People who wish you "happy holidays" or who make incorrect assumptions about which holiday you celebrate aren't waging a war on your faith. They're honestly wishing you joy. Just say, "Thank you."

Full show notes at https://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-133-happy-merry-joyous-thank-you/

This is a hard time of year for many people. The shorter days mixed with feelings of loneliness around the holidays leave a lot of us feeling less than wonderful. Even those of us who do motivational work.

The good news is, you are not alone. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

Full show notes at https://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-132-you-are-not-alone/

It's coming up on that time of year when we sing "Auld Lang Syne." Do you know the words? Do you know what they mean?

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-131-for-auld-lang-syne/

We take the Gapminder test and discover reasons to be optimistic about our world! Despite the negativity bias we hear from our politicians and our news, the world is improving vastly!

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-130-good-news-the-world-is-moving-in-a-positive-direction/

It's that time of year when a lot of people reflect on volunteering, but remember we're part of a community every single day.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-129-be-part-of-your-community/

It's that time of year when we remember, at least for a day, about gratitude.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-128-thanksgiving-2018/

Terrass "Razz" Misher has been an entrepreneur as long as he can remember, from re-selling dollar-store candy in middle school to his most recent business, Podcast on the Go. We talk about goals, confidence and the five characteristics of successful business owners.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-127-finding-success-with-razz-misher/

It's quickly coming up on Election Day in the U.S. We talk about voting.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-126-vote-it-matters/

As Josh prepares to run a marathon he signed up for a year ago, we consider what it takes to commit to something long-term and prepare for it.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-125-long-term-commitments-and-preparation/

Matt Javit and his wife, Nikki, always dreamed of traveling the world. Instead of putting it off until retirement or putting off careers until they could travel, the couple opted for a mid-career hiatus, with a plan to travel for three years.

We talk to Matt about planning and budgeting for the trip, how the couple keep their marriage strong while spending so much time traveling together, where to find some of the world's best coffee and food, and what America's super power is.

The couple also have a wee