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On a Positive Note

by Jonas Cain

The world is full of negative news stories, so the goal of this podcast is to look to what’s right with the world first and then use that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant).

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Episodes

  1. Etched in the Heart

    It's can be easy to get distracted by the demands of every day life and forget where you are, where you came from, and where you're headed—especially when you don't take the time to create meaningful and memorable connections with your past, present, and potential future. Check out this episode…

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  2. Heart of Gold

    Olympic medals don't always go to the best athletes in the word, but sometimes they do go to Olympians with hearts of gold—even when it's a long shot. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to hear the story of a silver medal winner with a heart if gold. OFFER Hashtag Positivity helps...

  3. Social Support

    This episode shares a valuable reminder of the importance of sharing kindness and generosity towards the individuals, families, and businesses in our communities. We’re all in this together as a community, and together as a community, we can come out on the other side of challenges stronger than...

  4. Stick Your Neck Out

    We often find ourselves in “long shot” situations, yet the story you’ll discover in this episode encouraging reminder of what’s possible when you start with who you are, honor your uniqueness, and stick your neck out to grow beyond what you thought was possible and beyond your reach—like a fish...

  5. From Pain to Passion

    When we experience pain it can be easy to try and avoid the suffering that comes with it, but as the author Andrew Buerger reminds us, we have a valuable opportunity to use that pain to fuel our passion and make the world a better place as a result. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to...

  6. Relish the Moments

    It can be easy to take everyday life for granted—perhaps even treating the best of friends as mere furniture in our lives. Yet, when we’re mindful, we become empowered to recognize that even ordinary moments, like sharing a hotdog with a friend, can become an extraordinary moment if only we take...

  7. Meet New Friends

    The years can often be unkind, as loved one pass away and we are left to carry on without them; even still, we are presented with opportunities to meet new people, reminding us that we are not alone in this world, and that if we allow it, we can see that the best truly is yet to come. Check out...

  8. Shared Blessings

    What happens to one of us affects all of us, and when the necessities of life become luxuries that not all of us can afford, it is then that we must rise up and stand together, to get by with a little help from our community. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more. OFFER…

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  9. Authentic Character

    Throughout our lives we will be called to play many roles, and though we may not always get the role that we had hoped for—and perhaps not even the ones we feel most suited for—even still, we are challenged to step up and play our part with authentic character. And when we do this, we become...

  10. Valuable Skills

    Even the most seemingly mundane skills can be used to our advantage and may even be just the thing that sets us apart from others. Check out this episode of On a Positive Note to learn more. OFFER Become an official member of Hashtag Positivity and gain access to valuable resources for your…

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  11. Forgive & Remember Humanity

    The world could use more people who remember the humanity that unites us rather than the differences that divide us. At the end of the day, we all want to be happy, so as different as we are, aren’t we all still the same? Check out this episode of One a Positive Note to learn more. OFFER Do you…

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  12. Sing in Harmony

    Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we have to make the best of it, regardless of the cards that we’ve been dealt. We can choose to do nothing and resign ourselves to lasting dissonance, or we can take stock of our circumstances and with awareness make calculated changes to sing in...

  13. Choose Community

    When you're down and out, you realize real quick that there’re more to life than business, competition, and “every man for himself.” There’s community, friendship, and love. Tune in to episode 4 of On a Positive Note to hear the touching true story of competing coffee houses in Portland, Oregon...

  14. Make Any Job Your Dream Job

    Some people might view their job as something perhaps less than glamorous, but by taking into consideration your unique talents and skills you’ll be empowered to mindfully redefine the job description to one that best expresses your unique skills and talents, in a way that honors who you are and...

  15. Receive Gracefully

    The world is full of negative news stories, that’s why the On a Positive Note podcast looks to what’s right with the world first and then uses that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world better a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant). In this episode we share a joke, a quote from…

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  16. Welcome to On a Positive Note!

    The world is full of negative news stories, that’s why the On a Positive Note podcast looks to what’s right with the world first and then uses that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world better a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant). In this inaugural episode we begin this series…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The world is full of negative news stories, so the goal of this podcast is to look to what’s right with the world first and then use that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant).

HOSTED BY

Jonas Cain

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The world is full of negative news stories, so the goal of this podcast is to look to what’s right with the world first and then use that knowledge to make what’s wrong with the world a little bit better (or maybe even irrelevant).

How often does On a Positive Note release new episodes?

On a Positive Note has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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On a Positive Note is created and hosted by Jonas Cain.
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