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JJ: Sure, let’s see, my brother Bert and I were finishing up college in the early 90’s and we’re looking for a way to combine art and business. I’d love to kind of hear your story, your background and kind of how you got started. So to kind of get started, I’m sure many listeners are familiar with the Life is Good brand, but maybe they don’t know your story. MB: We’re very excited to have you on here. JJ: Matt, thanks so much for having me and Life is Good. He and his company had previously been featured on CNN, CNBC, Nightline, Today, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and much more. As well as the author of Life is Good, the book. John is the cofounder and chief creative optimist for Life is Good. MB: Today we have another exciting guest on the show, John Jacobs.

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How to find simple ways to weave joy into your life Why fun is “part of the main course” and not your dessert The importance of taking a few moments to connect with someone The real depth behind the concept of “life is good”and why its OK to acknowledge the painful parts of your life The Rule of “Yes, And,” how it can have a huge impact on your life & unleash your creativity Incredible, simple perspective shift you can get by changing a SINGLE WORD when you find yourself complaining Why you should never say you “have to” do something (and what you should say instead) The incredible power of optimism and strategies to become more optimistic How John embarks on his mission to “spread the power of optimism'Įven when facing hardest adversity - you can consciously shift your mind to the positive and grow good instead of being consumed by the negative The Amazing story of how one act of hate created a wave of love How the story of one person can transform your experience How to focus on optimism without ignoring the negative experiences in your life The incredible power of simple gratitude during the toughest challenges of our lives How Life is Good takes a stand against the negativity in the news media

Why its often the people that face the biggest adversity and trauma that embrace the real meaning of “life is good' How Life is Good went from being “wildly unsuccessful”, sleeping in a used van, to launching a massive brand What drove John to find a way to combine art and business to launch an amazing company

The ten superpowers that can change your life He and his company have previously been featured on CNN, CNBC, Nightline, Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,and much more. John is the co-founder and chief creative optimist for Life is Good as well as the author of Life Is Good: The Book. In this episode we discuss how our guest went from being “wildly unsuccessful”, sleeping in a used van, to launching a massive brand, the power of simple gratitude during the toughest challenges of our lives, the transformational superpowers that can change your life, the massive perspective shift you can grain from two simple words, and much more with John Jacobs.