Michelle and David discuss the seemingly dying breed of the practitioner who not only delivers care, but also expresses care.  All too often patients are seen as mechanical and not being attended to emotionally or psychologically.  Worse, many practitioners are guilty of also seeing patients as necessary burdens toward monetary gain.  David shares an emotional story and is very transparent about his true feelings toward his patients.  

David and Michelle drill down on how difficult it can be at times to practice humility and own your miscues.  Humble Pie may taste like ass, but it is very often what is needed to gain respect and bond you with others.  Those who deny their serving often find themselves alone and in continual dismay over failed relationship after failed relationship.  David shares one of his epic blunders and how taking accountability and going above and beyond to showcase his humility earned him great respect. 

A very sentimental and emotional episode on inspiration topped off by one of the most inspiring things that David has ever received.  Be sure to listen to this episode in it's entirety and take copious notes, this is a rich one.  And, make sure to live above the bar.  

David and Michelle discuss the need to relinquish the tether of something that started as an enjoyable hobby but morphs into a burden and a task.  David shares his long list of reasons why he pulled back from social media and the immediate positive and profound results.  David shares a story and gives a shout out for those who recognized his absence.  

David and Michelle vent a bit about the current climate of personnel candidates hitting the market and how contrasting they are to the caliber that was available just a few years ago.  David shares his war stories with the process of hiring in the post-covid world.  Michelle and David offer advice and guidance to the audience on how NOT to act as a job-seeker.  David empathizes with the leaders of today and the hiring managers.  

David and Michelle make the observation that you can find gratitude anywhere, yes, even in your refrigerator.  David shares a story about his journey in completing "Go Fly Your Kite, a handbook for the living" where some of his homeless contributors offered up a challenge that he willingly accepted and it changed his life forever.  

Michelle and David drill down and call out the fact that Valentine's Day is losing popularity at an alarming rate, however, those who still celebrate it, are trending upward in what they spend.  If you look at those two facts, it makes sense that they are related - the lack of creativity and the gross feeling of pure consumerism and phoning it in by overspending is killing the spirit of it all.  Red Kite Movement to the rescue, we have your recipe and solid plan for bringing back the love to February 14th.

David and Michelle unravel the enigma that is the "coincidence".  David postulates that it's less of a phenomenon and more of an expectation that anyone you meet has a significant bond with you - it's a matter of mining for it.  He claims, that if done properly, you can find these golden nuggets of bonding within the first 7 questions.  David shares 2 of 100s of examples from his personal life that illustrate and support his point.  While the listeners will likely be blown away at what seems to be coincidence, David casually describes how it's a simple matter of fact and discourages those who are the "wallflower" from missing out on these enlightening experiences and connecting with your fellow planet-mates.  

Michelle and David dig deep on the concept of Humility and how to embrace your imperfections to paradoxically move the needle closer to perfection.  David shares a story of what he believes is the criteria for a remarkable person and cites the perfect example. 

Michelle and David discuss and inspire the listeners to bond through leaving an impression.  They pose the question; if you aren't going to be remembered after you leave a room, why be there in the first place?  David shares his crazy first impression prank that he played on his dentist involving a classic gag prop.