Stress isn’t going anywhere. You can’t buy it off, out-hustle it, or schedule it away. But here’s the truth: while some people break under stress, others sharpen. Same pressure, different outcome.

Back in the late 1970s, psychologist Suzanne Kobasa studied why, and she discovered it wasn’t genetics, IQ, or luck. It was mindset. She called it hardiness, a way of viewing stress as fuel instead of fire. And it came down to three attitudes: Commitment. Control. Challenge.

In today’s episode, I break down Kobasa’s three C’s and give you practical ways to build hardiness into your life. You’ll learn how to stay engaged when things get messy, how to separate what’s in your control from what’s not, and how to flip stress into a training ground instead of a threat.

Because here’s the reality: stress isn’t your enemy. With the right reps, it becomes your edge.

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Tune in to this podcast every weekday morning for 10 minutes or less as Brian shares lessons and stories about how to make positive changes in your life and business, one day at a time.

That’s what the “No Days Off” movement is all about. The objective is to spend focused time each day improving in some small way. Each episode presents questions to contemplate, concepts to understand, and actions to take in Business & Leadership, Wealth & Finances, Personal Development & Growth Time Management, Mindset & Attitude, Relationships, Family & Parenting, and Health.

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Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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We’ve all heard the phrase: how you do anything is how you do everything. It’s been tossed around in locker rooms, boardrooms, and leadership meetings so often that it risks becoming just another motivational bumper sticker. But this principle runs deeper than most people realize, it’s a blueprint for identity.

In this episode, Brian breaks down the true meaning behind the phrase, tracing its roots from the Stoics to Navy SEALs to Joe DiMaggio, and then shows how it plays out in real life. Whether it’s sloppy CRM notes, showing up late to small meetings, or cutting corners on a workout, the way you treat the “little things” is training your habits for the moments that matter most.

Brian shares how to model this standard for your team, instill it in your kids, and apply it to your own life so that your character shows up everywhere, not just when you think it counts. Because the truth is, you don’t rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your habits.

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Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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Most people think peak performance means shutting emotions down. Wrong move. You don’t need to eliminate emotions, you need to regulate them. 

In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down a three-step framework from Dr. Becky Kennedy (popularized on Shane Parrish’s Knowledge Project) that puts you back in control under pressure.

The AVP model: Acknowledge, Validate, Permit, isn’t soft. It’s a control system for your nervous system. Whether you’re leading a team, coaching a kid, or talking yourself through a high-stakes moment, this framework helps you calm the noise, choose clarity over chaos, and respond instead of react.

Brian shares practical scripts you can steal for leadership, self-talk, and family life. Plus, the biggest mistakes people make with emotional regulation (and how to avoid them).

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Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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Am I on the right wealth path? That’s the question I get from entrepreneurs, investors, and high performers all the time. The truth is, no one can answer that for you in a single conversation. But what I can give you is a framework.

In this episode, I walk you through a nine-question wealth quiz that will instantly show you where you stand. It’s not theory, it’s a scoreboard you can use today. Do you know your net worth? Are you saving enough? Do you have income streams that compound? The way you answer will reveal whether you’re playing the wealth game with intention, or drifting without a plan.

We’ll also cover the three undeniable signs you’re on track: your net worth is growing, you’re balanced between offense and defense, and you’re consistent. If you’ve got those, you’re building momentum. If not, I’ll challenge you to pick one “no” answer and flip it to a “yes” in the next 90 days.

Wealth isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress, discipline, and momentum. Take the quiz seriously, create accountability, and stop wondering if you’re on the right track, you’ll know.

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Meet Your Host:

Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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Most businesses fight to outspend, outsmart, or outmaneuver the competition. But the real, untouchable edge? Outcaring them. 

In this episode, Brian Gubernick breaks down why genuine care isn’t soft, it’s the most disruptive strategy in today’s AI-driven, transaction-obsessed world.

You’ll hear six tactical ways to show your clients, team, and community that they matter more than the bottom line. From being shockingly responsive to standing tall when things get hard, Brian shares practical steps and real-world examples: from Ritz-Carlton to Southwest Airlines to small business owners who deliver more than just a service.

Your competitors can copy your ads, match your prices, even poach your people. But they can’t outcare you -- unless you let them.

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Meet Your Host:

Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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Radical transparency isn’t for the faint of heart. Most leaders hoard information, soften feedback, and protect egos. Ray Dalio flipped that script at Bridgewater Associates, building one of the world’s largest hedge funds on a culture where nothing is hidden, every meeting is recorded, and the best idea wins, regardless of title.

In this episode, Brian breaks down the philosophy behind radical transparency, why it works, and how you can adopt its principles without burning your team out. From real-time feedback to rewarding truth over hierarchy, you’ll see why leading with clarity - not comfort - creates stronger businesses and stronger leaders.

Your challenge: audit your transparency, give direct feedback today, and let the best idea - not the biggest title - win.

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Meet Your Host:

Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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Most leaders only play half the game. They’re either all structure and systems, or all charisma and quick chats. But real leadership requires both. 

In this episode, Brian breaks down the balance between formal leadership that keeps the business sharp, and informal leadership that builds trust in the margins. 

You’ll hear practical examples, legendary leaders who nailed the mix, and a challenge to apply both styles this week so your people don’t just comply, they commit.

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Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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Brian Gubernick shares a powerful question that could transform the way you approach your business: If you only had 5 hours per week to work on your business, what would you focus on?

Brian walks through a structured framework to answer this question, helping you identify your core value drivers, audit your time, and uncover your zone of genius. Learn how to apply the 80/20 rule to focus on the activities that drive the most impact, and discover strategies for planning and testing a hyper-focused 5-hour workweek.

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Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

Ray Dalio calls it the midlife squeeze -- that high-pressure season where everything collides at once. Kids still need you, parents may be aging, your business is demanding more than ever, and your energy isn’t what it used to be. For entrepreneurs, the squeeze is magnified because there’s no clocking out. 

In this episode, Brian unpacks how to recognize this season, manage it with intention, and turn it into a catalyst for growth. From auditing your energy to redefining priorities, building systems, and protecting recovery, you’ll learn how to navigate the squeeze without being crushed by it. 

The truth? This isn’t a sign of failure. It’s a compression chamber for resilience. Pain plus reflection equals progress, and this season can sharpen you into the next-level leader you’re meant to be.

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Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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We’ve all heard it: nice guys finish last. But Adam Grant’s research proves otherwise. The truth? The biggest winners and the biggest losers share the same trait: they’re givers. The difference lies in how they give. 

In this episode, Brian breaks down the paradox of generosity, the danger of selfless giving, and the discipline of strategic generosity. 

You’ll learn how to play the long game, give from strength, and protect yourself from takers so that your generosity compounds into influence, trust, and lasting success.

Your challenge today: make one high-leverage give, and say no to one request.

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Meet Your Host:

Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 

Brian’s passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network