Knife and Fire Media

05/25/2026

You’ve been lied to about success. 🛑
We are taught the classic formula: **HAVE ➡️ DO ➡️ BE**.
*"If I just HAVE the dream job/car/bank account, then I can DO the cool things, and then I’ll finally BE happy."*
It’s a hamster wheel disguised as a rollercoaster. And it’s exhausting.
In the latest episode of *Finding Happiness*, we are flipping the script completely using positive psychology and Aristotle's ancient concept of *Eudaimonia* (flourishing).
Instead of chasing the "have," you start with the **"BE."** Who do you want to be today? Patient? Resilient? Grounded?
I’m breaking down a simple **5-Minute Be-First Check-In** that rewires your brain for immediate peace.
👇 **Drop a comment:** What is ONE quality you want to embody today? Let's build our happiness squad in the comments.
🎧 **Listen to the full 5-minute episode now!** (check the first comment below)!
*(📸 All images featured on Finding Happiness are from my personal photo portfolio—link in bio!)

05/23/2026

🎨 Art you can hold. Nature you can share.
Hey, it's Magic Mike — and I'm excited to drop something special from my photography portfolio.
Introducing Photo-Art Greeting Cards from my Nature Collection — featuring three stunning birds, all native to Northern California:
🌊 A seagull standing guard at the shore's edge
🌲 A hawk perched quietly in a pine tree
🌺 A hummingbird stealing nectar from fiery red-hot poker flowers
These aren't mass-produced cards from a rack. Each one is a piece of my art — printed on premium paper, mounted on sturdy 60 # folded cardstock, and finished with a hand-written description and my personal signature.
You get 6 cards (3 designs × 2 each) — perfect for:
💌 Heartfelt thank-you notes
🎁 One-of-a-kind gifts
🎄 Christmas stocking stuffers
✍️ Any message worth making memorable
🔥 Limited-time sale: just $15.00 for the full set of six.
Why send a boring card when you can send art?
👉 Shop now and explore my full portfolio: (Link in bio)

05/19/2026

🌳💍 Wait… someone in Peru just married a tree. Not metaphorically. An actual ceremony. Vows. Rings. Bridesmaids. The whole thing.

Meanwhile in America… the average family is spending $200+ a month on streaming services just to stare at the screen thinking, “There’s nothing on.” 😭📺

And for National Be a Millionaire Day, let me ask the real question…
Would you rather:
💰 Have a million dollars
🌳 Marry a tree
📺 Or cancel half your streaming subscriptions and finally find happiness?
👇 Be honest in the comments:

That's this week with me, Magic Mike on That 70s Channel:
🎶 The Biggest Hits of the 70s and MORE!

BUT WAIT THERE'S EVEN MORE
💔 My Peace & Love Lyrics feature takes a sharp turn into how love goes wrong

🎧 Plus I've dropped a new episode of my new podcast Finding Happiness — 5 minutes a week to bring more joy into your life. Look for "Finding Happiness" on Spotify or iHeart.

📻 Listen Sunday–Thursday 6–9pm Pacific
at That70sChannel.com (Powered by Live365)

05/16/2026

"Five Minutes. That's All I'm Asking." 🌅

You know that moment — alarm goes off, one eye cracks open, and your hand somehow finds the snooze button like a sleepy little ninja? 😂

Yeah. Same.

So I started asking myself a dangerous question:

👉 "What is the absolute minimum I can get away with… and still actually feel better?"

Turns out? Five minutes. A walk around the block. That's it.

And before you say "that can't be enough" — the science says otherwise. 🔬

✅ Blood pressure drops

✅ Blood sugar stabilizes

✅ Endorphins kick in — almost immediately

✅ You break the sedentary cycle draining you all day

Harvard researcher Shawn Achor calls it a "micro-dose of joy." And Martin Seligman, the godfather of positive psychology, puts it simply:

"Small wins compound into resilience."

You're not just taking a walk. You're teaching your brain that you show up for yourself. 💪

And as Tony Robbins says —

"Motion creates emotion. The body leads — and the mind follows."

No gym. No gear. No perfect conditions. Just you, a door, and five minutes you absolutely have.

🎙️ This is Part 1 of a two-part episode of Finding Happiness — and in Part 2, I'm sharing two simple add-ons that will multiply the happiness effect even further. You don't want to miss it. 👀

👇 Drop a comment — Have you tried the five-minute walk? I genuinely want to hear from you.

❤️ Like this | 🔁 Share it with someone who needs a nudge | ➕ Follow for Part 2!

📸 All images are from Mike's personal photography portfolio — link in bio

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05/15/2026

Five minutes can change more than you think. 🚶‍♀️🌅

In Part Two of *Finding Happiness*, we take the simple **5‑minute walk** and amplify it with two powerful additions:

✨ **Affirmation “incantations”** inspired by Tony Robbins
https://www.tonyrobbins.com

🌿 **Mindful walking** based on research from Jon Kabat‑Zinn
https://www.umassmed.edu/cfm/mindfulness/about-us/jon-kabat-zinn/

No complicated routines. No expensive tools. Just movement, breath, and a few quiet minutes to reconnect with yourself before the day takes over.

Tomorrow morning try it:
Step outside. Move your body. Say something kind to yourself. Notice the world around you.

Sometimes the smallest habit is the one that changes everything. 💛

You’ll also hear insights from:

• Brendon Burchard (high‑performance coach)
https://brendon.com

• Dr. Wayne Dyer (author and spiritual teacher)
https://www.drwaynedyer.com

• Arthur Brooks, author of *From Strength to Strength*
https://arthurbrooks.com
And the timeless wisdom of **Lao Tzu** from the *Tao Te Ching*
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/laozi/

05/12/2026

🐔 VELCRO. AI ROBOTS. THE CHICKEN DANCE. It's officially a weird week and I am HERE FOR IT. 😂
Velcro turns 68 this week — still the world's loudest way to open a wallet. 💸
AI just replaced your customer service rep… exactly like the phone company did in 1975. Same no-soul energy. Different area code.
And yes — National Dance Like a Chicken Day is real. So is your regret about attending that wedding. 🎊
🎶 Magic Mike is bringing the Biggest Hits of the 70s + all this beautiful nonsense —
Sunday–Thursday, 6–9p Pacific
👉 That70sChannel.com powered by Live365
🎙️ Also — new 5-minute podcast Finding Happiness drops weekly on Spotify. Because after the Chicken Dance, we ALL need a little joy.
👇 Drop your worst Chicken Dance memory in the comments. Winner gets our eternal respect.

05/11/2026

"You know that feeling when you crack open a fortune cookie and it says EXACTLY what you needed to hear? That's what this is. Every single time.

Welcome to Magic Mike's Mojo Minute.
This moment of good vibes is provided by the Finding Happiness Podcast — drop in weekly for 5 minutes
of pure joy and happiness tips. Link in my bio. 🥠"

#02 Small wins are still wins

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05/08/2026

"Hey — before you keep scrolling...
I've got something for you.
One minute. One thought.
Just enough mojo to change the whole direction of your day.
I'm Magic Mike — and THIS... is your Mojo Minute.

These moments brought to you by the Finding Happiness Podcast —
a weekly 5-minute dose of tips and ideas to bring you
more joy and happiness.
Here’s the link to follow along.
youtube.com/🎧"

05/07/2026

https://youtu.be/ufULP_UIdmk

"Five Minutes. That's All I'm Asking." 🌅
You know that moment — alarm goes off, one eye cracks open, and your hand somehow finds the snooze button like a sleepy little ninja? 😂
Yeah. Same.
So I started asking myself a dangerous question:
👉 "What is the absolute minimum I can get away with… and still actually feel better?"
Turns out? Five minutes. A walk around the block. That's it.
And before you say "that can't be enough" — the science says otherwise. 🔬
✅ Blood pressure drops
✅ Blood sugar stabilizes
✅ Endorphins kick in — almost immediately
✅ You break the sedentary cycle draining you all day
Harvard researcher Shawn Achor calls it a "micro-dose of joy." And Martin Seligman, the godfather of positive psychology, puts it simply:
"Small wins compound into resilience."
You're not just taking a walk. You're teaching your brain that you show up for yourself. 💪
And as Tony Robbins says —
"Motion creates emotion. The body leads — and the mind follows."
No gym. No gear. No perfect conditions. Just you, a door, and five minutes you absolutely have.
🎙️ This is Part 1 of a two-part episode of Finding Happiness — and in Part 2, I'm sharing two simple add-ons that will multiply the happiness effect even further. You don't want to miss it. 👀
👇 Drop a comment — Have you tried the five-minute walk? I genuinely want to hear from you.
❤️ Like this | 🔁 Share it with someone who needs a nudge | ➕ Follow for Part 2!
📸 All images are from Mike's personal photography portfolio — michaelreiningphotography.com

"Five Minutes. That's All I'm Asking." 🌅You know that moment — alarm goes off, one eye cracks open, and your hand somehow finds the snooze button like a sle...