Did you ever hear of the "Golden Ticket"? The ticket that would get you into the happiest place on Earth? In this week's episode Shlomo discusses the"Golden Ticket of Yom Kippur" and how why it is one of the happiest days of the Jewish Year. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this...

In this episode Shlomo takes a lesson in character development from the laws of kashering. He explains how we can use them as framework for spiritual growth. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  To listen to Shlomo podcast on the weekly Parsha use this...

Do we value how much saying hello can do for another? Do we know that we can mean the world to another? In this episode Shlomo tells a powerful story how saying hello can mean the world. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  To listen to Shlomo podcast on the...

What is Kavod HaTorah(Honoring the Torah)? Why is it important? In this episode Shlomo discusses his experiences from a recent event that he attended and how he gained from it in his appreciation of Torah. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  To listen to...

How do we overcome our fears? How do we face them? In this episode Shlomo brings an idea from the weekly Torah Portion of Bechukosai that helps us recognize that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.  Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

The Big Lie. Has anyone ever told you that words don't hurt? That it does not bother them to be insulted. Sticks and Stones is the famous adage which says how words never hurt. In this epidoe Shlomo shows how that is a big lie. We must be extra careful withwhat we say and how we say it. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the...

Have you ever wanted to take revenge? To settle the score? It is a powerful human reaction. In this episode Shlomo discusses how we CAN control this temptation with the correct outlook. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

Do you do things or not do things because of what others might think? Are you concerned about how others view you? In this episode Shlomo discusses how we free ourselves from the illusions of perception and do what is truly right without concern. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this...

Do you know about your family? Do have a sense of family identity? In this episode Shlomo discusses the connections between knowing your family history, overcoming challenge, and the story of Pesach(Passover). Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

In this episode Shlomo discusses how a strong desire to accomplish can lead to success. Bringing a lesson from the Parsha he discusses how G-D leads people the way they want to be lead.  Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

What is the difference between real and fake happiness? When something good happens to us does that equal true joy? In this episode Shlomo discusses how we can tell the difference between real happiness and illusionary joy. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

Do you ever need a pick me up? Do certain things make you happy? In this episode Shlomo discusses the month of Adar and tricks we can use to make us happier. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

What does money and fire have in common? Is too much money a bad thing? In this episode Shlomo discusses how money and fire are similar and what is the proper outlook one should have with his resources. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

What is more important to focus on? One's individual rights or the obligayion one has to respect the rights of others? In this episode Shlomo discusses the Torah's outlook on responsibility and why obligation is a good thing. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this...

Do you minimize your acheivements? Are you always moving the goalposts of what defines success? In this episode Shlomo discusses an important lesson about success that he learned while training and running in the RCR marathon. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this...

Do you always give 100%? Sometimes it's easy to give it your all but at other times it can be difficult. We might not feel well. We might have other things going on in our life. In this episode Shlomo discusses the importance of putting our best effort forward even when we are not at 100%. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of...

Do you always desire validation? Do you need compliments constantly? Its true that compliments are important but is that the way to truly build our self image? In this episode Shlomo discusses how we can make that strong foundation without the need for compliments from others.Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use...

Have you ever ran in a marathon? It is the race that has become the ultimate test of endurance and strength. Even if you have never run a race we all are running in the marathon of life. In this episode Shlomo discusses the lessons he has learned while training for his first marathon. On January 11th 2022 he will be running in the Rabbis Can Run 10k marathon in Florida. To help Shlomo reach his goal of raising 3000$ for the benefit of Olami please use the link below to donate. Subscribe to...

Have you ever tried on a pair of spiritual glasses? If the world is a blurr to you then you probably need them. In this episode Shlomo discusses one of the key lessons about the holiday and miracles of Chanukah. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/ 

Have you ever lost something and then started to appreciate what you had? Do we take all the goodness in our lives for granted? In this episode Shlomo discusses how his loss of smell helped him appreciate the "small miracles" in life. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this...

Has anyone ever accused you of having to much of a "rosy" view on things? Is it bad to always view things in a positive light? In this episode Shlomo uses the comical town of Chelm to teach an important lesson on outlook. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this link-https://the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/

Did you ever thank the person who packs your parachute? The people who do the small things that keep everything going. In this episode Shlomo discusses a lesson from the weekly parsha on the importance of every individual. How every person is a world of their own. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) use this...

Do you ever doubt your abilities? Does that cause you to give up on your goals? In this episode Shlomo tells a story about the great Chassidic Master Reb Moishe Leib of Sassov and learns a lesson from Noah on the importance of beleiving in yourself. Not giving up even in the face of failure. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of...

What do Redwood trees have to do with the Arba minim(The Four Species) of Sukkos? What is the secret of the strength and longevity of the majestic Redwoods? In this episode Shlomo discusses this point and gives a meaningful insight into one of the mitzvot of the holiday of Sukkos. Subscribe to Positive Perspectives by Shlomo. Two minutes to a happier life. For questions or comments please email [email protected] listen to Shlomo's other podcast on Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the...