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Good things take time. Be honest with yourself and others. These two ideas illustrate today's grounded topics. Let's dive in!

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Our good friend The Bad Seed returns for this Halloween-themed picture book that teaches us to focus more on the important things in life, and less on the non important. This series of books is one o…

Today we talk about the first two principles involved in being grounded: acceptance and presence. 

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My book selections always speak a bit to the times, as well as my personal state. Sometimes, I'm looking for deep history, difficult topics to discuss. Other times, it's simple inspiration. This week…

Today's sendoff episode includes some powerful reminders re simplicity, investing in yourself and success on the outside and in. We also give a quick review of this week's learnings. 

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Today we discuss the virtues of selflessly serving others and embracing the present. 

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You are 19 years old with a loving family and loads of friends, with college rapidly expanding your world. Then your world shrinks to your head. This happened to Mike Kiel, paralyzed below his collar…

Today we discuss the virtues of living with discipline and respecting your time. 

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So, what if you had animal hair? What would it (you) look like? What would it feel like? How long would it be? Color? Tune in and learn more about animal hair in this fun and well-illustrated kids' b…

Today we discuss the virtues of mastering your mind, following your purpose and constant improvement. 

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This week's book is a fable about "fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny." It's a feel-good book with lessons about living a meaningful and purposeful life. I very much enjoy this type of …

We finish off an incredible week of learning with Dear Highlights by touching on the last three categories in the book, as well as a super important message to all of us old(er) folks who want to pos…

Today we discuss the topics of Self-Improvement, Hopes & Dreams and Societal Concerns & Events. Another great look inside the worlds of Highlights and the young people they've interacted with for ove…

This talk is about change, people. Scott Lindgren, a legend of expedition kayaking, talks to Spanny about stages of his life, each contrasting with the one before. Troubled youth … river adventurer w…

Friendship and Feelings & Confidence are the two topics of the day, and boy, do they evoke emotions of the past. Think back to figuring out what true friendship looks like, and how you developed your…

Most of my presentations are to middle and high school students, but I've been getting more and more interest in k-5 programs as well. So I wanted to provide some bts as it relates to delivery, messa…

Today we talk about two of the most popular categories written about to Highlights: family and school. 

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This is one of the most impactful books I've ever read, as it relates to, and teaches about, my path in life - helping young people work through their obstacles and challenges and to figure out their…

Our sendoff episode features three quotes, each from a different person within this story: Tom (Emily's dad), one of Emily's doctors and Emily herself. Powerful, powerful stuff. I hope you choose to …

A lot of tears have been shed this week. This is such a powerful story of faith and science coming together. The purpose of today's show is to bring you inside the reality of Tom and Kari, to hear th…