Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning philosophy has helped millions of people to create the life they’ve always wanted. In this episode, Hal tells Brian how changing the way you start your day will change everything.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· What prompted Hal to invent the Miracle Morning.

· The power of the SAVERS practices.

· Three steps to create results-driven affirmations.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

halelrod.com

“The Miracle Morning,” by Hal Elrod

The Miracle Morning movie

“The Power of Now,” by Eckhart Tolle

S2E55 Breaking the Ice – an Interview with Wim Hoff

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Everybody wants the good life, but not everybody wants to pay the price to get there.” – Brian Buffini

“Meditation isn't getting rid of thoughts, it's observing thoughts.” – Hal Elrod

“In life we get what we're committed to.” – Hal Elrod

“When you put your thoughts in writing, you force a heightened level of clarity that allows you to work through challenging thoughts and to solidify positive thoughts.” – Hal Elrod

“Do the right thing, not the easy thing.” – Hal Elrod

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It isn’t always easy to see the good in life, but it is always there. In this episode, Brian explains why challenging and difficult experiences can turn out for the best and shares purposeful and practical ways to live the good life you were created for.

YOU WILL LEARN:

•Why life doesn't always feel good.

•How to put more of the good back in your life.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

www.itsagoodlife.com

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“We were created for a good life. We were designed for it. We were built for it.” – Brian Buffini

“Inside the infinite love of God there’s a place for suffering.” – Fr. Thomas Keating

“God works all things together for good.” – Romans 8:28

“When you’re focusing on what’s not right, it’s all you get; that’s all you are.” – Brian Buffini

“Every book of success has chapters of failure.” – Brian Buffini

“Better days are ahead. There is hope for the future.” – Brian Buffini

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Do you want to kickstart the new year and achieve incredible success in 2025? In this episode, Brian shares how to develop the kind of high-performance habits that will guarantee you have your best year ever!

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How to identify bad habits.

· How to cultivate good habits.

· How to supercharge high-performance habits.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Kickstart 2025

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey

S2E163 Good Habits for a Good Life

S2E02 My Best Habits

S2E214 How to Get Back on Your Horse with Anna Buffini

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“If you're not outside your comfort zone, you're not learning.” – Brian Buffini

“One of the most powerful benefits of coaching is that it keeps people from drifting.” – Brian Buffini

“Focus does not mean saying yes, it means saying no.” – Steve Jobs

“Success is a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.”– Jim Rohn

“Don't go it alone.” – Brian Buffini

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Many people get off track and drift into bad habits. In this episode, Brian shares some of his own personal experiences and teaches how he has worked to build upon his good habits and reduce or eradicate those that needed to be eliminated.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Bad habits he developed.

· Good habits he formed.

· 5 circle habits he recommends.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“To start a good habit, you actually have to introduce it to your conscious mind and do it so consistently that it then becomes formed in your unconscious mind.” – Brian Buffini

“High-performance behaviors have periods of drift and periods of setback.” – Brian Buffini

“We drift into bad habits. And then we just do them again and again.” – Brian Buffini

“There's a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn't. Solitude replenishes, but isolation diminishes.” – Brian Buffini

“It's important that we stay connected to people.” – Brian Buffini

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle

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A surefire way to have a great new year is to do an in-depth review of the past 12 months, wipe the slate clean and then get planning! In this episode, Brian shares the Magic Meeting process he undertakes every December to set him up for success in the year ahead.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why you should celebrate your accomplishments.

· How you can identify what needs improving.

· Why you must formulate ideas for the future.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S2E66, The Magic Meeting

S2E119 Get Out of Debt Forever

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Starting with what you've accomplished is the key.” – Brian Buffini

“Celebrate the wins and learn from the losses.” – Brian Buffini

“Where you spend your money shows your priorities.” – Brian Buffini

“Set your budget and then try to beat it.” – Brian Buffini

“Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.” – Napoleon Hill

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Many people mistakenly believe that a bucket list is something you only make if you receive a bad health diagnosis. If you embrace it, however, a bucket list can give you hope, show you purpose, and introduce joy back into your day. In this episode, Brian teaches how to write a life-changing bucket list. He describes how to categorize your dreams, why it’s vital to stimulate yourself visually, and how to create a bucket list that reflects what the good life looks like for you. He also gives away the best goal-setting resource he has ever built. By the end of the episode you’ll be on your way to taking a bite out of life with the bucket list of your dreams!

Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:

“A bucket list can absolutely change your life if you embrace it.” — Brian Buffini

“A bucket list gives you a year-round sense of anticipation. It will bring a joyful, youthful enthusiasm back into your life and it’s extraordinarily stimulating for the

mind and heart.” — Brian Buffini

“Dreams energize your mind and empower you to believe.” — Brian Buffini

“A dream requires you to step out and do things you’ve never done before. It’s aspirational by nature.” — Brian Buffini

“You always want to make yourself uncomfortable, because that’s how you test how great you can be.” — Brian Buffini

“Pursue your dream. This is the spice of life; when life takes a bite out of you, this gives you hope.” — Brian Buffini

“I hope every single one of you will start a bucket list, get the resource, and get in the game of it. It will change you.” — Brian Buffini

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During the holidays, it’s very easy to get caught up in chaos and consumerism. In this special episode, Brian shares how to tap into the real spirit of Christmas and look forward to the year ahead with faith, confidence and peace of mind.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• The ghosts of Christmas past.
• The lessons of Christmas present.
• The blessings of Christmas future.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Buffini events

S2E196 10 Weeks with Wooden

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“The real gift of Christmas is the gift of you.” – Brian Buffini

“Don't go it alone.” – Brian Buffini

“It's impossible to shine a light to someone else's path without lighting up your own.” – Brian Buffini

“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.” – Maya Angelou

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction of knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.” – John Wooden

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In every interaction we have with others, we constantly send tiny social signals. If we learn to control and leverage these cues, our personal and professional relationships can be hugely improved. In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards reveals the secret language of charismatic communication and teaches how making simple adjustments to the signals we send can lead to phenomenal success.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How to be aware of the cues you send.

· How to convey warmth and confidence in every interaction.

· The 3 rules for practicing cues.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Science of People

“Cues,” by Vanessa Van Edwards

“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey

“How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Anyone can learn to be charismatic.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“If we learn how to send the right signals, we teach the world how we want to be treated.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“We need to be charismatic now more than ever because we're so burnt out with communication.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“Highly charismatic people cue warmth and competence, and infect warmth and competence.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

“Competence without warmth, or competence without character, leaves people feeling suspicious.” – Vanessa Van Edwards

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