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Episode Highlights:

• Live with Purpose
  We dive into the meaning of the phrase Vive Proposito (Live with Purpose), sharing insights on how finding a sense of purpose, even if unclear, can help you navigate life. Inspired by Mark Twain’s reflection on life’s “two most important days,” Chris offers practical advice for bringing passion and intentionality to every action.
  
  
• Self-Trust and Attracting Opportunity
  When you put your heart into what you do, something powerful happens. Chris shares how dedication builds trust in oneself and how, like the saying goes, success is attracted to those who are passionate—just like the butterfly drawn to a flower.
  
  
• The Psychology of Restaurant Menus
  Ever wonder why certain dishes catch your eye? This episode explores how colors, layout, and strategic item counts work together to make menus appealing and subtly guide diners’ choices, boosting restaurant sales in the process.
  
  
• Pig Myths Busted
  Think pigs don’t sweat? We break down how pigs actually regulate their body temperature and dispel myths about their health.
  
  
• Top Baby Names for 2024
  Find out which names are trending for the new year! From classic choices like Noah and Olivia to modern favorites like Athens and Valkyrie, there’s a name style for everyone.
  
  
• Halloween Humor
  Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky jokes. Ever wonder why mummies avoid vacations or how skeletons stay in touch? We’ve got the laughs covered for you!
  
  
• This Week in History
  Join us on a journey through history, featuring events like the stock market crash of 1929, John Glenn’s return to space, and Orson Welles’ infamous War of the Worlds broadcast.
  
  
• Simple Steps for a Purposeful Life
  Chris shares five simple steps to living with purpose: align with your values, pursue your passions, and seek growth, challenge, and contribution for a life well-lived.
  
  
• Mind Bender Trivia: The WWII Miracle Cure
  Wrap up with a mind-bending trivia question about an everyday item once advertised as a “miracle cure”—can you guess what it is?
  
  

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In this episode, I take you on a journey inspired by an article I wrote, "The High Calling of Sales: Lessons from a Teenage Rite of Passage." It all began with a question I asked myself—whatever happened to that desperate salesman who offered to "bust a gut" to close a deal? This podcast is a short story I wrote as a compendium to that article, reflecting on the memorable encounter that shaped my understanding of what sales truly means.

Join me as I recount a pivotal moment from my teenage years—a snowy afternoon at a used car lot with my dad and his friend, Dave. What should have been a rite of passage turned into a live demonstration of all the things a salesperson should never be. From a pushy salesman’s exaggerated antics to the realization that sales isn't about manipulation but about helping others, this story delves into the deeper purpose behind selling.

If you’ve ever wondered what separates a true salesperson from a caricature, or how integrity plays into this profession, this story will give you plenty to think about. Tune in to discover the powerful lessons I learned that day and how they’ve shaped my view on the high calling of sales.

Episode Highlights:

• A comical yet eye-opening encounter with a used car salesman
• The timeless lessons about sales learned as a teenager
• The contrast between self-serving tactics and sales as a service to others
• Why sales, when done right, is a meaningful and noble calling

Tune in now for a thoughtful, humorous, and reflective story that brings sales to life in a way you may not have heard before.