The Brian Buffini Show

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S2E38 Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life May 11, 2022

Show notes

No 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.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“The Strangest Secret,” by Earl Nightingale

“Treasury of Quotes,” by Jim Rohn

“As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen

“Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals,” by Thomas Corley

“The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.

“The Millionaire Mind,” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.

“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill

“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter

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 Buffini

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S2E37 The War Within May 09, 2022

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In striving to succeed and reach their goals, many people experience a challenging balancing act between their emotions and their logic. In this episode, Brian examines the reasons for this internal tug of war and teaches how to achieve more balance and live the good life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· The 5 emotions we experience in our business lives.

· The 5 logical tug of war partners.

· The best ways to manage these internal conflicts.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Peak Experience

https://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/peak-experience/

S2E35, How to Beat Burnout Part 1

https://play.acast.com/s/the-brian-buffini-show/s2e35-how-to-beat-burnout-part-1

S2E36, How to Beat Burnout Part 2

https://play.acast.com/s/the-brian-buffini-show/s2e36-how-to-beat-burnout-part-2

S2E25, The Power of Regret – an Interview with Daniel Pink

https://play.acast.com/s/the-brian-buffini-show/s2e25-the-power-of-regret-an-interview-with-daniel-pink

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“There's no such thing as balance. What there is, is balancing.” – Brian Buffini

“Contentment is resting in the goals that have been achieved.” – Brian Buffini

“Every goal set and achieved needs to be celebrated.” – Brian Buffini

“Sometimes you can be so focused on the results that you miss out on what the magical part is, which is the journey.” – Brian Buffini

“When we're balancing, the war within is no longer a war. It's more of a quibble. It's more of a challenge. It's more of a daily adjustment.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E36 How to Beat Burnout Part 2 May 04, 2022

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In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it can feel impossible to say no to anything. Unfortunately, spreading yourself too thin means exposing yourself to a high risk of chronic burnout.In part 2 of this episode, Brian examines how to put certain disciplines in place to avoid, manage and overcome burnout and live the good life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why taking time off must be a priority.

· Why it’s vital to work on emotional intelligence.

· Why celebrating your wins is so important.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E35, How to Beat Burnout Part 1

https://play.acast.com/s/the-brian-buffini-show/s2e35-how-to-beat-burnout-part-1

MasterMind Summit

https://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/mastermind-summit/

“Man in the Mirror,” by Michael Jackson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PivWY9wn5ps

Episode 14, An Interview with Daniel Goleman

https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/episode-014-interview-daniel-goleman/

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“I committed the greatest flaw you can make for success – and that is to say yes to everything.” – Brian Buffini

“People who work on their EQ do much better with burnout than those who don't.” – Brian Buffini

“If you want to make a profound change in your relationships, you have to show up as the very best version of yourself.”– Brian Buffini

“You're not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.”– Anonymous

“The more things we say yes to means the more we're actually draining the good life out of ourselves.”– Brian Buffini

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S2E35 How to Beat Burnout Part 1 May 02, 2022

Show notes

In today’s increasingly challenging world, burnout is on the rise everywhere. In part 1 of this episode, Brian shares how burnout negatively affects the good life and teaches powerful ways to control it and move out the other side.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· The different definitions of burnout.

· The various signs of burnout.

· His own personal experience with burnout.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Burnout,” by Dr. Herbert Freudenberger

https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Out-Herbert-Freudenberger/dp/0553255843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UBO603OIJ7P0&keywords=Herbert+Freudenberger&qid=1651156591&sprefix=herbert+freudenberger%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

“Thrilled to Death,” by Dr. Archibald Hart

https://www.amazon.com/Thrilled-Death-Endless-Pursuit-Pleasure/dp/0849918529/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P14W8C7A6MYH&keywords=thrilled+to+death&qid=1651156670&sprefix=thrilled+to+death%2Caps%2C754&sr=8-1

MasterMind Summit

https://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/mastermind-summit/

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Burnout is not something that's ever conquered. But it is something that can be controlled.” – Brian Buffini

“On the other side of burnout is joy. On the other side of burnout is refreshment. On the other side of burnout is hope.” – Brian Buffini

“The good life waits on the other side of burnout.” – Brian Buffini

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott

“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid

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S2E34 The Entrepreneur's Dilemma Part 2 Apr 27, 2022

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In order for their business to succeed, entrepreneurs must have a rock-solid plan in place. In part 2 of this episode, Brian shares a failsafe strategy to build a business that lasts the test of time while still living the good life. Topics discussed include: Managing your calendar, becoming disciplined and gaining control of your life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why a budget is vital.

· How to implement an effective set of action steps.

· Why measurables are the key to success.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E33, The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma Part 1

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI2NzIzY2MwODFmMzYwMDE2ZTBmNmJm

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“When you're out of budget all the time, you're out of control all the time.” – Brian Buffini

“When you're on top of the mountain, throw a little dirt in the valley, it'll break your fall.” – George Buffini

“If you're going to be an entrepreneur, you’ve got to be a doer.” – Brian Buffini

“We all need a little bit of help. We need friends, we need colleagues, we need counselors and we need coaching.” – Brian Buffini

“Sometimes when we're succeeding in life, we don't even know it.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E33 The Entrepreneur's Dilemma Part 1 Apr 25, 2022

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In striving to achieve the success they want, many entrepreneurs experience a tug of war between their personal and their business life. In part 1 of this episode, Brian shares the lessons he has learned during his vast experience as an entrepreneur and teaches how you can stop being owned by your business and start living the good life.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why you must get on the same page as your partner.

· Why a vision is critical to success.

· How to set effective goals.

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“35 years I'm an entrepreneur, and I’ve learned a few things along the way.” – Brian Buffini

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“It starts with the vision. Once you get the vision, then what supports the vision is our goals.” – Brian Buffini

“Goal-setting changed my life, and it changes my life every year.” – Brian Buffini

“A goal is a dream with a deadline.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E32 The Past Is Gone. The Future is Tomorrow. The Good Life is Now. Apr 20, 2022

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If you want to live the good life and achieve your goals in the future, you have to understand and own your past first. In this episode, Brian reflects on his interview with Dr. John Delony about his new book, “Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” and shares what he learned from their conversation.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Your options for dealing with pain.

· The formula for owning your past.

· Top tips for changing your future.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E31, Own Your Past, Change Your Future – an Interview with Dr. John Delony

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI1ZGU5OTU2MGI0YmQwMDEyOGNjZTU3?hl=en-IE&ved=2ahUKEwiq8df76J_3AhWwoHIEHWTEB8UQjrkEegQIBxAF&ep=6

“Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” by Dr. John Delony

https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/own-your-past-change-your-future-by-dr-john-delony

S2E17, Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Changing Truth – an Interview with Dr. John Delony

https://shows.acast.com/the-brian-buffini-show/episodes/s2e17-myths-about-anxiety-and-the-life-changing-truth-an-int

“The Untouchables,” movie

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094226/

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Change is hard. And, by yourself, it's almost impossible.” – Brian Buffini

“All permanent, lasting change has to start on the inside and work its way to the outside. And that normally takes a series of processes, and usually some help.” – Brian Buffini

“Sometimes our feelings are a true emotion, but not a true reflection, of our circumstance.” – Brian Buffini

“We can change our situation in life economically, environmentally, relationally. We can change everything. But we need help.” – Brian Buffini

“We can reach some impossible goals when we own our past to change our future.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E31 Own Your Past Change Your Future - an Interview with Dr. John Delony Apr 18, 2022

Show notes

If 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:

“Own Your Past, Change Your Future,” by Dr. John Delony

https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/own-your-past-change-your-future-by-dr-john-delony

S2E17, Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Changing Truth – an Interview with Dr. John Delony

https://shows.acast.com/the-brian-buffini-show/episodes/s2e17-myths-about-anxiety-and-the-life-changing-truth-an-int

www.johndelony.com

www.ramseysolutions.com

“What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” Shad Helmstetter

https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Talk-Your-Self/dp/1501171992/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FFR2VBTI1SY6&keywords=what+to+say+when+you+talk+to+yourself+book&qid=1649946227&sprefix=what+to+say+%2Caps%2C464&sr=8-1

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

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S2E30 How to Love Your Work Part 2 Apr 13, 2022

Show notes

Many people view work as a punishment, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In part 2 of this episode, Brian shares how work can be a pleasure, not a chore. Topics discussed include: How to find meaning in your work, why it’s so important to serve others and why you have to keep challenging yourself if you want to grow and develop.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why work is work.

· Why some people are happy at work.

· Steps to take to love your work.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E29, How to Love Your Work Part 1

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzYxYTdiYzRjOTgxZWU4MDAxM2UyMGQ0Mg/episode/NjI1NDYyYTYxZjVkNTgwMDEyNWRkMGQ5?hl=en-IE&ved=2ahUKEwjZwMKP6473AhWMY8AKHSBXCUEQjrkEegQIBhAF&ep=6

Episode 303, From Paycheck to Purpose – an Interview with Ken Coleman

https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/from-paycheck-to-purpose-an-interview-with-ken-coleman-303/

Episode 289, The Blessing of Work

https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-blessing-of-work-289/

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“If you want to find meaning, it's always going to have some form of service.” – Brian Buffini

“Always render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what your task may be.” – Og Mandino

“You’ve got to grow where you're planted.” – Brian Buffini

“When you never want to work a day in your life, you make it about them, not you.” – Brian Buffini

“In blessing other people and serving other people, it changes your own state.” – Brian Buffini

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S2E29 How to Love Your Work Part 1 Apr 11, 2022

Show notes

Even if you do what you love, work can often become a chore. In part 1 of this episode, Brian examines why people are unhappy with the daily grind and teaches how to find joy in work again.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why you become disengaged.

· Why you must connect with others.

· Why you feel stuck.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Episode 164, The Best Interview of my Life with Neil Armstrong

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-interview-of-my-life-with-neil-armstrong/id1089027054?i=1000445112298

The Peak Experience

https://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/peak-experience/

“Man's Search for Meaning,” by Viktor E. Frankl

https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YJMRK3E8FM4G&keywords=mans+search+for+meaning&qid=1649616078&sprefix=mans+s%2Caps%2C401&sr=8-1

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