Where There's Smoke

Do a Google search for 'How Do I Find My Life Purpose' and you will find a slew of articles and videos claiming to help you discover your purpose in 7 minutes … 5 minutes ….3 minutes...and even "less than 5 seconds". But is there even a such thing or is purpose about something else altogether?

Joining us is Drew Daywalt, author of the children's book blockbuster, The Day The Crayons Quit. Drew's journey provides us with lessons and insights into how we can strive and stumble through life to feel that sense of fulfillment, and live a purposeful life.

Plus, a new edition of WTS digs (with nary a mention of a TV show!).

GUEST Drew Daywalt

Website: www.crayonspicturebooks.com

Twitter and Instagram: @DrewDaywalt

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Links from WTS DIGS!

Brett: Hobbes & Me https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9CWTsG3tw1qKs5CbvRScKjCYmYzYAV_v

Nick: CoffeeMate Girl Scouts Thin Mints Coffee Creamer https://www.coffee-mate.com/Products/Girl-Scouts-Thin-Mints.aspx#012187ce-476f-4dfa-8871-ede2337515f7

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Our first ever 48 Hour Challenge! We took suggestions from our listeners and this week we were assigned trauma. We'll explore some of our own traumas, uncover what causes it, how we can cope with it, and even how we can thrive from it. And through it all, we are reminded that no matter our circumstances, one powerful element remains.Plus, a new WTSdigs.

GUESTSAuberon Wolf

Website: http://www.auberonwolf.com

WTS Digs

Brett's Dig: Banshee (http://www.cinemax.com/banshee) Nick's Dig: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (https://www.netflix.com/title/80025384_)

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All time is indeed created equal. Where it becomes unequal is in how we choose to spend it.

This week's episode started with 87 hours - 87 hours that Brett spent with his son, Radek. And those 3.5 days turned into an exploration of Quality Time: What is it, how do we create it, and why is it so critical to all of our relationships. Joining us in this exploration is Jim Shiels, creator of The Family Board Meeting strategy. And through several studies, including one that has spanned 75 years, we discover that quality time and the quality of our relationships has been shown to to strongly impact our health and happiness from childhood to adults.Plus, the grand return of WTSdigs. This time with Brett & Nick in the same room!

GUESTS

Jim Sheils

Website: www.QualityTimeRevolution.com

WTS Digs

Brett's Dig: Pickleback (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickleback)

Nick's Dig - Louis CK's Horace & Pete (https://louisck.net/show/horace-and-pete)

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Criticism seems to be running rampant in our world these days. This week, we ask some important questions: Why do we seem more interested in tearing others down than building them up? What is the deal with this plague of criticism in our world? Why do we do it? And what does it cost us?Then we turn our sights to the alternatives to criticism. How can we alter our behaviour, inspire change, and build relationships?Plus, in our midroll, Nick is joined by some listeners to revisit multitasking and share your thoughts.

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It's Single-Tasking Day and we're taking the chance to talk about all things related to "focus". We thoroughly explore multitasking and single-tasking while trying to understand what these habits do for our efficiency and our health. Plus, we also get to the bottom of who started Single-Tasking Day in the first place! We also speak with cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman. She talks about the physical and emotional costs of multitasking - and, honestly, it's a bit shocking.

But there's also good news! We provide some strategies that can help you rev up your brain's performance at any age.

Plus we visit the "WTS Offices", where Nick has a special message on how you can support the show.

GUESTS Sandra Bond Chapman, Ph.D.

Website: www.brainhealth.utdallas.edu

Twitter: @BrainHealth Ginger Marks http://www.holidaymarketingguide.com

Theresa Gabriel [email protected]

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This is the second episode in our examination of truth and lies. This week we're exploring the lies we tell ourselves. Why do we do that and how can we figure out when we're doing it? We talk to Dr. Cortney Warren, author of the book Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception. She talks with us about self-deception and how to combat it.

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This week's guest is Dr. Cortney Warren.

Visit her at www.ChooseHonesty.com.

Twitter: @CortneySWarren

Book: Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception

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In honor of the return of Serial, this week we're looking at Truth - well, truth and lies. Sometimes we lie for good reasons and sometimes we lie for bad ones. Which is which and why does it matter? Also, Author Scott Berkun also talks to us about The Myths of Innovation.

Note: This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to come back next week!

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This week's guest is Scott Berkun.

Visit him at www.scottberkun.com.

Twitter: @Berkun

Book: The Myths of Innovation

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Where There's Smoke is a year old and as Brett & Nick bounced around several themes for the anniversary show, everything kept pointing back to one idea: work. Yup. Work is both hard... and awesome.

So this week they explore work. First, Nick shares Ira Glass' concept of The Gap - a precarious place to be for anybody looking to accomplish something new. Then, Brett explores the word 'Work' itself and how it inspires us to keep going. Plus our first midroll in ages, and of course, WTSdigs.

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Hey, we want to hear your thoughts and feelings on Year One of Where There's Smoke. Send an email to connect@wheretheressmoke with your responses to some or all of these questions?

What is…?

1. Your Favorite In-Show Moment so far.
2. What is the Best Advice/Insight you received from a Guest.
3. What is Your Favorite Episode and Why

And, if true for you, how has an episode of Where There's Smoke, or the show as a whole, positively impacted your life?

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Watch Ira Glass discuss the Gap https://youtu.be/BI23U7U2aUY

See More on David White's Consolations http://www.davidwhyte.com/consolations.html

Links from WTS DIGS:

Brett: My Dad Wrote A Porno

Nick: Just tweet him at @PodcastMonster with your #EmptyiPhone recommendation!

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Every week, we strive to use the stories around us - news, pop culture, sports - to help make a positive change within ourselves and our listeners. With so many people emotionally impacted by the recent death of David Bowie (including us), we wanted to try and understand what we can learn from his life. That ultimately led us into an exploration of authenticity. A word that in many ways has become misused in our modern lives; but the more we looked into what it means to be authentic, the more we realized that there was something valuable there. So, join us on an exploration to understand "authenticity" and how can we become more authentic in our own lives and businesses.

Plus: A special David Bowie edition of WTS Digs.

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Watch David Bowie's "Lazarus" video.

Links from our special David Bowie WTS DIGS:

Brett: Click to Hear

Nick: Click to Hear

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New Year's Resolutions. Around 45% of Americans will set a resolution for 2016 and by the end of January 36% will break them. Ultimately, only 8% of people who make resolutions, achieve them. Why? Well, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, people cite the number one reason for not following through as a "lack of willpower". And so in this episode, we set out to understand willpower. What is it? And how do you strengthen it? And what are some key things to be aware of in the process?

Joining us is someone who knows a thing or a hundred about willpower, writer and educator Kelly McGonigal, author of The Willpower Instinct.

Plus we debut a new segment, and Brett & Nick close out by sharing what they are digging.

GUEST Kelly McGonigal

Website: www.kellymcgonigal.com

Twitter: @KellyMcGonigal

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Links from WTS DIGS!

Brett recommends Focus @ Will

Nick recommends Hollywood Handbook

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