243 – Solo – David Steindl-Rast The Secret to Happiness
Nov28

243 – Solo – David Steindl-Rast The Secret to Happiness

On todays show David explores the connection between Happiness and Gratitude and through the amazing work of David Steindl-Rast shares a very simple three step system that will allow you to be present enough to truly experience gratitude and happiness What you will Learn on Today’s Show:  Which comes first, Happiness or Gratitude How Gratitude Works A Simple Three Step System that Will Allow you To Truly Live Gratitude Some of David’s Stories of Gratitude in real life situations Some great songs from country to Bing Crosby Dedication: Albert Riddle & Family Todays Quotes:  Sometimes the best way to appreciate something is to  Be without it for a while   What I focus on Expands   How to have a great day 1) Wake up 2) Be Grateful   Todays Songs: Johnny Cash – Thanks a Lot Bing Crosby – Thanks – (With Jimmie Grier & his Orchestra) Amy Grant & John Hiatt – Thank Someone Chatham Country Line – Thanks Bob Hope & Shirley Ross – Thanks for the Memories Todays Links: David Steindl-Rast TED Talk Want to be Happy? Be Grateful http://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful.html The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you’re going, and above all, being grateful. Brother David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk, meditates and writes on “the gentle power” of...

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241 – 600 Second – Cultural Challenge
Nov25

241 – 600 Second – Cultural Challenge

David explores culture today and offers you a cultural challenge this week that could open up all kinds of wonderful new connections. He also shares some comedy from Jerry Seinfeld and some amazing fun facts from England, Poland, Zambia, Italy and the USA. What You Will Learn on Todays Show How David connected with and invited a total stranger from Kenya to his home for dinner What happened the day that David was given his Canadian passport A story of David and a Polish taxi driver who refused to let him pay. Full Hour of Stand Up with Jerry Seinfeld http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS2waCMeokE   Todays Songs  Queen – Crazy Little Things Called Love Queen – I Want to Break Free   Todays Challenge This is your chance to make a new friend from a different culture, to get to know them and their traditions and invite them to come and break bread with you and your family in your own unique cultural way. The KickAss Life Gratitude Week – Monday: Culture Share your story with our community on our Facebook page (http://DavidOnFacebook.com) and tell us what you are most grateful for about your culture.  Thanks in advance for...

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112 – How Gratitude Equals SUCCESS
May16

112 – How Gratitude Equals SUCCESS

Sitting on his new deck, David shares how he made Canada his home.  It was a series of events that led him to this amazing part of the world he lives in. In this show, you’ll discover: How gratitude pays a huge role in success How easy it is to get stuck and live on autopilot How multiple failures can catapult you forward instead of holding you back How a series of coincidences led David to lead a Kickass Life “I didn’t fail, I just found 10,000 ways NOT to make a lightbulb” – Thomas Edison This show is dedicated to Andrew!  Have a great day! A special thanks! Thank you all for listening to this episode of The Kickass Life Podcast with David Wood! We’d like to give a shout out to John Lee Dumas and all of the Entrepreneurs on FIRE for the kind words and emails! Please click the link below to show some Twitter love to John and thank him for having us on his excellent show. Thank John by Clicking Here <– And lastly, if you haven’t already I would love if you took a minute to leave a quick rating and review of the podcast on iTunes by clicking on the link below! It would be extremely helpful for the show! Leave a review for The Kickass Life Podcast! Thank you again for your support, and I wish you all the best!...

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