My Good Three

When a rare snowstorm hit Springdale, Arkansas, Brooke Kochel desperately needed portable heaters for her husband, Charles, who was undergoing chemotherapy. She placed a same-day Walmart Spark order, but when the delivery driver, Eduardo Garcia, got stuck in a ditch a mile away, he refused to give up. Determined to help, Eduardo braved the snow and carried the heaters on foot, leading to a heartfelt connection that went beyond a simple delivery. This short podcast episode provides a reminder that human kindness still shines, even in the coldest moments. Listen in to hear how one act of selflessness turned into an unbreakable bond.

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In 2017, inside a busy NYC subway station, David Capuzzo saw a homeless man—clearly struggling—sway dangerously close to the tracks. When the inevitable happened, without hesitation, he jumped onto the tracks, lifting the man to safety just moments before the train arrived. His selfless act, captured by a New York Times reporter, became a reminder of our shared humanity. This isn’t just a story about heroism—it’s about seeing people, about stepping in when instinct calls, and about the power of one person to make a life-or-death difference.

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We've all had that gut feeling—something isn’t right, but we second-guess ourselves. Cumberland Community School in East London didn’t wait for years of studies to confirm what they already knew: smartphones were hurting student focus. In 2023, they encouraged students to delete social media apps during their exam months. The results? Higher grades, better engagement, and improved focus. By 2024, their progress scores jumped, sparking nationwide policy changes. Research confirms what our intuition told us—just having a smartphone nearby drains cognitive power.

The data suggests, if your state hasn't already, it’s time to rethink the role of smartphones in our education systems.

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In the chaos of everyday life, we often overlook the quiet heroes who keep our homes running—utility workers. This episode shares the inspiring story of a lineman who, after 60 grueling hours restoring power in freezing conditions, showed his gratitude to another group of unsung heroes—veterans. At Riley’s Smokehouse in Marion, Illinois, this exhausted worker took a moment to thank a table of retired servicemen for their sacrifices. But he didn’t stop there. This episode is a simple, powerful reminder that service comes in many forms, and kindness leaves a lasting impact. Tune in for a story of humility, gratitude, and the true meaning of service.

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In a world where self-promotion is everywhere, it’s easy to feel like staying quiet about your achievements means falling behind. While it was years ago, the story of Nicholas Winton is still relevant today. In 1938, Winton quietly orchestrated the rescue of 669 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, never telling a soul—not even his wife. Decades later, his secret was revealed, and the world learned of his incredible selflessness. His humility serves as a powerful reminder that true impact doesn’t need an audience. Tune in to explore how quiet acts of kindness shape history and why meaningful contributions speak louder than words.

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Trust is easier to lose than to gain—whether in personal relationships, business networks, or with your team. A growing lack of trust in each other and our institutions is fueled by politics, social media, and misinformation. But when things go wrong, we’re not doomed. If trust is lost, according to trust expert Rachel Botsman, and her new book, How To Trust and Be Trusted, the key to rebuilding trust lies in meaningful, sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Studies show that nearly 60% of people recognize the need to improve trust, but many avoid the tough talks. By addressing issues directly, fostering connection, and showing respect, trust can be restored. While it seems obvious, it’s seldom practiced, but it goes a long way in rebuilding the bridge that was once there.

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How many of you have lost a loved one, and at some point later, you’ve felt their presence? It happens to a lot of people, either through signs they see or feelings they get…and it’s remarkable. In this episode, we learn about two sons who lost their mother. A deeply religious woman, just before she passed, she told them not to worry, she’d be back to check on them, and they’d know when she was there. Decades went by without any signs, until one day something happened that made the local news channel rush to capture the story.

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Andy Roddick is one of the greatest American tennis players in history. Between 2000 and 2012 he was a fixture in grand slam tournaments, tormenting his opponents with his powerful serve and overall athleticism.

In 2005, he was ranked number three in the world, and he had just finished the Australian Open where he made it to the semifinals. His warmup for the French Open was on the red clay courts of the Rome Masters, and he was the favorite. What happened in the round of sixteen would follow him for the rest of his career, and be an inspiration to all kinds of athletes even to this day.

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Did you know there are still billions of people in the world still without access to clean drinking water? Many of these people live in the landlocked areas of India and Africa, who only have access to brackish groundwater. Luckily, there’s a solution on the horizon from researchers and engineers at Kings College London, MIT, and The Helmholtz Institute for Renewable Energy Systems.

So when the entire city I live in lost access to running water recently, it allowed my family to talk about the little things we take for granted.

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Just before Christmas in Spokane, WA a working mom of three was reaching her breaking point. She arrived at The Boiler Room, a local pizza joint, and things only got worse. When the woman posted on Facebook that night about what the server did to turn her day around, it caught the eye of a local man, Rick Clark. Touched by the story, he brought people together and raised funds for the server. Once the local media caught up to the story, it had spread around the world and ended up benefitting The ISAAC Foundation, a local non-profit helping autistic children and their families.

Listen to the episode to hear why this story connected with so many people.

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