Brian and his wife, Rachel, are coming up on fifteen years of marriage and have been together for over two decades. Their triplet daughters are in seventh grade now, a busy house, no doubt. He co-owns Paradise Exclusive Real Estate and divides his days between running the brokerage, giving back to the community, and squeezing in time with family and friends. That balance isn’t easy, and work wins most of the hours.

Brian is also an author. He spent nearly five years drafting his book, Self-Inflicted Success, battling procrastination along the way. He finally wrapped it up and published it last year. The book focuses on building success in your life, anytime you need it, as long as you have the mindset and approach to make it happen.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? 

Spending time with people I care about, both personally and professionally and putting my efforts into meaningful impact in my community and the world.

What is your greatest fear? 

Losing loved ones. I wish we could all live forever.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? 

My brain doesn’t stop, which takes away from laser focus on what’s needed most. I have to reel myself in and adjust my attention often.

What is the trait you most deplore in others? 

Lack of accountability. No excuses.

Which living person do you most admire? 

My dad. His work ethic, care for his family and ability to adapt and change in a second’s notice is something I truly admire.

What is your greatest extravagance? 

Coming up with a thought or idea that isn’t really in my wheelhouse and then going down the rabbit hole of researching, exploring and trying to do what I can to see that it happens.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue? 

“This is who I am”. The statement is often used when someone wants to seek acceptance of their faults. I feel we all have the ability to become better versions of ourselves and shouldn’t have a safety net of what’s comfortable for us, especially when it’s a trait that causes harm in one’s life and/or relationships.

What do you most dislike about your appearance? 

I don’t like to be a dislike person. I’m happy with who I am and what I look like. But my second toe on my right foot is longer than my big toe and that sure would be nice to get fixed. LOL

Which words or phrases do you most overuse? 

Always Assume Positive Intent. Perception.

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Brian Faro, an Englewood resident and co-owner of Paradise Exclusive Real Estate, has launched a program that meets after school at Sky Academy. The 12-week program brings together seventh and eighth-grade boys for weekly sessions on respect, responsibility, and empathy. He discussed the program recently in an interview on WENG Radio with Mary Jones.

“Getting a kid at that age to read my book might be difficult,” Brian said, referencing his 2024 release Self-Inflicted Success. “But going into the classroom, interacting with them and sharing real-life examples gives them a chance to learn and choose the right path.”

The league’s inaugural group includes 14 boys who meet once a week for about an hour. Brian said the sessions cover values such as good manners, accountability, leadership through action, and empathy for others.

“The first thing I told them was, if you’re on time, you’re late,” he said. “When I walked in there, for the first class, all 14 of them were sitting at a desk ready to go. Whoa. I was pretty impressed. That accountability is absolutely necessary in life.”

In that opening week, students practiced handshakes and eye contact. Brian said staff members quickly noticed improvements. “It’s little things like that which build confidence and show respect,” he said.

For Faro, empathy is at the heart of the program. “When you meet someone, you have no idea what they’re going through,” he said. “If these boys can understand that and show kindness, they can change how someone feels in that moment.”

The Young Gentlemen’s League will continue up to right before Thanksgiving, with participants graduating at the end of the 12 weeks. Faro said his hope is to see the program grow beyond Sky Academy.

“If it’s successful enough, we can structure it into a format other schools can use,” he said. “I don’t care if it’s anywhere across the nation or the world, as long as it helps kids.”

For more information about the Young Gentlemen’s League, Brian can be reached through his website, BrianFaro.com.

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