{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Classic Films, Classic Crucible Lessons V: It's a Wonderful Life","description":"Helping other people and having a higher purpose. That's a spot-on definition of what a life of significance is all about ... and also what IT\u2019S A WONDERFUL LIFE -- the movie we discuss on this week\u2019s episode of our summer series -- is all about. The movie\u2019s become an iconic Christmas tale because, as we discuss here, it shows that when we live our lives guided by our character and values, rather than simply by the things we want, or at least think we want, we find the kind of joy and purpose self-interest can never give us. That\u2019s the lesson of George Bailey\u2019s life \u2026 the kind of life that\u2019s within our grasp when we place the needs of others ahead the desires of ourselves.&amp;nbsp; To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com. Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and be sure to tell your friends and family about us. Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at info@beyondthecrucible.com ","author_name":"Beyond the Crucible","author_url":"http:\/\/beyondthecrucible.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32303792\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/32303792"}