Podcasts about thanks a thousand

This week we chat to the legend of Irish breakfast tv fabulous Alan Hughes, We discuss Daytime Tv, Panto Land and his beginnings in showbiz! A Really fun chat we howled through! W e also have our hot topics and Rotter of The Week as usual!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're celebrating a major milestone this week with the 1000th episode of WhiskyCast! To mark the occasion, Mark went back through the archives to pick some memorable moments and interviews from the past 18 years for this special episode. You'll hear from legends like the late Parker Beam and Michael Jackson, along with Jimmy Russell, Jim McEwan, Maureen Robinson, Fawn Weaver, and Richard Paterson...just to name a few. This episode is a lot longer than usual, and there's plenty more that we could have included. In the news, Scotch Whisky Association leaders are hoping to persuade Parliament to reject a tax increase on whiskies and other distilled spirits, while local officials in Kentucky are looking at moratoriums on new distillery construction following the phaseout of the state's barrel tax.

Link to preorder How Minds Change: www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehome  Our guest in this episode is A.J. Jacobs, the the four-time New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically, Thanks A Thousand, It's All Relative, and The Know It All. His new book, The Puzzler, is a fun, weird, refreshingly scientific book all about the human brain's fascination with puzzles. Seriously, there's all sorts of explorations in the book about neural pathways, behavioral routines, how we learn, what gets us into loops, and - this is true - a few attempts to solve the puzzle of our very existence. Show Notes at: www.youarenotsosmart.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/youarenotsosmart Twitter: www.twitter.com/notsmartblog  Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These were my favorite passages from a book about gratitude. I really enjoyed this book. “Gratitude has a lot to do with holding on to a moment as strongly as possible,” Scott told me. “It's closely related to mindfulness and savoring. Gratitude can shift our perception of time and slow it down. It can make our life's petty annoyances dissolve away, at least for a moment.” "The point is, it's hard to be grateful if we're speeding through life, focusing on what's next, as I tend to do. We need to be aware of what's in front of us. We need to stop and smell the roses, along with the graham crackers and soil and leather. So today, while sipping coffee with Ed, I tried to practice what psychologists call savoring meditation. I let the coffee sit on my tongue for twenty seconds, which may not sound like a long time, but I don't want to keep Ed waiting. (And twenty seconds can be powerful if you really make each second count. Quality over quantity, right?) I focused on the viscosity of the liquid, the acidity, the bitterness . . . Was that apricot? I still couldn't taste the distinct flavors, but I could see a way to unraveling the threads." "In our society, we fetishize the lead singers. And not just in music. The front people in every field—art, engineering, sports, food—get way too much attention. The cult of celebrity has spread into every corner. We overemphasize individual achievement when, in fact, almost everything good in the world is the result of teamwork. Consider the polio vaccine, which qualifies as a very good thing. According to the book Give and Take, by psychologist Adam Grant, Jonas Salk took all the glory for inventing the polio vaccine. He was on the cover of Time; he became the household name. But the truth of the vaccine's invention is more nuanced. Salk was part of a team at the University of Pittsburgh." "But its long-term consequences might be even worse. By elevating individual achievement over cooperation, we're creating a glut of wannabe superstars who don't have time for collaboration." "Yes, I missed the train today, but what about all the times I got to the subway platform just as the doors were opening, allowing me to slip into the car while suppressing a smug smile? The reality is, I'm not unlucky with subways—it just seems that way because the enraging experiences are the ones that stick in my memory. It's the same distorted way that I process feedback. If I get one hundred compliments and one insult, what do I remember? The insult." "I recently read an article about the poet Robert Bly, who said that when he was a kid and skinned his knee, his mother would say, “Just be thankful that you didn't break your leg.” He found it annoying at the time, which is understandable. But he now sees its perverse wisdom." "In short, I learn that, as with almost everything I take for granted, humans have put an astounding amount of thought and care into creating this unassuming piece of plastic." “It's been a wild ride,” Colleen says. She tells me about the time she was watching TV and saw a car commercial and, to her surprise, the driver was using a Java Jacket. It was their first national exposure. “You know that feeling you get when you have a crush on someone, that little giddy feeling? That's what I felt.” A few years later, the Java Jacket got an even bigger honor. It was featured in a Museum of Modern Art exhibit called “Humble Masterpieces,” where it was displayed alongside an aspirin tablet and LEGO bricks. Colleen calls the experience surreal. “I remember going to New York and it was kind of overwhelming,” says Colleen. “I went to MoMA—the actual MoMA!—and there was our Java Jacket in a glass case. I remember I didn't stay in the room long, because I wanted to see the Picassos and Monets.” Before I hang up, I ask Colleen to be honest. “Are you grateful I called, or was it more of a pain in your neck?” “No, I'm happy you called. It reminded me how lucky I am. I really feel I won the lottery. I mean, I wouldn't want everyone who uses the Java Jacket to call, since I might not get any work done. But I'm happy you called.” "When I ponder the number of gratitude recipients involved, I start to get dizzy. There are the folks at the paper factory where the cardboard is made. The lumberjacks who cut down the trees for the wood pulp to make the cardboard. The metalworkers who manufacture the chainsaws the lumberjacks use. The miners who dig up the iron that is turned into the steel for the chainsaws." "Over dinner with Julie and the kids, I tell them I'm feeling snowed under. “I seriously think I might have to thank every single human on earth,” I say. Julie looks skeptical. She points to the People magazine lying nearby on the radiator. “What about her? How did Beyoncé help make your coffee?” I pause for a minute, and then I come up with an answer. With enough research, I explain, I could probably get to Beyoncé. Maybe one of the engineers who made the plastic lining for my coffee cup listened to Beyoncé songs to motivate her while studying for her chemistry final. Maybe the guy who drove the warehouse truck blasted Beyoncé to stay alert. “That's kind of a stretch, don't you think?” Julie says. “Yes and no,” I say. We are all so interconnected; it's hard to know where to draw the line." "On the bad side, • Coffee can wreak havoc on the environment. A group called ClimatePath estimates that one pound of coffee—growing, packaging, shipping, etc.—creates five pounds of carbon dioxide. And that's not to mention the billions of discarded plastic coffee lids floating in the Pacific. Or how coffee plantations are wiping out forests in Central America. • Coffee is the stimulant of choice by employers who want to overwork their laborers for an unhealthy number of hours. • Coffee farming has led to vast wealth imbalances, with a lucky handful making fortunes as millions remain mired in poverty. Again, to quote Uncommon Grounds, coffee has “led to the oppression and land dispossession of indigenous peoples, the abandoning of subsistence agriculture in favor of exports [and] overreliance on foreign markets.” "So where to import the water from? The Catskills seemed the perfect solution: The region had lots of rain, the altitude was high enough that gravity could help with delivery, and the residents didn't have the political power to oppose such a project. And just as important, the water was “soft,” meaning it was low in calcium, the troublesome mineral that clogs up pipes. Its low calcium is also why New York water tastes clean, not metallic. “It's one of the reasons why New York bagels and New York pizza taste so good,” says Adam." "This is a huge theme I need to remember as part of Project Gratitude: My comfort often comes at the expense of others. I benefit daily from the disruption to this community. I need to be more grateful for these sacrifices." “I love New York water,” Kirsten says. “I went to Philadelphia, and I couldn't drink the water there. It tasted like cucumber to me.”  "But one strategy I've found useful is the memento mori, the reminder of death." "My thoughts on this crystallized a few days ago when my friend sent me an essay called “I, Pencil,” which was written in 1957 by a libertarian scholar named Leonard E. Read. When I started to read the essay, I was alarmed by how similar it was to my coffee project—minus the gratitude and caffeine. Written in the first person from the point of view of the pencil, the essay details the work of the many people and raw materials that go into making a pencil. The cedar trees for the wood. The rubber for the eraser. “Think of all the thousands and thousands of skills . . . the mining of ore, the making of steel and its refinement into saws, axes, motors; the logging camps with their beds and mess halls.” "The threat of carbon monoxide is always on their minds. “Every morning,” Pat says, “you have to pay attention to where the wind is blowing, so you know where to go if there's a leak.” I notice that the two PR people in the room have smiles that are looking increasingly strained. Almost like they've gotten a whiff of sulfur themselves. Later, the PR folks will stress to me that they take every precaution that they can. It's a fair point. Steel is much less dangerous than it used to be decades ago, when mangled body parts and fatal injuries were common (Larry's grandfather died from getting caught in some steel machinery). Injuries at the plant have declined 94 percent in the last thirty years. Better training and omnipresent signs have probably helped. Everywhere you look you see warnings: HIGH VOLTAGE. TIPOVER HAZARD. STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN. TAKE 2, THINK IT THROUGH. There's even a crumpled red van left by the railroad tracks as a cautionary reminder; the van was totaled by an oncoming train. I ask Shannon, Joe, and Pat what they like best about their job. “I'm not sorry I stayed here,” says Joe, who had considered leaving to work in the aircraft industry. “It paid for two kids to go through college, and a house and a car and everything else.” "Next, Ed and I board a cozy, knees-to-the-chin propeller plane and land in a small city called Neiva. We climb into a van for a four-hour ride to an even smaller town called Pitalito. It's a town, Ed tells me, that is known for two stimulant crops. Coffee is the legal one. After which we get in the back of a pickup truck for a ninety-minute drive up a mountain to the coffee farm. We're joined by a woman named Lorena, who lives in Colombia and works for the import company. It's a beautiful ride . . . and highly uncomfortable. We jounce along the rock-strewn road, occasionally letting out involuntary “oofs.” We grab the side of the truck as it hugs tight curves overlooking cliffs. I spot the driver doing something with his right hand that I really wish I hadn't seen: the sign of the cross." "Let me pause here for a moment to state the obvious: I am lucky. That was the thought going through my mind as I took the bucket's strap off my shoulders. I'd just picked coffee beans for ten minutes as research for a book. I didn't pick coffee beans because I had no other job options and needed to earn money to feed my family, which is the situation of thousands of migrant workers. I picked coffee by choice, not necessity. And how did I arrive at the luxury of having this choice? Well, mostly luck." "The real world is no doubt a combination of luck and skill, but I lean strongly toward Ecclesiastes. If I had to put numbers to it, 20 percent of my fate has been determined by hard work and persistence, and 80 percent has been cosmic Powerball." "Luck determined that I was born in the developed world. Luck determined that I was the son of parents who could afford to send me to an expensive college. Luck determined my genetic makeup. And my career? It's been filled with random breaks. At age twenty-three, I was getting ready to give up on writing and apply to psychology grad school when I sent off a Hail Mary letter addressed only to “Agent at ICM.” It somehow got out of the slush pile and landed on the desk of an Elvis-loving literary agent. He thought my idea for an Elvis-themed book might work. If he'd been a Springsteen fan instead, I might be teaching psychology at a small college." "I'm not dismissing the need for effort and persistence. Those who worked their way up from the bottom, who didn't have the advantages I had, need effort and persistence even more than I did. I also acknowledge that, to a certain extent, you make your own luck and create your own opportunities. But only to a certain extent. You also need pure luck. As Barack Obama said in a postpresidential interview with David Letterman, “I worked hard and I've got some talent, but there are a lot of hardworking, talented people out there. There was an element of chance to it, this element of serendipity.” I agree with our former president. There are millions of hardworking, persistent people around the world living below the poverty line. I believe there are thousands of could-have-been Meryl Streeps working as waitresses because they didn't get the lucky breaks. There are thousands of alternative-universe Steve Jobs working on assembly lines in factories. Here's why I'm a fan of thanking our lucky stars every day: it helps with forgiving yourself your failures; it cuts down on celebrity worship and boosts humility; and, perhaps most important, it makes us more compassionate." "By thanking Chung's parents, I've broken a thousand thanks . . . more or less. Could be 987, could be 1,015, but I'm counting it as the thousandth, since it seems tidy. Chung texts back a series of emojis and exclamation points. “Please tell Zane thank you. And thank you to you both for making me think more about all that I should be grateful for in my life.” She says she's thankful for the sacrifices her parents made as immigrants. She says that after our talk, she's realized gratitude is a discipline that needs to be practiced. It doesn't always come naturally, even to glass-half-full types like her."        

A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer, and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor, and a dash of self-help. AJ and I have been friends for the past couple of years and his book Thanks A Thousand I would recommend to anyone who is into gratitude or searching to strengthen their practice. Thanks A Thousand can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Thousand-Gratitude-Journey-Books/dp/1501119923 Connect with AJ at https://ajjacobs.com/ Connect with Host, Gratitude Ambassador, author Chris Palmore the author of Dear 2020: Letters to a Year That Changed Everything and Dear Gratitude: An Anthology, at https://linktr.ee/Gratitudespace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gratitudespace/message

In this episode Candace talks about one of her greatest passions, GRATITUDE.Candace Dunaway is the Host of the All Things Relatable podcast. Candace practices daily gratitude and believes that this practice is the key to living a joyful life. She sees the world through an optimistic lens and looks for the silver linings, even in the most difficult of times. Candace believes that life is a collection of simple moments of joy that compound to create a happy life.Follow Candace on Instagram

On a dare from his son, author A.J. Jacobs set out to thank everyone who contributed to bringing him a cup of coffee. The result is his book, “Thanks A Thousand,” and a TEDTalk viewed by more than a million people.  Jacobs's “Gratitude Journey,” a timely exploration of our interconnectedness, illustrates our need to eschew tribalism and recognize the staggering number of people who make our everyday lives wonderful. Read more on our website. BUY Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books) Watch A.J. Jacobs deliver his now-famous TEDTalk with over 1 million views! Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube  Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

In this episode Coach Jenny talks to us about how everyone can benefit from practicing gratitude, and what you'll notice when you focus on feeling grateful. Jenny shares with us 3 easy to implement steps on how to include active gratitude in our daily routines that will enhance your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being overall. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. STRONG Fitness Magazine Subscription Use discount code STRONGGIRLResourcesSTRONG Fitness MagazineSTRONG Fitness Magazine on IGTeam Strong GirlsCoach JVBFollow Jenny on social mediaInstagramFacebookYouTube

Candace Dunaway, a lifetime learner, teacher and podcaster, visits with Christina about positivity, the power of gratitude and self-love, masterminds and so much more. This episode is all about being authentically YOU and empowering yourself to make the changes that will transform your life. Candace Dunaway's Bio:Candace Dunaway is currently a first grade teacher with massive dreams and a passion for gratitude and self-love. Candace has just launched a podcast, All Things Relatable, an enlightening and inspiring series. Candace's Resources:Candace on IGListen to All Things Relatable on Apple PodcastsListen to All Things Relatable on Spotify Sign up for the Decide It's Your Turn Mastermind! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn! Christina Lecuyer's Bio:Christina Lecuyer is a former Professional Golfer, a three-time reality television competitor, Confidence + Mindset Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Founder of Women with C.L.A.S.S. Mastermind, as well as Decide It's Your Turn: Women's Weekend. Christina's mission in life is to empower people to fully live in their purpose, confidently and successfully! Decide It's Your Turn! PodcastResources and Links:Christina Lecuyer's WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FacebookLooking for our Tweets?Christina Lecuyer on YouTubeHashtags : #justbe #worthaf #livealifeyoulove 

Ben sits down with A.J. Jacobs author of Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey.It's been said that practicing gratitude can make us all happier, more generous, more connected and emotionally healthier.  A.J. decided to test out this concept and goes on a mission to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. The resulting journey takes him across the globe to thank 1,000 people. Ben and A.J. talk about how embracing gratitude transformed A.J.’s life, and he reveals secrets about how gratitude can positively impact your personal life as well as your work life to strengthen relationships with family, friends, clients and colleagues. To learn more about A.J. and Thanks A Thousand, visit https://ajjacobs.com/ 

AJ Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer, and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers, including The Year of Living Biblically, that combine memoir, science, and humor with a dash of self-help. AJ has said that he sees his life as a series of experiments in which he immerses himself in a project or lifestyle, for better or worse, then writes about what he learned. His most recent book, Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey, starts with wanting to thank the people who brought him his cup of coffee. It starts with the barista and ends up in South America on a mountainside coffee plantation. The book is based on some simple ideas that gratitude can be the catalyst for a journey around the world, and how experimentation keeps our brains flexible in ways that enhance our lives. We loved our conversation with AJ because he made a passionate case for learning to pay more attention to things. To immerse ourselves in the moment where we can appreciate that moment for what it is. He encourages us to see the details, and in those details, to see the connections. He challenges us to be grateful for the life we are given. If we can slow down, savor these moments for what they are, we can curate a better life for ourselves. You’ll find lots about AJ that is fun and informative – but above it all, you’ll find him inspiring.  If AJ can do these things on such a grand scale, we ought to be able to experiment with our lives – even if it is just not making your bed in the morning. © 2021 Behavioral Grooves   Links AJ Jacobs: https://ajjacobs.com/ “Thanks A Thousand”: https://thanksathousandbook.com/ AJ’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/a_j_jacobs_my_journey_to_thank_all_the_people_responsible_for_my_morning_coffee George Clooney: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clooney The Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/ Windshield Wiper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windscreen_wiper The New York Times Crossword Puzzle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times_crossword_puzzle Alex Trebek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Trebek George Loewenstein: https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/sds/people/faculty/george-loewenstein.html Ambient Noise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_noise Coffitivity (ambient noise generator): https://coffitivity.com/ Melanie Brucks: https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs-directory/detail/mb4598 Michael Phelps: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Phelps French Horn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_horn Electronic Dance Music: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_dance_music MDMA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA Jonathan Mann, Episode 207: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/jonathan-mann-is-it-possible-to-design-an-experience/ Mark Landau: https://www.mindful.org/how-mindfulness-shifts-our-perception-of-time/ Neil Gaiman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gaiman Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/ Gratitude / Gratia / Grace: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gratitude Robert Emmons: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/in-praise-of-gratitude Francesca Gino, Episode 60: https://behavioralgrooves.com/episode/francesca-gino-curiosity-and-rebellion-makes-your-career/ Tony Robbins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Robbins   Behavioral Grooves Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves   Musical Links ZZ Top “La Grange”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vppbdf-qtGU Lil’ Wayne “2 Diamonds”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrLSro5XNzY Sex Pistols “God Save the Queen”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02D2T3wGCYg

We're killing two birds with one stone on this episode of SelfWork, one again sponsored by BetterHelp. I talk about a recent Ted Radio Hour interview I heard with A.J. Jacobs. He's the author of the recent new book Thanks A Thousand. He did a fascinating and arduous life study of how to make himself happier - and wondered if expressing gratitude would get him there. What did he do? He chased down everyone that even had a minuscule amount of responsibility for providing his morning cup of coffee - and thanked them. He was using - whether he knew it or not - the "as if" method that can be very effective in therapy to move toward changing your behavior. You basically make choices "as if" you already had the trait you're trying to learn - or try on for size. You act "as if" you believed in yourself. You act "as if" you're relaxed or not anxious. And lo and behold, your actions lead you to feel like you do believe in yourself or you're not so anxious. It's a matter of focus. The listener email this week is from a woman who states concern over someone whose lost a parent that they were enmeshed with, but have never recognized the enmeshment. And now that parent is gone. How can she help and what can she expect? Important Links: BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now! A.J. Jacobs episode of The Ted Radio Hour Dr. Margaret's blogpost on enmeshment. Psych Central Article by Sharon Martin on traits of enmeshment You can hear more about mental health and many other topics by listening to my podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to my website and receive one weekly newsletter including my weekly blog post and podcast! If you’d like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression has arrived and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism or need for control which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And there’s a new way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You’ll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you’re giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I’ll look forward to hearing from you!        

Matt Hodges (fellow member of the Commodore Army) applied lots of grit and determination to graduate with a CS degree at a time when 93% were quitting the major. Like our previous guest John Newman, Matt got to view development from a lot of different angles before becoming part of the organization (QA, DBA, Ops, etc). We talk about how being thankful and humble can be a really important part of your career, and how being the Excel stat geek can endear you to your softball team.   Stonehill College: https://www.stonehill.edu/ Staples (Contract Space): https://www.staplesadvantage.com/ Curriculum Associates: https://www.curriculumassociates.com/ React Redux: https://react-redux.js.org/ React Sagas: https://redux-saga.js.org/ CreateJS: https://createjs.com/ LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ VueJS: https://vuejs.org/ i18n: https://www.npmjs.com/package/i18n Thanks A Thousand: https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Thousand-Gratitude-Journey-Books/dp/1501119923 SIM Boston: https://www.simboston.org/home

When you go to a coffee shop and buy a cup of coffee, do you thank the barista? Have you ever thought about taking your gratitude a little deeper, and think about all the people that contributed to your morning cup of coffee? This is something New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs decided to find out when he went on a quest to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. There's a lot of people who deserve a thank you when you think about everything that goes into making your morning cup of coffee. From the lid designer, to the coffee bean farmer, to the people that pave the roads so your coffee can get to you in the first place, the number of people can seem endless. This gratitude journey took AJ across the globe revealed to him how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous, and more connected. Check out the book Thanks a Thousand on Amazon and read more about his amazing journey.

WBZ's Jordan Rich talks with Matt Robinson of matts-meals.com about the book, "Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey" by A.J. Jacobs.

A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Biblical Living, shares 10 strategies from his new book, Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey. (Rebroadcast.)

Gratitude is a lifestyle, expressed in deeds and words, that requires conscious effort. Eph 5:20, 1st Thes 5:18, Jam 1:17

Thanks a Thousand: A.J. Jacob's’ new book about tracking down the people who make his cup of morning coffee. Boris at the Grocery Store: A Houston grocery store blew Boris Yeltsin away. I can relate. Lightning Segments: New drinking terms, starting mindfulness now, draining interactions. The Freakin’ Poor: Why do we treat the poor like they have no moral agency? Dogs: Strict liability for dog owners? I think so, even though I know it’s a quixotic crusade.

Thanks a Thousand: A.J. Jacob's' new book about tracking down the people who make his cup of morning coffee.Boris at the Grocery Store: A Houston grocery store blew Boris Yeltsin away. I can relate.Lightning Segments: New drinking terms, starting mindfulness now, draining interactions.The Freakin' Poor: Why do we treat the poor like they have no moral agency?Dogs: Strict liability for dog owners? I think so, even though I know it's a quixotic crusade.

AJ Jacobs is known for his unique style of immersion journalism. He’s lived, literally, according to the Bible. He’s went out and met every obscure relative he could find in his family tree. In his new book, Thanks A Thousand, he went on a quest to personally thank every person who had a hand in making his morning cup of coffee—the farmers, the woman who does pest control for the warehouse where the coffee is stored, the man who designed the lid, the baristas, and on and on.This last journey was the least physically trying but the most transformative. In our interview with AJ for DailyStoic.com, he explained just how wonderful this forced exercise in gratitude has been:One big change was related to the Stoic idea of the self-interested case for virtue. The idea that acting badly makes you feel badly. That whoever does wrong, wrongs himself. But when you act virtuously, you get a little burst of happiness.So during this project, I’d wake up in a grumpy mood, but I’d force myself to call or visit or email folks to thank them for their role in my coffee. Admittedly, some were baffled. They’d say, “Is this a pyramid scheme?” But the majority were really pleased to hear from me.I remember I called the woman who does pest control for the warehouse where my coffee is stored. And I said, “I know this sounds strange, but I want to thank you for keeping the bugs out of my coffee.” And she said, “That does sound strange. But thank YOU. You made my day.”And that, in turn, made my day. By forcing myself to act in a grateful way, I became less grouchy. Ideally, gratitude should be a two-way street. It should give both parties a little dopamine boost.The word Epictetus uses for gratitude—eucharistos—means “seeing” what is actually occurring in each moment. He said, “It is easy to praise providence for anything that may happen if you have two qualities: a complete view of what has actually happened in each instance, and a sense of gratitude.” Part of what made AJ’s journey so meaningful to him and to everyone else involved is that they were really seeing each other for the first time. He was really looking—and when he saw, he said thanks.It’s a good model for us to try in our lives. Take some time today to stop, take a step back, and get a complete view—like that there are over a thousand people involved in making your morning cup of coffee possible. There’s a lot we take for granted. In every moment, there are limitless opportunities to say thanks. Take them!P.S. Check out our full interview with A.J. Jacobs and check out his new book Thanks A Thousand—it's a great reminder of the amazing interconnectedness of our world and teaches us how gratitude can make our lives happier, kinder, and more impactful.

this episode of the Self Development With Tactics / SDWT podcast is all about the book " Thanks A Thousand" by A.J. Jacobs which basically is all about his journey and his decision to think every person that is some kind involved of making his cup of coffee. that for this book is quite all about being grateful and therefore also this episode is. being grateful and grateful as in general is something that's very important for my point of view a healthy life and the healthy mind. as we know after going through this book it also can help you kind of stop the time a little bit. I wish you a practicing your gratefulness by maybe just riding down around 7 things you're grateful for every single day. I help you get out of this episode and I hope you like it it's quite a short one with some kinda talk on the end because I actually just went through the whole book a little bit too fast but yeah, I love you - I as always hope that you get a lot out of that! - Love you ➠Thank you for being with me! If you liked this episode of your daily self development kick please subscribe and like. Stay tuned for upcoming self development videos aaaaand comment down below or hit me up on the social media platform you like the most. Wish you the best, health wealth and happiness ❤️ Who I am? I am Christopher Walch a 18 year old graphic design student from austria, really interested in marketing self Development and having success in every aspect of life❤️However I am not only interested in having the best for me! I want you to be at your peak as well. Giving value to the people out here is what I want and what I am able to do here! Thank you. Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walchchristopher Self Development with Tactics'/Christopher Walch's Podcast: https://www.anchor.fm/selfdevelopment_wt/ Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SelfTactics Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Selfdevelopment-With-Tactics Self Development with Tactics on Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/we-selfdevelopment Self Development with Tactics/Christopher Walch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ms9lq2XRrgdy0rOrMYVUQ Self Development With Tactics/Christopher Walch on Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Christopher-Walch-SDWT-Podcast LOVE YOU ALL!! ❤️

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A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Biblical Living, shares 10 strategies from his new book, Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey.

On a dare from his son, author A.J. Jacobs set out to thank everyone who contributed to bringing him a cup of coffee. The result is his book, "Thanks A Thousand," and a TEDTalk viewed by more than a million people. Jacobs's "Gratitude Journey," a timely exploration of our interconnectedness, illustrates our need to eschew tribalism and recognize the staggering number of people who make our everyday lives wonderful.  00:15   Intro to A.J. Jacobs, author of Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey 01:15   Jacobs finds the Nonfiction4Life podcast expensive—buying books we feature! 01:45   Story begins with a cup of coffee and morphs into a high-adventure journey 02:15   Jacobs, an immersive journalist, likes to dive deeply into his studies 02:30   Learns of psychological and physical benefits of gratitude, and gives it a try 02:45   Rather than thanking God, Jacobs offers prayers of gratitude to helpful people 03:45   Begins thanking over 1000 people involved in making his morning cup of coffee possible 04:45   “Deceptively simple quest” 05:15   His quest supports the gratitude research, improving many aspects of his life 05:55   Our brains divided: pessimistic, cynical, (“Larry David”) side vs. optimistic, positive (“Mr. Rogers”) side 06:45   Gratitude a practice that doesn’t tend to come naturally; negative bias gets in the way 08:00   Notices hundreds of things that need to “go right” to produce a cup of coffee 09:20   People who say, “I am grateful” (vs. “Thank you”) perceived as more genuinely grateful 10:00   Recommends including details in words of appreciation, especially in thank you notes 11:30   Making someone else’s day gives him a dopamine boost 12:15   His grumpiness abated by expressing gratitude 12:45   “It’s easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than to think your way into a new way of acting.” 14:10   Loves the genuine passion some have for their jobs (e.g., coffee lid inventor) 16:05   His family welcome the personal transformation in Jacobs 17:10   Now a “gratitude extremist” – makes kids thank Amazon “Alexa” 18:45   “Almost everything good in the world is the result of teamwork.” 19:00   As a writer, would have liked to add many names to the cover of his book 20:15   Responsibility bias – we like to (falsely) credit just one person 21:00   “Lead singer bias” applies to marriage 22:15   Connectedness becomes increasingly important to Jacobs 22:30   Replaces “YOLO” with “WOLO" - being aware of others 22:30   Jacobs’s book, It’s All Relative, also includes the theme of connectedness 24:50   Counters tribalism: "There’s just US!" 26:15   Nobody too opposed to being thanked 27:00   Start being grateful by following the gratitude trail 27:30   Small acts help: looking people in the eye to thank them 28:15   Technology, with its pros and cons, can making thanking people easier 29:15   Personal thanks can be emotionally rewarding (e.g., write a letter; read it aloud) 30:30   Examines how gender affects gratitude 31:30   We underestimate how meaningful being thanked can be, and we underestimate how awkward it can be 33:00   End of the book includes a list of the 1000+ people he thanks 33:30   What Jacobs might do differently the next time 35:00   Janet receives two separate notes of gratitude for the Nonfiction4Life podcast 35:30   How to leave a podcast review 36:20   Recommendation: Shari’s Berries (free printable thank you notes and 85 ways to say “Thank you”) BUY Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (TED Books) Watch A.J. Jacobs deliver his now-famous TEDTalk with over 1 million views! Other books by A.J. Jacobs: BUY The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible BUY It's All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World's Family Tree  Get free printable thank you notes from Shari’s Berries   Connect with Nonfiction4Life! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

My guest is A.J. Jacobs. The idea for his newest book was simple: this New York Times bestselling author decided to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. The resulting journey takes him across the globe, transforms his life, and reveals secrets about how gratitude can make us all happier, more generous, and more connected. Thanks A Thousand: A Gratitude Journey (https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Thousand-Gratitude-Journey-Books/dp/1501119923) was the result. Special Guest: A.J. Jacobs.

A.J. Jacobs has been on my wishlist of guests for ages.   From The Know-It-All to The Year of Living Biblically, I have loved reading along through his lifestyle experiments that took on challenges I wish I was dedicated enough to undertake: reading the entire encyclopedia? Following all the rules in the Bible for a year even as a non-religious person? He has incredible guts to both start and finish these projects.   So when I heard about Thanks A Thousand, his latest book and a project that sought to thank everyone who was involved with the production of his morning cup of coffee, I was determined to have him on. I had myself set up for my own quest to convince him, but it turns out he was delighted to come on as soon as I asked. This conversation was a great joy, as we looked at all the small design masterpieces there are in the world around us, just how many people collaborate on the creation of a book, and how much better it makes your life to thank the people you meet every day. I couldn't be happier to share this with you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist and author A. J. Jacobs talks about his book, Thanks a Thousand, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Jacobs thanked a thousand different people who contributed to his morning cup of coffee. In this conversation, Jacobs talks about the power of gratitude and different ways we can express gratitude in everyday life. He and Roberts also explore the unintended web of cooperation that underlies almost every product we encounter in a modern economy.

Journalist and author A. J. Jacobs talks about his book, Thanks a Thousand, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Jacobs thanked a thousand different people who contributed to his morning cup of coffee. In this conversation, Jacobs talks about the power of gratitude and different ways we can express gratitude in everyday life. He and Roberts also explore the unintended web of cooperation that underlies almost every product we encounter in a modern economy.

"Happiness doesn't make us grateful, gratitude makes us happy." Gratitude is a really powerful emotion.  Not only does it make us feel good, but there are a number of positive health effects on both our mental and physical health. Whether through writing a thank you note, keeping a gratitude journal or just being extra polite to your morning barista, there are a ton of ways to show more gratitude.  But something that easy isn't A.J. Jacobs' style. A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig.   He has written four NY Times bestsellers.   In his most recent book, Thanks A Thousand, Jacobs decides to personally thanks 1,000 people that helped to produce his morning cup of coffee. In this episode, we walk through his journey and how powerful gratitude can be for you and those around you. Listen Here: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Connect with AJ: Site  Read His New Book: Thanks A Thousand   Sign up for the weekly Millennial Momentum Newsletter. No BS, All hustle

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we speak with best-selling author and "immersive journalist" A.J. Jacobs about his extraordinary gratitude project and brand new book, "Thanks a Thousand".He decided to say "thank you" to every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. "It turned out to be thousands of people," A.J. tells us. "I thanked the barista, the lid designer and the coffee bean farmer, but also the truck driver who delivered the beans. The idea is to show the interdependence and interconnectivity of our world."We hear useful insights about gratitude, including tips that can be helpful and fun at Thanksgiving Day gatherings. This episode is a joint "simul-pod" with our friends at "Half Hour of Heterodoxy" podcast. Deb Mashek, Executive Director of the Heterodox Academy is the co-host along with Richard and Jim. In our confrontational and troubled times, this episode is a reminder that cooperation plays a vital role in many of the most basic human rituals. "To make a cup of coffee, you need dozens of countries, and so it's partly an argument against this rise of nationalism and tribalism to show that we are so interconnected," says A.J.Several books and lectures are mentioned, including "Enlightenment Now" by Stephen Pinker and "I Pencil" by economist Milton Friedman. A.J .recommends a worthwhile charity: Dispensers for Safe Water, an innovative low-cost approach to increase rates of household chlorination in East Africa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Happiness doesn't make us grateful, gratitude makes us happy." Gratitude is a really powerful emotion.  Not only does it make us feel good, but there are a number of positive health effects on both our mental and physical health. Whether through writing a thank you note, keeping a gratitude journal or just being extra polite to your morning barista, there are a ton of ways to show more gratitude.  But something that easy isn't A.J. Jacobs' style. A.J. Jacobs is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig.   He has written four NY Times bestsellers.   In his most recent book, Thanks A Thousand, Jacobs decides to personally thanks 1,000 people that helped to produce his morning cup of coffee. In this episode, we walk through his journey and how powerful gratitude can be for you and those around you. Listen Here: iTunes Google Play Stitcher Connect with AJ: Site  Read His New Book: Thanks A Thousand   Sign up for the weekly Millennial Momentum Newsletter. No BS, All hustle