David and Michelle discuss the fact that loss is 100% perceptional.  The recent passing of David's patient, the subsequent funeral and the unexpected publicly proclaimed profound gratitude and appreciation gave him and his team great pause. Loss was the glue that indelibly bonded these two families.  Open your eyes - until you do, you will continue to be basic and on a path to regret.   

Michelle and David discuss the recent epic fail that arrogance fueled.  Not all mistakes are rooted in malice.  Quite the contrary, the road to hell is paved with good intentions and David managed to find the pothole on that road.  The end result is a bruised ego and several collective bruised ribs.  

Nope, not gonna spoiler this.... if you listen to it great, if you skip it, your loss.

Michelle and David dive into the sad reality that many of us don't have a rich bank of memories to activate by a simple sensory impulse.  If this is you, you need to listen up good.

Michelle and David review a story of how David was walking down the street and a crow nearly hit him with a nut....  Thinking he was doing the crow a favor, David smashed it open for the crow.  What happened next provided a podcast episode.  

David and Michelle talk about the reality of humanity and how many struggle just to have normalcy whereas most of us who are blessed tend to forget and can't relate, effectively distancing themselves from others and not staying humble.  Go deep with Michelle's homework this week.

David and Michelle drill down on the use of creativity to make the world more appealing.  Dousing broccoli with liquid cheese is cheating more than it is a hack.  In fact, the only hack in that scenario, is you.  

David and Michelle share a recent story of incredible coincidence that would have prompted an awkward or even heated exchange in most cases.  David explains his approach to managing his ego and avoiding unnecessary and even embarrassing conflict.  Can you say that you would have reacted the same way?  Unlikely. 

David and Michelle discuss and lament the quite unexpected passing of Parys Haralson.  They accentuate the amazing legacy he left and question how many could say that they would be as proud of what people said about them after they go.  What a role model and all-around great guy.  A rare spirit, taken far too soon.  Peace be with you my friend, you've earned it.

Michelle and David pinpoint and spotlight a recent observation made while he was at his Favorite Pub trying to catch up on some writing.  The question is, can you look in the mirror without feeling shameful?