This was a bit of a different episode. While we often think our pre-podcast discussions would be fun to eavesdrop on, we realized about 45 minutes into our pre-podcast discussion this week that our pre-podcast discussion was definitely going to be the podcast. It's our longest, and certainly most-unscripted, Enjoy!

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-43-the-power-of-now-reiki-and-the-accidental-podcast

A few episodes ago, we discussed putting stuff in your head — but how do you keep it there? Well, we don't know how you keep it there, but we'll let you know how we do.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-42-keeping-stuff-in-your-brain

We talk about being nice to people less fortunate than us, and how helping the billions of people without clean water and basic nutrients can help advance the human race.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-41-in-praise-of-empathy-and-helping-others/

In a world of crumbling civility, declining politeness and general yelling, we talk about why you should consider engaging in some behavior that might be derided -- or, more appropriately, praised -- as proper.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-40-in-praise-of-propriety/

We talk about sleeping with positive vibes, meditation, flow, alpha states and some warped reality. whew! Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-39-the-last-thing-in-your-brain-at-night-is-the-first-thing-there-in-the-morning/

We all have flaws, even the most successful people you can name. The best path to success is to focus on your strengths.

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com

Take responsibility for where you've been and for where you're going. Even if something is beyond your control -- like gravity, for instance -- you get to control how you respond to outside influences.

Hey, are you tired of all the negativity in the news? We are, too! We dug up some good news for you :)

Full show notes at http://jkwdpodcast.com/episode-36-good-news/

You can't do it all by yourself, and guess what? You don't have to! We talk about working together, and more importantly, realizing you don't know it all and you can bring in outside experts through books and movies and podcasts and such.

Why stick to your guns just to stick to your guns? If you're wrong, it's OK — admit it and move on! Kelvin talks about why that's important, and Josh gives an example of when he was wrong and he's very grateful he was able to admit it.