When you're down and out, you realize real quick that there’re more to life than business, competition, and “every man for himself.” There’s community, friendship, and love. Tune in to episode 4 of On a Positive Note to hear the touching true story of competing coffee houses in Portland, Oregon that learned just that. Enjoy!

OFFER
Do you and the people you influence have a growth mindset, clarity of purpose, and high value relationships? If you’d like to level-up your psychological capital and emotional intelligence, then sign up for the interactive online course “The Power of Resilience” today at learn.hashtagpositivity.com/resilience

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
Email: jonas@hashtagpositivty.com
Website: hashtagpositivity.com/podcast

TIMESTAMPS
00:30 A joke about a man who finally gets his dream job.
01:22 Two truths mirrored by the joke.
03:17 A positive news story about two competing coffee shops in Portland, Oregon.
05:08 The importance of choosing community and friendship over competition and fear.
06:04 Reflection questions
06:25 Wrap up
07:06 Featured song, “Reciprocity,” by Opel

LINKS
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-shop-owner-helps-competitor-stay-open-to-pay-medical-bills/
https://www.thelocalcoffeeco.com/
https://moonlightcoffeehouse.com/
https://opel.bandcamp.com/album/strange-encounters

HOST
Jonas Cain is the Facilitator of Fascination & Purveyor of Positivity of Hashtag Positivity, a social entrepreneurship that supports emerging leaders and their influencers to develop resilience to overcome life's challenges.

FEATURED ARTIST
Band: Opel
Song: Reciprocity
Album: Stranger Encounters (2008)
Guitar & Vocals: James Fiore
Bass: Bill Szafarowicz
Saxophone: Jonas Toutant
Keyboard: Josh Gunther
Drums: Jason Dimitropolis
MUSIC
(Used by permission from Youtube’s Audio Library)
Opening & Closing Tune: “Safety Net” by Riot
Lightning Bugs by Geographer
A Quiet Thought by Wayne Jones

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