“If you want to be successful, you do whatever it takes.” — Gino Blefari From serving burgers to serving as CEO of Warren Buffett’s real estate franchise – which includes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Real Living and Prudential – Gino Blefari’s story demonstrates his life-long commitment to personal development. In this episode of “Takeover Tuesday” with Buffini & Company CEO, Dermot Buffini, Gino shares his journey to success. He reveals how he first became interested in real estate, the role Zig Ziglar played in helping him sell his first house, why he always takes his MEDS (meditation, exercise, diet and sleep) everyday, and the motivational words of wisdom that have shaped his career. You’ll learn why habits are important to success, why it’s important to make time for personal development and the seven principles of success. By the end of this episode, you’ll be inspired to create a routine that will help you succeed.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “When you see your chance, take it.” — Steve Winwood “I help people achieve their goals faster than they would in my absence.” — Gino Blefari “Talent plus systems equal ‘unstoppable’.” — Bill Walsh “I will live today as all good actors do when they are on stage: only in the moment. I cannot perform at my best today by regretting my previous act’s mistakes or worrying about the scene to come.” — Og Mandino “If you want to be successful, you do whatever it takes.” — Gino Blefari “Most people never achieve their goals because they never look at them.” — Gino Blefari “You gotta want it more than anything or anyone.” — Gino Blefari “Work harder on yourself than you do in your job.” — Jim Rohn   Mentioned in this episode: Tom Hopkins: How to Master the Art of Selling Og Mandino: The Greatest Salesman in the World, Mission: Success! Rudyard Kipling: If Norman Vincent Peele: The Power of Positive Thinking: (The success formula) Napoleon Hill: Think and Grow Rich (The Self Confidence Formula) Shawn Achor: The Happiness Advantage   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave