EPISODE #1002 PROGRAM YOUR MIND TO BECOME AN OPTIMIST Richard welcomes the co-author of a book which delivers a powerful message that can renew your sense of purpose and enhance your pursuit of a positive, happy life. He explains how Happiness can be forged by a willed desire to learn and improve. If you are receptive to positive thinking, and reflect upon its optimistic message, this book will transform your life. GUEST: Josiah Baker R. Baker, PH.D. was born in the United States, but spent much of his life overseas. He lived in 6 countries (the US, Norway, Japan, Bolivia, Russia, Sweden) and spent quite a bit of time in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Writing and travel are his lifelong passions. For 28 years,Josiah has been a professor, having taught in Kentucky, Florida, the DC-area, and North Carolina. He is the Nimocks Professor of International Business and Professor of Financial Economics at Methodist University. In his career, he has over 80 publications (including newspaper, magazine, and academic articles, books, chapters of books, and textbooks). Also, I have earned many dozens of grants and was a Fulbright Scholar in South America. He is the co-author (translator) of The Optimist: A Path to Personal Success and Happiness by Ulf Sandstrom. BOOK: The Optimist: A Path to Personal Success and Happiness SUPPORT MY SPONSORS!!! THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Own Your Wellness, Own Your Health, Own Your Freedom The comprehensive Med Kit is meticulously stocked with 8 potentially life saving medicines to address injuries and emergencies. It's your safety net for the unexpected. Visit https://www.twc.health/strangeplanet and secure your Emergency MED Kit. Use CODE STRANGEPLANET to receive 10% off DRAFTKINGS - The Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL Playoffs New customers can bet just five bucks to get two hundred instantly in bonus bets when they download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code STRANGEPLANET COOKUNITY - Award-Winning Chefs. Hundreds of Meals. Delivered weekly. Go to https://www.cookunity.com/strange or enter code Strange before checkout for 50% off your first week. BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/