In this very short episode, Mr. B simply says Merry Christmas.  

To me, Christmas is a time of hope; of hope in the midst of darkness.  It is a reminder that at any point, on any day, in the middle of any storm, we can find hope and rebirth.  

Why does Joseph sleep on the couch, especially when he has a large bedroom about fifteen feet away?  Tune in to listen.  The answer is probably different than what you think.

In this episode, Joseph provides some insight into putting the goal first, focusing on what you want, and providing perspective on when it goes slightly awry.  

This week, I was asked: How do you deal with discouragement along the way to your goal?

Great question, listen to find out.  

And if you'd like an off the cuff answer, send in your questions to [email protected]

On December 1st and 5th, I was supposed to be hosting two events, called: Write Now.  

They'd been planned and scheduled for months, and advertised daily for over a month.  

But no one signed up.  

This begs the question: Was the Write Now. Experiment a Failure?  

This week's question was: How do you start your morning?  Any advice on a morning routine.  

Here are the answers from me and my brother in law.  Send any further questions to: [email protected]

It was fun to have my wife, Jessica on the podcast.  In this episode, I interview Jessica.  We talk about her career, how she got into her career, and how you can follow your dreams as well!

At the end of the episode, I ask Jessica to recommend a few books. 

So, here Whimsy Librarian Recommends:

• The Art of Possibility
• Boys Don't Knit in Public
• We Wish to Inform you that Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families
• The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Have a great Thanksgiving!

This is a very personal episode for me.  The summation of it is in the title.  

If there is something you want to do, get your foot in the door and do it.  Once in, bring your A-game.  You don't know who will see, who is watching, or when your path may cross with someone else in the future.

I believe in each listener, and want success for you.  This is also a lesson I wish I would have heard and lived 10-years ago.  So, I'm starting now.  

Happy Halloween!!!

Today's question: how do you deal with somebody in your life that you have to see but find annoying?

Great question, here's my response.  

My sister calls me Summer Tom when I'm more relaxed.  My wife likes that Tom more than the other.  This episode looks at how to balance who you are with what you love, at how to pursue your dreams with dignity and passion.  

Pursuing dreams with dignity and passion is what Season 2 of Beyond the Classroom is all about.  Summer Tom kicks that off.

If you have any questions or comments, send them to: [email protected]

Season 2 of Beyond the Classroom: life lessons with Mr. B is going to be about finding your calling, and pursuing it in the best possible way.  How do you start?  How do you set yourself apart?  Why you?  These types of things.  

The format will be a bit different than last year.  The first Tuesday of the month will have original content.  This will be the 'lesson' on how to pursue your talent, skill, or calling.  Two weeks later, there will be an interview with someone that is doing that thing well.  They'll share their story, explain how they got to where they are, and their unique perspective on how you can do the same in your personal area.  

Between the episode and the interview, there will be opportunities for listener questions.  Send any questions you have, or things you'd like advice about, to: [email protected]

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