Cliff and I just got back from an epic trip on Historic Route 66 to celebrate it's 100th Birthday (1926 - 2026). Join us as we tell you about the Mother Road and what we learned while driving it. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is BURNING UP MY GOODYEARS. Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Kevin Fisher. "Burning Up My Goodyears" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Joshua Rush.

Time for a retro rewind of a popular episode of Success by the Books from 2021. We have 5x's more data now than in 1986...talk about information overload! We're expected to make more decisions and make them faster than ever before. Join us as we bring you takeaways from Daniel J. Levitin's "The Organized Mind" to learn the optimal way to stay focused. Cliff's "In the News" is on HIGHWAY 1.

Music - "Dash" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs. "That's the Way Love Goes" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Danielle Hobert, Matt Sumner.

Here is the second part of "Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" by Todd Durkin. The five things last episode and the five things this episode will get you feeling energetic and strong so you can live out your dreams and goals. Cliff's "In the News" is SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TRUCK STOP CHICKEN. Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "Truck Stop Chicken" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith.

The calendar says April, and we're guessing that some (or all) of those January resolutions have gone the way of the dodo. This is a two-part episode called "Ten Ways to Ignite Your Life" by Todd Durkin. Listen and get yourself back on track and feel great physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally as you finish strong. Cliff's "In the News" is LOS ANGELES COLISEUM. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WATER FROM A STONE. Music - "Got the Talking Part Done" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Doak Turner. "Water From A Stone" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Katelyn Piz, and Kevin Fisher.

There are a lot of lonely people in this world. Loneliness is an epidemic. I've heard multiple times that two weeks of being lonely is the same as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. As people get older, it's often harder to make friends. Friends support a healthy immune system. Join us as we discuss what it takes to have a good friend and to be a good friend. Cliff's "In the News" is CATALINA ISLAND. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DON'T KILL MY BUZZ. Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, Marc-Alan Barnette. "Don't Kill My Buzz" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Dee Briggs.

Music only "Burnin' Up My Goodyears" by Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush. Full song "Daddy's Things" by Bev Nelson, Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush, Dee Briggs.

We are bringing you the information we learned on a Youtube station called Retirement Tranformed. Mark and Jody Rollins spoke all about "Anti-Aging Foods". These are foods that improve your health, make you feel, and look better. Who wouldn't want all three of those benefits?! Cliff's "In the News" is REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS. Cliff's "inside the Music" is OLD JOHNNY WOULD HAVE DONE IT. Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "Old Johnny Would Have Done It" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Jeff Lee, Dee Briggs.

Author, Karen Ehman, says that there are two secrets to having a productive week. Join us as we discuss the two "R's" rest and routine in this episode called "Sunday Secrets for a Productive Week". Set yourself up for success. Cliff's "In the News" is DOLPHIN SUPER PODS. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MY RIDE OR DIE (alternative version). Music - "The Pursuit of Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner. "My Ride or Die" (full song) by Cliff Nelson & Pam.

Best of Success by the Books: "The Energy Bus" by Jon Gordon is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller. The author takes us on an inspiring ride, in the form of a story, that reveals ten secrets to approaching life and work with positive, forward thinking that leads to a happier, more successful life - at work and at home.

Music Tracks and Full Song - "Rise" by Dee Briggs, Bev & Cliff Nelson.

Energy is "fuel" for our lives. You may see some people running around full of energy and vitality, and living their lives with exuberance...but you haven't felt that way in a long time. Today's episode "Increased Energy" will help you take a look at your current habits, and give you some energy-packed ones to add to your life. Cliff's "In the News" is MICKY DOLENZ. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE (duet version). Music - "Adam's Song"(music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman. "Drive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Dave Smith.

This week and next week we will be discussing ways to save energy. Today it's about decision fatigue. The average adult makes 35,000 decisions a day! Let's bring back some energy to your day. Join us for "Energy Savers - Decision Fatigue". Cliff's "In the News" is THE MISSION INN. Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU LIED TO ME TODAY, YOU'LL LIE ALONE TONIGHT. Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "You Lied to Me Today, You'll Lie Alone Tonight" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.