Tales for Life

Laughter has been called the best medicine. Even if you don't need a doctor, a little humor can still be a great perk-me-up. Enjoy this episode of four stories bound to bring at least a smile -- and probably more -- to your face.

No matter how you define success -- in life, finances, business, or wherever -- you can't get there alone. This happy East Slavic tale from over a century ago gives the same advice you'll find in many success books today...but in a much more enjoyable format.

Reputations, opinions, and real life don't always match, but even when they do, it might only be part of the story. Over 300 years ago, a French author illustrated this point for us in a clever tale that's always worth keeping in mind.

It's tempting to see the way things are and get discouraged. But what you see today doesn't have to be -- and often isn't -- what you'll see tomorrow. Discover the hope offered by a Danish author's tale about being born in a farm but never giving up on yourself.

Have you ever considered the connection between you and a Japanese folktale about a boy who failed to become a priest? No? Listen to our first episode and discover why the things that call to you shouldn’t be ignored!