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Saying yes to everything can seem like a great idea – but it can quickly become a very big problem! In this episode, Brian shares why saying no is necessary for the good life – and absolutely vital for success.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· Why people have the disease to please.

· Why every yes means a no.

· The benefits of saying no.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“It’s more important to be respected than liked, especially in business.” – Brian Buffini

“In service, you put other people's needs first - but you can't suppress your own needs.” – Brian Buffini

“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffet

“If it's not a hell yes, then it's a no.” – Derek Sivers

“When you learn to say no and smile, it means you value yourself.” – Brian Buffini

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David Allen’s Getting Things Done® work-life management system is a global productivity movement that helps people bring order to the chaos in their businesses and their lives. In this episode, David tells Brian how the GTD® system enables greater performance, capacity and innovation.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· How to engage and be present.

· How to get in the zone without having a crisis.

· How to write a superior to-do list.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

“Getting Things Done,” by David Allen

Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:

“How you are engaged with the world is the issue.” — David Allen

“Productivity is simply achieving desired results.” — David Allen

“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” — David Allen

“Your head can handle about four things max before it starts to feel overwhelmed and confused.” — David Allen

“Pay attention to what has your attention, start to engage with it appropriately and it opens space.” — David Allen

“Completion and creativity: that’s really the essence of what Getting Things Done® is all about.” — David Allen

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Although many entrepreneurs work very long hours, they often don’t accomplish what they want to. In this episode, Brian shares how to work smarter, get more out of your time and achieve phenomenal success.

YOU WILL LEARN:

· The mindset of work.

· The motivation of work.

· The methodology of work.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

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NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:

“In the grind is where you often find the innovation, the creativity and the space.” – Brian Buffini

“Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” – Napoleon Hill

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose and that purpose is to serve others.” – Brian Buffini

“If you can embrace the concept of focus, it can change everything for you. Instead of being a lightbulb, that same light and energy becomes a laser.” – Brian Buffini

“It's not how many hours you work. It's the quality and acuity of those hours.” – Brian Buffini

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