This episode includes a variety of topics inspried by three different books: Rare Breed, Willpower and Subpar Planet. We also discuss the coffin cooler from Yeti and Liquid Death, as well as the lights out campaign that made Coors Light a sensation in Japan. I conclude with a discussion of how I think about body positivity as it relates to my weird body.

A lot of people think that their personality changes, or that they've seen other people's personality change. We will look at different examples of that and explain how the process really works. We will also answer the question of whether or not personality actually changes over a lifetime.

Are you trying to overcome procrastination? Are you trying to fix it? This episode explains why procrastination might actually be a good thing and why you should procrastinate more, instead of less.

When what we do matches who we are, it fills us with energy and increases our confidence. When what we do doesn't match who we are, it drains our energy decreases our confidence.

This episode is a few short stories and updates. Matt Stutzman was born without arms and just won a Gold Medal in Archery. Chris Nikic is the first person with Down Syndrome to complete the Ironman World Championship. Joe Whale, aka Doodle Boy has two new projects and Nebraska puts an end to their tourism slogan.

Are we born with a personality? Do we develop our personality based on experiences? This week we talk about how you ended up with the personality that you have and discuss whether your personality is shaped by circumstances or if your personality actually shapes the world around you.

Do you have a different personality at work and at home? Is personality different than behavior? How is personality related to your desires and preferences? We will answer all of these questions and explore some common misunderstandings and myths along the way.

Pink shorts, pink shirts, and controversial german soccer uniforms provide examples of how to successfully respond to bullying on social media and in real life.

This week David is a guest instead of the host. He talks with Sanger Smith and Shawn Smith on the Decidedly Podcast.

Doodling, insanity, dancing and autism provide fascinating examples of how people ended up in the perfect place for their unique talents. We use Sir Ken Robinson's book, The Element, as a guide.

Are employees your company's biggest asset? What happens when we forget the employees are humans, not resources? Stosh Walsh is back and we discuss the book, Widgets, by Rodd Wagner

How should you respond to one-star reviews or any type of negative feedback? Is it really possible to reduce or eliminate criticism? Amber Share's book, Subpar Parks, provides some hilarious insights and we also learn from Snowbird, Nebraska Tourism, and a restaurant that rewards customers for one-star reviews.

Stosh is a good friend and the founder of Constant Organizational Development. We talk about his work at Gallup, why fixing weaknesses doesn't work, the Strengthsfinder assessment, and the book, Now Discover your Strengths. This episode is NOT sponsored by No Bull, Spotify, or Gallup.

Colette is an entrepreneur and founder of Bratopia. We talk about authenticity, working in government and corporations, finding the right fit, books by Brene Brown, and a quote from Rick Rubin. This episode is not sponsored by Freaker USA in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Discover the power of imperfections in a world that demands perfection. What can Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer teach us about success? Buckley’s is an example of flaunting flaws. The book of the week is The Power of Different by Gail Saltz.