No Days Off with Brian Gubernick

I n this episode, I share a story from a football camp I attended in high school and how the lesson I learned from the coach still resonates today. What I learned at that camp taught me a lot about overcoming adversity.   To come full circle, I recently picked up Ryan Holiday's book: The Obstacle is the Way and 30+ years later this topic is still relevant.   One of my favorite lessons from Holiday...

In today's episode, I break down perception vs perspective, and why what we believe to be true and what actually may be true are not one and the same.   In our chaotic world, and with access to and misinformation shared on the internet it is easy to blend our perception and perspective.   Today I'd like to challenge you to ask yourself: Where do you need to step back and challenge your own beliefs...

Simply put, fear affects how we live our life.   In today's episode, I uncover: How fear impacts starting something new or achieving goals How to rewrite your story around fear How to recommit to your vision Why love can help you overcome your fears   Today's challenge: Are you experiencing fear in any area(s) of your life right now? If so, objectively analyze that fear and uncover any story you a...

In today's episode, I am sharing my thoughts about 'attitude' and why it has been top of mind for me lately.   Your attitude: Dictates all things in your path Impacts the decisions your make Impacts your relationships Influences others around you is everything!   Today's challenge: Do you have a positive or negative attitude? How are you showing up in life? -- Book referenced in this episode -  Ma...

For Part 5 of the No Days Off Health Series, we are discussing: Mental Health and Mental Well-Being   We all need to be more purposeful in maintaining positive mental health.   In this episode, I share how I consistently work on maintaining my mental health: I honor all of the other Parts of this Health Series - sleep, exercise, nutrition, sunlight, and grounding Adopt a meditation or mindfulness...

For Part 4 of the No Days Off Health Series we are discussing: Sunlight and Earthing/Grounding.   I truly believe these two things are absolutely necessary when it comes to maximizing your health, and, luckily, these two things are both free and easily accessible for everyone.   In this episode, I share some of the benefits of sunlight and why this practice has been significant to my health: Impro...

For Part 3 of the No Days Off Health Series, we are discussing: movement and exercise   This is a topic that I am very passionate about as I believe that if I remain physically active every single day, and push myself to build and maintain muscle and physical exertion, I will promote my life's longevity.   I am not licensed to give fitness coaching or advice, however, I have researched and tried m...

For Part 2 of the No Days Off Health Series, we are discussing: Nutrition   I am not a nutrition expert, but I am constantly trying new things when it comes to nutrition, from implementing different food plans to taking different supplements to adding things to my water for maximum hydration.   In this episode, I am sharing my opinions and some of my experiences that have impacted my overall nutri...

This episode kicks off our No Days Off Health Series and our first topic: SLEEP   As most people know, sleep is one of the more popular topics discussed when it comes to improving and maintaining your health.  Sleep is one of the most important resources when it comes to your health; it aids in overall physical and cognitive function, mental and emotional health, and more.   In this episode, I am...

In this episode, I share some lessons that I recently learned from Tim Grover's book 'Winning': The best way to remain focused on achieving your goals is to flex the IDGAF muscle Unapologetically winning - doing whatever it takes to achieve your goals Why being selfish is OK   Today's challenge: Where do you need to start flexing your IDGAF muscle? Think about areas in your business and your perso...

We all make plans in business and life, we plan experiences and vacations, we map it all out, and we have a pretty good idea of all that is going to happen. However, we rarely actually come up with a Plan B, or draft a contingency plan.   In this episode: I break down how to pre-plan for contingencies, in case your Plan A does not go... well, to plan I take us through an exercise we previously dis...

In this episode, I share some of my takeaways from a book I recently read, 'The Comfort Crisis' . The author, Michael Easter, talks about how we have all become incredibly comfortable; everything we do in our world is easily accessible and we don't have to work very hard to survive - unlike our ancestors. We don't experience a great deal of uncomfort; we have become too comfortable.   This comfort...

Most business leaders and those who have their pulse on the markets right now can agree that there are some significant economic changes going on in the world.   Simply put, the economy looks different today than it has over the last few years.   As an investor myself - in both real estate, the stock market, and other wealth creation strategies - there are a few things I am doing to prepare myself...

In this episode, I share the foundation and various elements of building trust with others.   In an article I read some time ago, I learned the three fundamentals of trust: logic, empathy, and authenticity. Understanding these three fundamentals and how you operate in these areas will determine how you operate in your role, whether in life or business.   On the contrary, if you lack in any of thes...

In this episode, I share the story of Schwinn, the well-known bicycle company, and its unwillingness to adopt new ideas or make changes, which later led them to bankruptcy.   What can be learned from the downfall of Schwinn? There are 3 lessons we can take away from this, and these can be applied to either business or life.   I believe there are 3 essential steps to making a change: Unwilling vs u...

In this episode, I share some words of wisdom from my mentor and good friend, Mack Newton. An impactful lesson that Mack shared with me and has stuck with me for a long time is the keys to finding happiness.   There are six lessons that Mack shared with me from dealing with self-pity to living in the present.   If you are seeking happiness in your life, I encourage you to honor these six things.  ...

In this episode, I break down why successful people are the most accountable individuals. Simply, they crave accountability, others depending on them to succeed, and they want to be held to a standard. With the #nodaysoff movement, and striving to get better every single day, you have to have some degree of accountability.\ I recently learned about The Hawthorne Effect. This refers to individuals...

In today's episode, I break down how to find opportunities in moments of crisis and share two stories. I share a story about how Johnson & Johnson experienced a crisis in their business that led to nationwide panic and how they took swift action to rectify the situation, and how by doing so, they regained trust among consumers and the public and strengthened their brand and reputation. A friend of...

In this episode, I am sharing how the concept of thinking time has been one of the most impactful habits that I have implemented in both my life and business. Thinking time is the concept of creating time and space for you to isolate yourself and spend time asking a number of powerful questions to help you solve problems at a much deeper level. Establishing thinking time in your routine allows you...

Brian breaks down the stated goals and real goals, and why understanding the difference between the two is crucial to achieving the goals you set out.   Stated goals are things we think we should be saying; the goal we think we need or the goal we say we want. These goals could be based on the environment we are in or influenced by our peer groups.   A real goal is the level of action we are  actu...

Letting go of grudges will help improve the quality of the world we live in. Maintaining negative feelings towards someone or something, takes up a lot of space and mental energy in both the future and the past, causes stress and emotional instability, and can put a strain on relationships.   Taking steps to let go of grudges opens up space to experience new opportunities and new feelings, and enh...

The OODA Loop, crafted by a colonel in the US Air Force and is a decision-making process used to react to rapidly changing situations and overcome challenges in fast-paced environments.   Add this model to your repertoire of mental models and leverage it to work through situations in any area of your life, relationships, business, etc.   Today's challenge: Where might this concept be applied to yo...

After recently getting to know 10-time world record holder and endurance athlete, Colin O'Brady, Brian has been inspired to adopt Colin's idea of the 'possible mindset'. This mindset is a way of thinking that focuses on what IS possible vs what is IMpossible.   In this episode, Brian shares Colin's breakdown of this 'possible mindset': Gaining clarity around your purpose - It all starts with belie...

When problem-solving, this technique of asking 'Why?' five different times has been proven to be effective in getting to the root cause of a problem and determining a good solution.   This technique can be used for solving your own problems and can be applied to business, relationships, health, and wealth.   Today's challenge: What are you currently solving for in your life or business? Where can...

In this episode, Brian shares why listening - really listening - can improve your communication and relationships. He also shares a handful of tips on becoming a better listener by making some small, yet impactful, changes in your environment.   Today's challenge: What can you start doing right now to be more purposeful in listening?    Subscribe to our daily texts!   Follow us on Facebook for mor...