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Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera - The Mission - - It is the intention of Admirable Friends to create a network of Admirable Friend groups, where participants feel safe, encouraged and supported in their journey to make discernible progress toward reducing stress and finding reliable happiness. - The Vision - What - - To create a physical and virtual world-wide support network made up of Admirable Friends seeking Reliable Happiness and/or less stress - Admirable Friends display generous, virtuous, and discerning qualities - Admirable Friends are willing to look honestly at their intentions and the results of their actions, admit when they have caused stress to themselves or others, and are willing to change habits so they won't make the same choice again - To create a safe and structured environment designed to promote conversation on matters of deeper life importance - To create a multi-cultural group that emphasizes personal and communal growth through the inner development of beneficial mind qualities and that supports freedom of personal conscience in matters of faith - The Purpose - Why - - To enhance individual wisdom and compassion through effective group dialogue - To support individuals seeking reliable happiness - To share goodwill with all beings - To provide time-tested teaching principles in a contemporary curriculum format - To support our human need to learn, excel, and transcend everyday stress - To develop and enjoy admirable friendship with others - The Core Values - How - - A Board and Executive team committed to participating and leading by example - A commitment to the circular learning model of; 1)concept, 2)practice, and 3)understand - A management team committed to continuous open-minded inquiry and advocacy of an evolving program - A management team committed to systems thinking as a counter-measure to crisis management - A systems development team committed to listen to network participants for future improvements - The effective use of a personal log as a means to be accountable to our actions, words, and thoughts - A virtual network developed to grow intelligence over time - Through an anonymous social network that produces helpful and relevant case studies

Admirable Friends, February 10, 2015

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol and Fichera and Alex Discernment - How do you build it? Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The subject is Discernment... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org. Please share your thoughts on: How do you develop your discernment? Do you have a daily practice of building discernment? What benefit do you, or would you receive from such a regular practice? WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL DOWNLOAD OVERVIEW ON DISCERNMENT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

02-11
57:34

Admirable Friends - Write Your Own Eulogy... While Living, February 3, 2015

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera, and AJ Write Your Own Eulogy... While Living? Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The subject is DOUBT and DETERMINATION... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org. Please share your thoughts on: Can you draft your own Eulogy? How does doubt play a part in your decision making? Do you doubt your ability to live according to an overall purpose? WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL DOWNLOAD AN AUDIO ON DETERMINATIONDOWNLOAD A PDF ON DETERMINATIONOVERALL INSTRUCTION ON DOUBT AND DETERMINATION PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

02-04
59:01

Admirable Friends - Wanting and Craving, January 27, 2015

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera, and Alex What is the difference between WANTING and CRAVING? Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The subject is WANTING and CRAVING... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org.  Please share your thoughts on: Can you give us examples of what you consider a WANT is, versus something you CRAVE for? With each example, (WANTS AND CRAVINGS) do you think it leads you to stress or happiness? WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL DOWNLOAD BUDDY'S EXAMPLE IN AUDIODOWNLOAD BUDDY'S EXAMPLE IN PDF PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

01-29
01:00:40

Admirable Friends - Anxiousness and Equanimity, January 20, 2015

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera, and Alex When do I finally say "NO" I can't change this situation? Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The subject is ANXIOUSNESS and EQUANIMITY... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org.  Please share your thoughts on: Relationships... when or why do I wish goodwill? Relationships... when or why do I show compassion? Relationships... when or why do I show empathetic joy? Relationships... when or why do I say NO, I can't change this (Equanimity) WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT ON EQUANIMITY HERE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

01-21
56:56

Admirable Friends - Patience and Endurance, January 13, 2015

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera When do you feel you are impatient... and why do you think? Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The subject is IMPATIENCE and ENDURANCE... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org.  Please share your thoughts on: When do you feel you are impatient... and why do you think? WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL   PATIENCE/ENDURANCE HERE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

01-15
59:23

Admirable Friends - Self-Restraint, January 6, 2015

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera Does Your New Year's Resolution Involve SELF-RESTRAINT ? Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The subject is NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS and RESTRAINT... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org.  Please share your thoughts on: What is your New Year's Resolution, and what RESTRAINT is involved? PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

01-07
57:47

Admirable Friends - Generosity, December 23, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time Today's Topic is on Generosity ... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org.  PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

12-26
59:20

Admirable Friends - When are you Persistent?, December 16, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera (and guest ALEX) Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time When are you Persistent? ... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org.  Please share your thoughts on What kinds of actions are you persistent with? What kind of actions are you not persistent with? WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT ON PERSISTENCE HERE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

12-17
58:44

Admirable Friends - Are Virtuous Acts Skillful?, December 9, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera (and guest ALEX) Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU The subject is VICE and VIRTUE... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org.  Please share your thoughts on whether or not you view the acts of VICE and VIRTUE   Are acts of VIRTUE skillful, and if so, how are they skillful for YOU? Are acts of VICE unskillful, and if so, how are they unskillful for YOU?   WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

12-10
59:03

Admirable Friends - Authenticity & Habits, December 2, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera (and guest ALEX) Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time The subject is AUTHENTICITY and HABITS... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org   Please share your thoughts on any of the following:My Habits 1-Which of your habits are troubling to you? 2-What is the hidden allure that precedes the habit? 3-What is the downside to the bad habit? 4-What is an alternative strategy to overcome the bad habit? WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL   DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT ON GOODWILL HERE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

12-03
59:24

Admirable Friends - Relationships & Goodwill, November 25, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera (and guest ALEX) Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU   The subject is RELATIONSHIPS and when we might use Goodwill... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org. It can include the following: Please share your thoughts on why you might want to use GOODWILL with any these relationships: Six Types of Relationships 1-Those we like 2-Those we don't like 3-Those we neither like or dislike 4-Those who like us 5-Those who don't like us 6-Those who neither like or dislike us WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT ON GOODWILL HERE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

11-27
58:21

Admirable Friends - Ignorance & Discernment, November 18, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera (and guest ALEX) Ignorance & Discernment Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time   The subject is MAKING GOOD CHOICES... Please SEND us an EMAIL with your input to hello@admirablefriends.org. It can include the following: 1-WHAT are some of the GOOD CHOICES you've made in your life? 2-HOW do you decide what a good choice is? 3-WHAT choices were NOT SO GOOD in your life. WHAT did you LEARN? WE'LL OF COURSE KEEP THE CONTENT CONFIDENTIAL   DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT ON DISCERNMENT HERE PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY TIME YOU SHARE INFORMATION YOU HELP OTHER LISTENERS - THAT'S GENEROSITY AT WORK! Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

11-19
57:38

Admirable Friends - Doubt & Determination, November 11, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera Doubt & Determination Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time This week: (2) Guests are Interviewed on Anxiousness and Equanimity (Mental Calm) DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE The Questions & Discussions 1-What is the single-most important Determination in your life? 2-Are weekly goals necessary or important in your life? 3-How do other Admirable Friends related to Doubt and Determination? Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

11-13
01:00:27

Admirable Friends - Anxiousness & Equanimity, November 4, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera Anxiousness & Equanimity Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time This week: (2) Guests are Interviewed on Anxiousness and Equanimity (Mental Calm) The Questions 1-When has Mental Calmness served you well in your life? 2-When has Anxiousness caused you stress in your life? 3-How do/would you apply the quality of Anxiousness/Equanimity to self-development?DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

11-05
59:04

Admirable Friends - Impatience & Endurance, October 28, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera Impatience & Endurance Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time   This week: (2) Guests are Interviewed on Impatience and EnduranceThe Questions 1-When has patience served you well in your life? 2-When has impatience caused you stress in your life? 3-How do/would you apply the quality of Patience/Endurance to self-development?DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

10-29
58:48

Admirable Friends - Excess & Restraint, October 14, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera Excess & Restraint Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time   This week: (2) Guests are Interviewed on Excess and RestraintThe Questions 1-Where have you exercised Restraint in your life? 2-Where has Excess (too much) caused you stress in your life? 3-How do/would you apply the quality of Restraint to self-development?DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

10-15
57:30

Admirable Friends - Greed & Generosity, October 7, 2014

Admirable Friends with Douglas Newsom Greed & Generosity Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time This week: (3) Guests are Interviewed on Greed and GenerosityDOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE Thanks and hope you can join us! BBSRadio.com/AdmirableFriends (Radio Show Info)www.AdmirableFriends.org (Organization & Curriculum Info) Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

10-08
01:00:23

Admirable Friends - Apathy & Persistence, September 30, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera Apathy & Persistence Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time This week: (2) Guests are Interviewed on Apathy and PersistenceDOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE Thanks and hope you can join us! http://www.bbsradio.com/admirablefriends Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

10-01
58:45

Admirable Friends - Virtue & Connection with Self-Development, September 23, 2014

Admirable Friends with Buddy and Carol Fichera This weeks conversation is about: VIRTUE & THE CONNECTION WITH SELF-DEVELOPMENTDOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE Thanks and hope you can join us! http://www.bbsradio.com/admirablefriends Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

09-24
58:29

Admirable Friends - Transforming Raw Talents, September 16, 2014

Admirable Friends with with Buddy and Carol Fichera Transforming Raw Talents Join us this Tuesday Evening at 7pm Central Time This weeks conversation with (2) Guests is about: USING OUR THE RAW SIDE OF OUR TALENTS AS A STARTING POINT TO BEGIN A CONTEMPLATIVE JOURNAL The Handout below includes the raw side of our Guests talents. Please try to download this handout as it will be helpful.DOWNLOAD THE HANDOUT HERE Thanks and hope you can join us! http://www.bbsradio.com/admirablefriends Call (716) 748-0150 to Listen Call (888) 627-6008 to Talk You can also download the BBS Radio App for: Apple or for Android

09-17
59:00

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