It's a Good Life

In a world filled with tension and misunderstanding, communication has never been more important. In this episode, Brian Buffini interviews Jefferson Fisher, a trial attorney, podcast host and communications expert, who shares some of the techniques and mindset practices outlined in his new bestselling book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. Whether you’re leading a team, having difficult conversations at home, or navigating high-stakes situations, Jefferson’s thoughtful and practical insights will help you speak with empathy, clarity, and confidence.  YOU WILL LEARN: • The framework you can use prior to having a difficult conversation, leading to your desired outcome.   • How curiosity and asking questions leads to clarity and better outcomes.  • Assertiveness techniques that help you feel confident and take control of stressful conversations.     MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini Coaching Live - Bold PredictionsFree business consultationThe Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More by Jefferson Fisher   NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you get curious, when you slow down and use questions to your benefit, you're going to be one that's the people are going to go to in moments of chaos.” — Jefferson Fisher    “Confidence is not something you have before a conversation. Confidence is the outcome. It's the consequence.” — Jefferson Fisher  “When somebody asks you a question, take some time before you respond. Let your breath be the first word that you say.” — Jefferson Fisher  "When you set out to win an argument, what's most likely to happen is you will eventually lose the relationship.” — Jefferson Fisher "If you do not set a goal, then the other person will set the goal for you. They will start to decide why you're talking to them, what you need.” — Jefferson Fisher  itsagoodlife.com

Click here to listen to the full episodeWhat does it take to have the mindset of an Olympian? In this episode, Brian interviews speed skater Apolo Ohno to find out how we can unlock our inner potential and be inspired to achieve at the highest level, even in challenging and uncertain circumstances. Apolo describes how he developed his talent over time, how he managed his drive so that it didn’t consume him and how he learned to pivot and reinvent himself when he retired.YOU WILL LEARN:Why consistency and hard work trump talent.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Buffini Coaching LiveFree Business ConsultationINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“Don’t allow one or two negative thoughts to detract away from the way that you communicate and interact with your family, with your loved ones, with your work and with the goals that you set forth on January 1.” – Apolo Ohno“If you’ve been derailed, that’s OK. But you have within your control to get back on the wagon, to reassess the situation and to go on the attack that’s going to best suit what you’re seeking. And unless you do that, and take control, you’re just going to be a passenger in the speeding train versus being the conductor.” – Apolo Ohno“I had the raw talent, but talent alone, unfortunately, is just not enough in the last 5 percent. It is merely just the starting line.” – Apolo Ohno“There’s a competitive inner drive and a fire in all of us. I call it that high-performance mindset. So, when that’s switched on, you are very sharp, you’re very hungry and it’s time to get work done.” – Apolo Ohno“Always continue to learn, and always stay hungry no matter what. We as human beings have the capacity to always grow. And we can change our neural chemistry through that system. We’re understanding how that works now. So, the mindset, to me was always the single greatest tool.” – Apolo Ohno“Hopefully I can help people unlock their own inner potential in a way that they become more confident, more resilient, better relationships with their family, and they’re getting what they believe they both deserve and what they seek.” – Apolo Ohno

Og Mandino’s “The Greatest Salesman in the World” is a classic guide to success that has improved the lives of millions of people around the world. In this episode, Brian shares how Og came to be his mentor and how the timeless principles he taught changed his life forever.  YOU WILL LEARN:Why life is a game. Why you should embrace failure. Why no man or woman is an island. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Register for Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions Free business consultation“The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino “A Better Way to Live,” by Og Mandino “The Greatest Miracle in the World,” by Og Mandino “Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude,” by W. Clement Stone “Wake up and Live,” by Dorothea BrandeThe 10 Ancient Scrolls for Success NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “There are no secrets to success. It's a clear set of principles, not tactics and techniques.” – Brian Buffini  “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino “One day at a time, over time, produces transformational change.” – Brian Buffini “I will pause whenever I'm feeling sorry for myself today and remember that this is the only day I have and I must play it to the fullest.” – Og Mandino “Failure is nature's plan to prepare you for great responsibilities.” – Og Mandino  “When in doubt, go. When in doubt, do.” – Brian Buffiniitsagoodlife.com

Click here to listen to the full episodeMany people feel frustrated and stuck at work, but they don’t know how to make a change or find their dream job. In this episode, Brian interviews Ken Coleman about his new book, “From Paycheck to Purpose.” Ken shares the steps anyone can take to find a career they love, do work they were uniquely created for and discover their true purpose in life.  YOU WILL LEARN:Why the work we do is deeply connected to our purpose.Why so many people get trapped in an unfulfilling career.The 7 stages to discovering and doing meaningful work.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: “From Paycheck to Purpose,” by Ken ColemanINSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“There are really two elements of work - provision, and contribution. And when you only work for provision, there's a huge part of who you are that has never been engaged.” – Ken Coleman“We are souls and we are created to contribute. And if you don't contribute something that matters to you, then there's something missing.” – Ken Coleman“Clarity leads to confidence. And confidence leads to courage.” – Ken Coleman“To experience something of significance, it is only significant because of the difficulty of the journey.” – Ken Coleman“Ultimately how we move up in life is by improving who we are, and thus maximizing our contribution.” – Ken Colemanitsagoodlife.com

As one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time, Zig Ziglar shared many wise insights on character and relationships throughout his career. In this episode from the archives, Brian showcases more of Zig’s classic content and explains how his mentor’s principles helped him to build a happy and successful life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why money only gets you so far. ·     Why a sense of humor is invaluable. ·     How to raise positive-thinking kids.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can get anything money buys without a lick of character, but you can't get anything money won't buy without character.” – Zig Ziglar      “A real sense of humor is the most important thing in a marriage and in a career.” – Zig Ziglar      “If you can get somebody laughing, you’ve got a better chance of selling.” – Zig Ziglar      “If you can come up with an idea that is seldom used or thought about, those are the things that will make a huge difference in your life.” – Zig Ziglar      “Rules without a relationship leads to rebellion.” – Zig Ziglaritsagoodlife.com

Click here to listen to the full episodeRegret is our most misunderstood emotion, but it can also be the pathway to our best life. In this episode, Brian talks to bestselling author Daniel Pink about his new book, “The Power of Regret,” and discovers how we can use our regrets to make smarter decisions, perform better and deepen our sense of meaning and purpose.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     The effects of counterfactual thinking.   ·     The four core regrets people have.·     The difference between action and inaction regrets.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.danpink.com/ “The Power of Regret,” by Daniel Pink “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying,” by Bronnie Ware NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Regrets give us a picture of the good life.” – Daniel Pink   “If we treat our regrets properly - not ignoring them, not ruminating on them, but confronting them - the benefits are huge.” – Daniel Pink   “Regret clarifies what we value.” – Daniel Pink   “We overvalue planning and undervalue doing.” – Daniel Pink   “When we think about our regrets, what we have to do is we have to actually reframe the way we think about ourselves.” – Daniel Pink   “Regret is a compass of sorts. It's pointing us directionally to a life well lived.” – Daniel Pink  

Zig Ziglar was one of the best motivational speakers and teachers of all time and an authority on the human potential for excellence. In this rare archival recording, Brian shares some of Zig’s most profound and timeless content and explains how his mentor’s passion and wisdom impacted his own life.  YOU WILL LEARN:·     How changing your attitude can change your life.·     How to successfully close a sale.·     Why you must keep priming the pump.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free business consultation NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You can change what you are - you can change where you are - by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar      “Encouragement is the fuel on which hope runs.” – Zig Ziglar      “You don't have a chance to make a sale until you ask.” – Zig Ziglar     “You’ve got to put something in before you can expect to get anything out.” – Zig Ziglar      “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar   itsagoodlife.com

Click here to listen to the full episodeYou have the skills and the experience, so why aren’t you performing at the level you know you're capable of? In this episode, Dave McGhee, Vice President of the Buffini Coaching Institute, explains how a skilled coach can help you to clarify your aspirations, shift your perspective and tap into your unique gifts and abilities so you can achieve phenomenal success and live the good life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     Why everyone needs a coach.·     How a coach can draw out untapped potential.·     What you can do to thrive in the current market. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free business consultationNOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Training is a transfer of skill. Mentorship is a transfer of experience. And coaching is the drawing out of potential.” – Dave McGhee “Everybody needs a coach, because nobody wants to die with their music still in them.” – Dave McGhee“Our strategy of coaching is to help people get very clear on what they aspire to.” – Dave McGhee “Everybody thinks they need to know how. And, by and large, how will take care of itself if you know what and why.” – Dave McGhee “I'm a firm believer in having big goals and taking small steps.” – Dave McGheeItsagoodlife.com

Jim Rohn was one of the most influential thinkers of our time and a leader in the field of personal development. In this episode, Brian reveals how this special mentor profoundly impacted and improved his approach to business and to life. YOU WILL LEARN:·     How self-education can make you a fortune.·     Why you must develop your philosophy.·     Why you should be a person of action. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Free business consultation“The Treasury of Quotes,” by Jim Rohn Control Your Own Economy, S2E116 NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Ignorance is not bliss; ignorance is poverty.” – Jim Rohn      “Life is a unique combination of want-to and how-to, and we need to give equal attention to both.” – Jim Rohn      “Your income is determined by your philosophy, not by the economy.” – Jim Rohn      “We all need lots of powerful long-range goals to help us pass the short-term obstacles.” – Jim Rohn     “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day, while failure is simply a few errors in judgment repeated every day.” – Jim Rohn   itsagoodlife.com