Josh Harlan of Imaginary Worlds Comics joins us today to talk all things comics and graphic novels. The world of comics has matured from its early days of pulpy fictions stories to a modern art form globally lauded and beloved by a wide audience. Josh talks enthusiastically about how newcomers to comics can get into it, and how the more experienced readers can explore new frontiers.br /

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00:00 Introbr /

00:50 Josh Harlan and his storebr /

01:20 New York's comic book shopsbr /

02:10 90,000 titles!br /

02:40 If you could only wear one type of shoes in your life, what would they be?br /

03:48 What Makes You Happy?br /

06:45 What are the different kinds of comics?br /

08:40 Small publishersbr /

10:50 Mangabr /

14:35 How do you recommend new comics to customers?br /

16:20 Getting started for youngsters and absolute beginnersbr /

17:45 What is it about comics that people love?br /

19:30 Comics are easier to get into in today's world.br /

20:35 Kids don't read for fun anymore.br /

22:40 Harry Potterbr /

23:40 Is the reader base for comics mostly male?br /

30:00 Good titles for absolute beginnersbr /

37:10 The Nazi Captain America controversy/characters playing against typebr /

39:35 Zach Snyder's comic book moviesbr /

41:35 Lightning Round Questionsbr /

47:50 Happiness Fact (1)br /

48:30 Inspirational Quote (2)br /

51:30 Last Week's Challengebr /

52:40 This Week's Challengebr /

53:45 Closing Thoughtsbr /

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Barker, Eric. “How to Raise Happy Kids: 10 Steps Backed by Science.” Time. March 24, 2014. Accessed: January 24, 2016br /

“Happiness is different from pleasure. Happiness has something to do with struggling, enduring, and accomplishing” -George Sheehanbr /

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What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutletbr /

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Guest: Josh Harlan, Imaginary Worlds Comics (facebook.com/iwcomics)br /

Hosted By: Dovid E.Z. Stern

Ari Gunzburg joins us today as we discuss success, and how we can use our hobbies to be more successful. We’ll also be talking about how to instill good habits within ourselves, social media, Black Friday, and a whole bunch of other things. This show is a conversation format, and as such, it does wander from the topic at times. Enjoy!

Table of Contents:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Our Guest

04:00 Ari Gunzburg - Who are you?

05:00 Wilderness Liaisons

10:30 Motivational Speaking

11:30 Whole Foods

13:30 Coffee

19:30 Bike Rides/TRAM (The Ride Across Minnesota)

22:30 Backpack meals

24:45 How to enjoy our hobbies more.

29:00 Malcolm Gladwell on choices

34:00 Black Friday

40:30 Last Week’s Challenge (Do not engage in social media)

60:30 Happiness Fact (1)

62:00 Happiness Quote (2)

63:00 This Week’s Challenge (Go visit a lake)

64:25 Outro

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Happier people live longer (“Personality Processes and Individual Differences”, Danner, Deborah D., Snowdon, David A., and Friesen, Wallace V., University of Kentucky, 2001)

“Happiness is a habit - cultivate it.” - Elbert Hubbard

For more What Makes You Happy?, read our blog, www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com/wmyh

What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutlet

Guest: Ari Gunzburg

Hosted By: Dovid Stern

Ari Gunzburg joins us today as we discuss success, and how we can use our hobbies to be more successful. We’ll also be talking about how to instill good habits within ourselves, social media, Black Friday, and a whole bunch of other things. This show is a conversation format, and as such, it does wander from the topic at times. Enjoy!br /

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Table of Contents:br /

00:00 Introbr /

01:00 Our Guestbr /

04:00 Ari Gunzburg - Who are you?br /

05:00 Wilderness Liaisonsbr /

10:30 Motivational Speakingbr /

11:30 Whole Foodsbr /

13:30 Coffeebr /

19:30 Bike Rides/TRAM (The Ride Across Minnesota)br /

22:30 Backpack mealsbr /

24:45 How to enjoy our hobbies more.br /

29:00 Malcolm Gladwell on choicesbr /

34:00 Black Fridaybr /

40:30 Last Week’s Challenge (Do not engage in social media)br /

60:30 Happiness Fact (1)br /

62:00 Happiness Quote (2)br /

63:00 This Week’s Challenge (Go visit a lake)br /

64:25 Outrobr /

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Happier people live longer (“Personality Processes and Individual Differences”, Danner, Deborah D., Snowdon, David A., and Friesen, Wallace V., University of Kentucky, 2001)br /

“Happiness is a habit - cultivate it.” - Elbert Hubbardbr /

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For more What Makes You Happy?, read our blog, www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com/wmyhbr /

What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutletbr /

Guest: Ari Gunzburgbr /

Hosted By: Dovid Stern

Rabbi Pinchas Landis joins us on the show today to talk about belief systems. Can belief systems really make you happy? Is it limited to religion? Why do some people find comfort in a belief system they can rely on while others do not? Today we will discuss these questions as well as far more important matters concerning Thanksgiving and how best to top your sweet potatoes. Note: This episode was recorded before the next episode, so you will hear us reference my interview with Ari Gunzburg, which will be released as episode 4.

Table of Contents:00:00 Intro00:55 Guest Interview begins02:00 What Makes You Happy?10:15 I don’t like rabbis12:45 Two truths and a lie18:15 Why do belief systems foster happiness?23:00 Cults23:30 Emotional security in a belief system25:30 Spiritual Leaders27:45 Misconceptions about belief39:20 Atheists39:50 Question Lighting Round (Thanksgiving edition)46:45 Rabbi Landis’ plug48:30 Happiness Fact (1)49:22 Happiness Quote (2)51:20 Weekly Challenge52:55 Closing Statement

Sources Cited:

Certain types of food can create at least quick boosts of happiness. Foods like milk, chicken, and nuts contain tryptophan, which increases the production of serotonin, a chemical linked to feelings of calm and happiness. (Holmes, Lindsay. “27 Things You Need to Know About Happiness.” Huffington Post. March 20, 2014. Accessed: January 19, 2016)

“I do not miss childhood, but I miss the way I took pleasure in small things, even as greater things crumbled. I could not control the world I was in, could not walk away from things or people or moments that hurt, but I took joy in the things that made me happy.” - Neil Gaiman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

For more What Makes You Happy?, read our blog, www.wmyh.comWhat Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutlet

Guest: Rabbi Pinchas LandisHosted By: Dovid Stern

Rabbi Pinchas Landis joins us on the show today to talk about belief systems. Can belief systems really make you happy? Is it limited to religion? Why do some people find comfort in a belief system they can rely on while others do not? Today we will discuss these questions as well as far more important matters concerning Thanksgiving and how best to top your sweet potatoes. Note: This episode was recorded before the next episode, so you will hear us reference my interview with Ari Gunzburg, which will be released as episode 4.br /

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Table of Contents:00:00 Intro00:55 Guest Interview begins02:00 What Makes You Happy?10:15 I don’t like rabbis12:45 Two truths and a lie18:15 Why do belief systems foster happiness?23:00 Cults23:30 Emotional security in a belief system25:30 Spiritual Leaders27:45 Misconceptions about belief39:20 Atheists39:50 Question Lighting Round (Thanksgiving edition)46:45 Rabbi Landis’ plug48:30 Happiness Fact (1)49:22 Happiness Quote (2)51:20 Weekly Challenge52:55 Closing Statementbr /

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Certain types of food can create at least quick boosts of happiness. Foods like milk, chicken, and nuts contain tryptophan, which increases the production of serotonin, a chemical linked to feelings of calm and happiness. (Holmes, Lindsay. “27 Things You Need to Know About Happiness.” Huffington Post. March 20, 2014. Accessed: January 19, 2016)br /

“I do not miss childhood, but I miss the way I took pleasure in small things, even as greater things crumbled. I could not control the world I was in, could not walk away from things or people or moments that hurt, but I took joy in the things that made me happy.” - Neil Gaiman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane.br /

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Guest: Rabbi Pinchas LandisHosted By: Dovid Stern

Today we're sitting down with Dan Gisser of Advicoach to talk about the work/life balance, and more specifically, what can we all do to make work more fun? We'll be discussing how short term changes differ from long term changes, and what our aims should really be. And most importantly, where do hobbies fit into that balance?

Table of Contents:00:00 Intro01:10 Guest Interview (Dan Gisser)01:30 "What Makes YOU Happy?"05:00 Business Coaching06:20 "If you were an animal, what would you be?"07:35 "How do you balance work and life?"10:20 "Is it harder for people to be happy without finding that balance?11:45 "How can a person who feels overworked be happy by cutting their hours?"15:00 "Can you make your job more fun?"18:45 Working in film20:00 The people you work with21:50 Making difficult choices to figure out what makes you happiest23:55 Random Question Lightning Round26:35 Dan's Business Plug (LinkedIn: Daniel Gisser, www.AdviCoach.com/DGisser)28:10 This Week's Idea32:00 Happiness Fact (1)34:25 Inspirational Quote (2)36:15 Vacations. Are they necessary?39:20 Weekly Challenge51:25 Closing Statement

Sources Cited:

People who spend more time on Facebook and other social media report having lower self-esteem, less connection to others, and fewer positive emotions (Hetter, Katia. “10 Ways to Get Happy.” CNN. Updated March 30, 2015)

“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” -George Burns

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Guest: Dan GisserHosted By: Dovid Stern

Today we're sitting down with Dan Gisser of Advicoach to talk about the work/life balance, and more specifically, what can we all do to make work more fun? We'll be discussing how short term changes differ from long term changes, and what our aims should really be. And most importantly, where do hobbies fit into that balance?br /

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Table of Contents:00:00 Intro01:10 Guest Interview (Dan Gisser)01:30 What Makes YOU Happy?05:00 Business Coaching06:20 If you were an animal, what would you be?07:35 How do you balance work and life?10:20 Is it harder for people to be happy without finding that balance?11:45 How can a person who feels overworked be happy by cutting their hours?15:00 Can you make your job more fun?18:45 Working in film20:00 The people you work with21:50 Making difficult choices to figure out what makes you happiest23:55 Random Question Lightning Round26:35 Dan's Business Plug (LinkedIn: Daniel Gisser, www.AdviCoach.com/DGisser)28:10 This Week's Idea32:00 Happiness Fact (1)34:25 Inspirational Quote (2)36:15 Vacations. Are they necessary?39:20 Weekly Challenge51:25 Closing Statementbr /

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People who spend more time on Facebook and other social media report having lower self-esteem, less connection to others, and fewer positive emotions (Hetter, Katia. “10 Ways to Get Happy.” CNN. Updated March 30, 2015)br /

“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” -George Burnsbr /

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For more What Makes You Happy?, subscribe to our blog, clevelandcreativeoutlet.com/wmyhbr /

What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet. You can learn more and see our work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutletbr /

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Guest: Dan GisserHosted By: Dovid Stern

Dr. Sholom Stern joins us today to give a solid definition and examination of what happiness exactly is. We'll be discussing how it differs from person to person, as well as if it is even worth pursuing. How do we understand it to maximize it and why is it important. Where do hobbies fit into all of this. Dr. Stern explains all of this in detail.

Table of Contents:

32:00 Intro

00:57 Guest Interview (Dr. Sholom Stern)

02:57 “What Makes YOU Happy?”

04:17 “Happiness is different for everyone.”

08:00 “Completing things is not the same as happiness.”

13:00 “Challenges are fun.”

16:47 “Love and Work.”

19:57 “Chasing Happiness.”

22:00 “Get enough sleep!”

25:30 “Happiness is not an end in itself…” Source cited below (1).

30:55 TV vs. Movies

32:59 Inspirational Quote (2).

35:00 Random Question Lighting Round

39:32 Weekly Challenge

43:00 Closing Statement

Sources Cited:

1. (Achor, Shawn. The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. New York, NY: Crown Business, 2010)

2. “Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” -Thomas Jefferson

What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutlet

Guest: Dr. Sholom Stern

Hosted By: Dovid Stern

Dr. Sholom Stern joins us today to give a solid definition and examination of what happiness exactly is. We'll be discussing how it differs from person to person, as well as if it is even worth pursuing. How do we understand it to maximize it and why is it important. Where do hobbies fit into all of this. Dr. Stern explains all of this in detail.br /

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Table of Contents:br /

32:00 Introbr /

00:57 Guest Interview (Dr. Sholom Stern)br /

02:57 “What Makes YOU Happy?”br /

04:17 “Happiness is different for everyone.”br /

08:00 “Completing things is not the same as happiness.”br /

13:00 “Challenges are fun.”br /

16:47 “Love and Work.”br /

19:57 “Chasing Happiness.”br /

22:00 “Get enough sleep!”br /

25:30 “Happiness is not an end in itself…” Source cited below (1).br /

30:55 TV vs. Moviesbr /

32:59 Inspirational Quote (2).br /

35:00 Random Question Lighting Roundbr /

39:32 Weekly Challengebr /

43:00 Closing Statementbr /

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1. (Achor, Shawn. The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. New York, NY: Crown Business, 2010)br /

2. “Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.” -Thomas Jeffersonbr /

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What Makes You Happy? is a project by Cleveland Creative Outlet, a video production company. You can learn more and see their work at www.ClevelandCreativeOutlet.com. You can reach out to them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ClevelandCreativeOutletbr /

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Guest: Dr. Sholom Sternbr /

Hosted By: Dovid Stern