Tales for Life

An old man and woman, a pet sparrow, a horrible deed, and a just reward. This traditional tale from Japan shows us that the best investment to make is one in people, because that's the only way you can buy happiness.

A chambermaid, a princess-turned-goose girl, a king, and a tale more than 200 years old combine to remind us that it's the choices we make that create our circumstances.

The "Theory of Luck" tells us that luck does indeed exist. But how do we get lucky? With a little help from the Brothers Grimm, we see that luck will find us...if we just keep going.

Setting a goal is great, but it's the why behind the goal that is really important. In this version of "Jack and the Beanstalk," based closely on the original, we see how important it is to keep our why in mind as we strive for whatever goal we seek. And when we do, nothing can stop us.

Jam, giants, a unicorn, and a tailor with loads of self-belief show us that the greatest ability we have is adaptability. With proper application, we can adapt and get to places we never thought possible!

What do a king (Russian czar), shepherd, and the refusal to say "To your good health" have to do with you? Maybe a lot more than you know! Tune in and find out how principles can take you everywhere!

Fame, infamy, fun. In this episode, with a little help from a tale from The Thousand and One Nights, we take a funny look at one of the pitfalls of notoriety.

We may say that you can't judge a book by its cover, but we do anyway. Appearances matter. A fun tale from Spain, and a funny tale from Turkey, help illustrate the point that you're only going to get to the ball if you dress for it.

A poor old man and woman, a bird trapped by a snare, and a classic and unforgettable tale combine to remind us that it doesn't take much to be kind and to make the world a better place by doing so.

The best things in life might not be free, but they're far from the most expensive. Many have a value far exceeding their price tag. This tale from France, first published over 130 years ago, helps to remind us of just that.