Episode 779: The Keys to Living a Fulfilled Life

On Top of the World Radio with Chris Story

Show Notes:
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• Promise Yourself:
  (The Optimist Creed)
  • Cultivate inner strength to maintain peace of mind.
  • Spread positivity by discussing health, happiness, and prosperity with everyone.
  • See the best in people, and inspire them to recognize it within themselves.
  • Focus on optimism, expecting the best in all situations.
  • Celebrate the success of others with enthusiasm equal to your own.
  • Embrace the future with a cheerful outlook, leaving past mistakes behind.
  • Invest in self-improvement to avoid criticism of others.
  • Be too big for worry, too noble for anger, and too strong for fear.
• Must-Watch: The Shift by Wayne Dyer
  
  • Available free on YouTube. This film delivers a life-changing message. Listen to it repeatedly, letting it sink in.
• Book Recommendation: The Courage to Be Disliked
  
  
  • Based on Alfred Adler's philosophy, this book explores positive psychology through a dialogue between a student and philosopher. Inspired by Adler's teachings, this is a must-read for personal growth.
• Believe in Possibilities:
  
  
  • Can you conceive and believe in a better life? If so, you can achieve it. Reach beyond your current state, seeking contentment, peace, and joy.
• Word of the Day: Sapient
  
  
  • Meaning wise, or attempting to appear wise. Used in science fiction to describe intelligent beings, it also relates to Homo sapiens.
• Local Spotlight: Captains Coffee
  
  • For custom-roasted, fair-trade coffee, visit Captains Coffee in Homer, Alaska. Order online at CaptainsCoffee.com.
• Go Ask Adler:
  
  
  • Explore Alfred Adler's philosophy, focusing on social interest, striving for superiority, and the holistic view of individuals. Adlerian psychology is foundational in modern positive psychology.
• Thought Provoking Quote:
  
  
  • "You become what you think about." – Bob Proctor
• Are You Three Feet from Gold?:
  
  
  • Don’t give up too soon—like R.U. Darby, who stopped just three feet from a gold vein. Sometimes, you just need the right guidance to keep digging.
• Presidential Quirk:
  
  
  • Did you know Richard Nixon enjoyed cottage cheese with ketchup for breakfast? A peculiar choice, yet part of his daily routine.
• Ancient Fashion:
  
  
  • The man bun traces back to warrior hairstyles in ancient China. Embrace it as a modern statement of bravery.
• Perspective on Paradise:
  
  
  • Even in paradise, some feel stuck. Remember, your paradise is what you make of it. Don’t let perspective trap you—live in the present, learn from the past, and look forward to the future.

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