We live in a culture where we are told that being #1 is the goal and nothing short of that will suffice. Not #2, not #3...not even Top 10. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with wisdom from his former professor, Morrie Schwartz - talks about how you can switch your mindset, and learn how to be happy by embracing those things you're good at without putting pressure on yourself to be the best.

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On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the three forms of sacrifice: The sacrifices you make for yourself, those you make for others and the sacrifices we make for society. All are different and require a unique outlook to achieve this selfless act.

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On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom recaps his annual all-day birthday celebration food fest, and takes the question of, "What is the perfect day?" a step further by asking, "What is the perfect celebration?" Are you the type of person who likes to throw large parties with hundreds of people? Or are you more like Morrie, whose perfect day consisted of coming home to a nice lunch of delicatessen, and having all of his friends come in, "one, two at a time..." to share food, love, and maybe a dance or two? One thing's for certain; whatever your perfect day or celebration consists of, every recipe should contain people you love. 

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On today's episode of the Tuesday People Podcast, host Mitch Albom, and producer Lisa Goich, discuss the importance of saying all you need to say to those you love before it's too late. With words of wisdom from Morrie Schwartz, we discuss the concept of "Timing of Convenient Forgetfulness," and how you can learn to schedule your outreach to friends and family, so you won't live to regret your procrastination down the line.

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How often do you cry? Are you someone who holds it in? Someone who cries only when pushed to the furthest edge? Or a multi-opportunity cryer who cries when happy, joyful, sad or even during commercials? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom talks about the therapeutic cleansing of crying. Morrie was a self-proclaimed cryer. He believed in its deep healing powers and was never one to shy away from shedding a tear or two. We share Morrie's thoughts on this subject - in his own words - as well as stories from Mitch and Producer Lisa about what drives them each to tears. 

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What kind of person are you when it comes to bad news? Are you the kind of person who wants to know right away? Or do you choose to delay it? When you hear the news, how do you deal with it? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom - along with stories from his beloved professor, Morrie Schwartz - discusses how to handle bad news when it lands on your doorstep. No one is exempt from getting that late night or very early morning phone call, or that dreaded call into the boss's office. But you can prepare yourself by following some of today's tips and advice to lessen the impact when bad news comes your way.

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What happens when you lose a long time partner? Someone who has been a part of your life for so long, that it's almost impossible to imagine life without them? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom offers observations he has witnessed over time to help ease the transition into this new stage of life.

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How do you write about loss? What do you choose to say? What do you learn from writing about grief? How can writing about a lost loved one heal you? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom and producer Lisa Goich talk about the therapeutic healing that can come from writing through loss. Mitch discusses the techniques he's used to write his bestselling memoirs, and Lisa discusses her new book, "I Wonder...: A Guided Grief Journal." Whether you are a daily journal keeper, or you have a memoir idea that you'd like to see come to fruition, this show will guide you on your path as you put pen to paper.

For more information on Lisa's new book, visit her website: guidedgriefjournal.com.

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The word, "friends," is as varied as the word family. Friendships can take on many forms. When we really get down to the nuts and bolts of our friendships, we'll see the pool gets smaller and smaller as life events reveal who our real friends are. On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the different levels of friendships and how to accept each for what it brings to your personal relationships.

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What is dignity about? Where do you find your dignity? Where does the issue of dignity come from? On today's episode of the Tuesday People podcast, host Mitch Albom discusses the source of dignity and - along with commentary from Morrie Schwartz whose dignity was challenged in his final days - how you can learn to embrace whatever your challenges are, keep your pride in check, and not let your dignity take a hit.

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