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PNTV: Broadcasting Happiness by Michelle Gielan May 11, 2016

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In this book, Michelle Gielan takes her background in broadcast journalism (as a CBS News anchor) and combines it with her background in positive psychology to show us how we are ALL broadcasters. Big Ideas we explore include the 3 key factors that account for 75% of success (!), power leads and how to use them, rational optimism vs. irrational optimism, fact-checking your story to find fueling facts that catalyze rather than paralyze and how/when to H.A.L.T.!

Micro Class: How to Create Miracle Months May 10, 2016

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Want to create Miracle Months? Well, here's how I'm approaching it. Hope you enjoy!

PNTV: Grit by Angela Duckworth May 09, 2016

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Angela Duckworth is the world's leading authority on the science of grit. In fact, she pioneered the field and, as Daniel Gilbert says on the cover: "Psychologists have spent decades searching for the secret of success, but Duckworth is the one who found it." In this Note, we explore the two facets of grit (hint: passion + perseverance, why they're important and how to cultivate them.

Mommahood 101: How to Celebrate Motherhood—The Most Creative Work of Your Life! (Intro) May 08, 2016

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In this special class, my wife Alexandra joins us to share her Top 10 Big Ideas on how to celebrate the most creative time of your life. Discover how to mother from your essence, be a self-care queen, ignite your desire power and see your mothering as holy work + invisible art as you bring more fun and play and mindfulness into your heroine's journey.

The Confidence Quadrant (via The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha) May 06, 2016

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Confidence. It's very different than Arrogance and Insecurity. Here's how.

Micro Class: Wise Parenting (for Fatherhood 101 via Grit by Angela Duckworth) May 05, 2016

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Angela Duckworth's new book on Grit is *phenomenal.* Note, etc. soon. I'm prepping for Fatherhood 101 so this Idea really jumped out at me and I figured I'd capture a quick Micro Class on it. Hope you enjoy!

Interview: The Art of Work with Jeff Goins May 04, 2016

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As the sub-title suggests, this book is all about "A proven path to discovering what you were meant to do." If you're looking for an inspiring introduction to clarifying and living your purpose, I think you'll enjoy this book. Big Ideas we explore include a quick peek at the 7 characteristics of a Calling, why Awareness is so important, why Painful Practice is also super important, why we should be thinking "bridges" not "leaps" as we pursue our calling ad other goodness.

Micro Class: Joy-$-Flow May 03, 2016

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Want to win the career lottery? Here's your winning ticket: Joy +Money + Flow.

Micro Class: The 3 Laws of Mastery Apr 29, 2016

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The 3 Laws of Mastery = 1. It's a mindset. 2. It's a pain. 3. It's an asymptote.

PNTV: Born for This by Chris Guillebeau Apr 27, 2016

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What were you born to do? As you might have guessed, that's what this book is all about. Our guide, Chris Guillebeau, gives us a bunch of helpful tips and strategies to help us find the work we were meant to do. Big Ideas we explore include how win the career lottery (hint: think JOT-MONEY-FLOW), playing the elimination game, remembering that if Plan A fails you still have 25 other letters, Warren Buffett on goals, and getting good at quitting.

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