson comes from.” – Brian Buffini “Service is an attitude of the heart.” – Brian Buffini“As a great salesperson, you get paid in more than money.” – Brian Buffini “If you have a desire to serve, the ability to consult and the courage to ask, you're going to crush it.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.