**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.