The #POSITIVITY Podcast

When compelled to be grateful for what we aren’t grateful for, it can do more harm than good—yet research is still clear that gratitude is nevertheless a valued contributor to well being. This episode explores the secrets of gratitude for true and lasting joy. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 25 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 13, 2022. Retrieved from htt...

The Infinite Monkey Theorem suggests that any event with a probability more than zero can happen at some point, if given enough time. But as the physicist Max Tegmark reminds us, “really freak events happen only exponentially rarely.”  This episode shares the true story of an exponentially rare moment and how I turned the tide of grief around to rise again and continue navigating the waters of lif...

Everyone has a talent, and if you don’t know what your talent is, it just means you haven’t discovered it yet. Talent can sometimes first present itself as a weakness. And For a talent to be useful, it must be practiced. This episode shares the story of how I discovered these truths and along the way overcame shyness and a debilitating stutter to find my voice. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 23 positi...

We will never be held responsible for what we are not capable of handling—or at the very least capable of learning. As such, responsibility doesn’t preclude risk; rather, it calls us to understand our strengths, know what’s negotiable, and then boldly step forward to learn and grow, come what may. This episode shares the fascinating story of a family that took on the responsibility of caring for a...

Magicians are often asked, “How’d you do that?” Many people assume it has something to do with subtle misdirection—a little smoke here or a perfectly placed mirror there—but the real answer may surprise you. In this episode, hear the fascinating story of how I stumbled upon the real secret of magic. Enjoy!  This Volume 5 Issue 21 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity web...

Many people seem to suffer from eisoptrophobia—the fear of seeing one’s own reflection. When this happen, they fail to see what’s right in front of them because they don’t like what’s staring back at them. And so, to avoid the discomfort, they simply avert their eyes from the clutter of their lives. The psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Siegel, however, suggests that to make positive change in our lives, we...

It’s been said that “if a man has not discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live,” and if this is true then Harry Chapin was certainly a man fit to live—becoming a change-maker—looking...seeing a need—and with compassion taking action to do something about it. This episode charts a powerful story of how you can be a change-maker through clarity of purpose. Enjoy!  This Volume...

Despite his lack of experience, Hiroshi was able to succeed through honesty, anticipation, and imagination—and you can use these same principles to likewise empower your own vision. This episode shares the story of how it all worked out. Enjoy!  This Volume 5 Issue 18 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 31, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagposit...

It’s been said that the best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now. This episode shares the story how process goals can help you achieve success from even 6.8 million miles away. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 17 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 7, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/how-to-hit-a-...

A compassionate mission can empower you with the grit to persist even the face of adversity. This episode shares the story of how a courageous 12-year-old saved over 3,000 children from bonded labor with persistent effort, even at the sacrifice of his own safety. This Volume 5 Issue 16 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on March 5, 2022. Retrieved from https:/...

The glitz and glamor of success will always pale in comparison with significance. This episode shares the story of how one man sacrificed personal comfort and financial security to focus on what sincerely mattered most to his journey. This Volume 5 Issue 15 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on February 27, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.co...

It's easy to respond in kind when others treat you as invisible—but the true test is when they try to get an emotional reaction out of you. To make others invisible under these conditions is a skill reserved for the masters. This episode shares the story of one child's efforts to make others feel invisible on the school playground, and another child's bravery to step up to be an ally. ...

Regardless of knowledge, skills, and talent—and regardless of how bad we want it—not everyone achieves their goals. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth pursuing. This episode shares a poignant true story of what’s possible when we seek and take advantage of opportunities worth pursuing. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 13 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on Fe...

Carl Jung once suggested that ​“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” This episode of the Hashtag Positivity Podcast offers five suggestions to encourage the people you serve to be positively transformed. Enjoy! This Volume 6 Issue 7 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website o...

Some people may never consider giving business to competition, but as one of my mentors, Rick Forgay, taught me: the true value of competition is conspiring together for the benefit of the people we serve. Check out this brief article to here the story of the day I took this lesson to heart. Enjoy! This Volume 6 Issue 6 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on Ma...

The physicist Marie Curie reminds us, “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.”  With a little more understanding, we can perhaps come to find there is far less malice in our world than we might at first assume, and discover instead that there is simply far more ignorance, apathy, and poor judgment. Check out this...

Love doesn’t get to know you first and then decides to love you. Love loves you first, and that’s how it gets to know you. Love starts with ignorance and ends with understanding. Check out this brief article to explore ideas for bestowing the powers of love as an antedate to three poisons threatening humanity. Enjoy! #positivity #fascination #inspiration #motivation #joy #relationships #love #ukra...

Each and every one of us has a unique blend of knowledge, skills, experiences, connections, and temperaments, and when we lean into these unique advantages, we become empowered to excel at the very things that bring us the most joy. Check out this brief article to hear three empowering stories of people who leaned into their unique power and authority. Enjoy! #positivity #inspiration #purpose #ric...

When walking through the wilderness so dreary with a heart so weary, it may be tempting to simply lay down and give up; but even in the darkest of times we can find inspiration to continue looking up—so long as we remain open and engaged observers of the world with fascination, curiosity, and wonder. Check out this brief article for the encouraging true story of how inspiration can come from even...

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones,” says Confucius. For most people, this is just a metaphor, but for Dashrath Manjhi, it was instruction. Check out this brief article for the inspiring true story of a man who turned his pain into passion to move a mountain. #positivity #passion #DashrathManjhi This Volume 6 Issue 1 positivity article originally appeared on the Has...

We can reasonably discern the story Robert was telling himself as he turned his back to the crowd—when his final roll was spent and had nothing more to give. The question is, what story are you telling yourself in your meaningful moments of transformation? Check out the brief article to in the comment section to hear the full story of how bananas pulled from the bunch get peeled, and why that's ju...

Are you chasing two rabbits? Are you serving two masters? Is your house divided? Check out this brief article for reflections on consolidated effort. This Volume 5 Issue 10 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on October 1, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/one-thing-at-once-a-case-for-consolidated-effort ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity hel...

What’s moving you today? Pain, knowledge, or support? Check out the brief article to distinguish which driver of change is moving you. Enjoy! This Volume 5 Issue 8 positivity article originally appeared on the Hashtag Positivity website on July 1, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.hashtagpositivity.com/blog/the-three-drivers-of-change ABOUT US Hashtag Positivity helps emerging and established leade...

Whether you’re a teacher creating lesson plans, a sales person creating pitches, a storyteller creating stories, a family creating a home, or a creator of truly any kind, being able to find and harness your muse is an essential element of success. And if you’re looking for it, creative inspiration can come from anywhere. Check out this captivating story for six ideas for finding your muse. This Vo...

Even before you finish speaking, people will have forgotten most of what you said, but with the use of meaningful stories, when you “pull the string” of your throughline tight, you can empower them with an experience that can transfer well beyond the moment. Check out this brief article for five essential storytelling components to help you tell memorable and meaningful stories that can positively...