How to Stay Upbeat in Overwhelming Times #249

<blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>“</strong><strong>Focus on being the best and having the best life that you can. And then be a shining example of that.”</strong> <strong>–</strong> <strong>Brian Buffini</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>In today’s uncertain world, it’s more important than ever to try to be positive and optimistic. In this episode, Brian teaches strategies to stay upbeat in the face of difficulty. Topics discussed include: why reading is vital, the importance of factual and unbiased information resources, and why a focus on the five circles of life helps to combat fear and negativity.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to eliminate the negative.</li> <li>How to accentuate the positive.</li> <li>How to mind your business.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qk9o_ZeR7s">Accentuate the Positive</a>,” by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/0071771328/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=crucial+conversations&qid=1603818505&sr=8-1">Crucial Conversations</a>,” by Kerry Patterson et al</p> <p>Episode 161, <a href= "https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/never-split-the-difference-with-chris-voss-161/"> <em>Never Split the Difference with Chris Voss</em></a></p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-audiobook/dp/B01COR1GM2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16GMH15W88F3A&dchild=1&keywords=never+split+the+difference&qid=1603818569&sprefix=never+split+the+%2Caps%2C279&sr=8-1">Never Split the Difference</a>,” by Chris Voss</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-audiobook/dp/B00005JXWW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RW154QFCEQJU&dchild=1&keywords=learned+optimism&qid=1603818624&s=audible&sprefix=learned+%2Caudible%2C268&sr=1-1">Learned Optimism</a>,” by Martin E.P. Seligman</p> <p>Episode 097, <a href= "https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/the-book-that-made-me-a-millionaire-097/"> <em>The Book That