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291. Quick Cut: S2E291 A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya Shankar
10:19||Season 2, Ep. 291Click here to listen to the full episodeWe all encounter a change of plan at some point in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar to understand who we are and who we become when faced with change. Topics discussed include: How change profoundly impacted Maya’s life, why humility is so important and how being more openminded can help build resilience. YOU WILL LEARN:· Common psychological strategies for navigating change. · Why people really dislike uncertainty.· How to cultivate a mindset to thrive in change. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://mayashankar.com/ A Slight Change of Plans “The Language Instinct,” by Steven Pinker “Back to the Future” NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The specifics of this moment may be unprecedented. But our human ability to navigate change is nothing new.” – Dr. Maya Shankar “There is a universality in the way that we as humans navigate change.” – Maya Shankar “Change in one area of our lives often has profound spill-over effects into other areas of our lives that we simply can't predict at the outset.” – Maya Shankar “At a minimum, there will be growth because change necessarily involves a loss of identity of some kind.” – Maya Shankar “When you are more openminded, you are seeking awe and that actually helps you cultivate a more resilient personality in the face of change.” – Maya Shankar
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290. S2E290 How to Build a Non-Anxious Life with Dr. John Delony
37:01||Season 2, Ep. 290Do you want to reduce anxiety and live a more authentic and fulfilling life? In this episode, Dr. John Delony shares a life-changing truth about anxiety that will help you to heal and move forward with hope. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why margin is vital.· The six daily choices to ease anxiety.· The importance of self-worth and belonging. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Peak ExperienceS2E31 Own Your Past Change Your Future - an Interview with Dr. John Delony S2E17 Myths About Anxiety and the Life-Changing Truth – an Interview with Dr. John Delony www.johndelony.com “Redefining Anxiety,” by Dr. John Delony “The Black Swan,” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “In my house, we don't solve for ROI – we solve for peace.” – Dr. John Delony “A non-anxious life…doesn't mean it's going to be perfect. It allows you a spirit of margin and the truth of margin when things happen.” – Dr. John Delony “You are worth being well.” – Dr. John Delony “I'm tired of people going to war with themselves. The world doesn't need any more shame.” – Dr. John Delony Itsagoodlife.com “You have to have a coach; a professional of some sort that is just your eyes in the sky.” – Dr. John Delony
289. Quick Cut: S2E289 Giving You My Best
10:58||Season 2, Ep. 289Click here to listen to the full episodeIn today’s challenging world, faith, hope and love are more important than ever before. Brian shares more of the age-old principles that will help you to live the good life and then help others do the same. YOU WILL LEARN:· The power of faith in God, yourself and others.· Why hope is a good thing.· What it looks like to love yourself and others. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“The best stuff I have are old principles and practices that I've applied to my life.” – Brian Buffini “For me, when life goes upside down, I turn to my faith in God.” – Brian Buffini “It's important to know who you are; it's important to know what you're not.” – Brian Buffini “Hope can get you to the good life and love allows you to get the most out of it.” – Brian Buffini “If you desire to love someone else, you have to be capable of receiving love.” – Brian Buffini
288. S2E288 Lessons from my Mother
27:27||Season 2, Ep. 288Brian’s mother Therese Buffini was the embodiment of a life well lived. In this very special episode, Brian shares her life principles and reflects on the lasting impact she had on him and the world. YOU WILL LEARN:· Her business wisdom.· Her financial savvy. · The 3 big life lessons she taught him. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Roisin Dubh song Moving Hearts rock band “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini S2E272 Ed Mylett: The Power of One More NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Are you taking care of your customers and are you making any money?” – Therese Buffini “You might as well be hung for a sheep as for a lamb.” – Therese Buffini “Never go anywhere with one arm as long as the other.” – Therese Buffini “Mind the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.” – Therese Buffiniitsagoodlife
287. Quick Cut: S2E287 Know Yourself, Know Your Money - an Interview with Rachel Cruze
10:57||Season 2, Ep. 287Click here to listen to the full episodeUnderstanding yourself is essential to understanding the way you handle money. In this episode, Brian interviews personal finance expert Rachel Cruze about her new book, “Know Yourself, Know Your Money.” Rachel shares why understanding your own behaviors and beliefs will help you to take control and handle your finances better. YOU WILL LEARN:How to eliminate financial fear.Why it’s vital to keep learning.How to identify the 7 major money tendencies. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:“Know Yourself, Know Your Money,” by Rachel Cruze“Love Your Life, Not Theirs,” by Rachel Cruze“Smart Money, Smart Kids,” by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze“The Voice of the Heart,” by Chip Dodd“The Shawshank Redemption,” movie“Shooter,” movie INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Fear is your body's response that you are in need of something.” – Rachel Cruze“It takes a level of humility to be able to say ‘I don't have it all.’” – Rachel Cruze“Change is uncomfortable. It's hard. We don't like it. We just want to keep doing what we know.” – Rachel Cruze“We can justify our purchases to maybe put a BAND-AID over deeper things going on.” – Rachel Cruze“There's no point being right and being alone.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com
286. S2E286 Real Estate Investing Unveiled - Brian Buffini and Ryan Pineda Part 2
45:53||Season 2, Ep. 286Do you want to thrive in a shifting real estate market? In part 2 of this episode, Brian draws on his decades of experience in the industry to forecast what lies ahead and how you can adapt, grow and succeed in changing times. YOU WILL LEARN:· The right way to grow a resilient business.· Strategies to overcome mistakes and failures. · The importance of coaching and training. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E284 Real Estate Investing Unveiled – Brian Buffini and Ryan Pineda Part 1Ryan Pineda The Wealthy Way Podcast Buffini Coaching Live “Takin’ Care of Business,” by Brian Buffini NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Have clear-cut goals.” – Brian Buffini “Ambition is a fantastic thing. The key is to have a healthy ambition.” – Brian Buffini “The real key is not the hours you put in; it's what you get out of your hours.” – Brian Buffini “You’ve got to know your strengths, but you’ve got to know your blind spots.” – Brian Buffini “We will make the same mistake over and over again if we don't grow.” – Brian Buffini
285. Quick Cut: S2E285 The Entrepreneur's Dilemma
10:15||Season 2, Ep. 285Click here to listen to the full episodeIn 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 Buffiniitsagoodlife.com