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It's a Good Life, the podcast for entrepreneurs. A podcast about growth - personal growth and growing your business. Inspirational and practical content that reflects the positivity it takes to be an entrepreneur. Presented by Brian Buffini founder of America’s biggest corporate coaching company. Entrepreneurship isn’t always an easy life, but with the right guidance, it can be a good one.
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It's a Good Life, the podcast for entrepreneurs. A podcast about growth - personal growth and growing your business. Inspirational and practical content that reflects the positivity it takes to be an entrepreneur. Presented by Brian Buffini founder of America’s biggest corporate coaching company. Entrepreneurship isn’t always an easy life, but with the right guidance, it can be a good one.
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    S2E174 Calming the Chaos with Laura Vanderkam

    S2E174 Calming the Chaos with Laura Vanderkam

    In this episode Brian Buffini and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam talk about how to calm the chaos and make time for what matters most.
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    • 34 min
    Quickcut: S2E173 Problem Solving 101

    Quickcut: S2E173 Problem Solving 101

    If you can successfully solve other people’s problems, you will be both highly compensated and highly trusted. In this episode, Brian teaches why effective problem solving is a mindset and a skill and explains how learning to creatively solve problems for yourself and others will help you to live the good life.   
      
    YOU WILL LEARN:
    ·     Why people repeatedly encounter the same problems.
    ·     Why problem solving is such a valued skill.
    ·     How to become a problem solver.  
     
    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
      
    “You2,” by Price Pritchett
     
    S1E164 The Best Interview of My Life with Neil Armstrong
     
    INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
     
    “Creativity and problem solving are the same thing.” – Brian Buffini
    “Solving problems gives you confidence and it also builds your momentum.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “You can't solve a problem until you're asking the right questions.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “Long after your physical strength is not what it used to be, your problem solving can be at an all-time high.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “Don't just be a talker, be a doer.” – Brian Buffini
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    • 11 min
    S2E172 The Celtic Tiger

    S2E172 The Celtic Tiger

    Ireland is a thriving, prosperous nation that punches above its weight on the world stage, but it wasn’t always that way. In this special episode to mark St. Patrick’s Day, Brian looks back on Ireland’s challenging history, reflects on how far the Emerald Isle has come and shares how you can emulate the special spirit of his homeland to achieve phenomenal success against the odds.
     
    YOU WILL LEARN:
    ·     How Ireland was shaped by the struggles of its past.  
    ·     How certain principles changed the country’s fortunes.  
    ·     How you can tap into those same principles to succeed. 
     
    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    S2E158 How to be a Goal Getter
     
    S2E159 All It Takes Is a Goal with Jon Acuff
     
    “The Emigrant Edge,” by Brian Buffini
     
    The Peak Experience
     
    MasterMind
     
    Free business consultation
    Fairways and FunDays
    NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
     
    “If a country can change its fortunes, you as an individual can change your fortune.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; and third, common sense.” – Thomas A. Edison 
    “Drink deep of the principles of the Irish who turned around a whole country and, in turn, you can turn around your whole life.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “Success breeds success. That's the true beauty of rags to riches.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “Be a go-getter.” – Brian Buffini
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    • 28 min
    Quickcut: S2E171 Matthew McConaughey: Greenlights

    Quickcut: S2E171 Matthew McConaughey: Greenlights

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    “Somewhere down the line in life, in the rearview mirror, all yellows and reds I believe do eventually turn green - or at least reveal a greenlight asset in our life.” – Matthew McConaughey
     
    Often, the setbacks that stop us or slow us down in life actually help us to ultimately succeed. In this episode, Brian interviews actor Matthew McConaughey about his memoir, “Greenlights.” Matthew explains how, through all of the successes, failures, joys and sorrows he has experienced, he has found happiness and meaning in his life. He also describes how, by learning to effectively deal with life’s challenges, you can always keep moving forward and enjoy a state of success he calls “catching greenlights.”
     
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    YOU WILL LEARN:
    How “The Greatest Salesman in the World” powerfully impacted him.How his father’s death refocused his priorities.Why he “unbranded” himself to move away from rom-coms to more dramatic roles. 
    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    “Greenlights,” by Matthew McConaughey
    Greenlights
    “The Greatest Salesman in the World,” by Og Mandino
    “Emerson's Essays,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
    “Self-Reliance,” by Ralph Waldo Emerson
    “Raising Arizona,” movie
     
    INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
    “When faced with the inevitable, get relative.” – Matthew McConaughey
    “Be less impressed with things; be more involved.” – Matthew McConaughey
    “We all know that, to succeed, we need to do good, hard work. But is it the right kind of hard work?” – Matthew McConaughey
    “When you go and you endure something and you're kind of taking a penance, with each day you kind of build a little bit more honor and strength.” – Matthew McConaughey
    “I've never had any trouble turning the page in the book of my life.” – Coach Darrell Royal
    “We are the author of our own book.” – Matthew McConaughey
    “The way to find the greenlights is by persistence, or pivot or … sometimes knowing when to wave the white flag.” – Matthew McConaughey

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    • 17 min
    S2E170 The Slow Burn of Success: Cultivating Patience

    S2E170 The Slow Burn of Success: Cultivating Patience

    In today’s fast-paced and instant-access world, patience is a secret weapon for success. In this episode, Brian shares how cultivating patience can change your outlook both professionally and personally and bring tremendous dividends to your whole life.
     
    YOU WILL LEARN:
    ·     How to avoid the impatience trap.
    ·     Why patience pays off.
    ·     How you can cultivate patience.  
     
    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    S2E166 The Power of Perseverance
    Free business consultation
     
    REALStrengths
    Do It N.O.W.
     
    NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
     
    “A life without challenges would have no purpose.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “Patience gives you the ability to stay calm in the middle of adversity.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself the most comforting words of all – this too shall pass.” – Ann Landers
     
    “You have to have the perseverance to keep going and then the patience to let it happen.” – Brian Buffini
     
    “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill
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    • 28 min
    Quickcut: S2E169 Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life

    Quickcut: S2E169 Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life

    No matter the goals we set or the work we do, our negative thoughts can still create roadblocks to success. In this replay episode, Brian examines why we become what we think about and teaches how to develop personal and business philosophies to think more positively and achieve more success.
    YOU WILL LEARN:
    · The two most common reasons we’re reluctant to change.
    · The six questions that should define your personal and business philosophies.
    · The three components that are essential to develop and maintain successful philosophies.
    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    “The Strangest Secret,” by Earl Nightingale
    “Treasury of Quotes,” by Jim Rohn
    “As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen
    “Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals,” by Thomas Corley
    “The Millionaire Next Door,” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.
    “The Millionaire Mind,” by Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D.
    “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill
    “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself,” by Shad Helmstetter
    NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
    “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job; you’ll go from making a living to making a fortune.” – Jim Rohn
    “A person is limited only by the thoughts he chooses.” – James Allen
    “Being broke is a state of account; being poor is a state of mind.” – Brian Buffini
    “Always do more than you’re paid for.” – Brian Buffini
    “It’s okay to be disappointed, it’s not okay to get discouraged.” – Brian Buffini
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    • 10 min

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Great show

I have listened to almost the entire back catalogue. So much wisdom! Thanks, Brian!

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A must-listen!

It’s a Good Life has quickly become a standout favorite of mine! I’m consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something new every time I tune in. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

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