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Bert Jacobs is the co-founder of Life is Good, a $100 million company dedicated to spreading the power of optimism. In this episode, he tells Brian how he and his brother John went from selling t-shirts on the streets of Boston to leading such a successful positive-lifestyle brand. YOU WILL LEARN:· How their mother inspired the business. · How others helped them to grow and develop. · Why they are committed to their groundbreaking nonprofit work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:lifeisgood.com “Life is Good,” by Bert and John Jacobs MasterMind SummitFree business consultation Dr. Seuss “Sapiens,” by Yuval Noah Harari Good Will Hunting NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Life is not easy. Life is not perfect. But life is good.” – Bert Jacobs “Optimism is the most pragmatic strategy for living a happy and fulfilling life.” – Bert Jacobs “There is no more important job on planet earth than the job of a mother. Because if the youngest people on this planet can grow up with resilience and the right values, then our world is going to be okay.” – Bert Jacobs “Know who you are, and act like it.” – Bert Jacobs “The good life is not about what you have in possessions or where you are geographically. It's more the acknowledgement that life - while it's a mystery - is a great gift.” – Bert Jacobsitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bert Jacobs is the co-founder of Life is Good, a $100 million company dedicated to spreading the power of optimism. In this episode, he tells Brian how he and his brother John went from selling t-shirts on the streets of Boston to leading such a successful positive-lifestyle brand.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· How their mother inspired the business.
· How others helped them to grow and develop.
· Why they are committed to their groundbreaking nonprofit work.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Life is Good,” by Bert and John Jacobs
“Sapiens,” by Yuval Noah Harari
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“Life is not easy. Life is not perfect. But life is good.” – Bert Jacobs
“Optimism is the most pragmatic strategy for living a happy and fulfilling life.” – Bert Jacobs
“There is no more important job on planet earth than the job of a mother. Because if the youngest people on this planet can grow up with resilience and the right values, then our world is going to be okay.” – Bert Jacobs
“Know who you are, and act like it.” – Bert Jacobs
“The good life is not about what you have in possessions or where you are geographically. It's more the acknowledgement that life - while it's a mystery - is a great gift.” – Bert Jacobs
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Renowned entrepreneur, bestselling author, dynamic speaker, and father of six, Brian Buffini brings sharp insights, practical wisdom, and his signature Irish wit to every conversation. On The Brian Buffini Show, big questions meet real-world solutions. Each episode blends perspective with action, offering principles and tools that help you gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward living your best life.