It's a Good Life

Anna Buffini has been pursuing her dream of becoming an Olympian since she was a little girl. In this episode, she describes the discipline, dedication and sacrifice it takes to become a champion and shares the principles that help her to overcome disappointment and adversity. YOU WILL LEARN:What she does to compete at the highest level.   How she handles pressure and setbacks. How her faith helps and guides her.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:www.annabuffini.com “The Hiding Place,” by Corrie Ten Boom NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You have to be consistent, and that consistency creates habits that create success.” – Anna Buffini “You have to have a why; you have to have a goal.” – Anna Buffini “You need to realize that this too shall pass.” – Anna Buffini “You can't give up when failures hit, you have to keep moving forward.” – Anna Buffini “You're not going to be a high achiever without being mentally tough.” – Anna Buffini “You can't find your identity in what you do. You have to find your identity in whose you are.” – Anna Buffini“There's such a power in hope. You can't take for granted that we have the opportunity to hope and to dream.” – Anna Buffiniitsagoodlife.com

Click here to listen to the full episodeHaving an “all-in” attitude is the best way to succeed in relationships, in business and in life. If you are all in, you put everything into your efforts, regardless of any hurdles and setbacks you encounter. In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind Summit, Brian explains how to best play the hand that life has given to you, no matter the difficulties; how to put every element of an all-in mindset into action; and how to use powerful all-in strategies in your daily life. By the end of this episode, you’ll be ready to jump in…and be all in! Inspirational quotes from today’s episode:“There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or you’re out.” — Pat Riley, Hall of Fame Coach“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” — William Shakespeare“When you’re not using your talents, when you’re not all in…you know it and it eats you from the inside out.” — Brian Buffini“Being all in is the price of the good life.” — Brian Buffini“It takes the exact same amount of energy to worry as it does to believe.” — Brian Buffini

As the first female F14 pilot, Carey Lohrenz led teams in some of the most demanding and extreme environments on earth. In this replay episode from The Curious CEO, she tells Dermot Buffini what her experiences taught her about fearless leadership and how those lessons can drive success in the competitive business world. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why high-performing teams need fearless leaders.   ·     The three fundamentals of real fearlessness.·     Fearless strategies to supercharge your business.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Curious CEO podcast careylohrenz.com “Fearless Leadership,” by Carey Lohrenz “Span of Control,” by Carey LohrenzLeadership Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you dilute your focus, you dilute your power.” – Carey Lohrenz “We never want to leave success to chance.” – Carey Lohrenz “When you get to be a high performer, it doesn't mean that you're no longer going to ever fear failure.” – Carey Lohrenz“The people who tell you that you can’t or that you won’t are usually the ones who are most afraid that you will.” – Carey Lohrenz “Bold, fearless action is what is going to drive success.” – Carey Lohrenz

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhether it’s a listing appointment or a first date, there are times when you know early on a deal isn’t in the cards, but it’s too early to call it off. What results is often a great story, one to tell and retell for years to come. In this short episode, Brian Buffini talks about the time he and his wife tried to find a new family pet and ended up with a story they still laugh about to this day. You’ll learn why it’s important to speak the same language as your guard dog, the importance of asking questions and why it’s essential to have a laugh, even when the circumstances aren’t the greatest.“At the end of the day, worry less. Trust more in the process and enjoy the journey.” — Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com

In today’s complex real estate market, you need to raise your game and be more professional than ever before. In this special episode, Brian outlines current market conditions, talks to NAR Chief Legal Officer and Chief Member Experience Officer Katie Johnson, and introduces a brand-new training program that will separate the pros from the amateurs in the industry. YOU WILL LEARN:The most up-to-date research on market conditions.   The new rules of real estate and some intricacies of the NAR settlement.·      How the CFSP training program will raise the bar for the entire industry.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Become a Certified Full-Service ProfessionalDo It N.O.W. NAR The Peak Experience“Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara  NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “The big push for this year will be in the Fall.” – Brian Buffini “You've got to be planting seeds with your database, with your customer base, with the relationships you have.” – Brian Buffini “People have gotten somewhat immune to the rates; people are getting a lot of help with their down payments; demand is still super high.” – Brian Buffini “We have a generation of Realtors without the skills to deal with a normal market. And the pros who've been around a long time haven't practiced those skills.” – Brian Buffini “There will be a significant reduction in the number of agents in the marketplace.” – Brian Buffini “There is a radical need for professionalism.” – Brian Buffini “You need to have a unique selling proposition. And you have to be able to articulate your value.”– Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com

Click here to listen to the full episodeEven the best coaches need little a bit of coaching themselves from time to time. In this case, Brian received priceless advice from top college football coach, Lou Holtz while playing golf at the world-renowned Augusta National Golf Club. While the trip was intended to lift Brian’s spirits after he lost his home and belongings, including his golf clubs, in the wildfires that tore through San Diego in 2007, things didn’t go according to plan. You’ll hear how tough words can bring out your best, the importance of perspective and why excuses never make up for a lack of practice. Most importantly, it’ll encourage you to ask yourself: What would your life look like if you took away some of the excuses?“What would your life look like if you took away some of the excuses?” — Brian Buffini"He loved me enough to do the hard thing and made me better than I was setting myself up to be." Brian Buffini“A coach can pull more out of you than you can pull out of yourself.” — Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com

How can a golf tournament help you to overhaul and upgrade your business? In this episode, Brian explains how attending the Masters Tournament impacted him both personally and professionally and shares the lessons that can help to rejuvenate and elevate any business. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why you must commit to excellence. ·     Why high standards are so powerful. ·     How to extend next-level hospitality. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Do It N.O.W. campaignMid-year Bold Predictions Certified Full-Service Professional (CFSP) program“Unreasonable Hospitality,” by Will Guidara S2E196 10 Weeks With Wooden  MasterMind The Peak Experience NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” – Booker T. Washington “Excellence needs to be consistent.” – Brian Buffini “There is no magic in magic. It’s all in the details.” – Walt Disney“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” – Coach John Wooden “True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests.” – Eleanor Rooseveltitsagoodlife.com

Click here to listen to the full episodeIn today’s culture, many people find themselves endlessly struggling to manage their finances. They work more just to spend more and, as a result, end up where they’ve always been — trapped! In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind, Brian gives ideas and principles to help you make a quantum leap in your finances, get ahead of the game and escape the economic rat race for good! Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:“The culture’s view of financial success is this: work more, buy more.” — Brian Buffini“You’re working for bills that are coming in the future for decisions you made in the past.” — Brian Buffini“You can’t borrow your way to a fortune.” — Brian Buffini“Invest in what you know...if you can’t pronounce it, don’t invest in it!” — Brian Buffini“Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.” — Paul Samuelson“There are only two reasons to invest in real estate: cash flow and appreciation...you have to decide the purpose of your investment.” — Brian Buffini“The person who doesn’t know where his next dollar is coming from usually doesn’t know where his last dollar went.” — Anonymous“You have to take care of the dollars so you can take care of the hundreds. You have to take care of the hundreds so you can take care of the thousands. You have to take care of the thousands so you’re able to take care of the millions.” — Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com

Today’s world can often feel cluttered, complicated and chaotic. With so many distractions and demands to contend with, it’s easy to get stressed and overwhelmed. In this episode, Brian shares how to identify and prioritize what really matters to you so that you can simplify and live the good life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     The symptoms of a complicated life.·     Why simplicity matters.·     The KISS method. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: MasterMind S2E156 Ready, Set, Goal! S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter “Don't Sweat the Small Stuff,” by Richard Carlson NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Complexity is your enemy. Any fool can make something complicated; it’s hard to keep things simple.” – Richard Branson “It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” – Henry David Thoreau “When things are simpler, it creates that sense of contentment. You have more time for yourself and others; you live by what you value.” – Brian Buffini“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffet “Keep the closet clean, keep the mind clean, keep the desk clean. This is how you simplify your life.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com