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In this episode, Pete and Neil discuss the 2023 Word Happiness Report
The Report is a publication of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. However, Neil admits to finding much of the report impenetrable, particularly the graphs and tables. That said, both Pete and Neil found the idea of recording happiness, ahem, something to aim at, although the idea that social media posts are part of the measuring process is a little more than alarming.
After ten years of recording global happiness, there is clearly much to be done, but we will look forward to Word Happiness Day 2024 and look forward to the next report.

If you think you are happy, we'd love to hear from you.


The World Happiness Report
Why is Finland the happiest country in the world?

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During the summer of 2022, Carly Burd turned her garden into an allotment to ensure she and her family had enough food to eat as the cost-of-living crisis deepened.

Remarkably, despite having Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus, Carly also felt compelled to give food to people in need in Harlow.

Today Carly is speaking with Neil about how a decision to give away fruit and vegetables became A Meal On Me With Love offering food, a respite from loneliness and a way to alleviate the impact of Covid.

Use the following links to learn more about Carly and A Meal On Me With Love.
Website:  amealwithlove.com
Instagram: instagram.com/amealonmeharlow
Facebook: facebook.com/AMealOnMeWithLove

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In this Special Edition of the Podcast, we are sharing Neil’s interview with Sadie at Anytime Fitness.

Neil and Something To Aim At… cannot thank Sadie for allowing him to use the fabulous Gilroy gym. Neil enjoyed his experience so much; he is already planning his return. However, Neil recognises that he must pay his way in future.

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In the latest episode, Pete is conversing with Dorie Sugay.

Dorie is a true champion for improving the perception of older people and helping older people continue to live their best life. She speaks with Pete about her motivation for establishing Visiting Angels in Gilroy and how she pulled off a second act that took her from High Tech recruiter to becoming a champion for ageing with an attitude.

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Today, Pete and Neil cobble together an episode after a technical problem left the intended episode unusable. 

Pete quizzes Neil about his first impressions of California and listens as Neil explains why life with the permanently upbeat is more than a little exhausting. 

The main topic of conversation is the theory that it’s best to be upbeat and optimistic rather than the default British setting of being cynical and a little pessimistic.

There’s also a tipping of the hat to Super Bowl LVII when Neil and Pete discuss the short-lived purpose of an elite athlete and the need to find a second purpose in life.

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Today's episode is dedicated to the great Paul Robeson, who followed his purpose in life, paid the price, and found himself airbrushed from history.

Paul Robeson's story demonstrates that following one's purpose does not always lead to happiness, good health and wealth, despite what the self-help books would have you believe. 

Using Paul Robeson's story, Neil and Pete discuss the confusion that many feel when talking about passion and purpose. They also consider the idea that purpose is not always a choice, but sometimes, for good or ill, your purpose finds you.



Listen to Paul Robeson testifying at the House Un-American Activities Committee: https://youtu.be/akj4lrS1bFY

Listen to Paul Robeson on Radio Interview
https://youtu.be/3YeHzzyisfM

Paul Robeson sings for Scottish miners
https://youtu.be/B0bezsMVU7c

Paul Robeson Welsh TransAtlantic Concert
https://youtu.be/3EKJXWLFvQs

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In today's episode, Pete and Neil discuss the dangers of watching television, find out that the best surgeons are psychopaths, and Neil fancies a trip to Benidorm. You will have to listen to the episode to find out if they agree on the dangers of television.

They also discuss what was once Neil's favourite thing, productivity books. There may be a place for them, but perhaps not on Pete's bookshelf.

They round off the episode by discussing the merits of keeping a journal, and we find out why Neil turned his back on journaling in 1985.

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This is just a short teaser to let you know that the Something To Aim At... podcast will go launch in early January.

Check out the Something... website at www.somethingtoaimat.com

See you in January.

Something with… is the official podcast of Something To Aim At... dedicated to purposeful living.

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