You may know The Ultimate Gift — the heart-wrenching yet profoundly uplifting film starring James Garner, Brian Dennehy, and Abigail Breslin. But do you know the man behind the story?

Jim Stovall, the author of the bestselling book that inspired the movie, joins me once again for an unforgettable conversation. With more than 49 titles to his name and over 25 years as a syndicated columnist, Jim brings insight, heart, and perspective like no one else.

This marks his third appearance on the show, and each time we talk, it gets better. If you’ve missed our previous chats, dig into the archives — but don’t skip this one. It’s packed with wisdom, storytelling, and timeless life lessons.

In this episode:

– The Backyard Millionaire Creed — powerful promises that build lasting wealth

– Times Like These – what history teaches us about navigating real estate fear

– Jim Rohn’s wisdom: Why seasons of life are predictable (and how to prepare)

– The Surprising Millionaire Asset – it’s not what you think (Lachlan Brown via IdeaPod)

– The Midnight Line – a short story written in Carmel-by-the-Sea

– Real Trivia presented by AJ’s Old Town Steakhouse: Which U.S. city first required residential building permits?

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