Change The Game
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsChange The Game is a conversation for men and women that want to squeeze all they can from life. Those that see life as a game we get to play. One that is about your body, your soul, your relationships, and how you make money.
As your host, Dr. Buffington will share his 26 plus years as a chiropractor and entrepreneur. The painful lessons he has paid for as a man, a husband, and a father (divorce, a son’s addiction, and financial loss) and the tools, tactics, and insights which lead him here today. All to inspire, guide, and lead you to be more, do more.
Life is a team sport!
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E016 | I Can See Through Your Double Standard
April 25, 2019 08:30 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBThis particular situation happened in my office where a dentist refused x-rays and this was a head-scratcher for me. I could not understand why a dentist would refuse the same thing he uses to diagnose his own patients. When I worked through this I realized there was a gap in my communication at the heart of this situation, and this gap was also showing up in other areas of my life. Questions or comments? email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.drmichaelbuffington....
E015 | Raven is a bitch!
April 22, 2019 08:30 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBNot too long ago we sold our dream home. We were building a new home and in the interim we bought a smaller house. The living situation was the source of pain for me. I made up stories left and right about everyone and everything rather than look inward and deal with the source of my discomfort. I then realized that the majority of growth in our life comes from being uncomfortable. Questions or comments? email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.drmichaelbuffin...
E014 | Is 15 Minutes Long Enough?
April 18, 2019 08:30 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBMost of the time I am pedal to the metal from the second I wake up. When I work out I pick a 15 minute bike ride. Except today, I actually choose to sleep late and decided to do a 45 minute ride, and I couldn’t be more at peace with the fact that giving myself space to breath a little actually had a positive impact on my week. Where in your world are you not giving yourself room to breath? Questions or comments? email me at [email protected] or visit https://www.drmichaelbuff...
E013 | Same Shit Different Day
April 15, 2019 08:30 - 17 minutes - 24 MBThe saying same shit different day often becomes a cop-out. We absolve ourselves of responsibility the second we say it. We should catch ourselves saying this and instead ask ourselves “is this true?”. Things simply aren’t the same, who we are or our environment, therefore, the circumstances may be similar to the past, but it IS different and...so is our ability to face the situation. Questions or comments? email me at [email protected] or visit http://www.drmichaelbuffington...
E12 Lyft This
April 11, 2019 08:30 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBWithout the proper perspective, expectations have the power to destroy our reality. With the progress of air travel and the ease of use of ride-sharing, we expect things to go right when we fly. During a recent trip to Orange County, issues with both my flight and car ride had pushed me to the limit. Thankfully I was able to shift my focus and bring things back into perspective. This got me to wonder, where are expectations holding me back in other areas of my life? What about you? Lis...
E11 Drinking And The Thermostat
April 08, 2019 08:30 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBLeadership always comes with a price. Whether it’s with your significant other, with your kids, in the office, or any number of other scenarios, most men desire to be a leader. With that desire comes the expectation of others. This means it’s a necessity for us to show up for ourselves so that we’re able to show up and lead in other situations. Listen to find out how something as simple as the thermostat demonstrated the sacrifices necessary in order to lead my family. Questions or...
E10 FaceTime is NOT Foodtime
April 04, 2019 08:30 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBHave you ever been on FaceTime with someone when they are clearly occupied or distracted with another task? Recently I was on a call with my oldest son that turned into a bit of a train wreck. He was eating throughout the entire conversation while I had the pleasure of watching. Why did I find myself in this predicament in the first place? You might be surprised to find out it was a matter of leadership. Listen today to find out how we can alter our actions to become better leaders in e...
E9 This Proves It!
April 01, 2019 08:30 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBDo you have a story in your life preventing you from progressing? Have you ever asked yourself if it was actually true? We rarely author the stories that are governing our lives, but most of us never take the time to question them. They are accepted as a seemingly unbreakable truth. If you take the time to really investigate these stories that say you can’t get that promotion, you’ll never find a new job, you’ll never be able to lose the weight, and so on, you’ll soon find that they’re a...
E8 The Cooler Is Locked!
March 28, 2019 08:30 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBLessons come in the most unexpected places. On a recent family trip to the movie, one of my sons was after a specific sparkling drink. When he went to grab it, it turned out the cooler was locked. After speaking to a manager, we come to find out the drink was in fact expired but they hadn’t had the time to clean it out. This led me to question how often I’m not cleaning out the expired items in my own life. Today I discuss the importance of keeping stock in your own life and what you ca...
E7 It’s A Freaking Burrito
March 25, 2019 08:30 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBHow often do you beat yourself up over something inconsequential? As part of my first quarterly challenge this year, I’ve been following a restricted diet. A friend who also decided to follow this diet called me in a bit of a panic. The cause? He ate a burrito. He truly felt horrible about it. While he may have strayed from the diet, he realized something crucial; the pattern he’s been running doesn’t serve him. Today we’re going to dig into the topic of patterns and how they shape ou...
E6 Personal Plates Are Arrogant
March 21, 2019 08:30 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBSometimes you have to push yourself out of your comfort zone in order to grow. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt a certain type of way about people that have personalized license plates. Quite frankly, I found it as a show of arrogance and ultimately insecurity. Then something odd happened. I realized the insecurity wasn’t in the people with the plates. It was in me. It was quite a shock honestly. Here’s the honest truth: it’s not arrogance if you’re putting in the work. As y...
E5 The Accuser Will Lie To You
March 18, 2019 08:30 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBHave you ever allowed things or people, past or current, real or imagined, tell you that you’re just not good enough to do something? If you’re human, I’d venture to say the answer is yes. While at church recently, my pastor delivered a powerful and timely message: there’s a big difference between what happened and who you are. How does this apply to your life? Listen to find out how an interaction with another local business created negative feelings in myself, what I’m doing to addres...
E4 1+1 = 10X
March 14, 2019 08:30 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBMathematics wasn’t always my strong suit, but bear with me on this one. When preparing for a new year, my wife and I always like to reflect on the past year and what took place. The purpose isn’t to tear the year apart. Our primary goal is to look at the peaks and the valleys to determine how we can improve in the coming year. So how does 1+1 = 10X? When you have the right partner by your side to lift you up. Today I dig into to why my wife is that person for me and why you’ll never re...
E3 Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy
March 11, 2019 08:30 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBCompetition breeds comparison. This is not only true when it comes to sports but in every aspect of our life. While comparison at times can be beneficial, more often than not it’s extremely detrimental. Why? We find ourselves chasing others dreams instead of our own. Comparison leads us to picking ourselves apart and the creation of a mindset that we are less than someone else. How am I qualified to speak on this subject? I’ve been dealing with this for nearly my entire life. Listen ...
E2 Parenting Is Like Playing Defense
March 07, 2019 09:30 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBDefense. I get it. Most of you high producers don’t even want to see the word, but when it comes to parenting it must be used. Why? Much like playing defense on the basketball court, parenting requires more desire than it does skill. As a parent you can eventually develop the skill, but it will never happen without the desire. While attending a presentation at my sons school this past week, I got especially triggered. There was one mom in particular who had absolutely no desire to be ...
E1 I Would, But I Can't
February 26, 2019 02:07 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBPain is inevitable. As I record this episode just a week after my most recent gum graft surgery, most would understand if I chose to not get on the mic today. I could have waited until my gums healed, everything was perfect, and you would’ve never known the difference. Why didn’t I do that? The truth is there’s never a right time to do anything. We can always find an excuse or reason to put something off if we search hard enough. Ultimately it all boils down to personal choice and dis...