How Probability and Chance Rule Your Life & Understanding How Motivation Really Works
Ever have someone offer to help you and you say – “No, I got it.”? Why? Why we are so reluctant to ask other people for help when we really could use it? This episode begins with a discussion on why a...
5 Sep 201947min
How Anyone Can Learn Anything & The Fascinating Science of Human Attachment
It’s quite common and convenient to take medication or vitamin pills with a gulp of coffee or juice in the morning. But should you? The episode begins with a discussion on how important it is to use t...
2 Sep 201946min
SYSK Choice: You Are Eating Fake Food & Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know
Men and women approach online dating very differently and consequently get different results. This classic episode begins with a discussion on who does a better job using online dating – and why. http...
31 Aug 201935min
How Just a Little Rest Can Change Your Life & Fascinating Stories You Never Knew
You know what customer service people really like? They like when you are nice to them. This episode begins with a magical phrase the next time you need a customer service person to go the extra mile ...
29 Aug 201942min
How to Be More Creative Than You Ever Imagined & A Simpler Way to Change Any Behavior
People who have high credit scores are often quite proud of them. And there is no doubt that a high credit score is better than a low credit score. But is a high credit score better than an average on...
26 Aug 201947min
How to Drastically Improve Your Intuition & How Planet Earth Has Shaped Who You Are
Your shoulders speak volumes. It turns out how you hold your shoulders telegraphs a message to the world as to what kind of person you are. This episode begins with a discussion about who your shoulde...
22 Aug 201947min
Why Feedback Often Fails & A More Effective Way to Have a Conversation
How physically strong are you? Interestingly, men today are not as strong as they once were. I begin this episode with the explanation of why that is and the surprising health consequences of not havi...
19 Aug 201945min
How a Little Surprise Will Change Your Life & How Introverts Can Thrive in the Workplace
Have you ever noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with an idea there comes a point of diminishing returns? The harder you concentrate, the worse it gets. It’s true for ...
15 Aug 201942min
