7-#19- When People Take Advantage of Your Loyalty
It's hard to find Significance if others hold you back by using your loyalty against you! Strategies in dealing with these manipulators!
May 19, 2025•11 min
I Like That Story
I Like That Story is a short podcast designed to help people find significance as they contemplate retirement. America's Storyteller- broadcaster, author, professional speaker and eulogist Jeff Gould uses stories and interviews to help people seeking Significance and a life of Purpose, Contentment and Joy.
Full of insight, humor wisdom and inspiration- a great story delivered every Monday morning to start the week off right!
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Episodes
7- #18- The Missing Ingredient to a Well-Run Race of Life
If life is a race, why is it so many of us give up, slow down and turn in a mediocre life? Listen to this podcast and see if you can find the missing word. Enjoy.
May 12, 2025•10 min
7- #17- Avoiding the Black Hole of Retirement
All change is both exciting an scary- even Retirement! Some see it as a gaping Black Hole of dread that hampers them living out their best story. Some great tips in the episode to think about and share :) Enjoy!
May 05, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 17
7-#16- What Does Significance Look Like?
A person who is living a Significant Life has certain tells. Listen to who has had Significance and who is finding it and what they have in common.
Apr 28, 2025•11 min
7-#15 REGRET- Not what you do- What your DON'T do
The most common emotion I see when I officiate at funerals is REGRET. Not usually for what was done- but for what WASN'T done. Listen to this episode- while there is still time ;)
Apr 21, 2025•11 min
7- #14- The Dangers of Autopilot
Stuck in a rut, asleep at the wheel, Autopilot- Take the Autopilot Test and see how you score!
Apr 14, 2025•11 min
7-#13- What 600 Funerals Taught Me About Significance
You learn a lot from funerals- the wisdom from other peoples lives is fascinating but more important extremely valuable for those who seek Significance.
Apr 07, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 13
7-#12- Are Success and Significance Related?
I talked to a retired Financial Planner about Success and Significance- the word he used may help you on your journey
Mar 31, 2025•13 min•Season 7Ep. 12
7-#11 Significance- not WHAT but HOW
We think of Significance as big things- but it's really finding what you're made to do and doing that really well- a perfect fast-food story shared by Pastor Randy Anderson
Mar 24, 2025•9 min•Season 7Ep. 11
7-#10The Hard Part About Finding Significance
The hard part about Finding Significance...is...YES. It's murky! SO I decided to track down a guy who specializes in murkiness to see what he had to say- some really good stuff!
Mar 17, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 10
7-#9 The Woman Who Broke Free From Worry and How She Did It!
How can you enjoy life if you constantly worry about the others you are responsible for? This is the last episode in the Case Study of Sara- It has a great ending!
Mar 10, 2025•10 min•Season 7Ep. 9
7-#8 The Woman Who Wanted Significance but Thought it Would Be Too Selfish
People who are natural caring people have a hard time accepting that they deserve the same treatment they give others. How Sara continues on her path to finding Significance
Mar 03, 2025•9 min•Season 7Ep. 8
7-#7- What if You Wasted Your True Talents at Work?
Sara was good at her job...but she wonders if she would have had more satisfaction doing something else. This episode gives her hope and Clarity for her journey
Feb 24, 2025•7 min•Season 7Ep. 7
7-#6 What You Can Learn From the Woman Who Hated Retirement
No kidding- for one whole year, she did what she loved- and HATED it!! Why?! Listen and learn as you plan your next stage of life.
Feb 17, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 6
7-#5 What is Stopping Your Dreams and Goals and What to Do About It
We Wrap Up the Case Study of Pat- a man trapped by burnout but set free by a surprising discovery of what he was secretly afraid of. Comment/share and rate if you would be so kind :)
Feb 10, 2025•10 min•Season 7Ep. 5
7-#4A- What will your next 5 years be like? How to Know and Plan for Retirement
Well someday- you will retire! Some do it well- some crash and burn. We continue Pat's Case Study to see what we can learn and apply to our own future :) (FYI- to synch up with my Youtube and other platforms we have 2 episode 4's -different content- same number)
Feb 03, 2025•8 min•Season 7Ep. 4
7- #4 Finding Clarity When You're Burned Out
In this episode, we continue Pat's story. A man who is full of indecision, pressure, worry and anxiety about his future, but is too burned out to see what his first steps should be. What we say to Pat, maybe beneficial to you if you're in the same situation.
Jan 27, 2025•11 min•Season 7Ep. 4
7-#3 Burned Out and Nowhere to Go
A good retirement like everything requires planning. But what if you're so burned out at your job you can't even see a way forward --and the decisions only cause anxiety? Today's episode follows a man named Pat who is in the exact same boat.
Jan 20, 2025•10 min•Season 7Ep. 3
7-#2 Beginning at the Beginning
This season, we will focus on seeking and finding Purpose and Significance in retirement. Those who are still working-tired and burned out, but still are a little afraid of what they will do in retirement are looking for a path forward. And we do that by Beginning at the Beginning..
Jan 13, 2025•5 min•Season 7Ep. 2
7-#1 Finding Significance in the New Year
If you are burned out, struggling for purpose and confused about where to start, then this is the podcast for you! Join us on a journey to the best year ever! Share this out to people looking for significance in the next stage of their lives.
Jan 06, 2025•5 min•Season 7Ep. 1
S6-53 A Christmas Season Ending Story about Money in the Time of Charles Dickens
We like to talk about Christmas Past- but believe me, the money we use these days is a lot better ;) Listen and see for yourself
Dec 30, 2024•5 min•Season 6Ep. 53
S6- 52 - A Christmas Story About Lights
The qualities of light make it a perfect metaphor for the season - Merry Christmas!
Dec 23, 2024•5 min•Season 6Ep. 52
S6- 51 A Christmas Story- The 2 Most Powerful Words in History
I guess it's up for debate- I'll let you listen and decide on the power of these two words :)
Dec 16, 2024•6 min•Season 6Ep. 51
S6- 50 A Christmas Fable- The Magic Purse
If you're wondering how to have a Merry Christmas- listen to this story and share it with your friends and family- it really works!
Dec 09, 2024•10 min•Season 6Ep. 50
S6- 49 Christmas Story- Sid Weinkauf, my 5-minute Friend
Never forget the power of a simple conversation! A story to remember this Christmas Season
Dec 02, 2024•7 min•Season 6Ep. 49
S6-48 A Christmas Story- "The Trackless Snow"
The winds of war blow into the life of a high school boy but cannot extinguish his hope
Nov 25, 2024•6 min•Season 6Ep. 48
S6-47 A Christmas Story- "Garbage Christmas"
Life is HARD. A story about the power of a Story and of Christmas.
Nov 18, 2024•9 min•Season 6Ep. 47
S6-46 Christmas Story- A Classic by O Henry
This Christmas Classic has been edited (a titch) to fit the modern ear and the spoken word- but like all classics, it's stands the test of time :)
Nov 11, 2024•12 min•Season 6Ep. 46
S6-45 Christmas Story- I Can't Wait
A number of people are searching for a good Christmas story- here's a good about the power of anticipation
Nov 04, 2024•9 min•Season 6Ep. 45
S6-44 A Christmas Story
I'm testing to see how many people search for "Christmas Story" in podcasts this time of year. Probably a lot! So expect that bland title until the end of the year- this one is about a 15-year-old girl, a ping-pong table and an empty tank of gas- enjoy and share and enjoy this Holiday Season :)
Oct 28, 2024•7 min•Season 6Ep. 44
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