Tag Happiness & Hope
Need a pick-me-up? These feel-good tales of people changing the world for the better will restore your confidence in humanity and put a spring in your step.
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Why Being Bored is Wonderful!
Do we need to be bored more often? In a world that is constantly full of mental chatter, boredom can help us practice finding respite.
1 h 10 min watch
Treat Your Dreams as a Prototype: Don’t Dwell, Get Started! with Kenton Lee (Summer Series #4.4)
Kenton Lee is the innovative mind behind the "The Shoe That Grows,” a solution (and now an enormously successful non-profit) that has provided shoes for hundreds of thousands of impoverished children in places where soil-borne diseases can take their lives. We dive into Kenton’s journey, from idea to impact, and he shares the mindset that can help anyone to do what he did.
51 min watch
The Slow AF Run Club: The Club for Every Body with Martinus Evans (Summer Series #4.3)
Martinus Evans is the dynamic force behind SlowAF Run Club, pioneering a revolution in running culture for people who might not see themselves taking part in the hobby. Featured in The New York Times, Evans champions inclusivity, redefining success in a world obsessed with pace. With his infectious enthusiasm, he inspires a global community to embrace their journey, no matter the speed. In this movement, the finish line isn't the goal—it's the journey itself.
1 h 2 min watch
Stressed About the World? Start Thinking Like A Solutionary with Zoe Weil (Episode #187)
Zoe Weil is an innovator, educator, and the driving force behind a revolutionary approach to creating positive change in the world. Her latest book, ‘The Solutionary Way,’ is not just a good read, it's a roadmap to transforming—as individuals and communities—for the better.
1 h 5 min watch
Say ‘Goodbye’ To Your Biases and Unlock What’s Possible with Darrin Tulley (Episode #186)
Darrin Tulley is a name that resonates with many of those who seek inspiration and purpose in their lives. He is the visionary author behind the acclaimed book ‘Live Your Possible,’ and the dynamic host of a podcast of the same name. But who is Darrin Tulley, and what led him to become a guiding light for so many? Learn his story of vulnerability, and see what vast possibilities we can find when we get out of our comfort zones.
57 min watch
Uplifting Series Finds Kindness, 450 Million Tune in! with Sarah Yourgrau (Summer Series #4.2)
Sarah Yourgrau is the talented producer and co-host behind Mike Rowe's heartwarming series, 'Returning the Favor.' This acclaimed show has 105 episodes with over 450 million views, and celebrates unsung heroes across America, restoring our faith in each other. She is among a handful of people who have really seen the scope of our true potential as neighbors and communities. You will be sent soaring by her stories, of one act of kindness at a time.
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Practical Steps to Improve Our Lives and Communities: The Solutionary Way
Discover how adopting a solutionary mindset can empower individuals of all ages to tackle global challenges, transform their communities, and create a better world for everyone.
1 h 7 min watch
Every Human Being Deserves to Flourish – with Matthew Lee (Episode #185)
Matthew Lee stands as a beacon of hope in a world often overshadowed by stress and uncertainty. He is the visionary director of The Flourishing Network at the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, where his pioneering work has garnered widespread acclaim and tangibly transformed lives around the globe. He has some amazing practical wisdom to share, wisdom that illuminates a path to human flourishing for us all.
36 min watch
‘Is Your Job a Good Fit?’ with Seth Godin (Summer Series #4.1)
Seth Godin, a globally renowned social entrepreneur, has the keys to finding work that not only pays the bills, but also brings profound personal satisfaction and fulfillment. With his signature blend of wisdom and story-telling, he explains how to align your career with your passions and values, and to create opportunities that lead to your dream job.
1 h 27 min watch
Can You Be Overly Optimistic? Finding Balance in Big Ideas with Kris Brown (Episode #184)
In the quiet corners of Vermont, amidst the soothing hum of nature, there's an almost impossibly deep and velvety voice that resonates with wisdom and authenticity: Meet Kris Brown, a voice over expert whose path to success has been anything but ordinary. His journey is marked by struggles (like incarceration and homelessness), redemption (through insightful strategies), and, through it all, a relentless pursuit of several passions that he is now bringing together in a life that can inspire us all.
5 min read
People’s Actions Leaving You Baffled? Here’s How to Cultivate Understanding
Encountering behavior that seems inexplicable can be immensely frustrating. Whether it's a family member, friend, or colleague making decisions that appear counterintuitive, our first instinct might be to react with confusion or annoyance. However, amidst this confusion, there lies an opportunity to cultivate understanding.
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Mythbusting Travel: Goodness in Iraq with Doug Barnard (Episode #182)
Doug Barnard is a seasoned YouTuber with over 500,000 followers, as well as a guide who takes people on wondrous journeys to places often maligned in mass media, like Iraq. Barnard has found the people there amazing in their generosity and goodwill, and he embraces the opportunity to showcase the wonders of ancient lands that are untouched by tourism.
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