No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

208. The 8 Core Habits of Success

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Failure is a stepping stone to growth and future success. In this episode, Brian shares 8 core habits of failure and how the habits can be transforme...

207. You Can't Set Wood on Fire Without Applying Some Heat!

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To put something into motion, there must be a spark to get it started - just like applying heat to a piece of wood to start a fire.   In this episo...

206. How to Leverage the Feel, Felt, Found Technique

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leveraging the feel, felt, found technique in sales allows you to be more interested in vs interesting to prospects.   Brian was recently reminded of...

205. The Best Questions to Uncover Effort and Will

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When looking to go to the next level in business, Brian believes in forging a new partnership and bringing in the right person.   When seeking out th...

204. A Weekend Routine that Leads to Success

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian shares a glimpse into his weekend routine and how he sets himself up for success going into the next week.   --   Welcome to ...

203. How to Live a Happy Life

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What really leads to happiness? In this episode, Brian shares a list of lessons on what makes for a happy life.   --   Welcome to No Days Off with B...

202. Are You Hunting Antelope or Field Mice?

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you spending your time, exhausting your energy, and leveraging valuable resources to make small strides towards your goals? Or are you spending yo...

201. The 4 Calculations You Must Know to Build Your Wealth

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian shares the following concepts to help us become better investors: The Rule of 72, used to estimate the # of years for an inves...

200. The Secret to New Year's Resolution Success

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than setting New Year's resolutions, we believe in treating January 1st as a 'landmark date' for a fresh start.   In this episode, Brian cover...

199. How to be More Efficient in 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you be more efficient in 2024?   In this episode, Brian shares his strategies and tips on how to improve time management.   --   Welcome to...

198. My Top Quotes to Jumpstart Your 2024

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year to the No Days Off Nation! We look forward to getting better with you every single day this year.   In this episode, Brian shares a ha...

197. Planning for Your Greatest Year Ever - Part 2 of 2

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before diving into this episode, make sure you listen to the previous episode (#196) to make sure you are adequately prepared for this one.     Bria...

196. An Exercise to Assess Your Year - Part 1 of 2

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we are on the brink of ringing in 2024, in this episode, Brian shares an exercise that he uses to reflect back on the past year, before moving into...

195. Commit to a Better Customer Experience

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you amplify your business's customer service experience?   Customers remember when they have a really great customer service experience, and ...

194. Law of Inertia and the Zone of Average

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The behaviors and mindsets that are learned and adopted over time have set us on the path that we are on today.   In this episode, Brian discusses th...

193. A Christmas Truce

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special, Christmas episode, Brian shares one of the most remarkable moments that took place during WWI.   --   Welcome to No Days Off with B...

192. There are Tradeoffs to Everything in Life

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Acknowledge that there are tradeoffs between everything in life. Any decision we make, has a tradeoff on the other end. Furthermore, when we are clear...

191. Never Attribute to Malice that which is Explained by Stupidity!

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to judge a situation, jump to conclusions, and immediately assume the worst, which leads to misunderstanding.   In this episode, Brian...

190. Magnesium - The Master Mineral

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Through years of studying health and consulting with various health professionals, Brian has seen an improvement in his health by supplementing magnes...

189. Be Kind to Your Future Self

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your behavior, actions, and how you treat people today is going to show up later in life.   In this episode, Brian shares a story about former CEO of...

188. Are You In The Majority?

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are you doing to separate yourself from the majority?   Being a part of the majority could lead to complacency and could hinder pivotal change i...

187. The Roads of Business are Riddled With Potholes - Plan Accordingly

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be adding in a margin of safety in your planning that gives you a buffer in achieve your goals? Brian recently reviewed Warren Buffet's B...

186. Flex Your Brain, Improve Your Health

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you exercising your brain on a daily basis? Can you incorporate new activities into your routine that will challenge your brain to work different...

185. The Morning Concoction to Jumpstart Your Day

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Starting the morning off right is crucial to setting the tone for your day, especially when it comes to your health.   In this episode, Brian share...

184. The Steps to Finding Your Tribe

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Be purposeful in choosing who you are spending your time with.   In this episode, Brian shares the steps to help you find your tribe; a group of p...

183. Plans are Nothing; Planning is Everything

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You have to know where you're going to actually take the right steps to get there.   In this episode, Brian shares strategies around specific busin...

182. When More Information Hurts Your Decision Making Ability

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered that you may already have all the information you need?    In this episode, Brian shares the effects of having too much i...

181. Should You be Prepaying 2024 Expenses Right Now?

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we near the end of the year, it may be a good idea to prepay some of your 2024 expenses and take advantage of tax savings. In this episode, Bri...

180. Bullets Before Cannonballs

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slow down before you speed up. Crawl before you walk, and walk before you run.   We've heard these phrases before and in this episode, we are going...

179. Improve Your Problem Solving by Better Defining the Problem

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oftentimes we do not come up with the right solutions because we fail to actually find the real problem.   In this episode, Brian shares how we ca...

178. We Are All in the Sales Game - Let's Increase Our Conversion

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people, no matter their specific job title, are in the sales game in some way.   In this episode, Brian shares tactics that will improve your...

177. What Starbucks Teaches Us About Real Estate Investment

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When starting a new business, it is smart to study other businesses that are already successful in the space.   When it comes to real estate invest...

176. Create More Happiness with the Jar of Awesome

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we are pushing towards our goals each day, and as we are moving at a very fast pace in our businesses, our lives, our families, etc, it is importa...

175. A Tribute to Charlie Munger

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In memory of one of the greatest investors, Charlie Munger, who just recently passed away at 99 years old, Brian shares some of his favorite Munger q...

174. Improve Your Likeability, Increase Your Success

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building relationships is a fundamental building block of any profession. Increasing your likability will help you to build and foster stronger relat...

173. It's Separation Season - Let's Get After It

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the holiday season, it can be common for individuals to become lackadaisical with their routines or habits. As we move into the holidays, don'...

172. Winning the Day In Business (Replay)

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How are you measuring the metrics that will lead you to success?   The difference between success and failure lies in how you measure success every...

171. Managing Your Stress (Replay)

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While on the continuous journey of becoming better in business health, wealth, and life in general, it is normal to experience signs of stress.   I...

170. Comparing Yourself to Others and What To Do About It (Replay)

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all experienced self-comparison and the sense that we should be farther along in various aspects of our lives such as careers, relationships, a...

169. Choose Your Hard (Replay)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I dig into the concept of 'choosing your hard'.   In any area of life, whether you take the right steps to get to your goal or ...

168. The Inverse Relationship You Must Be Aware of to Increase Your Success (Re

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Success is had at the extremes, and if you want to have more success than everyone else around you, you have to do things differently than them.   ...

167. How Black Hat Thinking Leads to Greater Success

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the midst of business planning for 2024 and while you are outlining your goals for the next 12 months, it is in your best interest to adopt black ...

166. How "Emotional Default" Clouds Your Thinking

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever reacted emotionally in the moment and later had regrets about how you handled the situation?   Sometimes a negative response, when dr...

165. Want to be Happier...Act Like a Kid!

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kids are born with limitless potential. However, as individuals transition into adulthood, they often let go of some of the traits that contribute to...

164. Integrity and Being True to Yourself

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you being true to yourself? Are you displaying integrity in your actions?   In this episode, Brian shares a lesson from one of his mentors, Mac...

163. Top 5 Lessons from Warren's Shareholder Letters

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian recently reviewed some of Warren Buffet's annual shareholder letters and, in this episode, he shares five lessons he learned from the letters. ...

162. Failure to Evolve

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Failing to evolve can be detrimental to your success - business success, health, relationships, etc.   In this episode, Brian shared stories of we...

161. 4 Levels of Competitors

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What type of competitor are you?   In this episode, Brian breaks down a concept he learned about on one of his favorite TV shows: the 4 levels o...

160. Lessons from the NYC Marathon

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After participating in a number of endurance events this year, Brian has noticed some common threads in his performances leading up to and during the...

159. Be Indispensable

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a crisis, everything and everyone is examined for its value.   As we enter into a challenging economic environment, we are either going to remai...

158. Testing Your Balance

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As you age, your stability and balance begin to decline, thus increasing the chances of you getting hurt as you get older.   In this episode, Bria...

157. Managing Your Stress

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While on the continuous journey of becoming better in business health, wealth, and life in general, it is normal to experience signs of stress.   I...

156. Jim Carrey and the Law of Attraction

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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155. Becoming a More Effective Communicator

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Great leaders must be effective communicators.   In Episode 149, Brian shared an exercise designed to audit your leadership characteristics.   In...

154. Preparing to Lead

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What improvements can you work on today so you are better prepared to lead tomorrow? In this episode, Brian shares two concepts that should be ado...

153. Bill Gates' Think Week

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine what you could accomplish if you spent one week totally uninterrupted and off the grid.   In this episode, Brian discusses Bill Gates' con...

152. Winning the Battle but Losing the War

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Short term thinking can have a negative impact on long term plans. To better understand this phrase "Winning the battle, but losing the war", Brian...

151. How's Your Environment?

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your environment helping you grow or is it holding you back? In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down how your environment will help shape ...

150. 8 Truths and Lies of Success

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the path to success, it can be common to think that success looks or feels a certain way. However, sometimes we may find that some of these succes...

149. What Makes for a Great Leader QUIZ

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to step up your leadership game? In this episode, Brian shares a blueprint for exceptional leadership. He shares a list of qualities...

148. Survival Mentality in Wealth Creation

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Compound interest is like planting an oak tree. The extraordinary growth requires time and survival through unpredictable and turbulent times.   In...

147. Lessons from Jocko

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian Gubernick shares three lessons from one of his favorite leaders to study and learn from Jocko Willink.   When it comes to le...

146. Handling Decision Fatigue

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are all faced with making many decisions each day and as we move through the day we can start to experience decision fatigue.   With decision fa...

145. Execution Makes All of the Difference

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The barrier standing between you and the life you are capable of living is a lack of consistent execution." In this episode, Brian covers a topic...

144. What is EI and How Do I Increase Mine

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Brian breaks down Emotional Intelligence (EI) - what it is and how we can begin to recognize our own EI. Brian also shares how t...

143. How to Handle the 80%

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pareto's principle says that 20% of the activities completed on a daily basis will yield 80% of the results; the inverse says that 80% of the activit...

142. Sell Your By-Products

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a business owner or entrepreneur, this episode is for you!   When you make a product or offer a service in business, there will always be ...

141. What I learned at the Chicago Marathon

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over this past weekend, Brian Gubernick ran the Chicago Marathon. Leading up to the event, he didn't train like he has for past marathons, rather he m...

140. The Arrival Fallacy

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Achievement does not always equal happiness.   In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down 'arrival fallacy' and what he has done (and is doing) t...

139. The Biggest Investment Risk

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Compound interest, coupled with time, is one of the fundamental concepts in finance and building long-term wealth.   In this episode, Brian Guberni...

138. Time to Clean Up Our Systems

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you updated your personal operating system?   We all have developed systems in every area of life - business, health, wealth,...

137. What Sparks Great Ideas?

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Success can be attributed to a number of things, including coming up with great ideas.   In this episode, Brian Gubernick shares some strategies th...

136 - The Literal Formula for Peak Performance

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business owners and entrepreneurs are constantly evaluating talent and attitude within their teams or among new hires. Sometimes you can associate mor...

135 - Comparing Yourself to Others and What To Do About It

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all experienced self-comparison and the sense that we should be farther along in various aspects of our lives such as careers, relationships, an...

134 - Your Needs Are Smaller Than You Realize

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we become successful, we start to forget how strong we used to be, where the bar was once set, or how little we actually needed to be fulfilled....

133 - Using SMECA to Prepare to Pivot When Necessary

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the end of the year nears and the economy and business environment appear to be rather unpredictable, we are bound to face some challenges or obst...

132 - Use Your RAS to Achieve Your Goals

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to supercharge your path to achieving your goals, this episode is for you!   In this episode, Brian Gubernick shares how to set goals b...

131. Uncovering Your Why

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Find your why" - we've all heard this phrase before...   While this phrase is frequently shared among speakers, authors, and mentors, what is typi...

130. How Jesse Itzler Displayed That Words Matter

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your words matter and self talk matter; words can influence how you think and have an impact on your mindset and behavior.   In this episode, Bria...

129. Become Antifragile

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you view antifragility? Do you embrace it?   In this episode, Brian shares how to reframe your mindset around antifragility and use it to t...

128. What do Naval, the Acton Academy, and Jason Derulo Have in Common

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where would you say you possess specialized knowledge? In what areas would you say you are world class?   Those who develop specialized knowledge set...

127. Ways to Increase Your Rental Property Revenue

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most important things you can do to be a successful real estate investor is to maximize the revenue in your rental properties.   In this e...

126. Losing and Getting Beat Are Not the Same

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you lose, you haven't done what it takes to win.   In this episode, Brian breaks down why he believes that losing is not the same as getting b...

125. Are you a Conflict Confronter or a Conflict Avoider

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Confronting conflict is not always the easy route to take, but it is the better route to take.   In this episode, Brian Gubernick shares how confro...

124. The 8 Step Model for Overcoming a Bad Day

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No matter your level of success, most everybody experiences a bad day every once in a while.   Brian Gubernick developed a process for overcoming ...

123. "Tonight, I Will Be In My Bed"

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"No matter how tough life may be, on any particular day, tonight I will be in my bed."   In this episode, Brian Gubernick shares a lesson he learne...

122. The 4 Laws of Behavior Change

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you need to break any bad habits and build new ones, this episode is for you.  In this episode, Brian Gubernick shares a lesson from the book,...

121. Choose Your Prophets Wisely

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is important to find prophets that inspire you, yet are not too close to you. In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down how you should go abou...

120. Eat Broccoli to Achieve Your Goals

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eating broccoli will help you stack your wins and build momentum. In this episode, Brian Gubernick shares one of his favorite analogies to use to star...

119. Why It's More Important to be First Than to be Better

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it is better to be first than it is to be better. In this episode, Brian Gubernick reviews a law from the book 'The 22 Immutable Laws of Ma...

118. The #1 Way to Overcome Resistance

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is there anywhere in your life or business where you are currently procrastinating? What is causing your resistance from getting it done?   In this...

117. 6 Steps to Finish Your Business Year Strong

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the final quarter of 2023, are you and your business prepared to close out the year strong?   In this episode, Brian Gubernick share...

116. How You Can Use the 20-5-3 Rule to Improve Your Well-Being

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do you spend outside on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis?   In Michael Easter's book, The Comfort Crisis, he shares the 20-5-3 Rule ...

115. Do You Have the Freedom To or the Freedom From?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you view freedom in your life? When you think about wealth and happiness, do you seek 'freedom to' or 'freedom from'?   In this episode, Bri...

114. The Inverse Relationship You Must Be Aware of to Increase Your Success

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Success is had at the extremes, and if you want to have more success than everyone else around you, you have to do things differently than them.   ...

113. Why Some Partnerships Succeed and Others Fail

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in a business partnership, married, or involved in significant relationships in your life? If you are, then this episode is for you!   Ther...

112. Why We Quit & What to Do About It

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where have you quit and how did you justify that behavior? Why did you quit?   What is the difference between someone who quits and someone who per...

111 - Part 3: Becoming a More Effective Responder

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In moments of crisis, are we reacting or responding based on our level of confidence? Are we acting with real confidence or false confidence?   In ...

110. Part 2: Are You Effective or Ineffective in Responding to Crisis?

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you run towards a 'fire' or a crisis, are you actually equipped to help? If someone's life depended on it, could you save them? If your business...

109. Part 1: What Makes People Respond

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In tough situations or in moments of crisis, what makes people respond or not respond?   When you witness a tough situation or an accident, what is...