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We talk with Bob Burg, a leading authority on influence and referral marketing and coauthor of The Go-Giver. If you've questioned whether nurturing relationships with clients really works to a build business, struggled with implementing a successful referral marketing strategy, or have never been quite sure how to do relationship marketing, then this episode will remove all doubt and answer all your questions. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources ·      Get Bob's book, The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, and subscribe to his daily impact email on his website at burg.com ·      Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention by John Ruhlin ·      How to Win Friends and Influence People: The Only Book You Need to Lead You to Success by Dale Carnegie ·      Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill ·      Peace, Power, and Plenty by Orison Swett Marden ·      Psycho-Cybernetics: The Search for Self-Respect by Maxwell Maltz and Matt Furey We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed to provide a means for ReminderMedia to earn a small fee by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Tarek Houx is a man who has a lot to say and what he has to say is worth listening to. In this episode, we discuss how he began his journey as someone who was not confident and far away from his goals. Tarek shares how he actively and intentionally changed his mindset in order to create the life of abundance that he was seeking, rather than living in a place of scarcity. Tarek owns and runs his own supplement company @ratlifeinspired - though this is not the end game for Tarek. To find out about his "what" to his "why" click on this episode and tune into some inspiring dialogue that will ensure you "we're all gonna make it." To keep up with all things Tarek, you can follow his business and life on social media @tarekhoux Books discussed in this episode: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl "The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure" by Grant Cardone "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by Simon Sinek "How to win friends and influence people. How to stop worrying and start living" by Dale Carnegie "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill Music license credit: Carpe Diem by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3478-carpe-diem License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Meet Austin Hartley, a real estate entrepreneur and podcast host from Denver, Colorado.  He strives to impact, inspire, and ignite others through real estate investing to create fulfillment financially and emotionally. In this episode of Construct Your Life with Austin Linney, Austin shares that pivotal moment when his life changed after losing everything. He also talks about how he has taken control of his life and the success tips he uses to grow as a real estate investor. Listen in to learn how doing small habits consistently can help you reach bigger goals and fulfill your passion. “Find those little small habits, they’re really going to make a big difference in your life and make you to the person you want to be.”- Austin Hartley [21:01] What You Will Discover: [2:08] How to be a successful entrepreneur by mastering what works best for you. [3:39] Creating the life you want by delegating your business and focusing on your passion. [11:26] How to be in control of your time and not trade it for money.   [16:44] The power of focusing and taking control of your life. [24:40] Allowing growth to change you for the better. [28:26] Forming the habit of taking a break from work and refocusing. Relevant Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinHartleyRealEstate/      Books Mentioned: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill #podcast  

“If you keep showing up and doing the right things, opportunity comes for a quantum leap.” – Brian Buffini A quantum leap is the explosive jump that a particle of matter makes in moving from one place to another. In this episode, recorded live at MasterMind Summit, Brian teaches the steps you must take to make a quantum leap and experience extraordinary breakthroughs and higher performance levels in your life. Topics discussed include: why small additional efforts are so vital, what an expectation gap looks like, and why you must lean into who you are and where you come from if you want to grow exponentially.   YOU WILL LEARN: The obstacles to a quantum leap. How timing affects a quantum leap. The price you must pay for a quantum leap.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “You ²,” by Price Pritchett “What Got You Here Won't Get You There,” by Marshall Goldsmith “The Compound Effect,” by Darren Hardy “Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt,” by Harvey Mackay “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill “The Magic of Thinking Big,” by David Schwartz   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Competition is awesome. Comparison is lethal.” – Brian Buffini “You are a product of your environment. So, choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective.” – W. Clement Stone “Build your empire on the firm foundation of the fundamentals.” – Lou Holtz “You have to elevate your associations in areas that you want to grow in.” – Brian Buffini “It is not easy to be a pioneer but, oh, it is fascinating! I would not trade one moment, even the worst moment, for all the riches in the world.” – Elizabeth Blackwell   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

On this week's H for Hustle Podcast episode, we sit down with Quentin Gause. We learn about his journey of being a kid with delayed learning abilities yet not allowing that to define him; He found a way to overcome that roadblock to hurdle another challenge; his football career. Rising within the football ranks, he earned his way into Rutgers University &, from there using his collegiate career to vault him into the NFL. We speak of his NFL career, the lessons learned along the way, and ultimately what pushed him to create his company "Iron Visuals." In this episode, we discuss: Lessons learned from being in the NFL Overcoming adversity A window of opportunity Follow our Podcast Instagram- @Hforhustlepodcast Website - www.Hforhustle.com Follow our Host & Guest Instagram- @Hforhustlepodcast Instagram- @iamjeromefenton Twitter- @iamjeromefenton84 Instagram- qgause Twiiter @quentingause website-ironvisuals.com Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt (Author), Stephen J. Dubner How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Secret by Rhonda Byrne --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hforhustle/support

Patrick Bet David's amazing story starts with his family immigrating to America when he was 10-years old. His parents fled Iran as refugees during the Iranian revolution and were eventually granted U.S. citizenship. After high school Patrick joined the U.S. military and served in the 101st Airborne before starting a business career in the financial services industry. After a tenure with a couple of traditional companies, he was inspired to launch PHP Agency Inc., an insurance sales, marketing and distribution company – and did so before he turned 30. PHP is now one of the fastest growing companies in the financial marketplace. Patrick is passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders by teaching thought-provoking perspectives on entrepreneurship and disrupting the traditional approach to a career. Patrick's popularity surged and created a buzz in the hearts of entrepreneurs all over the world when The Life of an Entrepreneur in 90 Seconds, a video he created, accumulated over 30 million views online (It became a book in June 2016: The Life of an Entrepreneur in 90 Pages ). In this episode you will learn: · The story of how Patrick grew into his entrepreneurial career & where he is today (4.42) · Why the immigrant mindset is key to success (10.15) · What was the biggest lessons Patrick learnt from his parents (14.20) · What are the main lessons Patrick has learn't from his wife & what they have taught him about himself (18.02) · What questions did Patrick ask himself when he felt lost (21.42) · What are the main lessons from the mafia when it comes to influence (42.03) · What is Patrick Bet David's legacy and how he would like to be remembered (47.41) · How to live a happy, purposeful, regret free life (51.01) · How to Unleash Your Inner Greatness (51.59) Episode Resources · How to win friends & influence people - Dale Carnegie · Think & Grow Rich - Napoleane Hill · Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki · The Hypomanic Edge: The Link Between (a Little) Craziness and (a Lot Of) Success in America Buy Patricks New Book: · Your Next Five Moves: Master the art of business strategy Connect with Patrick Bet David here: · Website · Twitter · Instagram · Youtube · Facebook HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT THE PODCAST? We are on a mission to help people to believe in their inner greatness & live a happy, purposeful, regret free life. Great news is that you can help us achieve this huge goal by: 1. Subscribe & Review the show on iTunes by clicking here 2. Tell a friend (it's free!) 3. Share this podcast on your social channels (it's free!) Together we can unite to help people believe in their inner greatness so they can be live an extraordinary life. You have greatness within you, it's time to unleash it!

“All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.” – James Allen   Part of the Buffini & Company 5 Circle Fit Challenge is reading “As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen, a book that has had a profound impact on Brian’s thinking and habits. In this episode, Brian goes through the book chapter by chapter, reflecting on quotes he holds on to, explaining how its teachings have helped and challenged him and outlining how the same principles of success and personal growth and development contained in this 1903 thought classic still hold true today. READ FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT DOWNLOAD FREE RESOURCE   Join the 5 Circle Fit Challenge today and start reading your free e-copy of “As a Man Thinketh.”   YOU WILL LEARN: Why character is central to personal growth and development. Why a definite, major purpose is vital to success. Why you must sacrifice if you want to achieve.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 200, As a Man Thinketh Episode 166, Discipline Equals Freedom with Jocko Willink “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill Episode 061, The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale “The Energy Bus,” by Jon Gordon   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “A man is literally what he thinks; his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts.” – James Allen “Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.” – James Allen “We are in control of our thought life.” – Brian Buffini “We are in charge of what we watch and listen to. We are in charge of what we connect to, what we hold on to and what we let go.” – Brian Buffini “The body is the servant of the mind.” – James Allen “Until thought is linked with purpose, there is no intelligent accomplishment.” – James Allen “He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly.” – James Allen “Dream lofty dreams and, as you dream, so shall you become.” – James Allen “The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” – James Allen   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

In this episode, Jim Oliver and Bob Burg discuss: The motivation behind writing The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller, coauthored with John David Mann.  The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and how to apply them. The premise of shifting your focus from getting to giving - which involves constantly and consistently providing immense value to others.  Key Takeaways: The golden rule of business is that people will do business with and refer business to those people they know, like and trust Storytelling tends to connect on a heart to heart level which is always the best way of teaching and learning. Make your customers believers. They will buy from you because ultimately they truly believe they'll be better off by doing so. “Great salesmanship is never about the salesperson. It's about the other person. It's about that person whose life you're trying to touch through your product or service.”          - Bob Burg   About Bob Burg: The American Management Association named Bob Burg one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders and he was named one of the Top 200 Most Influential Authors in the World by Richtopia. For 30 years Bob has helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses. He was best known for his book Endless Referrals, but over the past few years, it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, has sold over 950,000 copies. Since its release, it has consistently stayed in the Top 25 on Porchlight’s (formerly 800-CEO-READ) Business Book Bestsellers List. The book has been translated into 28 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot’s 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and served on the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption and Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida.   Book References: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Tools of Titans Timothy Ferriss  Principles by Ray Dalio The Secret of Selling Anything by Harry Browne Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke    Connect with Bob Burg: LinkedIn: Bob Burg Facebook: Bob Burg Website: Burg.com   Connect with Jim Oliver: Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver Website: CreateTailwind.com YouTube: Create Tailwind LinkedIn: Jim Oliver

“Seasons of tests and trial happen all the time.” – Brian Buffini In these challenging times, people’s strength, patience and faith are being put to the test by suffering. In this episode, recorded live at the Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit, Brian explains why we must expect setbacks in life and teaches how we can conquer them to come back better than ever.   YOU WILL LEARN: How to diagnose a setback. The emotions that can derail a comeback. What fuels a comeback.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill   INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “You're going to need different tools for different times. You're going to need different skills for different seasons. There are different challenges with different comebacks.” – Brian Buffini “When you're in the crucible, it's not fun. We just need to know that we're in the crucible, we're being tested. It won't be forever, it never is. But you come out the other side, pure like gold. And that's what testing and trial is all about.” – Brian Buffini “The world was built to develop character and we must learn that setbacks which we endure help us keep marching forward.” –  Henry Ford “A comeback doesn't take as long as it takes to construct something.” – Brian Buffini “Sound character provides the power with which a person may ride the emergencies of life instead of being overwhelmed by them.” – Og Mandino “Energy is the key. Emotion is the key. Having your fire and your purpose is the key.” – Brian Buffini “You can start with a negative emotion. You can't stay with a negative emotion. You can't grow with a negative emotion.” – Brian Buffini   https://www.TheBrianBuffiniShow.com http://www.brianbuffini.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_buffini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Theme Music:  “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave

Dana Cavalea spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization, many of those years  as the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Performance Enhancement winning a World Series in 2009.  In addition, he was the recipient of the 2009 MLB Nolan Ryan Award. This award is given to MLB's top Strength Coach as voted by his peers. During his career, Dana has had the opportunity to train greats such as Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Justin Verlander, and more. Currently he is a high performance speaker and consultant to Pro Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Workforces and Universities on lifestyle strategies to reduce stress, improve work/life balance, and most importantly improve daily performance/outcomes. All of this is known as Performance Enhancement. Dana has formulated plans and strategies to improve sleep, reduce pain, lower stress, improve body composition, speed-strength-power, as well as mindset training for maximal performance.  In today’s episode, we discuss: His journey in Major League Baseball Why the Yankees were so successful Advice for coaches and parents of athletes Website: DanaCavalea.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danacavalea Twitter: https://twitter.com/danacavalea Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdanacavalea Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzgH9tgy--ekdtX7BprOEw LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danacavalea Recommended Books or Authors from Dana: Habits of a Champion by Dana Cavalea The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday Joe Torre's Ground Rules for Winners by Joe Torre The Leadership Playbook by Jamy Bechler Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Keith Grabowski (Director of Football Operations for USA Football) – Episode 083 Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach) – Episode 077 JJ Birden (former NFL Wide Receiver) - Episode 074 Travis Daugherty (Author of “The Lens” sports parenting book) – Episode 063 R-Jay Barsh (Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southeastern University) – Episode 046 Alan Stein, Jr. (World-class Performance Coach) – Episode 003 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice.  

“If you want your business big, make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini It’s so easy to overlook “diamonds” right at our feet, whether it be an opportunity or unique gifting. Truth is, there are diamonds everywhere, we just need to know how to uncover them. How? Through continuous personal growth. In this episode, recorded live at Brian Buffini’s Success Tour™, Brian offers tips and advice from the legends of personal development to motivate and inspire you to let your inner diamond shine. He outlines the five biggest detours to becoming a diamond and offers several tips to help you increase your value. Additionally, he offers in-depth advice to help you define and achieve 10-day, 10-month and 5-year goals. Throughout the episode, Brian mentions several personal development legends and their seminal work to add to your personal library. By the end of the episode, you’ll have the tools you need to bring out your best. Like what you hear? See Brian Buffini live at Brian Buffini’s Success Tour. Click here to learn more and find an event near you. Are you a Buffini Show Insider? What are you waiting for? Join today!   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “God doesn’t make any junk. Man is made in the image of God.” — Brian Buffini “Motivation alone is not enough. If you have an idiot and you motivate him, you have a motivated idiot.” — Jim Rohn “If you have a clear goal and a plan to achieve it, your focus is fixed on a set course of action. Instead of becoming sidetracked by distractions and diversions, your time is focused on a straight line from start to finish.” — Brian Tracy “Human beings don’t do well in isolation.” — Brian Buffini “Some people drive you nuts, but some people raise you up.” — Brian Buffini “There’s a difference between solitude and isolation. One is connected and one isn’t. Solitude replenishes, isolation diminishes.” — Henry Cloud “To be in hell is to drift. To be in heaven is to steer.” — George Bernard Shaw “We’re surrounded by information, but we’re starving for wisdom. Wisdom is the number one way that diamonds are made.” — Brian Buffini “I don’t focus on what I’m up against, I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.” — Venus Williams “Ask for help not because you are weak but because you want to remain strong.” — Les Brown “If you’re feeling stuck, a 10-day goal is a gift.” — Brian Buffini “Most people will overestimate what they can accomplish in a year, but underestimate what they can do in five years.” — Brian Buffini “There’s no downside to you becoming better.” — Brian Buffini “The more you serve, the more you’ll have to grow.” — Brian Buffini “Not all growth is pleasant, but all growth is beneficial.” — Brian Buffini “Want your business big, make your focus small.” — Brian Buffini     Mentioned in the episode: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Wake up and Live by Dorothea Brande The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino Flow: The Psychology of the Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi “The Brian Buffini Show” – “Episode 061: The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale”   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

Josh Elledge is a serial entrepreneur who builds the companies he needs most in the world. In 2014, he launched UpMyInfluence to help entrepreneurs like himself attract the perfect audiences and grow their brands without the crazy costs and contracts associated with traditional PR companies. He is a frequent speaker at podcasting and social media conferences including Social Media Marketing World. He’s a weekly consumer expert on Fox 35 Orlando and News 13, writes a syndicated column for nine newspapers, and has appeared in the media more than 2000 times.   Quotes To Remember: “Exposure is everything in business.” “We all need customers to survive, let alone thrive.” “Shoot for audience that are ultimately going to pay you money.” “Business owners have one job and that is to grow the company.” “On all social media, the most important thing you can do is have a full and complete profile.” What You’ll Learn: Picking the Best Way to Gain Influence How to Balance Content Creation and Building Influence Building Healthy Relationships with Audience and Influencers Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Audience   Key Links From The Show: Josh’s Site Josh’s LinkedIn Free webinar: 3 Secrets to Skyrocket Your Online Influence!   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Corey Poirier is the host of the top rated Conversations with PASSION’ Radio Show and a columnist for prominent publications. He he has had the privilege of interviewing over 4,000 of the world’s top leaders in search of the traits that set them apart. Today’s guest shares his insights on various stages including multiple TEDx stages. The KeyNote speakers has presented to over 200,000 attendees and shared the stage with legends like Deepak Chopra, Stephen MR Covey, Television Personalities, and more.   Quotes To Remember: “One of the top three traits of the highest achievers is that they understand the importance of saying ‘NO’.” “Lifelong learners are readers.” “You should be working at least some of the time and hopefully most of the time ON the business.” “Top leaders are living on purpose more often than everybody else.” “Top leaders know what they are doing, what they want to be doing and they know why they are doing it.” “The end of one thing isn’t the end of everything.”   What You’ll Learn: Finding time to interview people while still doing revenue generating activities Tips for preparing an interview Traits successful people have in common Shortcomings successful people had underwent to success Tips on maintaining success   Key Links From The Show: Corier’s Site PASSION’ Radio Show KeyNote Your Money Blueprint: Build Wealth and Happiness The Fortune 500 BONUS: Enlightened FREE book by Corey Poirier Recommended Books: The Book of WHY (and HOW) by Corey Poirier The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy   Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience. I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success. You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

“Your purpose will be revealed; it’s an elimination process, not a selection process.” — Brian Buffini Although the strange times we live in have led many of us to feel this is the worst time to be alive, the reality is the American self-development movement has led to decades of unprecedented growth. In fact, there’s more room for opportunity and success than ever before, no matter what the media or anyone says. In this episode, recorded at MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini delves into the cause of our stress and anxiety about the world today and offers his solution to help us cultivate an optimistic perspective—personal growth. Brian explains the evolution of personal development in America, starting with Russell Conwell and his ground-breaking work, “Acres of Diamonds” and delves into the lives and work of the people who followed him, including Dale Carnegie, Og Mandino, and Brian Tracy. You’ll learn why personal development has been so critical to the personal and economic growth of the U.S., why there are more opportunities to succeed now than ever before and how to put the timeless, basic principles into action in your life. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to turn off the endless stream of doom and gloom and turn to the writings and speeches of America’s great personal growth leaders.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Your purpose will be revealed; it’s an elimination process, not a selection process.” — Brian Buffini “America has a core competency of personal growth and development that builds its people.” — Brian Buffini “I am here today because I committed myself to the unrelenting pursuit of growth as a person.” — Brian Buffini “There’s more opportunity than ever before and it’s all about putting the good stuff in.” — Brian Buffini “We’re drowning in information, but starving for wisdom.” — Brian Buffini “Everything you need is in your database. Everything you want is with your current opportunities.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in the episode: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale Wake up and Live by Dorothea Brand The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino “The Greatest Secrets of Success” Youtube video by Og Mandino The Emigrant Edge by Brian Buffini Listen to the Full Episodes Brian Mentions in the Podcast: TBBS episode 061: The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale TBBS episode 066: Interview with Brian Tracy – The Living Legend of Personal Growth Part 1 TBBS episode 067: Interview with Brian Tracy – The Living Legend of Personal Growth Part 2   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

“The American Dream is far more attainable today than at any time in its history.” — Brian Buffini   Brian Buffini came to America with $92 in his pocket and a desire to pursue the American Dream . Shortly after arriving, he got in to a serious motorcycle accident that left him hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. However, with hard work and dedication, Brian built a business, accrued wealth and began to live the Good Life. In this episode, Brian shares his story and explains why he feels the American Dream is alive and well today, even in an age of cynism. You’ll learn what makes America uniquely different from other countries, why more fortunes will be made in the next 50 years than there were in the last and the seven things that prevent people from making it big in America. This is the first in a three-part series. By the end of the episode, you’ll feel renewed motivation to pursue your version of the American Dream.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “But I had a chance to start my life here in America, even if it was a rough start, to ultimately build my fortune.”—Brian Buffini “The American Dream is far more attainable today than at any time in its history.”— Brian Buffini “There will be far more fortunes made in next 50 years than there were in the last 50 years.”— Brian Buffini “The American Dream is America’s most viable and fantastic export.” — Brian Buffini “No other nation has been built upon an idea; the idea of liberty.” — Margaret Thatcher “America’s not just a country; it’s an idea.”— Bono “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — Declaration of Independence “If you grew yourself and worked on yourself, you could go from making a living to earning a fortune.” — Brian Buffini “If you can dream it, you can do it” — Walt Disney “Twenty years from now, you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do, than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” — Mark Twain “The pursuit of happiness is what you’re guaranteed. You’re granted the opportunity to compete.” — Brian Buffini “If only closed minds came with closed mouths.” — Zig Ziglar “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 “We need to recommit to becoming readers, listeners and doers.” — Brian Buffini “Renewing your mind is not refreshing your screen.”— Brian Buffini “Opportunity is missed by most people because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison “Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses and some don’t turn up at all.” — Sam Ewing “A person becomes who they are based on the adversity they’ve overcome in their life, and then proceeds to remove all aspects of it from their child’s life.” — Brian Buffini “Take risks if you want to win; if you win you’ll be happy, if you lose you’ll be wiser for the next risk.” — Brian Buffini “Great ideas and great processes get better over time.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in the episode The Epic of America by James Truslow Adams Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave