“Young people can achieve great things. Especially when they cast off, not only the limiting beliefs of their elders, but actually the limiting beliefs they place on themselves.” – Brian Buffini
Even in a challenging and sometimes negative world, young people can still do exceptional things. In this episode, Brian teaches how the youth of today can experience phenomenal success if they follow the 5 C’s of achievement. Topics discussed include why it’s important not to conform or be average and why having courage in the face of adversity can be the making of you.
YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit
Episode 141, Manners Maketh Money
“The Platinum Rule,” by Tony Alessandra and Michael J. O’Connor
“The Wizard of Oz,” movie
Episode 200, As a Man Thinketh
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.” – Rita Mae Brown
“Ancora imparo: I am still learning.” – Michelangelo
“Courtesy is a small act, but it packs a mighty wallop.” – Lewis Carroll
“Courage is nothing more than taking one step more than you think you can take.” – Brian Buffini
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.” – Helen Keller
“Small little habits can be big changes.” – Brian Buffini
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“It is the deepest form of courage you can have to be able to look at yourself in the mirror, learn about who you're looking back at and be willing to go and pursue who you were designed to be.” – Brian Buffini
We 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:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
“Emotional Intelligence,” by Daniel Goleman
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“When you minimize what you've done, you minimize who you are.” – Brian Buffini
“The world will knock you down plenty. You don't need to be doing it to yourself.” – Elizabeth Scott
“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 Buffini
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“The more people we can influence, the more people we can serve and help.” – Brian Buffini
From negotiating to collaborating, you need persuasion to get anything done in life. In this episode, Brian takes a deep dive into the art of persuasion, focusing on two powerful books to explain how you can become better skilled at influencing others so you can serve and help them. Topics discussed include why our need to be right means we often miss opportunity, why we all want to feel heard and why empathy is so important. Also outlined are the six principles of persuasion you can use to give customers a nudge in the right direction.
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YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“How to Win Friends & Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie
“Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” by Robert B. Cialdini
“Acres of Diamonds,” by Russell Conwell
ESPN “30 for 30” documentary series
Buffini & Company Heritage Profile
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey
Episode 222, Choosing Hope in a Racially Divided Culture with Miles McPherson
Episode 226, The Magic of Owning a Home
Buffini & Company The Pathway to Mastery®
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” – Dale Carnegie
“If your mind isn't open, keep your mouth shut too.” – Sue Grafton
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you're a fool than open it and remove all doubt.” – Mark Twain
“Disappointment is unmet expectations. And the more significant the expectations, the more significant that disappointment.” – Brené Brown
“To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks, but a special heart that listens.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
“There is a distinct lack of empathy in our culture. The more you practice it, the more successful you'll be, the more you'll stand out, the more persuasive you’ll be, the more impactful you'll be.” – Brian Buffini
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“When I have an alignment of my mindset of my head, if my heart is open and my hands are taking action, it unleashes my potential.” – Joe Niego
The pathway to success is never straightforward – there are always bumps and bruises along the way. In this episode, recorded live at The Peak Experience, Joe Niego teaches how you can overcome obstacles, unleash your potential and skip down the road to true success, just like the characters in “The Wizard of Oz.” Topics discussed include the three reasons people trip up, the powerful affirmations you can use to help you succeed and why you should constantly try to take a position of humility as you learn, interact and assess your mistakes.
YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“The Wizard of Oz” movie
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” by Carol S. Dweck
“Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
Chicago LockDown youth basketball program
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Fears aren't bad, they're normal. The problem is when they paralyze us.” – Joe Niego
“There's no such thing as failure, there's only feedback.” – Joe Niego
“When the mind is weak, a situation becomes a problem. When the mind is balanced, the situation becomes a challenge. But when the mind is strong, the situation becomes an opportunity.” – Anonymous
“When I practice being courageous and get outside my comfort zone, I’m more apt to be vulnerable, I’m more apt to be honest, I’m more apt to be humble. It unleashes everything else. Courage is huge.” – Joe Niego
“The more courage we lean into, the more we get to where we want to go.” – Joe Niego
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt.
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“Our brains and our bodies are designed to connect with other people. We are hardwired to connect.” – Joe Ehrmann
Scientifically and biologically, we are created to be in relationships, but it’s not always easy. In this episode, the fifth in a special series of six, Brian and Joe Ehrmann discuss what it means to love unconditionally inside a healthy relationship. Topics include the three basic things that every person needs to connect with others, the vital importance of deep friendships and the reasons why our wounds can stop us from developing the sorts of intimate connections that we are designed to have.
YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Season of Life,” by Jeffrey Marx
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“If we could ever address the lack of meaningful relationships with people in this world, we could deal with most of the social problems in this society.” – Joe Ehrmann
“Friendship means you get face to face. You reveal your deepest, most intimate struggles and who and what you are.” – Joe Ehrmann
“All relationships in one way or the other fall into two categories: It's either a relationship built around devotion, or it's a relationship built around duty.” – Brian Buffini
“Relationships are always organic. You might have had a great loving relationship three weeks ago, but you’ve got to keep working on that relationship. It takes time. It takes commitment. And it takes investment.” – Joe Ehrmann
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“If you pay attention to a distraction, it is a very high price you pay.” – Brian Buffini
It’s very easy to become distracted and lose focus in today’s fast-paced world. In this episode, Brian teaches how to avoid distractions, develop laser focus and become an on-purpose person who will win the day. Topics include how distraction dilutes concentration and energy, why multitasking isn’t necessarily positive, how to get back on task quickly if you get distracted and why a power hour can help you to complete short-term immediate action steps and gain momentum.
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YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Episode 14, An Interview with Daniel Goleman
“Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence,” by Daniel Goleman
“Flow,” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Buffini & Company Heritage Profile
“For Want of a Nail,” poem
“Invictus,” by William Ernest Henley
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Distraction means you miss out on life.” – Brian Buffini
“Focus is intentional; drift is passive.” – Brian Buffini
“To be in hell is to drift: to be in heaven is to steer.” – George Bernard Shaw
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” – Alexander Graham Bell
“It is those who concentrate on but one thing at a time who advance in this world.” – Og Mandino
“It is the set of the sails, not the direction of the wind that determines which way we will go.” – Jim Rohn
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