The Precious Present #134

<blockquote> <p><strong>“Learn to live in the present.” — Brian Buffini </strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Christmas is a time of year when many of us take stock of our lives. In this episode, Brian explains why Christmas is so special to him. He recalls the joy of anticipation he experienced as a child at Christmas and outlines how we can tap into that feeling all year round, he tells the tale of the best Christmas he ever had, and he explains why the gift of the present is the most precious of all.</p> <p>Are you a <a href= "https://www.brianbuffini.com/podcast-interest-list.aspx" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buffini Show Insider</a>? What are you waiting for? Join today!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Inspirational quotes from today’s interview:</strong></p> <p>“We didn’t have a lot growing up. No gift was that memorable – but the anticipation was the greatest thing.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“When was the last time you had the anticipation of a child?” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“As we have more comfortable lives, there’s less that we anticipate and more that we expect. That expectation can sometimes turn into a sense of entitlement.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“When the prize is great, the price is small.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“Keep your eyes on the prize.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“The only thing that will last is relationships with people.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“It’s not how hard you fall; it’s how high you bounce.” — Tom Kelly, Navy Veteran</p> <p>“At the end of the day, the greatest present is the present.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“Yesterday is history, tomorrow’s a mystery. Today is a gift and that’s why we call it the present.” — Anonymous</p> <p>“It’s OK to be shaped by your past, but you can’t drive a car by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“Focus on where you’re going.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“You need to learn from your past, not get judged by your past or get stuck by your past.” — Brian Buffini</p> <p>“Tomorrow causes a lot of anxiety and apprehension for people.” — B