It's a Good Life It's a Good Life

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Most of us do everything we can to avoid stress. But new research shows that if we learn to accept and even embrace stress, we will be happier and more effective in our lives. In this episode, Brian interviews Dr. Kelly McGonigal, author, health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. Dr. McGonigal explains the benefits of stress and outlines how we can all learn and grow from challenging life experiences.
 
Mentioned in this episode
"The Upside of Stress" by Kelly McGonigal
TED Talk: How to Make Stress Your Friend | Kelly McGonigal
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“Stress isn’t always about attacking it and killing it and winning it.” — Kelly McGonigal
“Your brain and body have different ways of responding to stress that can help you thrive.” — Kelly McGonigal
“Most of us have a story in our head that says “this shouldn’t be stressful” for the very things that are most likely to cause stress.” — Kelly McGonigal 
“Stress is something that arises in your mind and your body when something you care about is at stake.” — Kelly McGonigal
“We have stress responses in every relationship that matters to us, every role that matters to us and every goal that matters to us.” — Kelly McGonigal
“Surrender a little bit to the fact that if you went through something very stressful, your brain is going to try to learn from it. Do it intentionally. Sit down, write about it, talk to someone about it and reflect on it. That will help you recover more quickly and also help you learn from the experience so that you are stronger afterwards.” — Kelly McGonigal
“I don’t have to give my best energy towards outrage or fear that I actually can’t have any impact on.” — Kelly McGonigal
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Celebrated athlete Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind person in history to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. In this episode, he tells Brian how he lives a life of meaning and purpose by consistently breaking through barriers and helping others with special challenges to lead active and fulfilling lives. 
 
YOU WILL LEARN:
·     Why he never lives on the sidelines.
·     How climbing Mount Everest changed him.
·     Why he started a nonprofit.
 
 
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
 
erikweihenmayer.com
 
No Barriers nonprofit
 
National Federation of the Blind
 
MasterMind Summit
 
S1E043, What’s Your Everest?
 
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
 
“When I went totally blind … it was like the gloves were off. I could do anything I wanted now. I was free.” – Erik Weihenmayer 
 
“Wisdom gets beat into most of us, sadly.” – Erik Weihenmayer 
 
“We're always sort of straddling this knife edge between limitation and possibility.” – Erik Weihenmayer 
 
“When you have a really bad day there's nothing better than sleeping and waking up the next morning to say, ‘Today's a new day with new possibilities – I can do better than I did yesterday.’” – Erik Weihenmayer 
 
“It's an ongoing, never-ending commitment to reaching and failing; falling short and bleeding a little bit; and reaching again and getting a little higher each day up the mountain. To me, that's what constitutes a good life.” – Erik Weihenmayer 
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Change is hard. While many people want to change, but find it difficult to do so, others are forced to change because of a medical emergency, job loss or other life-changing event. In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the concept of change – specifically what causes people to change – and outlines tips to help people make positive, lasting change.
You’ll learn the difference between passive and proactive change, why change is a transformation similar to the one a caterpillar undergoes to become a butterfly, and how to change your mindset, motivation and methodologies for a lasting impact. Whether you’re inspired to make positive changes or change is happening to you, you won’t want to miss this episode.
 
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“People don’t change until the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of the change.” – Brian Buffini
“Are you going to change or is change going to happen to you?” – Brian Buffini
“All permanent, lasting change starts on the inside and works its way to the outside.” – Lou Tice
“If you can change your mindset, you can change your life.” – Brian Buffini
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
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People experience a vast range of emotions when it comes to money. In this episode, Brian explains the factors that can inform your attitude to your finances and teaches how to move past these limiting beliefs, build a fortune, and live the good life
 
YOU WILL LEARN:
·     How to identify your financial patterns.
·     Why income matters so much.
·     Why you should focus on assets.
 
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Free financial resource
Free business consultation
 
S1E097, The Book that Made Me a Millionaire  
 
‘The Richest Man in Babylon,’ by George S. Clason
 
 
‘I Will Teach You to be Rich,’ by Ramit Sethi
 
S1E128, Budget or Busted 
 
S2E117, Getting your Financial House in Order 
 
S2E120, Getting Rich is Easy
 
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
 
“It doesn't really matter how much you make. It really matters what you do with the money you make.” – Brian Buffini
 
“Keeping up with the Joneses, ultimately, is a play upon insecurity.” – Brian Buffini
“If you want to control your financial patterns, you have to dig into what shapes and informs them to begin with.” – Brian Buffini
 
“Your money will do what you tell it to do.” – Brian Buffini
 
“The key to consistent wealth is having consistent income coming in.” – Brian Buffini
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Anxiety is something that can affect us all, especially in today’s increasingly anxious world. In this episode, Brian shares extensive research about the record levels of anxiety in society today. He also teaches how-to’s, based on his own personal experience, to help you feel less anxious. By the end of the episode, you’ll have the mechanisms and methodologies to deal with anxiety so you can stay on course, be encouraged and live the good life! 
 
Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:
“We’re wasting our time on things that are making us anxious. That’s the problem.” – Brian Buffini
“It’s impossible to shine the light to someone else’s path without lighting up your own.” – Brian Buffini
“Don’t be so inwardly focused – become outwardly focused.” – Brian Buffini
“There’s a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected, one isn’t. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes.” – Dr Henry Cloud
“We have a need for control. Our need for control as human beings is what ultimately causes the highest level of anxiety.” – Brian Buffini
“I can control my attitude. I can control my energy. I can control my effort.” – Brian Buffini
“When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun and fear is that annoying backseat driver.” – Brené Brown
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No one is guaranteed tomorrow, which is why it’s vital to make the best of every day you’re blessed with. In this episode, Brian shares some powerful tips to help you focus on others, regain your passion and seize the day to live the good life. 
 
YOU WILL LEARN:
·     Why you’re feeling lost.    
·     How a breakdown can lead to a breakthrough.    
·     How to seize the day.  
 
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
One Day
 
The Cookie Thief, by Valerie Cox
 
Groundhog Day
 
Nyad
 
S1E035, The Other Shore with Diana Nyad
 
Franklin
 
Do It N.O.W
 
The Peak Experience
MasterMind Summit
Free business consultation
 
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
 
“Today - this one day - is really all we have.” – Brian Buffini 
 
“When you get your eyes off yourself and your own problems and you get them on to others, it’s amazing how restorative it can be.” – Brian Buffini
 
“Relationships are everything. And they're at the heart of every good business and at the heart of every good life.” – Brian Buffini
 
“Be relentlessly positive.” – Brian Buffini
 
“The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.” – Abraham Lincoln
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