The desire to "do better" and "be better" is a fundamental drive for many, making the self-help genre one of the most popular in literature. With thousands of self-help books available, how do we know whom to trust and what advice to follow?

In this special episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FAPA, to discuss their exciting new book, Lodestar: Tapping Into the 10 Timeless Pillars of Success. This comprehensive roadmap offers timeless principles and essential insights to help you become the best version of yourself. To start, we introduce the concept of training your brain toward optimism. This foundational theme has personal and scientific support, serving as the first step toward self-improvement.

For more conversations like this, check out the Lodestar Podcast, where Jim and George explore the self-help philosophies discussed in the book: https://www.youtube.com/@Lodestar-Book

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