As I mentioned before, I am dedicating the month of September to sharing quotes from mentors of mine who are no longer with us. Here's one from the always inspiring Jim Rohn:

"We can have more than we've got because we can become more than we are."

I'm taking a few days off this week to spend with family and recuperate after our biggest event of the year, MasterMind Summit here in San Diego. We worked hard on the event in the weeks and months leading up to it, and now that it's over, it's time to let the body rest for a bit!

Presenting onstage it's difficult to gauge how the event was for you guys, so I was glad to get feedback, both in person and through social media. I have to say we were thrilled to hear so many positive comments and reactions. 

One of my favorite things was seeing the Niego and Buffini kids running to the marketplace at breaktime to sell wrist bands for the On the Helpline charity. What a great memory that will be for them, and also what a great education in business, philanthropy and so much more.

As always, you guys are what makes the event tick. The energy in the room was fantastic and we were on a journey together discovering our talents, and how we can better use them. I know this much...I'm ready for MasterMind 2013.

It's a good life!

Brian

Today I am in Canada speaking to a large group of agents and brokers about the fundamentals of successful real estate and how to run a business like a business. And if there’s one thing Buffini & Company is invested in, it’s how to help small-business owners elevate their skills and become professional business owners. This industry can often have a “rollercoaster” feel to it, but these peaks and valleys in income are detrimental to independent contractors. Your bills come in steadily. So should your ability to deal with them!

Luckily there’s a way to achieve that. You don’t have to be at the whim of the market and we’ve laid out the habits, attitude and skills that will get you there in a step-by-step training program that's taking the industry by storm. Since our January launch, thousands of people across North America have signed up for Peak Producers. And the results are outstripping our minimum expectation of 10 leads and 3 deals in the 12 weeks.

See for yourself - Peak Producers and let's get control of our businesses and stop the merry-go-round.

It’s a good life!

Brian

All too often it’s easy to get distracted. We live in a world that demands our attention from every angle and there are countless ways we find ourselves pulled off task. Keeping things simple is key. And the key to keeping things simple is making them doable.

There are three things you can do today to increase your productivity and shore up your peace of mind. 

1. Focus
2. Take a break
3. Focus again

1. Focus
Multi-tasking is often held up as a skill, but in reality when we are totally focused and consumed by one task that is often the area in which we excel. Make a list of what you need to get done in a day, then pick the highest priority and get to work.

2. Take a break
I’ve spoken about the Tony Schwartz book ‘The Power of Full Engagement’ many times and it’s a great read to help you in the area of rest and recovery. What you need to remember is this one thing: Take a break. We are not designed to go full tilt all the time. Rest so that you can go again. Refuel so that you are ready for the next task.

3. Focus again
Move on to the next thing on your list. It’s as simple as that.

Productivity does not mean busy. It’s means achieving those things that are most important. Follow these simple steps and watch your task list disappear.

It’s a good life! 

Brian

Off to New York next week for our Success Seminars - really looking forward to meeting some new folks and connecting with old friends.

Grab a seat - I'll see you there. I'll be working hard to bring you the good stuff and get you fired up, informed, motivated and inspired.

It's a good life!

Brian

As with most emigrants who leave home and family behind, it’s only when you are gone do you fully appreciate and recognize the support and encouragement family represents. And I was no different.

As a young lad I was eager to travel and seek my fortune. The excitement of a new country and culture coupled with my drive and ambition kept me moving full steam ahead. But I never forgot where I came from. And that has sustained me greatly through the years.

Along the way I’ve sought solace and advice in the many things my father taught me. And as you well know, our company is founded on the principles of service and exceeding expectations that my dad and his dad before him instilled in all of us.

We can always do with reaching out for help, looking to others for advice and learning from those who’ve gone before.

 Are there things your father taught you that could help you today? Are there truisms your mother passed on that could do with a dust off? Are there principles that someone influential in your life shared with you that you could use to get through a challenge or a tough time? I know this much…things my father taught me help me all the time!

It’s a good life!

Brian

Tomorrow I'll be onstage with hundreds of fired-up British Columbians up here in Vancouver, Canada delving into the Turning Point content and working on the fundamentals of this great business.

I just wanted to say hi, and remind any of you who've never been that this beautiful part of the world is a must visit. Oh, by the way...the Canadian real estate market isn't too shabby either!

It's a good life!

Brian

If you want to have a stellar 2011, there’s one guaranteed way…and that’s by participating in the “Launch the Year” Blitz. Last year, this Blitz earned, on average, $46,020 for participants, and we want to make sure all our Members have an A+ year.

The Blitz starts next Monday, January 17^th, and I guarantee you, it’ll get your year off to a great start. It's included in your Membership so enroll today: www.buffiniandcompany.com/blitz

It's a good life!

Brian

I’m in Toronto with 1300 fired up Canadians for two days of accelerated professional training at the Turning Point. Joe and I are teaching brand new content on how to Build a Blueprint for Success. The people are great, the feedback is great, the energy is great, and the food is great. I guess you could say I’m grateful!

Remember, now is the time to start planning out the coming year so join me at a Turning Point soon to get energized, focused and working on a detailed plan for your success.
 

It’s a good life!
 

Brian

Aloha!

I'm taking a needed break with family this week but I just wanted to take a second to pose a question:

Are you operating at your full potential?

If not, then what you are waiting for? Challenges only serve to make us stronger and help us groove some new gears - like so many of us have done through these difficult months. And even if they get a little rusty, we must continue to engage them and keep our skills sharp. If you have some uptapped potential then it's time to get after it. Now would be a good time to be running on all cylinders, don't you think?

Congrats to those of you who participated in the Blitz - I'll let you know the stats next week but be sure to input your numbers so we can tally them up and get the good news on how you guys are shaping this industry for the better.

It's a good life!

Brian