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Helping others is a virtue that seems to be disappearing in modern society. Our fast-paced lifestyle often leads us to put ourselves before everyone else so that we can get it all done.
But a rising tide lifts all boats, and helping others makes our entire world better off.
In this episode, I discuss one of the greatest helpers in history and how his good deeds continue to positively affect our society more than 100 years later.
Show Highlights Include:
The desirable characteristic that makes you irresistible and invaluable to everyone around you (1:53)
Invaluable life lessons from the little-known American who was one of history's greatest helpers (3:45)
How George Washington Carver is still helping Midwestern farmers to this day and what you can learn from this (even if you've never seen a farm) (9:06)
8 "Cardinal Virtues" that can make you a more effective and well-liked person (12:06)
Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here (https://www.rickrigsby.com/freegift) to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.
5 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Character & Relationship Series: Respect (Encore)
You can describe society in a dozen different ways, but 'respectful' might not come to mind. A time when you could have an argument with someone and shake hands at the end is long gone.
Many people don't respect those they disagree with, but they couldn't be more wrong.
In this episode, Dr. Rick discusses how respect restores an American culture and why you should remain a figure of honor and dignity (even with those you disagree with).
Show Highlights Include:
How sitting on the front porch with your neighbors builds a foundation of respect and civility (that will inspire everyone in your family). (0:30)
What the Boston Tea Party taught us about dealing with conflict and how you can grow with dignity in your next heated argument. (3:51)
Why the U.S Military takes respect to the next level - and why you should treat others with the same honor. (6:58)
The 'Nordstrom Way' and how it makes you a more dignified and less judgmental person. (10:41)
Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here (https://www.rickrigsby.com/freegift) to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.
28 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Vision & Purpose Series: Values (Encore)
Values are a fundamental part of our lives. For better or worse, they shape everything we do, from the words we say to the actions we take.
Your life experience sets the stage for the values that you live out later in life. But are these values helping or hindering you?
In this episode, I discuss the profound importance of your values and how you can live out values that improve your life and the lives of everyone around you.
Show Highlights Include:
How values influence the actions you take and how to harness them to improve your life (0:59)
Why living without clearly defined values is making you miserable and concrete steps you can take to fix it (2:12)
How to take back your life from the value-destroying behemoth of social media (2:24)
Walt Disney's value-based approach to decision-making and how you can use it to improve your life (15:36)
Do you want to stop existing and start living your best life right now? Click here (https://www.rickrigsby.com/freegift) to get the first chapter of Dr. Rick's best-selling book, Lessons From a Third Grade Dropout, for free.
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Character & Relationship Series: Helpers (Encore)
Published 12 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Those became specimen trays. Old glass milk containers became beaker bottles. He used everything he had. He did everything he could to help his fellow man. You know that he made a lot of inventions from peanuts, but he made a total of over 300 inventions. Not just with peanuts, but from sweet potatoes and even from soybean. He invented things from soap to shaving cream. In fact, friends, George Washington Carver helped save the economy of the south when ruts in the soil threatened crops. When soil became depleted from the repeated planting of cotton, Carver suggested that farmers plant sweet potatoes and peanuts to replenish their fields. […]
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