How’s your driving? Sure you know you are a good driver but what do other drivers think? This episode starts with a slightly unusual driver’s test.
Then, you know those people who are always so happy? Is it hard work to be that happy or does it just come naturally? David Niven author of several books on happiness including, 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People explores the science of happiness and offers amazingly simple strategies to make you and those around you a lot happier.
Also, there are four questions you should ask on a first date to see if you should bother with a second date. I’ll tell you what those questions are.
Plus, you are about to learn things about Christmas you never knew.
Why do we celebrate this holiday the way we do, where did it really come from who is responsible for the way we view all things that are Christmas?
Bruce Forbes is a professor of religious studies at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa and author of the book, Christmas: A Candid History explains some of the fascinating facts behind Christmas and why he believes there are actually 2 Christmases – the religious one and the cultural one. And his explanation is fascinating.
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RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Source for story about your driving skills: https://www.thrillist.com/cars/nation/14-ways-people-drive-like-dicks-most-annoying-driving-habits
Amazon link for all of David Niven’s books, 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: http://amzn.to/2AE7Jvu
Amazon link for Bruce Forbes’ book, Christmas: A Candid History : http://amzn.to/2B7pWEN
Source for story about what to ask on a first date: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/best-first-date-questions
