Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Peterson

Ever wondered what makes you truly shine? In this episode we go on an exciting journey to discover our unique character strengths using the VIA Character Strengths framework. Developed by positive psychologists Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson, this framework identifies 24 universal strengths that help individuals not just get by, but truly flourish. We Talk About:

Christopher Peterson has been passionate about cars for as long as he can remember—probably even longer. A La Jolla native, he grew up surrounded by classic and exotic automobiles, dreaming of one day becoming a race car driver. This passion eventually led to a career spanning over 25 years in the collector car world. Straight out of high school, Chris joined Symbolic Motor Car Company, one of the leading dealerships for classic, exotic and competition cars. Over the years, he worked his way up from the parts department to Director of Sales and Marketing, developing a deep expertise in post-war European sports and competition cars, along with a talent for uncovering rare and historically significant automobiles. Today, Chris serves as a consultant for Sotheby's Motorsport and chairs the Motor Car Classic at the La Jolla Concours d'Elegance. His time is spent sourcing exceptional cars, helping collectors navigate the auction world, and ensuring automotive history is properly appreciated— or at the very least, not left to collect dust in a forgotten garage. A fourth-generation San Diegan, Chris comes from a family with deep ties to the region's business and automotive culture. His grandfather, Robert O. Peterson, founded Jack in the Box and pioneered the modern drive-thru restaurant. When he's not hunting for automotive treasures, Chris enjoys cooking, sailing, and occasionally restoring cars that he swears he'll finish one day.

Live Life Happy with Andrea Seydel – The Podcast for Book Lovers & Lifelong Learners Welcome to Live Life Happy with Andrea Seydel! If you love books that inspire, transform, and empower, you're in the right place. This podcast is all about book summaries and actionable takeaways from incredible authors who pour their wisdom into books on happiness, well-being, and personal growth. Now in Season 3, we're diving even deeper—taking the powerful insights from these books and applying them in real, tangible ways. Think of this as your shortcut to the best knowledge out there, distilled into digestible, practical strategies you can use to create a happier, more fulfilling life. As the founder of Live Life Happy Publishing, I also weave in tips on writing and publishing your own book. Whether you're dreaming of becoming an author or just love learning from the best, this podcast is a space for book lovers, thought leaders, and changemakers. If you're ready to read, learn, and take action, hit play and join the community! And if you're ready to bring your own book to life, I'm here as your Book Doula, helping you navigate the world of publishing while keeping 100% of your rights and royalties.

On this episode I talked with Erik about his journey into theater, highlighting his early inspiration from his father's role as a high school theater teacher, the unique experience of live theatre, his decision to attend Webster University after auditioning for 19 schools, the significance of campus visits and interactions with current students in determining the right fit for his education, the empowering approach of his professors, which allowed him to take charge of his learning and apply the skills he acquired, his audition experience for "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," which began shortly after graduation and involved multiple callbacks, leading to an intense rehearsal process that contributed to his Broadway debut, his ongoing experience in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," including the excitement of working with new cast members and the creative team's involvement, special connections with the audience, his growth as an actor over the past two and a half years, and how his portrayal of Scorpius has changed, self-confidence in the industry, and much more! 

Is it better to explain a mistake or just accept responsibility? What's the difference between an excuse and a justification? And why is it important to remember that you're not a pizzeria on the Jersey Shore?  SOURCES:Robert Cialdini, professor of psychology at Arizona State University.Raymond Higgins, professor emeritus of psychology at University of Kansas.Martin Seligman, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.Rick Snyder, professor emeritus of psychology at University of Kansas. RESOURCES:"‘Explain, but Make No Excuses': Service Recovery After Public Service Failures," by Matthias Döring (Public Management Review, 2022)."To Justify or Excuse?: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Effects of Explanations," by John C. Shaw, Eric Wild, and Jason A. Colquitt (Journal of Applied Psychology, 2003)."Excuses: Their Effective Role in the Negotiation of Reality," by C. R. Snyder and Raymond L. Higgins (Psychological Bulletin, 1988)."The Attributional Style Questionnaire," by Christopher Peterson, Amy Semmel, Carl von Baeyer, Lyn Y. Abramson, Gerald I. Metalsky, and Martin E. P. Seligman (Cognitive Therapy and Research, 1982). EXTRAS:"How Can You Convince Someone They're Wrong?" by No Stupid Questions (2021)."Under the Boardwalk," song by The Drifters (1964).

Note: After this episode was recorded, news broke that a body was found in the search for Kentucky mass shooting suspect Joseph Couch.This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on September 20, 2024.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about several cases out of Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Michigan, including several involving firearms.WTOP's coverage of the slayings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan that involve Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhaes: https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2024/09/fairfax-co-husband-charged-with-murder-following-fetish-website-double-homicide-in-february-2023/ABC 11's coverage of the murder of Burlie Dawson Locklear III at a North Carolina Waffle House: https://abc11.com/post/nc-waffle-house-shooting-north-carolina-worker-burlie-dawson-locklear-shot-killed-angry-customer/15304545/WPDE's coverage of the murder of Burlie Dawson Locklear III, featuring interviews with his family: https://wpde.com/news/local/he-was-our-joy-family-grieve-loved-one-killed-at-laurinburg-waffle-houseCheck out the picture of Florwer Carlin Lizano that WBTW ran in their coverage of the case: https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/laurinburg/laurinburg-police-identify-suspected-waffle-house-killer/The Department of Justice's press release on Florwer Carlin Lizano's previous gun charges: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/dillon-man-sentenced-firearm-chargesAn article on Lizano from the Florence Morning News was accessed via Newspapers.com.Contact Laurinburg police Sergeant Detective Jeffrey Cooke at 910-291-1750 if you have information about Lizano. Send anonymous tips to www.scotlandcountycs.com.The Lexington Herald-Leader's coverage of Joseph A. Couch: https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article292186940.htmlWAVE 3's coverage of Joseph A. Couch: https://www.wave3.com/2024/09/09/police-ar-15-used-attack-i-75-purchased-morning-shooting-suspect-still-large/CBS Austin's coverage of the lax gun laws that led to the attack in Kentucky: https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/what-about-bullet-control-joseph-couch-kentucky-interstate-shooting-federal-law-background-checks-felony-or-domestic-violence-misdemeanor-history-of-mental-illness-alabama-colorado-oklahoma-texasWHAS 11's coverage of Joseph Couch's AR-15: https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/i-75-shooting-suspect-joseph-couch-legally-purchased-ar-15-hours-before-laurel-county-kentucky/417-78bd3d0f-41d2-4520-b309-ec3c3e2ea718WLWT's coverage of the manhunt for Joseph Couch: https://www.wlwt.com/article/laurel-county-kentucky-joseph-couch-suspect-shooting-manhunt/62231387WKYT's coverage of Joseph Couch: https://www.wkyt.com/2024/09/17/manhunt-joseph-couch-enters-new-phase/Columbia University Department of Psychiatry's interview with Dr. Ragy Girgis on mass shootings: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/mass-shootings-and-mental-illness"Mass Shootings: The Role of the Media in Promoting Generalized Imitation" from the American Journal of Public Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5296697/The Detroit News on the dismissal of murder charges against Christopher Peterson in the homicide of Dante Carey: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2024/09/17/romulus-murder-case-dismissed-after-judge-rules-killing-was-in-self-defense/75163786007/The Davis Law Group on Michigan's Stand Your Ground law: https://www.michigancriminallawyer.com/what-is-allowed-with-michigans-stand-your-ground-law/Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don't let the September blues get you down! 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Welcome back friends! Today, Michelle is here with me, and we're delving into the 24 character strengths identified by psychologists Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman. These strengths, recognized and valued across various cultures and throughout history, play a significant role in our personal fulfillment. The real impact comes not just from identifying these strengths but from using them in practical, everyday ways to enhance our lives. Why Character Strengths Matter: Character strengths are the foundation of who we are. They influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, contributing to our overall happiness and well-being. By focusing on our strengths rather than our weaknesses, we can cultivate a more fulfilling and positive life. What You'll Do This Week: - Define the 24 character strengths - Determine your 5 greatest strengths using the VIA Survey - Analyze your strengths and learn how to use them to your advantage - Develop actionable tools to make the most of your strengths every day Show notes at https://www.tamiwest.com/post/positive-psychology-part2. Thanks for joining! **Not intended to be therapy or replace therapy - If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources: General Resources National Alliance of Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org Mental Health First Aid Resources: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ About AA: https://www.aa.org/ Tami West, PhD Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life's challenges. Thanks for joining today! Connect with me: https://www.tamiwest.com/

How can you summon courage when you're terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike has ever done? SOURCES:Albert Bandura, professor of psychology at Stanford University.Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and professor in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine.Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist and senior advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University.Christopher Peterson, professor of psychology and organizational studies at the University of Michigan.Stanley Rachman, professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.Mikaela Shiffrin, Olympic alpine skier.Lindsey Vonn, Olympic alpine skier.Shaun White, Olympic snowboarder.Joseph Wolpe, 20th-century South African psychiatrist. RESOURCES:The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, by Lisa Damour (2023)."What Scares the World's Most Daring Olympians," by John Branch, Mark Boyer, Larry Buchanan, Emily Rhyne, Bedel Saget, Joe Ward, and Jeremy White (The New York Times, 2022)."The Upside of Anxiety," by Christina Caron (The New York Times, 2022).Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive, by Marc Brackett (2019)."World With No Fear," by Invisibilia (2015).Abū Zayd Al-Balkhī''s Sustenance of the Soul: The Cognitive Behavior Therapy of a Ninth Century Physician, by Malik Badri (2013)."Searching for the Source of a Fountain of Courage," by Natalie Angier (The New York Times, 2011).Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification, by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman (2004).Fear and Courage, by Stanley Rachman (1978)."Relative Efficacy of Desensitization and Modeling Approaches for Inducing Behavioral, Affective, and Attitudinal Changes," by Albert Bandura, E. B. Blahard, and B. Ritter (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1969). EXTRAS:"Fear No Mort," S7.E10 of Rick and Morty (2023)."Can Fear Be Good Medicine?" by Freakonomics, M.D. (2022).

Christopher Peterson is a Healthy Gut & Lifestyle Coach in Salt Lake City, Utah. Healing from within is what Christopher aims to help his clients do. Your healthy lifestyle goals will be achievable through community, support, and accountability. From sauerkraut, to self-compassion, Healthy Gut Coaching is there to help. In this episode we discuss topics […]

Joining us on today's pod episode is the always lovely and brilliant HR unicorn, Christofer Peterson. Christofer lends us her invaluable insights as we dive into DEI in the creative industry.  Listen to how Christofer shifted gears from a native New Yorker to becoming an influential DEI advocate. We dig deeper into her experiences and reflections about the intersection of power, performance and positivity in DEI work.We explore the importance of gender equity in HR practices and discuss tangible steps such as implementing pay equity reviews and prioritizing financial and career growth to level the playing field for women. We also discuss the challenges of working in a creative agency, the potential for burnout, and the generational differences that shape the industry. We look at how diversity impacts the industry and discuss the need to create a balance between professional and personal lives. Note that Felicia and Rachel have a longer intro than normal, discussing the upside-down world of agreeing with people on the other side of the political spectrum, so fast forward 10:37 to get right to the interview if it moves you! Visit us at shegeeksout.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone!

Herzlich willkommen zu einer neuen Folge unseres Podcasts! Heute begeben wir uns auf eine aufregende Reise in die Welt der positiven Psychologie. Dieses faszinierende Gebiet erforscht, wie wir unser Wohlbefinden steigern, unsere Lebensqualität verbessern und unser volles Potenzial entfalten können. Hast du dich jemals gefragt, wie du deine Gedanken lenken kannst, um mehr Freude, Zufriedenheit und Erfüllung in deinem Leben zu finden? In dieser Episode werden wir dir die Geheimnisse der positiven Psychologie enthüllen und zeigen, wie du sie in deinem Alltag anwenden kannst, um ein glücklicheres und erfüllteres Leben zu führen. Wir werden mit Valentina Vylobkova tief in die Welt der positiven Psychologie eintauchen und uns wertvolle Einblicke geben, wie wir unsere Stärken nutzen können, um Hindernisse zu überwinden und unsere Ziele zu erreichen. Außerdem werden wir praktische Übungen und Techniken vorstellen, die dir helfen werden, deine psychische Gesundheit zu fördern und deine Lebensfreude zu steigern. Also, schnall dich an, denn in dieser Podcast-Folge wirst du lernen, wie du das Glück in deinem Leben multiplizieren kannst. Die positive Psychologie ist kein Geheimnis mehr – sie ist die Wissenschaft des Glücks und des Wohlbefindens, und wir werden sie gemeinsam erkunden. Gast: Valentina Vylobkova Postdoktorandin UZH, Studiengangsleitung CAS Positive Psychologie, VIA-IS Fragebogen zu den Charakterstärken Host: Michal Hulik, Psychologe Literatur: Das Buch von Christopher Peterson und Das Buch von Martin Seligman

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Dr Emily is back - and once again proving why she is increasingly becoming the most popular person on The Imperfects.This Emisode is all about a fundamental part of Positive Psychology… the beautiful idea that OTHER PEOPLE MATTER.Now, you're probably thinking… of course other people matter, right? Seems pretty obvious. But here, Dr Emily explains what it is about ‘other people', that matters so much, and how much it relates to our never-ending search for that elusive thing we call “happiness”.To learn more about positive psychology and Christopher Peterson's work, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3t7AvnP To learn more about the impact of physical touch to build trust and corporation and to read about the NBA basketball study mentioned in the episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/48puJ0R To learn more about Eudimonic and hedonistic happiness, and Martin Seligman's work, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3PRs88wFor Josh's recommendation, This Is Water, by David Foster Wallace, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7xzavzEKY&t=6s For book recommendation, 'The Happiness Trap' by Russ Harris, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3tbjkl0 For book recommendation, 'The Courage To Be Disliked', by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga, follow this link: https://bit.ly/452d8cAFor book recommendation, 'On Living', by Hospice Chaplain Kerry Egan, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3rz3tfE For book recommendation, 'Love 2.0' by Barbara Fredrickson, follow this link: https://bit.ly/48psM4BThe Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you're struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alakazam! Alakazoo! I get to interview Scorpius Malfoy from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child woo hoo! Erik Christopher Peterson is currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as Scorpius Malfoy (the son of Harry Potter's fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy).In this interview Erik is Baring It All About:Magic SpellsBeing on BroadwayStage MishapsHow he guards his energy/timeSo much moreHarry Potter and the Cursed Child plays at the Lyric Theatre in NYC. More on Erik Christopher Peterson:Erik Christopher Peterson is a NYC based actor/creator with a mission to use storytelling as a catalyst for increasing empathy within his audience, and himself. Currently he can be seen as Scorpius Malfoy in the Broadway Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.​Erik holds a BFA in Acting from Webster Conservatory where he studied contemporary acting for the stage and screen, as well as a wide array of classical styles including his personal favorite: Shakespeare. ​Erik is also a huge baseball fan: Go Rockies! Special Thanks:Rachel Jensen, FINN PartnersTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'DonnellEdited by Adam RothenbergConnect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.comFacebook: @CallMeAdamNYCInstagram: @CallMeAdamNYC

Birçoğumuz hayatta ne yapmak istediğimizden, hangi yolda ilerlememiz gerektiğinden veya nasıl harekete geçmemiz gerektiğinden emin olamıyoruz. Pozitif psikoloji, klasik psikoloji dalının sorun odaklı yaklaşımının aksine güçlü yönlerimiz üzerine yoğunlaşarak bu soruların yanıtlarını bulabileceğimizi savunuyor. Hayatta mutlu ve başarılı olmanın yolunun insanların doğal eğilimlerini ve güçlü yönlerini belirlemelerinden geçtiğini iddia ediyor.Alanın önde gelen isimleri Christopher Peterson ve Martin Seligman yayınladıkları CSV (Character Strengths and Virtues Handbook) Karakter Güçlü Yönleri ve Erdemleri El Kitabında altı erdem (bilgelik, cesaret, insanlık, adalet, ölçülülük, aşkınlık) ve onlara katkı sunan 24 karakter özelliğini belirlemişler.Bu bölümde, ben de VIA karakter testinin ortaya koyduğu karakter profilim ve üzerindeki düşüncelerimi sizinle paylaşmak istedim. Umarım siz de linkini aşağıda paylaştığım bu testi kendinize uygular ve sonuçları üzerinde faydalı bir düşünce egzersizi yapabilirsiniz.Viacharacter Güçlü Yönler Testi (Türkçe dil seçeneği var)https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register?registerPageType=popup

Happy new year, ghouls! You've heard of cult leaders and serial killers--but have you heard of a person who used mind control to get their victims to turn on each other? Let's explore the depths and consequences of learned helplessness.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/storiesfromthemortuarySources:https://charleyproject.org/case/ella-mae-begayThe Mind Control Murders of Kitakyushu -- a little known, horrific serial murder case from 2002 : r/serialkillershttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/disinhibited-social-engagement-disorderhttps://s-a-ozbourne.medium.com/the-serial-killer-who-never-killed-anyone-48be36d3c395https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/44694https://www.britannica.com/science/electrical-shockLearned Helplessness: A Theory for the Age of Personal Control by Christopher Peterson, Martin Seligman, and Steven F. Maierhttps://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain/brain-anatomy/peripheral-nervous-systemhttps://www.britannica.com/science/learned-helplessness"Buzzing, Electric Lamp, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org"Fizzy Drink Can, Opening, B.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

In this episode, Gatecity children pastor Christopher Peterson teaches from Numbers 17! To learn more about Gatekeepers, visit gatecityatl.com/gatekeepers.

Co-hosts Michael Lozano and Christopher Peterson introduce their new football-centric podcast, Holy Slate. On this episode, we breakdown the new era of college football including NIL and the transfer portal.  We preview College Football's  Week 1 games for the upcoming 2022 season. Additionally, we give our pre-season best bets which include season win totals, dark horse conference champions, and heisman hopefuls. 

The 2021 National Lawyers Convention took place November 11-13, 2021 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference was "Public and Private Power: Preserving Freedom or Preventing Harm?". This panel discussed "Cancel Culture Comes to Financial Services."Under the Obama Administration’s Operation Choke Point initiative bank regulators sought to de-bank various legal industries such as payday lenders, firearms dealers, and home-based charities. Today, banks have increasingly acted on their own initiative to effectively operate a new voluntary form of Operation Choke Point. In January 2021, Florida’s Bank United closed Donald Trump’s personal bank account. Other banks have cut off others seemingly because of political views and have been pressured by activists to cut off funding to politically-disfavored industries, religious organizations, and others, effectively a new voluntary form of Operation Choke Point.Is this voluntary activity the free exercise of business judgment, or is it inappropriate response to external pressure? What kind of unintended consequences might occur where banks use their business to punish based on viewpoint? Could this behavior make banks into utilities subject to more financial regulation or even government actors carrying out government directives? What are the appropriate responses to "cancel culture" or "choke point" tactics in banking? What steps are appropriate either through governmental or private actions?Featuring:Prof. Christopher Peterson, John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of LawMr. Paul Watkins, Managing Director, Patomak Global PartnersProf. Todd J. Zywicki, George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Senior Fellow, Cato InstituteModerator: Hon. Eric Murphy, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Christopher Peterson, ACE, sits down with Gordon to discuss American Crime Story: Impeachment.

In today's episode, our guest is Todd Herman, the godfather of identity. This guy has an incredible brain. Not only is he a good human being, but he's one of the few people that makes my mindful inadequate. He's so smart, so caring, so serving, but at the same time, he works with Olympians. He's worked with the NFL network and building something with some cool content.  [6:50]  What do you see as some of the new times things people are dialing into that are being difficult, that identity is attached without them knowing? So there are two things that I talk about with people. One of the big things that I help to try to encourage people to reshape as a way that they see themselves is that there is no one you. I can't put you underneath a microscope or any other device and see that there's just one identity that's there because the reality is we all sit on many fields of play in our lives.  We have many roles that we play. [10:05] In 2008, the field of psychology completely shifted. And now multiple self-theory, which isn't a theory, is one of the root kind of pillars of that world. It states that the people who see themselves as having many identities, many selves that operate in the world, and they intentionally create themselves in a way that helps them win and lead a high-quality life are more fulfilled and resilient. [10:55] The two things that people struggle with right now are role strain and role conflict. [13:35] How do you reconcile with the concept of giving themselves grace and permission to go into this realm?  Then I asked people two questions. Who created the ME? Did you choose the ME that you're talking about right now?  And then the other part of that is, who are you now?  [17:09] How does it show up in real life for people when they want to make the change? For some people, it's not about being someone different. It's about trying to find a way to allow this set of capabilities and qualities you have nested inside of you to more naturally come out of you, unencumbered by the concerns, worries, doubts, and judgments of other people and most likely yourself.  [20:29]  And a lot of times, it comes straight back down to values and character strengths or traits. And the easiest model that you can go and use is the 24 character traits that Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson from the positive psychology movement defined. And then if you take a look at those 24, you go if I was to put a list together, a five that would turn me into a powerful leader that I intentionally acted through every single day, would that give me what I think I want to achieve or how I want to show up? And the answer will be because the statistics and the data show s yes, it will. And then you go to the next role in your life.  [22:35] Learning and developing the skill of talking to yourself in the third person is one of the most transformative things any human being could ever do because you start speaking to yourself in an I form in your head.  [25:14] Are there things that need tools and be very beneficial? I accept all forms of notes on the carrier pigeon's legs. So I tell people to ask the same question. You can go outside or should it be yellow flare I'll come to find you. [27:02] What promise did God make to the world when He created you? That when you meet me, you're going to be met with kindness. Key Quotes: [15:59-16:17] "Really honor the fact that who we are. We're creators. We can create. And just because you're here and now with an identity or a personality or a persona that has worked for you so far, that isn't who you will always be." [22:35-22:43] "Learning and developing the skill of talking to yourself in the third person is one of the most transformative things any human being could ever do."

Love and belonging aren't things we talk about much in medicine.  But they're irreducible needs of humans.  Join Rebecca Lauderdale, MD, for an introduction to the burgeoning science of human flourishing, and why we as physicians can benefit from understanding it. Transcript Here Resources: The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown, PhDThe Meaning of Human Existence, by Edward O. Wilson, PhDPERMA Theory of Well-beingCharacter Strengths and Virtues, A Handbook and Classification by Martin Seligman, PhD, and Christopher Peterson, PhDLearned Optimism by Martin Seligman, PhD"The Journey" in Dream Work by Mary OliverMusic Used with Permission:Intro "Death Dance" by LuftmenschOutro: "Crossing the Rubicon" by Jakob Ahlbom

Habits & Health episode 18 with Kathryn H Britton, co-author of the book "Character Strengths Matter" and we discuss the importance of positive psychology and effective ways of making it work for you. Topics discussed include: The work of Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson in positive psychology and Character Strengths The structure of the Character Strengths Matter book Resilience What are character strengths? How to find out your signature strengths The Golden Mean The WOOP framework Chief Sitting Bull Looking at multiple sides of the same question Kathryn's writing workshops The creative part of writing Encouraging people to write about experiences during this pandemic Habits, planning and thinking Pythagoras and his wife Theano Franklin Delano Roosevelt Links: https://positivepsychologynews.com/news/kathryn-britton/2014040328421 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynbritton/ https://theano-coaching.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7Bg8yvLV-qfQOpMOn7M-NNesx-yz4pDr   Books:  Character Strengths Matter:  How to Live a Full Life.   Here's the Amazon link:  https://amzn.to/34m2hNO   Smarts and Stamina: The Busy Person's Guide to Optimal Health and Performance - https://amzn.to/3fMYWwq   Catalogued 220 videos, associating them with topics that are relevant to listeners and coaching clients. To see the full range of topics, go to https://mycoach.zone and click on the Tools menu.   Favourite quote: “It is common sense to take a method and try it.  If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”   Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Oglethorpe University address, May 22, 1932   Habits & Health links: Website - tonywinyard.com Facebook Page - facebook.com/TonyWinyard.HabitsAndHealth Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/habitshealth Twitter - @TonyWinyard Instagram - @tony.winyard LinkedIn - uk.linkedin.com/in/tonywinyard YouTube How to leave a podcast review - tonywinyard.com/how-to-leave-a-podcast-review/ Details of online workshops to create habits for health - tonywinyard.com/training/ Are you in control of your habits or are they in control of you? Take my quiz to find out - tonywinyard.com/quiz Take part in Tony's free 5-day-programme - tonywinyard.com/tinyhabits Full shownotes including transcription available at: https://tonywinyard.com/kathryn-h-britton/

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here:  https://youtu.be/kee17czSjuM Christopher Peterson is a master of impersonations, both visually and vocally, and his comic timing is impeccable. The show is All Live, no lip-sync, and audiences are thrilled with his characterizations of Marilyn Monroe, Carol Channing, Madonna, Joan Rivers, Reba McEntire, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Eartha Kitt, Cher, Bette Davis, Lucille Ball (whom he portrayed next to Cuba Gooding Jr. in the hit movie Rat Race) and now even Lady GaGa. You will be amazed as Christopher transforms himself from icon to icon right in front of your eyes aided by his magic closet on stage. This is a show not to be missed, one the whole family can enjoy (well, The Adams Family), so pick up the phone and book it NOW!!! Christopher Peterson is, without doubt, North America's foremost female impersonator. His stature in the field is said to be equivalent to that of the legendary Jim Bailey—and Peterson still has years in which to expand his reputation. His main vehicle is Eyecons, a show he developed in which he becomes a dozen or more famous women, He has been touring with Eyecons for over a decade. (See article below about the evolution of the show.) There is no lip-synching involved, and Christopher Peterson miraculously changes from one character to another right on stage with clever help from his backup dancers.  Eyecons has topnotch production values with superb costumes and lighting.  Over the years, inspiring women he has played in Eyecons include Madonna, Lucille Ball, Bette Midler, Patsy Cline, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Reba McEntire, Tina Turner, Joan Rivers, Shirley MacLaine, Dr. Ruth, Barbra Streisand, Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli and Julie Andrews.   

Character strengths and their importance, which were founded by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman, are the most positive part of your personality that impact how you think, feel and behave. Knowing your own character strengths -- and specifically your top five character strengths -- can help you maximize their use in your life, benefiting yourself and others. Kelly and Maria share how to find your top five character strengths and several examples of how to use them to succeed.Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.Episode Topics and MentionsPositive psychologyChristopher Peterson Martin Seligman24 character strengthsCaroline Adams MillerValues in Action InventoryViaCharacter.orgDr. Wanda BetheaRISE Athlete MentoringTakeawaysMariaReflection can help you identify your character strengths -- and remember that everyone has different strengths that can complement yours.KellyLearn your character strengths -- and encourage others to learn theirs. Quote of the Week“What makes you different or weird, that’s your strength”-Meryl StreepSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com

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In todays episode I chat with Katrina Alvir a trained teacher and mentor and developer of the REAL program. This program looks at developing character and virtue in teenager girls between the ages of 12-16. Never before have girls been so pressured to be 'PERFECT'. We now more than ever need to teach our daughters to cherish, love and respect their bodies. We need to teach them how to lift and champion other girls. We need to teach them that comparison only brings anxiety and they should not compare their bodies, looks or talents. We need to teach them that beauty comes all sorts of shapes, colours and sizes. We need to teach them that their own inherent dignity, worth and value can only be fully recognised as a beloved daughter of God. We need to teach them that human love, just like God's love cannot be bought or earned- it is freely given. We need to teach them that they are enough, they are loveable, just the way they are. BUT to teach them this we need to believe it OURSELVES. Christopher Peterson  - Positive Psychology. http://www.positivepsychology.com Viktor Frankl- Man's Search for Meaning. The Chosen

我们肯定是在面对一个巨大的黑天鹅。 接下来，会有下降的经济数据，大批公司的倒闭，以及裁员潮……我们甚至可以料想到，之后我们会经历一些艰苦，甚至见证更多黑天鹅。所以这种情况下我们应该怎么面对？ 除了慰藉心灵和鸡汤，我们还想探究地更深入些。因为在历史中，人类一直在面对各种挫折、灾难和不确定性。而在最近一百年，人类甚至对之也会有一些科学上的探究，比如本期我们讨论的心理学层面。 本期嘉宾，我们请来了徐苧， Nicole ，她是创新学校探月学院行动研究员，曾在宾夕法尼亚大学读人类发展和青少年可能性发展研究，也是尼可学院的创立者。 关于嘉宾： Nicole（徐宁） , 探月学院 (https://moonshotacademy.cn/learning/)行动研究员，尼可学院创立者。热爱青少年发展的英文老师，致力于推广全英文阅读。个人微信公众号：尼可的阅读世界。 本期讨论的主要问题 心理学历史上对不确定性的研究（从佛洛依德、弗兰克尔、卡罗尔到赛格勒曼） 如何教育孩子面对不确定性？ 传统行为主义干预与当下心理咨询干预的区别 如何面对当下的不确定性？ 提到的心理学家和书籍： 贝克 （Aaron Temkin Beck），美国精神病医生，同时也是宾夕法尼亚大学精神病学的名誉教授。他是认知疗法之父，他开创性的理论被广泛应用于临床治疗抑郁症。 马丁·塞利勒曼（Martin E.P.Seligman），美国心理学家，主要从事习得性无助、抑郁、乐观主义、悲观主义等方面的研究。曾获美国应用与预防心理学会的荣誉奖章，并由于他在精神病理学方面的研究而获得该学会的终身成就奖，积极心理学之父。 《活出生命的意义_ Man's Search for Meaning_ 》 (https://book.douban.com/subject/5330333/) 作者是维克多·弗兰克尔（Viktor Frankl M.D.），医学博士，维也纳医科大学神经与精神病学教授，被称之为继弗伊德的心理分析、阿德勒的个体心理学之后的维也纳第三心理治疗学派。他的这本作品被美国国会图书馆评选为具有影响力的十本著作之一。 《习得性无助_ Learned Helplessness _》 (https://book.douban.com/subject/5395411/) 作者分别是克里斯托弗·彼得森 （Christopher Peterson）史蒂文·迈尔（Steven F.Maier）和马丁·塞利格曼（Martin E.P.Seligman），习得性无助是人或动物因为不可控事件而不断遭受挫败，便会感到自己对于一切都无能为力，丧失信心，陷入一种无助的心理状态。本书中的实验被认为是二十世纪最伟大的心理学实验之一。 《终身成长 Mindset 》 (https://book.douban.com/subject/27154533/)作者是卡罗尔·德韦克（DCarol S.Dweck） 人格心理学、社会心理学和发展心理学领域的杰出研究者。曾任哥伦比亚大学威廉·兰斯福德心理学教授，现任斯坦福大学路易斯和弗吉尼亚·伊顿心理学教授。 《反脆弱_ Antifragile_ (https://book.douban.com/subject/25782902/)》 作者是纳西姆·塔勒布（Nassim Nicholas Taleb），黎巴嫩裔美国人，学者，数据科学家，前交易员和风险分析师，他也是畅销书《黑天鹅》的作者。 BGM Book Bag-E's Jammy Jams 关于我们 网站：etw.fm (https://www.etw.fm/) 新浪微博：声东击西ETW 邮件：etwstudio@gmail.com 支持我们：https://www.etw.fm/donation Special Guest: 徐苧.

The world is currently going through the strangest thing that any of us will likely face in our lives. And there's a ton of fear and anxiety and doom and gloom that comes along with a worldwide pandemic, of course. But in this episode, happiness expert and author Jennifer Moss gives us incredible, tangible advice on how to navigate through this uncertainty with less guilt. But also to accept the many stages of grief that we may be moving through right now, no matter what form the emotion may be taking.  It's ok to not be thriving right now, but we don't have to completely sink either.  *This episode was adapted from a Facebook LIVE that was recorded on March 26th, 2020 (if you want to see the video, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6uLz2hRdqo) List of Resource Suggestions from this episode: HERO GEN – https://hero-generation.com/covid19/ Global Happiness Council Access here: http://www.happinesscouncil.org/ The Global Happiness Council (GHC) produces the Global Happiness and Well-Being Policy Report with the goal of informing policy around Positive Education initiatives, Happy Cities, Societal Well-being Interventions, and more. The site also includes videos and past reports, which are presented at World Governance Summits in a bid to shape legal and governmental frameworks through science-based findings. The GHC also carries out research into personal happiness and Positive Organizations. About Positive Psychology: Blogs and News Greater Good Magazine Access here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ This is UC Berkeley’s digital magazine of science-based insights on well-being, gratitude, happiness, and more. Here you’ll find podcasts, videos, exercises, resources, and quizzes, along with articles that cover positive psychology themes in current affairs. Positive Psychology News Access here: https://positivepsychologynews.com/ This is written and curated by MAPP graduates and coaches, this site is a wealth of information on courses and resources. It’s regularly updated with book reviews, webinars, conference information, and is also a good place to find more background on PP through articles and a few nice frameworks. The Psychology of Wellbeing (A positive psychology blog by MAPP graduate and author Jeremy McCarthy) Access here: http://psychologyofwellbeing.com/ Jeremy McCarthy’s blog is actually an endearing mix of personal reflections on and news about positive psychology news. Here, the author applies positive psychology to wellbeing—holistic wellbeing, with a focus on spas and the hospitality industry. It includes transcripts from talks and relevant research on wellness. The Happiness Institute Blog Access here: http://www.thehappinessinstitute.com/blog/ Dr. Tim Sharp is an Adjunct Professor in Positive Psychology at the University of Technology, Sydney. On the Happiness Institute Blog, he curates and writes articles on positive psychology topics like stress, self-care, happiness, and mental health. There are plenty of links to academic articles with more information. The How of Happiness (A positive psychology blog by Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky) Access here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/how-happiness Author Sonja Lyubomirski’s blog covers the science behind what is potentially the most popular positive psychology topic—happiness—from a scientific perspective. She is a Templeton Positive Psychology Prize winner and Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. The Good Life (A positive psychology blog by Dr. Christopher Peterson) Access here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-good-life Christopher Peterson is frequently cited as the author of A Primer in Positive Psychology and has been an editor at The Journal of Positive Psychology. His Good Life Blog is not frequently updated but is full of opinions and insights on topics like happiness, life satisfaction, and books that are worth reading. Deeper Learning/Research: Upenn Positive Psychology Center Access here: https://www.positivepsychology.org (also available at https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/) This is the University of Pennsylvania’s official Positive Psychology Center webpage. Dr. Martin Seligman, one of the founding fathers of Positive Psychology, is the director of this Center. On this site, you’ll find the latest of the University’s programs, an overview of UPenn’s research in various PP fields, and a wealth of resources such as questionnaires and further links to external bodies for therapists. VIA Institute on Character Access here: https://www.viacharacter.org/www/ This is the official site for the VIA Character Strengths Survey. The non-profit VIA Institute also provides a character strengths list and information about how to interpret the results of their assessment. There are resources for professional practitioners and quite a wealth of research findings, including survey data, full-text articles, fact sheets, and a blog that is updated weekly. The Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues Access here: https://www.jubileecentre.ac.uk/ The University of Birmingham’s Jubilee Centre is involved in research projects aimed at understanding how character, values, and virtues contribute to human flourishing. At the link above, you’ll find more pages for learning about these projects, and multimedia resources for learning, as well as a nice blog on virtues. In the Library section, there is a further database of articles with numerous open access options. Science of Generosity Access here: https://generosityresearch.nd.edu/ This website from the University of Notre Dame has a Research Resources section which includes links to survey data and even the related questionnaire items that have been used in studies on generosity. Users who are hoping not to dig into hard data will also find reports, literature, and working papers in the same section. The Science of Generosity site also includes background on the Science of Generosity initiative and an overview of its current projects. Compassion: Stanford Medicine Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education Access here: https://ccare.stanford.edu/ Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) is committed to researching how ‘positive qualities of the human mind‘ benefit society and individuals. These include techniques and approaches for fostering compassion and its promotion in schools and institutions. On this page, CCARE features some of its own research, a database of other curated academic articles, and resources such as articles and overviews from past events. CompassionLab Access here: https://www.compassionlab.com/ CompassionLab is run by organizational researchers, with a goal of encouraging the use of compassion in professional contexts such as leadership and employee engagement. This site includes presentations, journal articles, book chapters, and links to other theory- and practice-related sites on Positive Organizations. Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Access here:http://ei.yale.edu The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence is a well-known source of academic information, research, and tools. It is behind the development of the RULER approach, a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework with potential and demonstrated applications in professional development and education. The Center site thus provides background information on EI for educators, coaches, and therapists alike—here, you can access research on the Center’s science-based RULER approach. It also offers ample RULER documentation and emotional intelligence case studies. Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations Access here:http://www.eiconsortium.org The EI Consortium seeks to progress research into, and practical applications of, emotional intelligence. This website contains a good collection of the publications and news about EI in business settings and leadership, as well as information on dissertations, book chapters, and emotional intelligence questionnaires. It’s a comprehensive source for anyone looking to research EI closely.  Gratitude: Emmons Lab Access here:https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/ Here is Dr. Emmons’ own research website, which provides some background into his work on the Youth Gratitude Project (YGP) with Giacomo Bono and Jeffrey Foh. It includes a list of relevant positive psychology publications on gratitude and links back to other webpages related to the YGP.  Flourishing: Authentic Happiness Access here: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu Another UPenn resource that links the user to books, questionnaires, projects and initiatives, academic research, blog posts, and news on happiness as a positive psychology topic. It is full of useful resources for teachers, therapists, and researchers, including videos, study opportunities, and training. Institute for the Study of Human Flourishing Access here: https://www.ou.edu/flourish This University of Oklahoma Institute was created to advance the study of human flourishing, further the scientific study of virtue, and engage with the community to promote flourishing. Here, you can easily find online and downloadable resources, including courses and relevant links for parents.  Global Happiness: International Research Associates for Happy Societies Access here: http://www.happysociety.org/ International Research Associates for Happy Societies is a non-profit, independent organization; IRAH started in 1995 as a network for individuals and organizations interested in happiness and promoting well-being in society. The site itself is in English, though it also includes links to publications in Thai and English. Here, you’ll find news on IRAH’s past activities and links to related sites. It is very much related to happiness in society and features some background on IRAH projects in developing communities. International Society for Quality of Life Studies Access here:http://www.isqols.org/ Founded in 1995, the ISQOLS goal is to advance research into happiness, well-being, and quality of life. ISQOLS hosts an annual conference on Quality of Life and publishes an official journal on the same, Applied Research in Quality of Life. Their official page includes a range of videos, webinars, access to their bibliographic database, and information about events. Happiness Economics and Interpersonal Relations Access here: http://www.heirs.it/ HEIR combines economic and positive psychology in its research, which focuses on understanding how individual relationships relate to societal happiness and subjective well-being. The team applies economic theory to the positive psychology topics of SWB and interpersonal relationships, and hosts workshops however, the site itself is not designed to be a source of literature or tools. Harvard University Center for Health and Happiness Access here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/ The Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard shares recent publications on topics like positive interventions, well-being, optimism, and health. The official site features links for students and researchers and also provides happiness resources and tools for use in a variety of different contexts. At this site, you can also find out more on the Center’s Seminar Series page, or watch seminar recordings from past events. OECD Better Life Index Access here: http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/ In 2013, the OECD released its Guidelines on Measuring Subjective Well-being, to encourage a more holistic approach to studying SWB. These subjective indicators include constructs such as Life Satisfaction and Work-Life Balance, and the OECD considers them alongside objective measures of well-being on a national scale. This link will take you to the global country data that exists to date. According to the OECD, these statistics are being updated as different countries create more assessments of subjective well-being.  Mindfulness: UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center Access here: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/ MARC carries out education and research to encourage mindful awareness for well-being. The Center provides workshops, tools, and classes for the public and publishes studies on its site. These cover mindfulness topics such as MBSR, mindful awareness practices in education and the elderly, and also provide a little background on upcoming publications.  Education: International Positive Education Network Access here: https://ipen-festival.com/what IPEN has an extensive online learning library of resources for schools and educators. You’ll find articles, activities, handouts, worksheets, lesson plans, case studies, and downloadables such as posters for use in class. The link above takes you to a sister site which will lead you to the main site (currently under maintenance). On the site, you’ll see a map of where the IPEN community is distributed across the world and there is also considerable background materials about Positive Education. Positive Education Schools Association Access here: https://www.pesa.edu.au/ PESA is an Australian peak body dedicated to encouraging evidence-based approaches to well-being. The PESA site is a source of information on events, with a calendar of summits and conferences. Practitioners and educators can find out more about PESA’s state chapters to access support and resources for teachers and schools. The Positive Psychology Project: Character Strengths Access here: https://posproject.org/character-strengths/ This is an official page for research and resources on the 24 Positive Psychology Strengths identified by Drs Chris Peterson and Martin Seligman. The mission of the Positive Psychology Project is to train and equip educators and schools for helping children become their best selves through their strengths. The Resources section, therefore, includes playbooks, videos, character strengths, PPTs, and lesson plans for users to download. Character Lab Access here: https://characterlab.org/ A non-profit organization centered on Positive Education, Character Lab was set up by Angela Duckworth, UPenn’s Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and two educators, Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph. Character Lab provides strategy playbooks for schools and educators, including the Kindness Playbook, Social Intelligence Playbook, and Gratitude Playbook. These also offer downloadable worksheets and links to further supporting research. Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory Access here: http://peplab.web.unc.edu/research/ The University of North Carolina’s PEP lab promotes and conducts research into how positive emotions impact on their health, social behavior, thinking, and physiology. Its research page provides a link to the Lab’s publications and outlines various positive psychology theories of emotion. These include frameworks, articles, and ‘read more’ material on hypotheses in the field. Workplace: Center for Positive Organizations Access here: https://www.bus.umich.edu/positive In 2010, the Ross School of Business-based Center was awarded the Joanne Martin Trailblazer award for its work in Positive Organizational research. Here you’ll find Positive Organizational studies and scholarship on the topic, along with teaching resources, research, and tools for professionals. There are also links to talks in the Center’s Speaker Series and events listed, including conferences and Positive Research incubators. APA Center for Organizational Excellence Access here: http://www.apaexcellence.org/ Psychologically healthy workplaces are the goal of this APA Center. Here, employees, leaders, and psychologists will find tips for putting Positive Organizational theory into practice. As well as articles and tools for employers, there are also events and awards for companies. Resilience: The Resilience Research Centre Access here: http://www.resilienceresearch.org/ This is Dalhousie University’s Center for Research, the research featured on this site approaches resilience as a contextually- and culturally-embedded concept. Resources available on this site include tools, methods videos, publications, and approaches. The Resilience Research Centre (RRC) also offers case studies, workshops, and evaluations—the latter being initiatives that integrate some RRC measures in action. Master Resilience Training Skills Access here: https://www.usar.army.mil/MRT/ This page gives an official overview of the US Army’s Master Resilience Training (MRT) skills and competencies. This gives some background and detail on the approaches used in MRT to develop resilience in soldiers and their families, such as Energy Management, Problem Solving, and Real-Time Resilience. Harvard University Resilience Consortium Access here: https://resilienceconsortium.bsc.harvard.edu/ This Harvard University site presents a huge array of resources on research for students, educators, and individuals. You can browse resources by type or topic to find assessments, frameworks, interventions, handouts, and research on resilience. Or, you can watch videos, read the blog, listen to podcasts, or learn about the events that the Consortium supports.   Positive Psychology Research: Articles and Journals If you are looking for a list of peer-reviewed academic journals and special issues on the topic, hopefully, the following will be of help: The Journal of Positive Psychology: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/17439760.asp Journal of Happiness Studies: https://link.springer.com/journal/10902 Emotion: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/emo/ Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing: https://www.journalppw.com/php/JPPW International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology: https://www.springer.com/psychology/journal/41042 Journal of Wellbeing Assessment: https://www.springer.com/social+sciences/wellbeing+&+quality-of-life/journal/41543 Journal of Applied Positive Psychology: https://www.org/ Applied Research in Quality of Life: https://link.springer.com/journal/11482 The British Psychological Society (2003 Special Issue): https://thepsychologist.bps.uk/volume-16/edition-3/positive-psychology-special-issue American Psychologist (2002 Special Issue): https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/special/4015501   Find out more about Jennifer: Website: https://www.jennifer-moss.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenLeighMoss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jleighmoss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenleighmoss/

COVID-19 is bending an already-strained social structure to the breaking point. Panic and uncertainty is prompting people to retreat into mental safe zones, often behind political labels and influencer dogma. Even when it's against our own self-interest, we're resorting to more anger and personal attacks just to sooth in-group bias. The only path forward is to create space between those initial fear responses and our reactions. Listen in as Joe and Jeff Stucke, MS, LMHT, add perspective to these neuro-evolutionary forces and how we can regain balance between our individual needs and our social needs. Learn how you can leave the relationship-destroying finite-game mentality and move into the supportive infinite-game mindset. Can you be curious and angry at the same time? Jeffrey M Stucke, MA, LMHT http://stuckecounseling.com/ info@stuckecounseling.com Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility by James P. Carse • Description of the Games: https://www.hsdinstitute.org/resources/finite-infinite-games.html • Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713 Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Daniel J. Siegel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553804707/ Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-New-Psychology-Success/dp/B07N48NM33/ “Open Your World” Heineken Ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etIqln7vT4w Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification by Christopher Peterson & Martin Seligman https://www.amazon.com/Character-Strengths-Virtues-Handbook-Classification/dp/0195167015 COMPLETE LIFE MASTERY PODCAST PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaFD0Y6EtWHNQiQCVy1hTrtRVPWf-P-Yy The Diet Doc exists for one reason: your optimal health. We're willing to bet that the best version of you is lean, healthy, strong, athletic, and with a resolute mindset. Our staff of expert nutrition consultants, exercise physiologists, and counselors support clients around the world and produce life-changing content. We hope you will explore what we offer and look for our free videos and articles at https://thedietdoc.com SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=thedietdocweightloss HOW WE CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR FITNESS CAREER! * Become an exclusive license owner with The Diet Doc: https://thedietdoc.com/join-our-team * Become a National Academy of Metabolic Science Certified Nutrition Consultant: https://namscert.com/ * Become a National Academy of Metabolic Science Physique Sport & Transformation Coach: https://namscert.com/ LET'S CONNECT! Website: https://www.thedietdoc.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheDietDoc Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dietdocglobal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thedietdoclife Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/thedietdoc

Visual storytelling in cinema stretches to every department, including costumes. What characters wear says as much about them as any other element, and telling the story through clothing is as vital as telling it through photography, production design, sound design and all other aspects of the trade. Costume designer Sandy Powell is a legend in this regard. She’s racked up 14 Oscar nominations and three wins throughout her 30-plus-year career for films like "Shakespeare in Love," "Hugo" and "The Favourite." Halfway through his own career, Christopher Peterson began collaborating with Powell as an assistant on projects like “The Departed,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Carol.” The two took up the reins together on Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” a decades-spanning epic about the life and times of Teamsters union boss Jimmy Hoffa. On this episode of “The Call Sheet,” Powell and Peterson discuss working with limited historical details, dig in on the particulars of specific outfits in the film and much, much more.

Did you know that building on your strengths will improve your happiness? Research shows that character strengths can be used to address life’s challenges and achieve positive outcomes with both personal and professional goals. Dr. Christopher Peterson (one of the co-founders of Positive Psychology with Marty Seligman) said “Positive Psychology is about helping people move “north of neutral” and enhancing the positive aspects of their lives”. Knowing your character strengths will help you boost your self-confidence, reduce stress, improve relationships, help you solve problems and be happier. So it's TIME… for YOU find out what is right …with YOU! Go to viacharacter.org and take the quick, free survey to find out your character strengths. Those positive parts of your personality impact how you think, feel and behave and are the keys to you being your best self. Then post your strengths on our Facebook page so we can help you celebrate them. Keep tuning into your email for ways to build on your strengths and increase your happiness. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding new content each week and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those and some bonus episodes. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Costume designer Sandy Powell has been nominated for 12 Oscars and won three. Christopher Peterson earned an Emmy nomination for Boardwalk Empire. Together they designed the clothing for Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman—for the stars as well as the extras, covering several decades. Leonard and Jessie were fascinated to hear their experience on this massive endeavor  and their impressions of Scorsese, who appreciates what the right wardrobe can do for his film—and his actors.

Visual storytelling in cinema stretches to every department, including costumes. What characters wear says as much about them as any other element, and telling the story through clothing is as vital as telling it through photography, production design, sound design and all other aspects of the trade.Costume designer Sandy Powell is a legend in this regard. She’s racked up 14 Oscar nominations and three wins throughout her 30-plus-year career for films like "Shakespeare in Love," "Hugo" and "The Favourite." Halfway through his own career, Christopher Peterson began collaborating with Powell as an assistant on projects like “The Departed,” “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Carol.” The two took up the reins together on Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” a decades-spanning epic about the life and times of Teamsters union boss Jimmy Hoffa.On this episode of “The Call Sheet,” Powell and Peterson discuss working with limited historical details, dig in on the particulars of specific outfits in the film and much, much more.

Working with military vets to share urban farming skills. In This Podcast: AOVS Urban Farm is much more than CSA and Farmers Market produce. The farm is home to veterans, and Christopher Peterson discusses the immense benefits for the veterans who work and walk through the farm. This unique model has its challenges, and he shares how they planned a regenerative, ADA accessible space that produces food, but also acts as landscaping for the on-site residents. Listen in to learn about this unique approach to helping our veterans and the surrounding community!  Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Christopher works as the Farm Manager at AOVS Urban Farm, a 2-acre Urban Farm and Gardens in South Memphis serving economically disadvantaged veterans who have suffered from physical and/or mental health conditions. Prior to this position, he ran Loch Holland Farm, a small, sustainable livestock farm focusing on multi-species rotational grazing and has worked on several other small, sustainable farms in the Memphis area.   Christopher also previously served as Executive Director for GrowMemphis (now a program of Memphis Tilth) and has consulted on various other Mid-south food initiatives. In addition to food work, he holds an MA in Human Value and Global Ethics and continues to teach locally as an adjunct professor in Philosophy and Anthropology.   Visit www.urbanfarm.org/aovs for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! 492: Christopher Peterson on Urban Farming with Vets

I det här avsnittet pratar vi med Christopher Peterson från Stadsbyggnadsförvaltningen och Cecilia Larsson från projektet SmartMat på Skol- och fritidsförvaltningen om vilka ingredienser som krävs för att lyckas med utvecklingsarbetet. I avsnittet hörs också Lovisa Snekkersten och Tommy Boije från Hbg Works, Stadsledningsförvaltningen. Podcasten "fail! våga! repeat!" görs i Helsingborgs stad med varma hälsningar från Hbg Works.

Brian, Mary, Dave, and Matt offer a heartfelt remembrance of Sid Haig and bid a fond farewell to John Urbancik. Then Stephen Kozeniewski returns to the show to discuss SKINWRAPPERS, collaborations, SLASHVIVOR, the CLICKERS reboot, and more! Plus a look at new horror comics from Mike Hawthorne, Matt Miner, and Christopher Peterson.

In mid-March, the payday lending industry held its annual convention at the Trump National Doral hotel outside Miami. Payday lenders offer loans on the order of a few hundred dollars, typically to low-income borrowers, who have to pay them back in a matter of weeks. The industry has been long been reviled by critics for charging stratospheric interest rates — typically 400% on an annual basis — that leave customers trapped in cycles of debt. The industry had felt under siege during the Obama administration, as the federal government moved to clamp down. A government study found that a majority of payday loans are made to people who pay more in interest and fees than they initially borrow. Google and Facebook refuse to take the industry’s ads. On the edge of the Doral’s grounds, as the payday convention began, a group of ministers held a protest “pray-in,” denouncing the lenders for having a “feast” while their borrowers “suffer and starve.” But inside the hotel, in a wood-paneled bar under golden chandeliers, the mood was celebratory. Payday lenders, many dressed in golf shirts and khakis, enjoyed an open bar and mingled over bites of steak and coconut shrimp. They had plenty to be elated about. A month earlier, Kathleen Kraninger, who had just finished her second month as director of the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, had delivered what the lenders consider an epochal victory: Kraninger announced a proposal to gut a crucial rule that had been passed under her Obama-era predecessor. Payday lenders viewed that rule as a potential death sentence for many in their industry. It would require payday lenders and others to make sure borrowers could afford to pay back their loans while also covering basic living expenses. Banks and mortgage lenders view such a step as a basic prerequisite. But the notion struck terror in the payday lenders. Their business model relies on customers — 12 million Americans take out payday loans every year, according to Pew Charitable Trusts —  getting stuck in a long-term cycle of debt, experts say. A CFPB study found that three out of four payday loans go to borrowers who take out 10 or more loans a year. Now, the industry was taking credit for the CFPB’s retreat. As salespeople, executives and vendors picked up lanyards and programs at the registration desk by the Doral’s lobby, they saw a message on the first page of the program from Dennis Shaul, CEO of the industry’s trade group, the Community Financial Services Association of America, which was hosting the convention. “We should not forget that we have had some good fortune through recent regulatory and legal developments,” Shaul wrote. “These events did not occur by accident, but rather are due in large part to the unity and participation of CFSA members and a commitment to fight back against regulatory overreach by the CFPB.” This year was the second in a row that the CFSA held its convention at the Doral. In the eight years before 2018 (the extent for which records could be found), the organization never held an event at a Trump property. Asked whether the choice of venue had anything to do with the fact that its owner is president of the United States and the man who appointed Kraninger as his organization’s chief regulator, Shaul assured ProPublica and WNYC that the answer was no. “We returned because the venue is popular with our members and meets our needs,” he said in a written statement. The statement noted that the CFSA held its first annual convention at the Doral hotel more than 16 years ago. Trump didn’t own the property at the time. The CFSA and its members have poured a total of about $1 million into the Trump Organization’s coffers through the two annual conferences, according to detailed estimates prepared by a corporate event planner in Miami and an executive at a competing hotel that books similar events. Those estimates are consistent with the CFSA’s most recent available tax filing, which reveals that it spent $644,656 on its annual conference the year before the first gathering at the Trump property. (The Doral and the CFSA declined to comment.) “It’s a way of keeping themselves on the list, reminding the president and the people close to him that they are among those who are generous to him with the profits that they earn from a business that’s in severe danger of regulation unless the Trump administration acts,” said Lisa Donner, executive director of consumer group Americans for Financial Reform. The money the CFSA spent at the Doral is only part of the ante to lobby during the Trump administration. The payday lenders also did a bevy of things that interest groups have always done: They contributed to the president’s inauguration and earned face time with the president after donating to a Trump ally. But it’s the payment to the president’s business that is a stark reminder that the Trump administration is like none before it. If the industry had written a $1 million check directly to the president's campaign, both the CFSA and campaign could have faced fines or even criminal charges — and Trump couldn’t have used the money to enrich himself. But paying $1 million directly to the president’s business? That’s perfectly legal. *** The inauguration of Donald Trump was a watershed for the payday lending industry. It had been feeling beleaguered since the launch of the CFPB in 2011. For the first time, the industry had come under federal supervision. Payday lending companies were suddenly subject to exams conducted by the bureau’s supervision division, which could, and sometimes did, lead to enforcement cases. Before the bureau was created, payday lenders had been overseen mostly by state authorities. That left a patchwork: 15 states in which payday loans were banned outright, a handful of states with strong enforcement — and large swaths of the country in which payday lending was mostly unregulated. Then, almost as suddenly as an aggressive CFPB emerged, the Trump administration arrived with an agenda of undoing regulations. “There was a resurgence of hope in the industry, which seems to be justified, at this point,” said Jeremy Rosenblum, a partner at law firm Ballard Spahr, who represents payday lenders. Rosenblum spoke to ProPublica and WNYC in a conference room at the Doral — filled with notepads, pens and little bowls of candy marked with the Trump name and family crest — where he had just led a session on compliance with federal and state laws. “There was a profound sense of relief, or hope, for the first time.” (Ballard Spahr occasionally represents ProPublica in legal matters.)   In Mick Mulvaney, who Trump appointed as interim chief of the CFPB in 2017, the industry got exactly the kind of person it had hoped for. As a congressman, Mulvaney had famously derided the agency as a “sad, sick” joke. If anything, that phrase undersold Mulvaney’s attempts to hamstring the agency as its chief. He froze new investigations, dropped enforcement actions en masse, requested a budget of $0 and seemed to mock the agency by attempting to officially re-order the words in the organization’s name. But Mulvaney’s rhetoric sometimes exceeded his impact. His budget request was ignored, for example; the CFPB’s name change was only fleeting. And besides, Mulvaney was always a part-timer, fitting in a few days a week at the CFPB while also heading the Office of Management and Budget, and then moving to the White House as acting chief of staff. It’s Mulvaney’s successor, Kraninger, whom the financial industry is now counting on — and the early signs suggest she’ll deliver. In addition to easing rules on payday lenders, she has continued Mulvaney’s policy of ending supervisory exams on outfits that specialize in lending to the members of the military, claiming that the CFPB can do so only if Congress passes a new law granting those powers (which isn’t likely to happen anytime soon). She has also proposed a new regulation that will allow debt collectors to text and email debtors an unlimited number of times as long as there’s an option to unsubscribe. Enforcement activity at the bureau has plunged under Trump. The amount of monetary relief going to consumers has fallen from $43 million per week under Richard Cordray, the director appointed by Barack Obama, to $6.4 million per week under Mulvaney and is now $464,039, according to an updated analysis conducted by the Consumer Federation of America’s Christopher Peterson, a former special adviser to the bureau. Kraninger’s disposition seems almost the inverse of Mulvaney’s. If he’s the self-styled “right wing nutjob”  willing to blow up the institution and everything near it, Kraninger offers positive rhetoric — she says she wants to “empower” consumers — and comes across as an amiable technocrat. At 44, she’s a former political science major — with degrees from Marquette University and Georgetown Law School — and has spent her career in the federal bureaucracy, with a series of jobs in the Transportation and Homeland Security departments and finally in OMB, where she worked under Mulvaney. (In an interview with her college alumni association, she hailed her Jesuit education and cited Pope Francis as her “dream dinner guest.”) In her previous jobs, Kraninger had extensive budgeting experience, but none in consumer finance. The CFPB declined multiple requests to make Kraninger available for an interview and directed ProPublica and WNYC to her public comments and speeches. Kraninger is new to public testimony, but she already seems to have developed the politician’s skill of refusing to answer difficult questions. At a hearing in March just weeks before the Doral conference, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter repeatedly asked Kraninger to calculate the annual percentage rate on a hypothetical $200 two-week payday loan that costs $10 per $100 borrowed plus a $20 fee. The exchange went viral on Twitter. In a bit of congressional theater, Porter even had an aide deliver a calculator to Kraninger’s side to help her. But Kraninger would not engage. She emphasized that she wanted to conduct a policy discussion rather than a “math exercise.” The answer, by the way: That’s a 521% APR. A while later, the session recessed and Kraninger and a handful of her aides repaired to the women’s room. A ProPublica reporter was there, too. The group lingered, seeming to relish what they considered a triumph in the hearing room. “I stole that calculator, Kathy,” one of the aides said. “It’s ours! It’s ours now!” Kraninger and her team laughed.   *** Triple-digit interest rates are no laughing matter for those who take out payday loans. A sum as little as $100, combined with such rates, can lead a borrower into long-term financial dependency. That’s what happened to Maria Dichter. Now 73, retired from the insurance industry and living in Palm Beach County, Florida, Dichter first took out a payday loan in 2011. Both she and her husband had gotten knee replacements, and he was about to get a pacemaker. She needed $100 to cover the co-pay on their medication. As is required, Dichter brought identification and her Social Security number and gave the lender a postdated check to pay what she owed. (All of this is standard for payday loans; borrowers either postdate a check or grant the lender access to their bank account.) What nobody asked her to do was show that she had the means to repay the loan. Dichter got the $100 the same day. The relief was only temporary. Dichter soon needed to pay for more doctors’ appointments and prescriptions. She went back and got a new loan for $300 to cover the first one and provide some more cash. A few months later, she paid that off with a new $500 loan. Dichter collects a Social Security check each month, but she has never been able to catch up. For almost eight years now, she has renewed her $500 loan every month. Each time she is charged $54 in fees and interest. That means Dichter has paid about $5,000 in interest and fees since 2011 on what is effectively one loan for $500. Today, Dichter said, she is “trapped.” She and her husband subsist on eggs and Special K cereal. “Now I’m worried,” Dichter said, “because if that pacemaker goes and he can’t replace the battery, he’s dead.” Payday loans are marketed as a quick fix for people who are facing a financial emergency like a broken-down car or an unexpected medical bill. But studies show that most borrowers use the loans to cover everyday expenses. “We have a lot of clients who come regularly,” said Marco (he asked us to use only his first name), a clerk at one of Advance America’s 1,900 stores, this one in a suburban strip mall not far from the Doral hotel. “We have customers that come two times every month. We’ve had them consecutively for three years.” These types of lenders rely on repeat borrowers. “The average store only has 500 unique customers a year, but they have the overhead of a conventional retail store,” said Alex Horowitz, a senior research officer at Pew Charitable Trusts, who has spent years studying payday lending. “If people just used one or two loans, then lenders wouldn’t be profitable.” It was years of stories like Dichter’s that led the CFPB to draft a rule that would require that lenders ascertain the borrower’s ability to repay their loans. “We determined that these loans were very problematic for a large number of consumers who got stuck in what was supposed to be a short-term loan,” said Cordray, the first director of the CFPB, in an interview with ProPublica and WNYC. Finishing the ability-to-pay rule was one of the reasons he stayed on even after the Trump administration began. (Cordray left in November 2017 for what became an unsuccessful run for governor of Ohio.) The ability-to-pay rule was announced in October 2017. The industry erupted in outrage. Here’s how CFSA’s chief, Shaul, described it in his statement to us: “The CFPB’s original rule, as written by unelected Washington bureaucrats, was motivated by a deeply paternalistic view that small-dollar loan customers cannot be trusted with the freedom to make their own financial decisions. The original rule stood to remove access to legal, licensed small-dollar loans for millions of Americans.” The statement cited an analysis that “found that the rule would push a staggering 82 percent of small storefront lenders to close.” The CFPB estimated that payday and auto title lenders — the latter allow people to borrow for short periods at ultra-high annual rates using their cars as collateral —  would lose around $7.5 billion as a result of the rule. *** The industry fought back. The charge was led by Advance America, the biggest brick-and-mortar payday lender in the United States. Its CEO until December, Patrick O’Shaughnessy, was the chairman of the CFSA’s board of directors and head of its federal affairs committee. The company had already been wooing the administration, starting with a $250,000 donation to the Trump inaugural committee. (Advance America contributes to both Democratic and Republican candidates, according to spokesperson Jamie Fulmer. He points out that, at the time of the $250,000 donation, the CFPB was still headed by Cordray, the Obama appointee.) Payday and auto title lenders collectively donated $1.3 million to the inauguration. Rod and Leslie Aycox from Select Management Resources, a Georgia-based title lending company, attended the Chairman’s Global Dinner, an exclusive inauguration week event organized by Tom Barrack, the inaugural chairman, according to documents obtained by “Trump, Inc.” President-elect Trump spoke at the dinner. In October 2017, Rod Aycox and O’Shaughnessy met with Trump when he traveled to Greenville, South Carolina, to speak at a fundraiser for the state’s governor, Henry McMaster. They were among 30 people who were invited to discuss economic development after donating to the campaign, according to the The Post and Courier. (“This event was only about 20 minutes long,” said the spokesperson for O’Shaughnessy’s company, and the group was large. “Any interaction with the President would have been brief.” The Aycoxes did not respond to requests for comment.) In 2017, the CFSA spent $4.3 million advocating for its agenda at the federal and state level, according to its IRS filing. That included developing “strategies and policies,” providing a “link between the industry and regulatory decision makers” and efforts to “educate various state policy makers” and “support legislative efforts which are beneficial to the industry and the public.” The ability-to-pay rule technically went into effect in January 2018, but the more meaningful date was August 2019. That’s when payday lenders could be penalized if they hadn’t implemented key parts of the rule Payday lenders looked to Mulvaney for help. He had historically been sympathetic to the industry and open to lobbyists who contribute money. (Jaws dropped in Washington, not about Mulvaney’s practices in this regard, but about his candor. “We had a hierarchy in my office in Congress,” he told bankers in 2018. “If you were a lobbyist who never gave us money, I didn’t talk to you. If you’re a lobbyist who gave us money, I might talk to you.”) But Mulvaney couldn’t overturn the ability-to-pay rule. Since it had been finalized, he didn’t have the legal authority to reverse it on his own. Mulvaney announced that the bureau would begin reconsidering the rule, a complicated and potentially lengthy process. The CFPB, under Cordray, had spent five years researching and preparing it. Meanwhile, the payday lenders turned to Congress. Under the Congressional Review Act, lawmakers can nix federal rules during their first 60 days in effect. In the House, a bipartisan group of representatives filed a joint resolution to abolish the ability-to-pay rule. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., led the charge in the Senate. But supporters couldn’t muster a decisive vote in time, in part because opposition to payday lenders crosses party lines. By April 2018, the CFSA members were growing  impatient. But the Trump administration was willing to listen. The CFSA’s Shaul was granted access to a top Mulvaney lieutenant, according to “Mick Mulvaney’s Master Class in Destroying a Bureaucracy From Within” in The New York Times Magazine, which offers a detailed description of the behind-the scenes maneuvering. Shaul told the lieutenant that the CFSA had been preparing to sue the CFPB to stop the ability-to-pay rule “but now believed that it would be better to work with the bureau to write a new one.” Cautious about appearing to coordinate with industry, according to the article, the CFPB was non-committal. Days later, the CFSA sued the bureau. The organization’s lawyers argued in court filings that the bureau’s rules “defied common sense and basic economic analysis.” The suit claimed the bureau was unconstitutional and lacked the authority to impose rules. A month later, Mulvaney took a rare step, at least, for most administrations: He sided with the plaintiffs suing his agency. Mulvaney filed a joint motion asking the judge to delay the ability-to-pay rule until the lawsuit is resolved. By February of this year, Kraninger had taken charge of the CFPB and proposed to rescind the ability-to-pay rule. Her official announcement asserted that there was “insufficient evidence and legal support” for the rule and expressed concern that it “would reduce access to credit and competition.”   Kraninger’s announcement sparked euphoria in the industry. One industry blog proclaimed, “It’s party time, baby!” with a GIF of President Trump bobbing his head. Kraninger’s decision made the lawsuit largely moot. But the suit, which has been stayed, has still served a purpose: This spring, a federal judge agreed to freeze another provision of the regulation, one that limits the number of times a lender can debit a borrower’s bank account, until the fate of the overall rule is determined. As the wrangling over the federal regulation plays out, payday lenders have continued to lobby statehouses across the country. For example, a company called Amscot pushed for a new state law in Florida last year. Amscot courted African American pastors and leaders located in the districts of dozens of Democratic lawmakers and chartered private jets to fly them to Florida’s capital to testify, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The lawmakers subsequently passed legislation creating a new type of payday loan, one that can be paid in installments, that lets consumers borrow a maximum $1,000 loan versus the $500 maximum for regular payday loans. Amscot CEO Ian MacKechnie asserts that the new loans reduce fees (consumer advocates disagree). He added, in an email to ProPublica and WNYC: “We have always worked with leaders in the communities that we serve: both to understand the experiences of their constituents with regard to financial products; and to be a resource to make sure everyone understands the law and consumer protections. Educated consumers are in everyone’s interest.” For their part, the leaders denied that Amscot’s contributions affected their opinions. As one of them told the Tampa Bay Times, the company is a “great community partner.” *** Kraninger spent her first three months in office embarking on a “listening tour.” She traveled the country and met with more than 400 consumer groups, government officials and financial institutions. Finally, in mid-April, she gave her first public speech at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The CFPB billed it as the moment she would lay out her vision for the agency. Kraninger said she hoped to use the CFPB’s enforcement powers “less often.” She alluded to a report by the Federal Reserve that 40% of Americans would not be able to cover an emergency expense of $400. Her suggestion for addressing that: educational videos and a booklet. “To promote effective approaches to savings and particularly emergency savings,” Kraninger explained, “the Bureau recently launched our Start Small, Save Up initiative. It offers tips, tools and information to help consumers build a basic savings cushion and develop a savings habit. Later this year, we will be launching a savings ‘boot camp,’ a series of videos, and a very readable, informative booklet that serves as a roadmap to a savings plan.” Having laid out what sounded like a plan to hand out self-help brochures at an agency invented to pursue predatory financial institutions, she then said, “Let me be clear, however, the ultimate goal for the bureau is not to produce booklets and great content on our website. The ultimate goal is to move the needle on the number of Americans in this country who can cover a financial shock, like a $400 emergency.” Back at the Doral the month before her speech, $400 might not have seemed like much of an emergency to the payday lenders. Some attendees seemed most upset by a torrential downpour on the second day that caused the cancellation of the conference’s golf tournament. Inside the Donald J. Trump Ballroom, the conference buzzed with activity. The Bush-era political adviser Karl Rove was the celebrity speaker after the breakfast buffet. And the practical sessions continued apace. One was called “The Power of the Pen.” It was aimed at helping attendees submit comments on the ability-to-pay rule to the government. It was clearly a matter of importance to the CFSA. In his statement to ProPublica and WNYC, Shaul noted that “more than one million customers submitted comments opposing the CFPB’s original small-dollar loan rule — hundreds of thousands of whom sent handwritten letters telling personal stories of how small-dollar loans helped them and their families.” A couple of months after the Doral conference, Allied Progress, a consumer advocacy group, analyzed the new round of comments that were submitted to the CFPB in response to Kraninger’s plans. Because, the group said, the industry had been accused of submitting “duplicative comments” in the past, it searched for such repetitions in the latest round. In one sample of 26,000 comments, the group discovered that 27% of the statements submitted by purportedly independent individuals contained duplicative passages, all of which supported the industry’s position, and also included identical personal anecdotes. (Payday opponents have encouraged people to submit preprinted comments to the CFPB, but there’s no indication that they include matching personal details.) For example, Allied Progress reported that 221 of the comments stated that “I have a long commute to work and it’s better for me financially to borrow from Cash Connection so that I can still make it to work than to not take care of my car and lose my job because of absences.” There were 201 asserting that “I now take care of my parents and my children” and I “want to be able to enjoy life and not feel burdened by the additional expenses that are piling up.” Allied Progress said it doesn’t know “if these are fake people, fake stories, or form letters intentionally designed to read as personal anecdotes.” (Cash Connection couldn’t be reached for comment.) Taking account of public comments is the final task before Kraninger officially determines whether to put the ability-to-pay rule to death. Whatever she decides, it’s a likely bet that decision will be challenged in court, the CFSA will weigh in and the payday lenders will still be talking about it at next year’s annual conference. A spokesperson for the CFSA declined to say whether the event will be held at a Trump hotel.   Clarification: This article has been updated to clarify the methodology Allied Progress used in searching for duplicative comments to the CFPB and to explain how duplicative pro-payday-lender comments differed from efforts by anti-payday-loan advocates to encourage people to submit prewritten comments.  

32  | What “Doing the Work” Can Look Like with Dr. Tee Williams   Activism and social justice has become more ubiquitous since 2016 and the amount of people you can learn from is higher and more accessible than ever. And, as more of us read and learn, the term “Do the Work” gets thrown around a lot, but what does that really mean? I talk with Dr. Tee Williams in this episode about what “doing the work” can look like, as well as how I’ve done it and what brought me to it.   About Dr. Tee Williams Dr. Tee Williams is a consultant, speaker and educator with over 20 years of experience helping people learn about the complexities of Diversity & Inclusion, Organizational Leadership and Personal Development. His mission is to help leaders and the organizations create diverse and inclusive lives and organizations that are both sustainable and reflective of the diverse realities of today. Small Steps in the Show: Remember this a journey, not a destination Remember making mistakes is okay and will happen Get comfortable being uncomfortable Find people or communities in your life who are willing to hold space for you while you do this work and hold space for them as well Take responsibility for your own learning Collect vetted sources you can learn from Consider taking Foundations of Social Justice Read all the things and look to YouTube for talks, speeches and lectures Learn to apologize   Mentioned in the Show: Small Steps Podcast #14 Being Biracial Foundations for Social Justice Self Awareness for Social Justice Dr. Tee’s Dissertation Dr. Barbara J. Love University of Massachusetts Amherst Everyday Action with Dr. Tee Facebook Group Beyond Guilt, Beyond Shame: White People Processing Racism Facebook Group Soul! Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin video Readings for Diversity and Social Justice: Fourth Edition, Adams et. All Privilege: A Reader by Michael S. Kimmel and Abby L. Ferber White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown Sovereign by Erin Brown What About Love by Erin Brown Surplus Powerlessness by Michael Lerner Helplessness by Martin E. P. Seligman Learned Helplessness by Christopher Peterson, Steven F. Maier, Martin E. P. Seligman Dr. Tee Williams’s Website Follow Dr. Tee Williams on Instagram Get the full show notes here! Follow Aimee on Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Sign up for the Wellness Wednesdays Newsletter Interested in working with Aimee? Find out information here.

Hoje trago para vocês ouvintes uma das coisas que mais amo no Positive Coaching, as Virtudes e Forças de Caráter de um estudo de Martin Selligman e Christopher Peterson de 2004. As virtudes principais são: * Sabedoria e Conhecimento * Coragem * Humanidade * Justiça * Temperança * Transcendência E cada uma dessas está dividida em forças de Caráter, que eu lerei no ar as minhas de assinatura. Quer saber mais? Faça o seu assessment VIA aqui. É Grátis! Faça o seu, me envie e sortearei 5 pessoas para ler as forças de assinatura em um episódio no final do mês. Vamos Juntos Entre em contato com a CV Pra VC aqui Seja um Partner do Coachcast Brasil Entre em contato conosco pelo email: contato@coachcast.com.br Canal do Paulinho Siqueira no YouTube Instale o iTunes aqui Ou por nossas redes sociais: Twitter Facebook Grupo no Facebook Estamos no Telegram com o nosso grupo de ouvintes e no Canal Homens de Valor Apoio técnico: Danilo Pastor – Nativa Multimídia

Learned optimism is the idea in positive psychology that a talent for joy, like any other, can be cultivated. It is contrasted with learned helplessness. Learning optimism is done by consciously challenging any negative self talk.The father of the new science of positive psychology and author of Authentic Happiness draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to demonstrate how optimism enhances the quality of life, and how anyone can learn to practice it. Offering many simple techniques, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I—give-up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. These skills can help break up depression, boost your immune system, better develop your potential, and make you happier..With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical–and valuable for every phase of life.Commonly known as the founder of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman is a leading authority in the fields of Positive Psychology, resilience, learned helplessness, depression, optimism and pessimism. He is also a recognized authority on interventions that prevent depression, and build strengths and well-being. He has written more than 250 scholarly publications and 20 books. Dr. Seligman's books have been translated into more than twenty languages and have been best sellers both in America and abroad. Among his better-known works are Flourish, Authentic Happiness, Learned Optimism, The Optimistic Child, Helplessness, and Abnormal Psychology. His book Character Strengths and Virtues: A handbook and classification, was co-authored with Christopher Peterson.In 1998, Dr. Seligman was elected President of the American Psychological Association. His primary aim as APA President was to join practice and science together so both might flourish - a goal that has dominated his own life as a psychologist. Since 2000, his main mission has been the promotion of the field of Positive Psychology. Dr. Seligman is expanding Positive Psychology to education, health, and neuroscience, and has applied his research to groups like teachers and students, the U.S. Army, athletes, and every-day people. His goal is to make the world happier.Dr. Seligman was born in Albany, NY and received his B.A. from Princeton University, Summa Cum Laude (Philosophy), 1964; Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (Psychology), 1967; Ph.D., Honoris causa, Uppsala University, Sweden, 1989; Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris causa, Massachusetts College of Professional Psychology, 1997; Ph.D., Honoris causa, Complutense University, Spain, 2003; and Ph.D., Honoris causa, University of East London, 2006.Dr. Seligman lives with his wife, Mandy, and their children. He is an avid bridge player and has won over 50 regional championships. 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Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses the day's news from the Supreme Court after the nine justices cast doubt on the ability of voters to challenge statewide congressional maps for being overly partisan, siding with Republicans in a fight over GOP-friendly voting lines for the Wisconsin Assembly. Plus, University of Utah professor Christopher Peterson discusses President Trump's pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a relatively unknown OMB official who would take over from acting director Mick Mulvaney. They speak with Bloomberg's Peter Barnes and June Grasso.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Greg Stohr, Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter, discusses the day's news from the Supreme Court after the nine justices cast doubt on the ability of voters to challenge statewide congressional maps for being overly partisan, siding with Republicans in a fight over GOP-friendly voting lines for the Wisconsin Assembly. Plus, University of Utah professor Christopher Peterson discusses President Trump's pick to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a relatively unknown OMB official who would take over from acting director Mick Mulvaney. They speak with Bloomberg’s Peter Barnes and June Grasso. 

We all experience learned helplessness in our lives much to our own detriment. Yet most people don't even know what it is. Sam breaks down what the effect is, from how it was discovered to what you can do about it. This episode helps us learn more traits to boost our growth mindset with the goal of making you a more positive and strategic thinker able to look at the bigger picture and less caught up in the problems life throws at us. BACKGROUND It was discovered by Marting Seligman. He restrained dogs in a box and then gave them an electric shock at the same time as ringing a bell. After repeating this the dogs learned they would get a shock every time they heard the bell. He then put them in a box with a small fence they could jump over. on the other side of the fence would not get a shock when the bell rang. However, when the bell rang they just cowered and accepted the shock. If he put a different dog in the box that had not received the electric shocks before it would try to escape and quickly learn that when the bell rang it would be safe on one side of the box and not on the other. This has been demonstrated with other animal studies such as rats and even elephants and just in teh last few years in zebrafish and tree-shrews. They found that elelphant trainers would tie a young elephant to a post and it would struggle to try and escape the rope. For hours and days they might pull against it before giving up. However, once they gave up they wouldn’t test it again. So once teh elephant becomes an adult that can rip up tree’s and knock down walls, if you tie it to the post it was tied to as a child it gives up and sits down until it’s released. amazing! LEARNED HELPLESSNESS IN HUMANS Learned helplessness in extreme scenarios has not been experimented on with humans but it has been proven to be similar to those observed in animals although there are more complicated factors at hand and they found two types of helplessness can arise. Original Experiment In one experiment they had three cases for the human test subjects. One group heard a loud noise and had a button in front of them. they needed to press the button 4 times to make it stop and they usually worked this out pretty fast. a second group had the same noise and hte same button. but when pressed the button did nothing and the subjects soon stopped bothering with the pointless button a third group had no noise at all. In the second test all participants heard a similar loud noise and had a box with a lever in front of them. When manipulated the lever turned off the noise. Groups 1 and 3 learned to turn off the noise quickly. group 2 who had become used to not being ablt to turn off the noise mostly didn’t try the lever and sat with an annoying noise playing. Deficits of Helplessness They deduced that learned helplessness creates three deficits in subjects, cognitive, motivational and emotional: Cognitive - the subject has the idea in their mind that their circumstances are uncontrollable Motivational - meaning that the subject doesn’t bother to respond to potential methods of escaping a negative situation Emotional - the subject takes on a depressed state when they are placed in a negative situation they cannot control TWO TYPES OF HELPLESSNESS Learned helplessness in humans can have two types. Universal helplessness and personal helplessness Universal helplessness is a sense of helplessness where the subject believes nothing can be done about the situation, no one can help alleviate the pain or discomfort. Personal helplessness is where the person believes that others may be able to find a solution or to avoid the pain or discomfort but that they are not personally capable of finding a solution. Both can lead to a state of depression but with different qualities. Universal helplessness leads to explanation of the problem being due to external factors that they can’t solve, whereas personal helplessness will tend to be explained due to internal reasons. As such personal helplessness is associated with a lower sense of self-esteem and can have a greater emotional impact. Neither are great and experiencing either is a bad place to be. They are more likely to arise when we are anxious or under stress and then just naturally over-time we are more likely to accumulate learned helplessness traits as we get older due to two fundamental laws of nature as time passes we are exposed to more situations where learned helplessness can arise as time passes our bodies age and we experience more loss of abilities and health complications, some of which are reversible yet they get accepted. As well as the immediate issues of not helping ourselves in the given situation it also has negative effects such as burnout, Depression, anxiety, phobias, shyness, and loneliness COMMON LEARNED HELPLESSNESS EXAMPLES CHILDREN IN SCHOOL Often a child performs badly in one topic, math or in my case languages. They perform poorly compared to the rest of the class and the teacher doesn’t provide useful examples the student can learn from or faith in the student that they can do better. The student gets used to being bad at the subject and only get’s worse and pays less attention in lessons and completes homework in a more resigned manner expecting to do badly. They lose confidence to use the skills in the rest of their live. i.e. a bad math student never has confidence to work with figures or a bad language student never tries to learn a new language and assumes they will not be able to. Example My friend who first told me about learned helplessness used to be bad at english, when he was a t school in Germany he had one teacher who gave him his test results back once and told him he’d never be any good at english and that he was a stupid child. like seriously WTF was this guy being a teacher but the effect was really damaging on my friends motivation to even try and get better at english so he always approached it with an attitude that he wouldn’t learn much and struggled even more than he needed to. Luckily Germans basically have to study english forever so he went on to become pretty much fluent, however, he still had really low confidence for a long time even when he was pretty much fluent until he found out about learned helplessness and how silly his mindset was. SHYNESS Another common example is shyness. People who feel shy in social situations can eventually feel there is nothing they can do to overcome their symptoms. When the believe their symptoms our outside of their control this can lead to them not engaging in social situations and making the shyness even more pronounced and compounding effects of anxiety and stress around the situation so they avoid it even more. I personally have suffered from shyness and language learning difficulties. but where i first encountered learned helplessness was with coding MY FIRST HELPLESSNESS QUALITY - CODING I realised my first ‘learned helplessness’ quality whilst my co-founder was teaching me some programming techniques for a new front end framework we we re writing. I am more the business guy that has just got into coding and not exactly the core developer here but I can code. However, as he was teaching me and giving me tasks to do I was constantly asking more questions whenever I became stuck or didn’t understand something. I didn’t have a lot of confidence in the code I was writing and generally made the assumption that what I was doing was probably wrong. I’d literally internalised that I was a bit of an idiot. He sat down and told me I wasn’t stupid that I was showcasing learned helplessness qualities to my problems. The solutions are in front of me I just need to look for them instead of assuming I will fail. I had developed a mindset that I am not clever enough to work things out by myself and that I need someone to show me the way every time. As a coder that is so dangerous. It causes you to be insecure about your actions and generally worse at everything from the start. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy of your own demise. If every time you want to learn something new you expect it will take you forever and you do a million tutorials or need to hire a mentor you will never get anywhere on your own. He challenged me that I wasn’t as stupid as I was telling myself and that I could answer most of my questions myself. If I took more time to read the things I didn’t understand and follow all unknown paths to their end I would be able to answer any question I had. Everything was written in front of me I just needed to open my eyes and actually use my own initiative instead of depending on others. For a coder, this is really hard to admit but it changed me completely. I’m now reading parts of applications I would just never go into before because I just assumed I wouldn’t know what was going on. And the best thing is I'm totally getting it, I’m fixing my own problems and doing things without asking questions or without even using the internet. I literally feel like a new person. TIPS FOR BEING AN INDEPENDENT CODER (OR THINKER) Stuff you learn straight away and do and then forget and stop doing..: If trying to do something difficult. Don’t just start coding. Write out what you are going to do. The more complicated it is the more notes you should make. If you are going through someone else's code. Write down what each file does and each function within that file. methodically make a map of how things work. Write down the difficult questions and don’t stop until you have found all the answers. Google is your best friend. Everyone knows this, but how many times have you asked someone how to do something and they had to google it for you. It’s embarrassing. Before you ask someone anything, first ask google. (and depending on what you are doing, also try turning it off and on again) _Rubber duck philosophy _— before asking your friend (or if you don’t have a friend) but google hasn’t worked. Try the rubber duck philosophy. Have a hypothetical conversation with your rubber duck where you explain what you are doing, explain what the problem is. Maybe draw him a diagram. If you haven’t already solved the issue by just doing this you can then ask your duck the question of how to fix the problem. Then with a better map of where the problem lies break down what you do know and don’t know, this will help get to the root of the issues. You usually find that the answer is within you. So many times when explaining a problem you will say something along the lines of, ‘Well really I should just be doing x, y, z, method because this p, w, v, y, t method is a really stupid and ….’ STOP there. you’ve solved your problem. So having seen the radical change this caused, I thought I would investigate ‘Learned Helplessness’ some more and it lead to this whole post. Note — I am a successful entrepreneur who up to now thought he was constantly challenging himself to be healthier, wealthier, happier and wiser. And for the most part, I am. buuuut there are whole sides of me I’ve stopped developing and opportunities I’ve simply shut out because of things I’ve learned about myself over time that I’ve accepted as fact. Up to now i’ve broken down the problems and attributes of learned helplessness which has been a little depressing and given one example of how I dealt with it but now we are going to learn about the more scientific solutions we can use how to overcome any learned helplessness attribute so we can live happier and more successful lives. Winning! METHODS FOR OVERCOMING LEARNED HELPLESSNESS *Martin Selgman gives the example of top athletes. * To become number one in a given sport you usually have to rank most consistently over a year including many events. (just think about tennis or formula 1). So to reach number one it is likely that the top athlete will also fail on several occasions. So their real strength is the ability to bounce back from a defeat and ‘hang in there’. If they just quit after a winning streak they would never be so successful. Seligman showed that optimists are more successful in almost all areas including relationships, sport and general health, business and academic success. So how do we become more optimistic? EXPLANATORY STYLES Explanatory styles are essentially little stories we tell ourselves to make sense of life. We are interpretation machines adn we continuosly go about our do making up explanations and stories for life around us. Your explanatory style is your default pattern for digesting and explaining bad events that occur. There are three main elements to each explanation, the “3P’s”, which determine if we approach problems positively or negatively. Personalisation - the perception of causality Pessimists view events as internally caused. e.g. A player loses a chess match. therefore I am bad a chess. An optimist view things as externally caused and will allow for non-personal factors e.g. this opponent is amazing or today I am not feeling so good or the opponent was lucky Permanence - the perception of time Pessimists believe setbacks are permanent and truly fixed forever. e.g. I will never be good at chess or be able to beat this opponent. Optimists believe setbacks are only temporary e.g. I didn’t prepare well or I had a cold or I need to practice more, next time I will perform better Pervasiveness - the perception of space and further impacts Pessimists see a setback as pervasive and related to many area’s as well as the specific setback e.g. I failed at chess, I am not clever or good at anything Optimist see a setback as narrowly contained in the one area of life e.g. I still have a life outside of chess where I am smart and capable. PERCEPTION OF GOOD AND BAD SITUATIONS I just explained that a pessimist views negative situations in the opposite way to an optimist, they takes them personally and as a permanent and wide reaching thing. It is also important to see how someone explains a good situation. When encountered with a good situation the self explanations swap and the pessimist views this event as external and not personal and as specific and impermanent, whereas the optimist takes a good situation as internal, longer lasting and wider reaching. An individuals characteristic style of explaining events plays a major role in whether a learned helplessness trait will develop. A pessimistic explanatory style is associated with a greater likelihood of experiencing learned helplessness. A NICE EXAMPLE - BILL AND BEN THE FLOWERPOT MEN Bill and Ben apply for a promotion in the flowerpot factory. They both get rejected. Bill is a pessimist. He assumes, rightly or wrongly, that the reason he missed out is personal (I wasn’t good enough), and/or permanent (I’ll never get ahead), and/or pervasive (this ruins everything -what’s the point of living). Bill is likely to give up on himself and probably won’t try again and at risk of becoming depressed due to this explanation. In contrast, Ben is an optimist. Faced with the identical setback he assumes the cause is non-personal (the boss’s nephew got it), and temporary (I had a hangover that day), and non-pervasive (this impacts my career, but not my relationship, my hobbies, my gym membership etc -life goes on). As such life does go on and Ben is fine and more likely to try for other promotions and not carry the setback around with him into other area’s of his life. IDENTIFYING YOUR STYLE Martin Seligman’s site Authentic Happiness provides a free optimism assessment test to measure your level of optimistic permanence, pervasiveness and personalization. This allows you to recognize, and therefore change, your descriptions to become more optimistic. HOW TO ACTUALLY PREVENT LEARNED HELPLESSNESS METHOD 1 - ALTERING OUR EXPLANATION STYLE When faced with loss and disappointment we should try asking ourselves these key questions to dig into current and past self explanations of problems that arise: Personal Did you blame yourself? If so, in hindsight did that prove accurate? Are you really to blame, or was it just bad luck or a factor dependant on the situation or people around you? Permanent Did you assume it would last forever? If so, were those predictions accurate? How long can it really last? Will it always be like this or will it pass? Pervasive Did you assume it would ruin everything in your life? If so, in hindsight was that truly accurate? What does it really affect in your life? What in your life will continue unaffected? Try and review your explanatory style wherever possible and challenge any pessimistic explanations that have become your default setting. Review and reduce the negative impact of past setbacks and try to keep this technique to encourage more resilience in the future. Next time life gives you lemons don’t make lemonade. Review the Personal, Permanent and Pervasive model instead! METHOD 2 - ABC METHOD When we face dissapointment or negativity of any sort we can use the ABC method to begin to change feelings of helplessness and pessimistic perspectives. The method was developed by Dr. Albert Ellis and Dr. Martin Seligman to allow a more flexible response to negativity and is a next step antidote to a defeatist mindset of learned helplessness. A - Adversity Descibe the event that happened. Leave out any evaluations or judgements. Simply describe the event that happened in a way that is as unemotional as possible. Example - ‘A colleague missed an important deadline and put the team behind schedule for the rest of the project' B - Belief Explain how the adveristy was interpreted. Do not state how you think it should be interpreted, but what your actual default belief or interpretation of the event was. Example - “I can’t believe how selfish the team member is and how unwilling they are to take things seriously. This shows their overall lack of dedication" C - Consequence Think about the feelings and actions that result from these beliefs. Go back with a level of introspection and ask yourself how you handled it. Be sure to go deep. How and when do those emotions and feelings lead to certain behaviours and actions. Example - “I am overcome with anger and frustration. I feel betrayed and discouraged. I noticed I began raising my voice and becoming hostile and sharp towards the team member" D - Disputation Do you have grounds to dispute these automatic reactions? What are the possible repercussions of following these emotions? Consider whether there are any greater benefits to moving on from the situaion and stopping this default (impulsive) reaction before it starts. Example - “Maybe I was overreacting. I don’t know the full situation yet. Maybe they had a bad week or tried to get the work done and ran into issues. By getting stressed I just annoy myself and others and further hinder the project by reducing our ability to work together." E - Energisation Did you manage to turn things around? Put all your focus on the positive feelings that ensue as a result of reframing your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Ask yourself, what’s different between how I just handled this situation versus how I would normally handle it? Relish in those personal rewards! Example - “I am proud of myself for intervening in my automatic reactions and to be able to stop them part way through. I’m happy that I’m accomplishing more by looking at things in a more reasonable manner" Regularly applying the ABC method will get you into the habitual groove of optimistic response and avoid damaging pessimism. When you have practiced it a few times you get to notice a natural reframing of situations in response to negative events. *Let’s practice it now. * This ABC method has a stupid name. It is actually ABCDE and to be honest these letters were only chosen because they are catchy and they words they represent aren’t the best words to describe the action at each point! The result is I am annoyed and don’t use the method A - Adversity There is a method that is helpful for being positive but has a silly name B - belief I think it has a really stupid name and is therefore also a stupid method C- Consequence I didn’t take it seriously because i was pre-occupied by it’s stupid name rather than the actual method D - Disputation I am being silly and wasting an opportunity to learn a better way of living my life as a calm and happier person that gets on with people better and can be more productive and kinder to those around me. I should try out the method anyway and maybe give it a better name if I am so concerned. Like ‘The deep dive method’ or… screw it actually perhaps it is a good name after all. I like the ABC method name. E - Energisation Wow what a great example. I just made myself laugh at how stupid I am and feel more positive about the problem and more willing to use it to fix other things I react to negatively. Life is fabulous. and I have an example for my blog. Double win. METHOD 3 - SMART GOALS After diagnosing our attribution style and learning to overcome pessimistic thinking, the final method is to understand that we are in control and take ownership of our response to situations and the next steps we take. Believing that a failure is out of our control or a situation is unlikely to change leads to worse performance. To achieve greater sense of self control we should practice active goal setting. This is proven to increase behaviour change as it increases your desire to act in a particular way (motivation). setting sensible goals that are likely to be achieved provides a sense of control over our outcomes, even more so when we begin to meet those goals on a consistent basis. Specific You need to know exactly what you want to achieve and not some vague goal. Questions: What is it exactly that I want to achieve? Where is this going to happen? When am I going to make this happen? Who is going to be involved? How am I going to make this happen? Why do I want to reach this goal? e.g. I want to build a sustainable business with revenue List concrete, tangible outcomes. Give names, locations, offices, cities, etc. Give specific dates and timelines. Work backwards. Give names and team members as well as potential partners and others to lean on. With all the information above, lay out a detailed strategy, tactic, and plan. Tie it into your bigger vision for yourself and your business. These relate to your principles, values, missions – the things that you stay true to. Measurable To track your progress it must be measurable. This helps provide feedback for your brain that it is gaining a sense of self control. Questions: Make it easy to determine where you stand with your progress Help refine exactly what it is you want e.g. My business must hit $10k monthly recurring revenue by the end of the year At this point don’t take the easy option and set small micro goals that are easy too easy to achieve. Achievable You don’t want it to be too easy but also if it is too hard it is a pointless goal. You won’t be able to reach it and be more likely ot give up and fall back into learned helplessness traits. Questions: Is my target really achievable? What will happen if I fall short? Are there any constraints or obstacles to overcome? What do I need to sacrifice to achieve it? Relevant How relevant is the goal? Will it be fulfilling to me as an individual? Do I really want or need it or is a different goal more worthy of my effort? Does it actually fit in with your other goals Question: Why is this goal important to me? What is worth sacrificing to achieve this goal? Will this goal really make me happier or am I just trying to prove something to others? Timed You need a timeline ideally with sub deadlines for any goal to ensure you are on track and that it actually happens. It will help you identify neccessary steps at different points and stick to the actions required to achieve your goals. Without a timeline there is no pressure to start accomplishing the goal which allows things to slip away. Establish a time frame Set a deadline or time for completion Set benchmarks this will help track progress on route to goal helps maintain motivation over time Check in regularly are there steps you can be taking right now to help achieve a long term goal what should be done over the next week to contribute to the goal? what should be done over the next month to contribute to the goal? Practicing it SMART goals are great paired with something to keep you on track. There are many goal setting apps out there that do a good job. If you are really serious about a certain goal then I highly reccomend using stickK which allows you to set stakes and even take donations to antiu-charities if you don’t keep up with a certain goal. FINDING ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS The Great Pokemon Rescue The same friend who was told he was shit at english has another example where we can take ownership of our problems When he was a young child and the Pokemon craze was all the rage he finally got his first Pokemon game and had collected a few Pokemon, but after a few hours the Pokemon were getting very low on health and one had already fainted. He had missed the tutorial showing how to revive a Pokemon and he genuinely believed his Pokemon were all going to die. He sat on a wall and cried by himself. Anyone who ever played Pokemon i’m sure will feel for him and how terrible this must have felt! His mother asked him what was wrong and he explained. She got out the Pokemon book she had purchased for him along with the Pokemon game, within a few minutes she found the instructions of how to revive Pokemon and joy of joys they were all saved. My friend learned that when you have a specific problem you can research it and find solutions. This has helped him to become a great coder as he is great at reading the documentation to understand what he is taking on before he starts, and as soon as a problem arises he knows it can be fixed by research. Use Google Yourself Just like my example of coding many people are afraid of computers or coding or anything technical and become dependant on others to fix their problems. But so much of the time everything we need to know is on google. Myself and every developer that ever existed get so many questions from people who aren’t coders asking fairly simple things to do with computers that I don’t know how to do either. e.g. connect a printer, set up some software, connect to a network… All I do when asked how to fix something on this device i’ve never used before is google the problem in front of the other person and show them how to fix it. Yet when the same problem arises again or something similar they still come straight back despite being told that i don’t know how their device works and I need to use google which is a free resource they also have available. This is a simple example for technical vs non technical people. but there are many other examples where we get super bogged down in fairly simple questions How do I ask a girl on a date? How do I study to get a higher grade in my test? How do I exercise more? How do I find time to meditate? How do I start a business? These questions basically answer themselves by just doing it and there is no real magic sauce, sure you can learn better techniques for these things SUMMARY So we’ve found that we can all develop learned helplessness traits but with a positive attitude we can reduce our likelihood to be so prone. And by assessing ourselves we can overcome our self imposed limitations lead happier and more successful lives! BOOKS Get any of the books free on audible (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00OPA2XFG?tag=samharris48%E2%80%9321) Learned Helplessness: A Theory for the Age of Personal Control (amazon.co.uk/Learned-Helplessness-Theory-Personal-Control/dp/0195044673/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2FN9MD07YFN10&keywords=learned+helplessness&qid=1580448650&s=books&sprefix=learned+he%2Cstripbooks%2C348&sr=1-9) Written by psychologist Christopher Peterson and the original learned helplessness researchers, Steven F. Maier and Martin E. P. Seligman Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1473684315/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FN9MD07YFN10&keywords=learned+helplessness&qid=1580448540&s=books&sprefix=learned+he%2Cstripbooks%2C348&sr=1-2) Martin Seligman breaks down how to lead a positive and successful life Mindset - The Psychology Behind Success - Carol dweck (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindset-Updated-Changing-Fulfil-Potential/dp/147213995X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7D6QOZ4LEMJX&keywords=carol+dweck&qid=1580448738&s=books&sprefix=carol+dw%2Cstripbooks%2C344&sr=1-1) The original book on growth mindset and developing a positive attitude. Great read! VIDEOS Martin Seligman’s TED Talk on the “New Era of Positive Psychology” (https://youtu.be/9FBxfd7DL3E) A classic talk Psychologist Lance Luria on the differences between learned helplessness and learned optimism. You’ll learn about the amazing ability of the human brain to train itself, as well as the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, and other ways to link the health of the mind and body. A quick summary of Seligman’s book Learned Optimism (https://youtu.be/2hHNq45rEnU) A nice animated review that covers all the main points in under 5 minutes Contact me You can find out more about me and chat about anything you like Sam: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samjamsnaps/) Quora (https://www.quora.com/profile/Sam-Harris-58) Twitter (https://twitter.com/samharristweets) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris48/) Sam's blog - SamWebsterHarris.com (https://samwebsterharris.com/) Support the Show - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset) SCIENTIFIC LINKS Abramson, L. Y., Seligman, M. E. P., & Teasdale, J. D. (1978). Learned helplessness in humans: Critique and reformulation. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 87, 49-74. doi:10.1037/0021-843X.87.1.49 Dweck, C. (1975). The role of expectations and attributions in the alleviation of learned helplessness. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 31, 674-685. doi:10.1037/h0077149 Tayfur, O., Karapinar, P. B., & Camgoz, S. M. (2013). The mediating effects of emotional exhaustion cynicism and learned helplessness on organizational justice-turnover intentions linkage. International Journal of Stress Management, 20, 193-221. doi:10.1037/a0033938 Thompson, J. (2010). Learned helplessness: You’re not trapped. GoodTherapy. Retrieved from https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/therapy-learned-helplessness/ Wu, W. (2009, February 8). Learned helplessness: How to tame a baby elephant. [Personal Blog]. Retrieved from https://waynewu.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/learned-helplessness/ Subscribe! If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guest: Sam Harris.

Yes, leadership is built on developing relationships with other people. But there are several key character strengths of leadership that we hone in solitude, including creativity, self-regulation and bravery. And leaders throughout history have made difficult decisions and designed creative solutions in solitude. In the digital age, however, solitude is a lot harder for leaders to come by. How can we discipline ourselves to put away the smartphone and be with our thoughts long enough to think through difficult decisions, stay on purpose, and create innovative solutions? Today, Jeffrey sits down with Mike Erwin, the CEO of the Character & Leadership Center and President of The Positivity Project to discuss the leadership qualities he demonstrated in kindergarten and his long history of curiosity around leading people in a positive way. Mike shares the inspiration for his book, Lead Yourself First, explaining how it evolved to become a study of how great leaders practiced solitude during meaningful times. He speaks to the virtues of leadership honed by productive solitude and the difference between a brilliant creative idea and a foolish one. Listen in to understand how the appreciation of beauty can lift you out of adversity and learn to embrace productive solitude in your own life! Key Takeaways [2:29] Mike’s young genius ‘Going to be leader’ on kindergarten report card Desire to engage, bring best out of others [4:55] The mentors who influenced Mike growing up Little League baseball coach/veteran HS baseball coach (character over skill) [9:24] Mike’s curiosity around leading people in a positive way Formal study of leadership, positive psychology Look for good and positive vs. shortcomings and flaws [12:22] What Mike learned as a leader in the military Not about you, but people you lead (selfless service) Served as intelligence officer in Iraq, Afghanistan Real consequences if predictions incorrect [16:40] The inspiration for Lead Yourself First Talk, article by William Deresiewicz article Jim Collins suggested study of great leaders Practice of solitude in meaningful times [22:43] The cultural conversation around a need for solitude Reflect on relationship with technology Need time to step back and think for self [28:21] The pros and cons of digital communication Working remotely can facilitate deep work Temptation to call meetings Burnout caused by always being ‘on’ [37:34] The virtues of leadership honed by productive solitude Creativity, self-regulation and courage [42:19] Mike’s favorite example of creativity in leadership Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle of Vicksburg [49:11] The difference between reckless and brilliant ideas Creative ideas easier than execution Must have character to see idea through [53:00] Mike’s ability to appreciate beauty amidst adversity Sunset in desert during deployment Lifts out of hardship, difficulty of moment [56:43] Mike’s insight on embracing productive solitude Deliberately schedule time Take advantage of pockets of opportunity [1:01:01] What Mike is questing for moving forward Continue to grow The Positivity Project Promote mindset that ‘other people matter’ Connect with Mike The Positivity Project Character & Leadership Center Team RWB Resources Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin ‘Solitude and Leadership’ by William Deresiewicz Books by Jim Collins Solitude: A Singular Life in a Crowded World by Michael Harris Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Brené Brown Character Strengths and Virtues by Christopher Peterson and Martin E. P. Seligman ‘The Virtues of Isolation’ by Brent Crane

Recently, Wells Fargo bank was recently fined a total of $1 billion dollars to two federal regulators. Host Dan Loney talks with David Zaring, Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, Christopher Peterson, John J. Flynn Endowed Professor of Law at the University of Utah and former Special Advisor in the Office of the Director at the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Cindy Schipani, Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Business Law at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, to discuss whether these fines were too steep, or not steep enough, and how Wells Fargo got itself into hot water on Knowledge@Wharton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christopher Peterson of the Univ of Utah explains new banking regulations. Sarah Stitzlein believes schools should teach student dissent, and Timpview H.S. students share walkout experiences. Texas A&M's Morten Wendelbo reveals flaws in medical supply chain. VP of Forrester Research, J.P. Gownder, says robots will soon be our coworkers. Univ of Utah's Dr. Collin Grissom teaches how to prevent altitude sickness. Ruth MacDonald of Iowa State Univ on how clean food movement can go too far.

Quinn Mecham of BYU will highlight three events around the world worth paying attention to. BYU's Mary Young shares how to lose an accent. Julianne Holt-Lunstad of BYU says loneliness kills. Christopher Peterson from the Univ of Utah talks about the Equifax hack. Caroline Wagner of The Ohio State Univ discusses the fairness of Nobel Prizes. Conservative Muslim Forum's Mohammed Amin has a message of hope for young Muslims.

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Dalie Jimenez, professor at University of Connecticut School of Law, and Christopher Peterson, professor at the University of Utah College of Law, discuss a court case that involves the independence of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. u0010They speak with June Grasso and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."

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This Episode’s Focus on Strengths < Today’s episode features Michelle McQuaid, the author of “Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized, and Happy at Work.” During this engaging interview, Lisa Cummings chats with Michelle about her personal experience using her unique Strengths. Michelle shares practical examples about how she made huge changes not only at work, but also throughout every aspect of her life. Today, Michelle is flourishing and providing guidance to others via her books, coaching, training, and through her annual Strengths Challenge.  In 2016, the strengths challenge is September 6 – 12, and we hope you'll join the next one! If you are interested in adding new tools to your Strengths toolbox, then this is the episode for you! Listen for several tips and tools to improve your work and home life, and perhaps learn a Dr. Seuss rhyme along the way.   Michelle and Lisa’s Strengths Michelle’s VIA Character Strengths: Creativity, Hope, Love, Love of Learning, Perseverance Lisa’s VIA Character Strengths: Creativity, Humor, Curiosity, Hope, and Zest Michelle’s StrengthsFinder Talents: Strategic, Learner, Maximizer, Achiever, Activator Lisa’s StrengthsFinder Talents: Strategic, Maximizer, Positivity, Individualization, Woo   What You’ll Learn In This Episode Michelle was in an executive role. She had achieved her career goals, and everything looked great on paper. However, she had a nagging, unhappy feeling about work, and she found herself dragging her feet into work each day. One day, she was watching a popular tv show, and saw a segment on “positive psychology.” This segment would forever change her life. Michelle found one of Martin Seligman’s books. He’s the guru in the field of positive psychology. As she read (and later studied directly with Seligman), she realized that our goal should be to bring out the best in ourselves and others more consistently. The more we use our strengths in our jobs, the more engaging, energizing, and fulfilling our lives can be. Michelle started with the free VIA Survey, and found that her #1 trait was Curiosity. That led to her Ah Ha moment – the reason she was unhappy was because she wasn’t learning anything at work any more. In an effort to fulfill he need to learn new things, she implemented this plan: Read one new thing about positive psychology each day for 10 minutes. Michelle found that this exercise had a positive ripple effect throughout the rest of her day. It shifted how she felt at work. Each Friday, she emailed her boss 3 things she had learned through her reading that week. Later, she found out that he had been forwarding her emails to other people. At her 9 month review, he noted that the company hadn’t been using her strengths as effectively as they could be, and asked if she’d like to teach these ideas to others. This gave her a chance to put her strengths to work every day. The moments that people were able to actually see her strengths led to new career opportunities. In essence, Michelle ended up crafting her new career path. VIA is a a system that “diagnoses" the best in people. It’s a list of 24 character strengths that are consistent across cultures and history. The goal is to focus on the top 5 character strengths that light you up the most. Because we are affected by situations around us, Michelle recommends taking the survey every year. If there is a character strength you want to move up the list, there are methods to follow (but Michelle notes that it should only be because it’s something you value, not because society desires it). Here are 4 steps: Determine which strength you want to build Harness the natural part in your brain to create new habits (good or bad). Make sure you have some cue to work on that strength each day. For example, putting a book on your keyboard for the next day, or listen to a recording about this strength each day on your way to work. Try and use that strength when you are in a state of flow (when you can focus) Reward yourself each time you work on this new habit; it needs to be something you really want. For example, have a cup of coffee after your 10 minutes are up. Check out the resources below, because Michelle offers a free e-book on her website to help you be in your zone of greatness. It’s an excellent aide to improving yourself and creating new habits. Tool: Appreciative inquiry It’s a strengths-based approach to change, where you build on things that are working well. There is a positive effect on the company and the team. Spend 80% of your time on your strengths, and 20% on our weaknesses. You want commitment not compliance. Be realistic about how to get the best return on investment.   Resources of the Episode Here are ways to reach Michelle: Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Your Strengths Blueprint: How to be Engaged, Energized, and Happy at Work by Michelle McQuaid and Erin Lawn What Good is Positive Business? By Robert Dauman and Michelle McQuaid Books of Interest by Martin E.P. Seligman: Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification (by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman) Michelle's Article with Shane Lopez. Take the free Character Survey from VIA Institute on Character. Michelle’s eBook resource: Can You Do More of What You Do Best? Learn more and register for the Annual Strengths Challenge, which is September 6 – 12, 2016.   Subscribe To subscribe and review, here are your links for listening in iTunes and Stitcher Radio. You can also stream any episode right from the website. Subscribing is a great way to never miss an episode. Let the app notify you each week when the latest episode gets published.   StrengthsFinder Mini-Course For Managers If you’re a people-manager and you want to sharpen your strengths based support, come join our monthly mini-course. We don’t charge for this because we want to help you keep the StrengthsFinder momentum going. Teams who receive strengths feedback have 8.9% greater profitability. Yowza! Sounds like a great reason to join. Source:  Asplund, J., & Blacksmith, N. “Strengthening Your Company’s Performance.” Gallup Business Journal.   Go Live Your Talents Remember, using your strengths every day at work makes you a stronger performer. If you’re always focused on fixing your team’s weaknesses, you’re choosing the path of most resistance. Go claim your talents and share them with the world!  

Tiffany Shlain is the founder of the Webby Awards and a co-founder of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. She has directed and co-written 28 films, some with accompanying books, including “The Science of Character,” “Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks,” and the feature-length documentary “Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology.” This interview is produced with music and other features in the On Being episode “Tiffany Shlain — Growing Up the Internet.” Find more at onbeing.org.

When Tiffany Shlain thinks of her favorite quote from naturalist John Muir, she thinks of the internet: “When you tug at a single thing in the universe, you find it’s attached to everything else.” As a filmmaker and founder of the Webby Awards — the “Oscars of the internet” — she is committed to reframing technology as an expression of the best of what humanity is capable, with all the complexity that entails. With her young family, she has helped popularize the practice of the “tech shabbat” — 24 unplugged hours each week. Her perspective on our technology-enhanced lives is ultimately a purposeful and enriching one: the internet is our global brain, towards which we can apply all the wisdom we are gaining about the brains in our heads and the character in our lives.

Here we go again. This time we talk to three more dads to get their take on the work life balance challenge. The discussion uncovered some of the difficulties as well as rewards of juggling life’s many hats. We are joined by Rob Lindley, Christopher Peterson, and Jason Otero in this

In this episode Gerri and Darrell dig into the science fiction genre of comics right after discussing a few cons they visited. Broken World 1 by Frank J Barbiere and Christopher Peterson published by Boom Studios Descender 1-4 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen published by Image comics Omega Men by Tom King and Barnaby Bagenda , colors Romulo Fajardo published by DC comics Follow us on twitter @CSnarkcast and facebook http://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/

Visit Hideous Energy at the following places:Twitter - Facebook - hideousenergy@gmail.com - Fan Off.comFollow Austin on Twitter @austinRwilson; @HideousEnergy David @dc_hopkins and Super Cute artist Brent Hibbard @BrentHibbardEp. #233 - Maximilian Bandersnout• Intro - A longer show today! Thanks to our sponsors DCBS for offering everything on their site for between 20% and 40% off. We discussed a lot of comics today, so check one or all of them out through them! Head over to FanOff and check out the brand new horror podcast Eerie, International featuring David Hopkins, Dave Roberts, and Andi Preller. If you love horror it's the show for you.• Topic Thunder - The DC comics Twitter account tweeted a "joke" about race; Jon Byrne hates people and logic; Jon-Joe Bernthal is the Punisher in season two of Netflix's Marvel's Daredevil.• Read 'Em and Weep - Nonplayer issues #1 and #2 by Nate Simpson; Injection issues #1 and #2 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, Jordie Bellaire, and Fonografiks; Broken World #1 by Frank J. Barbierre, Christopher Peterson, Marissa Louise, and Ed Dukeshire; and Airboy #1 by James Robinson and Greg Hinkle.

Under the Comic Covers spends some time in Buckaroo, Oregon this week as we delve into Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson's Nailbiter #13 from Image Comics. With a mix of flashbacks and horrific new revelations, this month's entry is one you can't miss. Both Grace and Mr. B have offerings this week for Top of the Stack. First, Grace discusses BOOM Studios' Broken World by Frank Barbiere and Christopher Peterson... followed by Mr. Blahg and Image Comics' Airboy by James Robinson and Greg Hinkle. As always we answer your mail and talk about a few news items and/or reminders. Enjoy! Chapters Intro   (0:00)     UtCC News of the Week   (2:27) Nailbiter #13   (9:05) Nailbiter Mail   (24:54) Top of the Stack: Broken World; Airboy   (29:38) End   (39:05)  Any questions, comments, or urine soaked vigilante suits can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (678) 796-8822 Download and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes here We can also be found on the Stitcher Radio app for both iPhone and Android users. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/underthecomiccovers Follow us on Twitter @UtCCovers  And visit our Tumblr page underthecomiccovers.com  Be sure to also check out the other great podcasts on the Podcastica Network.

EVENTO - Secret Wars #3. Jonathan Hickman y Esad Ribic. (Marvel). MARVEL - The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew your vows #1. Dan Slott y Adam Kubert. - Armor Wars #1. James Robinson y Marcio Takara. - Future Imperfect #1. Peter David y Greg Land. - X-tinction Agenda #1. Marc Guggenheim y Carmine di Giandomenico. - Years of Future Past #1. Marguerite Bennett y Mike Norton. DC - Midnighter #1. Steve Orlando y Aco. - Omega Men #1. Tom King y Barnaby Bajenda. - Green Arrow #41. Benjamin Percy y Patrick Zircher. - Action Comics #41. Greg Pak y Aaron Kuder. OTRAS EDITORIALES - AirBoy #1 (de 4). James Robinson y Greg Hinkle. (Image). - Broken World #1. Frank J. Barbiere y Christopher Peterson. (Boom!). BREVES COMENTARIOS - Thanos: The Infinity Relativity. Jim Starlin. (Marvel). - Arcadia #2. Alex Paknadel y Eric Scott Pfeiffer. (Boom!). - Pisces #2. Kurtis J. Wiebe y Johnnie Christmas. (Image).

EVENTO - Secret Wars #3. Jonathan Hickman y Esad Ribic. (Marvel). MARVEL - The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew your vows #1. Dan Slott y Adam Kubert. - Armor Wars #1. James Robinson y Marcio Takara. - Future Imperfect #1. Peter David y Greg Land. - X-tinction Agenda #1. Marc Guggenheim y Carmine di Giandomenico. - Years of Future Past #1. Marguerite Bennett y Mike Norton. DC - Midnighter #1. Steve Orlando y Aco. - Omega Men #1. Tom King y Barnaby Bajenda. - Green Arrow #41. Benjamin Percy y Patrick Zircher. - Action Comics #41. Greg Pak y Aaron Kuder. OTRAS EDITORIALES - AirBoy #1 (de 4). James Robinson y Greg Hinkle. (Image). - Broken World #1. Frank J. Barbiere y Christopher Peterson. (Boom!). BREVES COMENTARIOS - Thanos: The Infinity Relativity. Jim Starlin. (Marvel). - Arcadia #2. Alex Paknadel y Eric Scott Pfeiffer. (Boom!). - Pisces #2. Kurtis J. Wiebe y Johnnie Christmas. (Image).

Have you read GoGetters #1, now available at this link? It’s an imaginative and fun book available at Monkeybraincomics.com, and from the creative talents of Shawn Aldridge and Christopher Peterson, who join me to talk about the book, which is getting quite a bit of attention and critical praise! The story focuses on Maya Diaz and George Harrison, a white gorilla, who retrieve whatever you want found! We talk about how the comic came to be and what these creators have in store for us in the future. Be sure to listen in! Be back next week for landmark episode 125! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!

It's a very special mega-episode, recorded on-location in Las Vegas at the fabulously over-the-top Encore Beach Club at the Wynn / Encore resort property. Thanks to our gracious hosts at the Wynn / Encore, Dale & Scott--along with their increasingly present sidekick Steven J. Walker--took Las Vegas by storm, and were thrilled to welcome some very exciting guests to their make-shift studio at the Beach Club's Bungalow #1. The episode is SOOO big, we separated it into two files. This is Episode 125_2 Part Two; make sure you listen to Part One, first. At the beginning of Part Two, we chat with the Vice President of Human Resources at the Wynn / Encore, Stephanie Rosol. This beautiful lesbian is the perfect person to describe all the amenities that the resort has to offer, taped at the famed Wynn golf course's Country Club patio on the most perfect spring afternoon. She breaks down all the restaurants, shows, casinos, pools, guest rooms and more, and tells us how Wynn / Encore is the perfect place for both gay & lesbian guests and employees. It's not just a commercial, folks, it's a true statement from Stephanie as well as Dale & Scott -- the Wynn /Encore reaches out and bends over backwards for our community and have created an oasis for us in the desert.After that, the guys were thrilled to welcome back to the show an old friend, Christopher Peterson. This female impressionist is not your average drag queen. He transforms right on stage in front of the audience from one fab character to another including Judy, Liza, Madonna and more. And he sings live! No lipsynching here, folks. Christopher--a longtime fixture on the east coast--now headlines his one man, many women "Eyecons" show at The Onyx Theater in Las Vegas. Just listen to the characters Christopher brings to our Encore Beach Club studio! Not to be missed.And finally, Dale & Scott chat with three of the gay cast members of the incredible "Le Reve" show and includes some of the great music from the show. (Sorry for some parts where the music is a bit loud; they were rehearsing in the theater while we were taping.)If you haven't yet listened to Part One, do that now!

We're excited to have one of Key West and Rehoboth Beach's favorite performers on the show…the incomparable Christopher Peterson. He's about to make the big move to Las Vegas, to show those bitches how it's done and we can't be more excited for his next chapter to start in Sin City. Dale, Scott & Jason catch up with Christopher; get all the top news stories from Sean Bugg at Metro Weekly magazine, including the continuing saga of DADT and bullying; Dale & Scott tell (most of) their tales from their long-weekend trip to Vegas for the BlogWorld & New Media Expo conference; we send a shout out to our 15 listeners in Uganda; point you toward GayCities.com's naked voters; and, announce the winner of this week's Pistol Pete contest. News, information, some dirty talk, and Las Vegas. What else could you need? This week on Episode 103—we call it “Quick Change,” in honor of Christopher Peterson—of the Swish Edition! Enjoy with a drink.

Christopher Peterson has been at the University of Michigan since 1986, where he is professor of psychology and organizational studies and former director of clinical training. He also holds an appointment as an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, in recognition of his contributions to teaching. Peterson is among the 100 most widely cited psychologists in the world. He is a member of the Positive Psychology Steering Committee, a consulting editor to the Journal of Positive Psychology, Perspectives on Psychological Science, and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and the Positive Psychology Book Series Editor for Oxford University Press. He is the author of A Primer in Positive Psychology, published in 2006 by Oxford University Press.