Bert Jacobs is the co-founder of Life is Good, a $100 million company dedicated to spreading the power of optimism. In this episode, he tells Brian how he and his brother John went from selling t-shirts on the streets of Boston to leading such a successful positive-lifestyle brand.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How their mother inspired the business.

· How others helped them to grow and develop.

· Why they are committed to their groundbreaking nonprofit work.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

lifeisgood.com

“Life is Good,” by Bert and John Jacobs

MasterMind Summit

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Dr. Seuss

“Sapiens,” by Yuval Noah Harari

Good Will Hunting

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Life is not easy. Life is not perfect. But life is good.” – Bert Jacobs

“Optimism is the most pragmatic strategy for living a happy and fulfilling life.” – Bert Jacobs

“There is no more important job on planet earth than the job of a mother. Because if the youngest people on this planet can grow up with resilience and the right values, then our world is going to be okay.” – Bert Jacobs

“Know who you are, and act like it.” – Bert Jacobs

“The good life is not about what you have in possessions or where you are geographically. It's more the acknowledgement that life - while it's a mystery - is a great gift.” – Bert Jacobs

itsagoodlife.com

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Today’s world often exposes us to an overload of damaging and divisive information. In this episode, Brian teaches how to renew our minds so that we can reject the negativity we’re constantly subjected to and instead gain clarity, become more positive and achieve growth. Topics discussed include: the value of journaling, the usefulness of a ‘technology fast’ and the importance of monitoring what we consume and who we associate with.

YOU WILL LEARN:

• How technology creates a social dilemma.
• Why a renewed mind is so powerful.
• How to renew your mind.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Norman Vincent Peale

“The Social Dilemma,” documentary-drama

“Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life,” by Martin E.P. Seligman

“Man's Search for Meaning,” Viktor E. Frankl

“The Shawshank Redemption,” movie

“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” by Carol S. Dweck

“As a Man Thinketh,” by James Allen

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“Do not conform; be transformed.” – Brian Buffini

“The person who dumps garbage into your mind will do considerably more harm than the person who dumps garbage on your floor, because each load of mind garbage negatively impacts your possibilities and lowers your expectations.” – Zig Ziglar

“Dwelling on negative thoughts is like fertilizing weeds.” – Norman Vincent Peale

“Your input determines your output.” – Brian Buffini

“We become what we think about.” – Earl Nightingale

“Once you're clear, you can take action. If you take action without being clear, you will be in a constant state of anxiety.” – Brian Buffini

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No matter what difficulties or challenges you encounter in this life, you’ll come out on top when you focus on personal growth. In this episode, Brian Buffini and Dave McGhee discuss why personal growth is the key to success and share why it’s vital to shift your perspective, move beyond either/or thinking and set clear goals and milestones if you want to win.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why limiting beliefs can hinder growth.

· How a good coach can help you create a roadmap for success.

· Why strategic tactics are essential.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

S1E259 100 Days to Change Your Life

Free REALStrengths assessment

Free business consultation

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“The number one thing that keeps people from really growing to their capability is a lack of clarity on what they really want, and why they want it.” – Dave McGhee

“Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu

“Start with the end in mind.” – Dave McGhee

“Write down what you really want to accomplish, and why it's important to you.” – Dave McGhee

“The tactics are critical. Without the tactics, we're not going to achieve our goal. But the key is tying those tactics strategically to long-term vision.” – Dave McGhee

itsagoodlife.com

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