**Podcast Show Notes - On Top of the World Radio 1/9/2024 **
- Introduction:
- Anthem: Live from Homer, Alaska, it's On Top of the World Radio on Purpose!
- **Promise Yourself:**
- Empowering self-affirmations:
- Be strong and peaceful.
- Share health, happiness, and prosperity.
- Build up friends and see their goodness.
- Embrace optimism and turn thoughts into reality.
- Work for the best, expect it, and support others.
- Forget past mistakes and focus on future achievements.
- Maintain cheerfulness and spread smiles.
- Dedicate time to self-improvement.
- Live free from worry, anger, fear, and troubles.
- **Golden Opportunity on Vacation:**
- Goldfish crackers' history:
- Founded in 1962 by Margaret Rudkin.
- Swiss origin tied to a cookie manufacturer.
- Introduced flavors and smiley face in 1997.
- Willard, Ohio, produces 50 million+ crackers daily.
- **Yellowstone and Yosemite Story:**
- Reflection on Yellowstone's oddities.
- Praise for the 1923 show, focusing on American history.
- **The Word - Born to Live:**
- Promotion of "Born to Live" by Chris Story.
- Synopsis of Abe's journey finding hope.
- **AHD-mənts:**
- Definition: Remnants or parts left over.
- Example of finding hope remnants in journals.
- **Times Like These - P. Harvey:**
- Historical events on this day from 1349 to 2015.
- **Dale Carnegie's Tips:**
- Gratitude, connecting with others, living in the present, avoiding criticism, and setting realistic goals.
- **Viktor Frankl and "Man's Search for Meaning":**
- Brief mention of Frankl's survival and impactful book.
- **Write Now - Schoolyard Millionaire:**
- Excerpt emphasizing balancing ethos, pathos, and logos.
- **Think and Grow Rich - Imagination:**
- Exploration of two forms of imagination and creation.
- **Closing - On Top of the World Radio:**
- Closing anthem and motivational message: Do all you can with what you've got, and remember you are here for a purpose.
- **Ronald Reagan Quotes:**
- Three quotes reflecting Reagan's views on government and individual freedom.
- **Closing Bee Gees Message:**
- Encouragement to listen to your heart, express what's on your mind, and live out loud.