{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61a7bc4c981ee80013e20d42/63a08f85a006590011620c15?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S2E101 The Precious Present","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61a7bc4c981ee80013e20d42/1641146852983-97f355fc910ffe33e74ab94586c608f0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As children, Christmas was a season of wonder for many of us, but over time we often start to anticipate less, expect more and even develop a sense of entitlement. In this extra-special replay episode, Brian shares why Christmas is still so dear to him and teaches how anyone can tap into the magic of the season all year long.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong></p><ul><li>How to rekindle a sense of childlike anticipation and appreciation.</li><li>The story of the best Christmas Brian ever had.</li><li>Why the present is the most precious gift of all.</li></ul><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.itsagoodlife.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">itsagoodlife.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/The-New-One-Minute-Manager-audiobook/dp/B00UVXZCPO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24VR2MULU1KO6&amp;keywords=the+one+minute&amp;qid=1671113688&amp;s=audible&amp;sprefix=the+one+minute%2Caudible%2C199&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“The One Minute Manager,” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Who-Moved-My-Cheese-audiobook/dp/B07F7LS2ZW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2G3I628PUJP5D&amp;keywords=who+moved+my+cheese&amp;qid=1671113563&amp;sprefix=who+moved%2Caps%2C348&amp;sr=8-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson and Ken Blanchard</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Present-Gift-Makes-Happy-Successful/dp/B00275RL0I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U7VQ74TQQ50M&amp;keywords=the+present&amp;qid=1671113624&amp;s=audible&amp;sprefix=the+present%2Caudible%2C913&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“The Present,” by Spencer Johnson</a></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The only thing that will last is relationships with people.” – Brian Buffini</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“At the end of the day, the greatest present is the present.” – Brian Buffini</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“It’s OK to be shaped by your past, but you can’t drive a car by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror.” – Brian Buffini</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You need to learn from your past, not get judged by your past or get stuck by your past.” – Brian Buffini</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The present of faith opened up my heart, my life and my eyes.” – Brian Buffini</p>","author_name":"Brian Buffini"}