I Like That Story

What is real prosperity? What is the difference between earning money and inheriting it? Listen to this story ask yourself how lucky you really are.

85% of Americans say they are not fully engaged at work. Hold it!! That does NOT sound acceptable- but what do you do about it? A story and three suggestions for escaping to a better place.

No, It's not only money...most people have no idea what they are going to do once they retire. How the phenomenon called parallax can help you figure out retirement before you retire...before it's too late.

In the second quarter of life, it's important to know when to stick it out at a job and when it's time to leave...a couple of thoughts and suggestions to help you make the decision

A clever new charitable organization is highly efficient because it just gives money away...a question clever enough that it works for everyone.

If you have ever heard people called Sheaple...maybe it's not just an insult- maybe it's advice. Listen to a short story that may help you handle the pressure of following the crowd.

While speaking to a group of college students, Jeff Gould was giving guidance on some things to expect in the first Quarter of Life. Afterwards a student asked him to condense his speech into one sentence- He needed two sentences! One two-word sentence and one three-word sentence. Listen to what he said and pass it on to a college student you know ;)!

Jeff Gould Speaks to groups in all phases of life. In the 4th Quarter, a person's value is in Honor and passing Wisdom down to younger generations. Here how a lost and forgotten police report gives Honor to a father long gone, and Wisdom to his surviving children 49 years later

Jeff Gould tells stories to help people through the 4 Quarters of Life. The 4th Quarter is about seeking Honor and Giving Wisdom. Listen to the story of a pretty sharp farm kid who solved a murder while on guard duty...and the even better story to follow!

Jeff Gould has been an officiant at hundreds of funerals. Listen to his perspective on what the most important part of a Day Planner is (hint: it's not organization!)

Speaker and Story Teller, Jeff Gould, weaves a story about toughness- where it comes from, what it's good for, and why Mom's are usually right ;)

We think that nice is good- certainly good enough! A teacher friend of mine knows better....

Has you child ever said, "Coach says this..." and you've thought, "I've been saying that for years!" Now you know the power of a mentor! A story from Jeff Gould to help you in that second quarter of life- being a parent

A Podcast for all 4 Quarters of Life- especially for the 1st and 4th Quarters. Jeff Gould tells stories to help you discern between those who are only interested in taking from you and those interested in knowing you.

This Podcast is useful for all 4 phases of Life- Jeff Gould tells stories about narrowing the hurricane of thoughts into 5 tasks you are best at.

Stress and anxiety prevent enjoying life. You can't enjoy life unless you focus on what you're best at doing. You can't and you can't focus unless you are relaxed. Listen for tips and suggestions on relaxing an overly active mind.

Why is it so hard to relax? This podcast deals with the importance of relaxing the body to deal with stress.

Before you can focus, you must relax- and relaxing involves three separate yet integral parts of You- this podcast is about relaxing the Soul

If you could condense all of 2020 into one picture, what would you choose?

Making sense of pence, farthings pennies and pounds in the time of Dickens

A chance meeting between a harried pianist and wounded vet teaches both the power of the human voice.

The classic from O Henry...worth another listen :)

Even if you HATE fruitcake, this story will help you enjoy all the other foods you eat this holiday season.

The next time you see someone ringing a bell for the Salvation Army, I hope you think of this story.

...If you think your Christmas tree has a lot of lights...take a listen to this embarrassing memoir ;)