Making friends on the playground was easy, but why does it feel so hard now? In this episode of Bacon Bits with Master Happiness, host Marty Jalove and special guest Tiffany dive deep into the beautiful and messy world of adult friendships.

Ever wonder how to build new connections or gracefully end a friendship that's run its course? Marty and Tiffany explore the common struggles adults face in forming and breaking bonds. They'll walk you through the five levels of friendship; from the "Passerby" to the "Best Friend" and help you understand where your connections truly stand.

Plus, discover the secret to better relationships with the unforgettable BACON framework: Boundaries, Authenticity, Courage, Openness, and Nurture. If you're ready to build a more fulfilling social life, this is the episode you can't afford to miss. Tune in for an honest, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation that will change the way you see your friends.

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Are you tired of running a race you never signed up for?

In this episode of Bacon Bits with Master Happiness, host Marty Jalove sits down with wealth management expert Derek Hartmann to tackle the age-old trap of "Keeping Up with the Joneses." But let’s be real—the Joneses aren’t just next door anymore. They are in your pocket, on your feed, and living rent-free in your head.

Marty and Derek dive deep into why comparison is the thief of joy and how it bleeds into our bank accounts, our careers, and our peace of mind. From the financial quicksand of performative spending to the "imposter trap" at work, they unpack the high cost of chasing someone else’s definition of success.

But we aren't just serving up problems; we're bringing home the BACON. Marty breaks down his transformative 5-step framework to help you stop comparing and start living authentically:

• Baseline: Define what you actually want.
• Audit: Clean up your mental and digital inputs.
• Celebrate: Learn to find genuine joy in others' success.
• Own: Embrace your unique lane and journey.
• Nurture: Use gratitude as a shield against envy.

Tune in for a candid conversation filled with personal stories, financial wisdom, and the motivation you need to step off the treadmill of comparison. It’s time to find your own flavor of happiness.

Ready to sizzle with purpose? Hit play and let's get cooking!

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What can a Roman Emperor teach us about modern leadership? More than you might think.

In this kickoff episode of our 2026 "Legendary Leaders" series, Marty "Master Happiness" Jalove and his son, Nate, dive deep into the mind of the Philosopher King himself: Marcus Aurelius. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a young leader just starting your climb, the ancient wisdom of Stoicism holds the key to mastering your mindset in the boardroom.

Join this dynamic father-son duo as they bring home the BACON, applying our signature framework of Balance, Accountability, Compassion, Optimism, and Nurturing to the challenges of today's workplace.

Are you reacting to the storm, or finding stillness within it? Are you building a legacy, or just chasing a title?

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why "The Inner Citadel" is crucial for managing stress.
• How to "get curious before you get furious" with your team.
• The art of Amor Fati (loving your fate) and turning obstacles into opportunities.
• Why true leaders plant trees under whose shade they never expect to sit.

Tune in for the laughs, stay for the lessons, and discover how to lead with logic and love.

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