Something You Should Know

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  • Invisible Forces that Influence Your Life & How The News of the Day Affects You

    Men - and teenage boys - sometimes act foolishly in front of beautiful women. They are also known to take more risks if they know a woman is watching. Why? This episode begins with an interesting explanation that points to evolution as the reason why. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-03/sp-wdm031810.php

    We like to think that the world is fairly predictable and that we have good explanations for why things happen. The fact is we don’t in many cases. Why does one smoker die young while another lives to 100? Why do certain medicines work for some people but not other people? The answer is - no one really knows. Journalist and broadcaster Michael Blastland says that we need to face the fact that so much of how the world works is a total mystery. Michael is the author of a book called The Hidden Half (https://amzn.to/3pCFvt8). Listen as he makes the case that there are unforeseen forces that influence so much of what happens that no one can explain. 

    News is a big business. For centuries there have been newspapers, then news magazines, then radio and TV news and now we have 24-hour cable news networks. When you watch or read the news you get the impression that it is really important stuff. But is it? Do people really care what’s going on in the world. Listen to the surprising answer from Rob Brotherton, a psychology and science writer who teaches at Barnard College in New York and is author of the book Bad News: Why We Fall for Fake News (https://amzn.to/3dySmKn). If you are news watcher, you will find what he says to be fascinating. 

    Did you know chocolate was responsible (at least partly) for the discovery of the microwave oven? Do you know how much caffeine is in chocolate? And what about the link between chocolate and acne? Listen as I explain some fascinating facts about chocolate you may have never known. http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-chocolate/

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    52 min
  • SYSK Choice: Improving the Way You Think & Eating Without Worrying

    Many men - and women too - wish they were taller. Unfortunately, there is no simple fix for that. But there are ways to LOOK taller and we start this episode with some effective techniques. http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a37254/7-style-tips-that-will-make-you-look-taller/

    Did anyone ever teach you HOW to think? Likely not. So when you have a problem to solve or need to come up with a solution – you just think the way you think. But what if you could think better? Tim Hurson author of the book Think Better (https://amzn.to/2CzMTCn) joins me to discuss a way to improve your thinking that can result in better thoughts, better ideas and better solutions.

    So what’s the deal with seedless watermelons? Where did they come from and why are there no seeds? And how do they grow new ones if there are no seeds to plant? I’ll unravel the mystery of seedless watermelons for you. http://mentalfloss.com/article/31211/where-do-seedless-watermelons-come

    Today, meal planning isn’t so much about foods we enjoy but rather foods that are supposed to be “good for you.” The problem is, that is a very strange way to eat. Barry Glassner, a sociology professor at the University of Southern California is author of a book The Gospel of Food: Why We Should Stop Worrying and Enjoy What We Eat (https://amzn.to/2wStk2R). He joins me to explain why our obsession with eating food with less salt, less sugar and fewer calories is flawed and why eating foods you enjoy has a lot of real benefits.

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    46 min
  • How to Exude Self-Confidence & What it Means to Be a Better Person

    Dust is everywhere. And as soon as you get rid of it, it comes right back again. This episode begins with an explanation of what the dust in your house is made of and the best ways to keep it under control. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091028114023.htm

    Probably everyone wishes they had more self-confidence. Who wanted want to be one of those people who can just walk into a room and take control. Nothing seems to bother them and they don’t seem to care what anyone thinks of them. It turns out we can all have more confidence and it all starts with a decision according to psychologist Sheenah Hankin author of the book Complete Confidence: A Handbook (https://amzn.to/2LTcGux) Just listening to this conversation with Sheenah will make you feel more confident and give you the tools to develop more confidence as time goes on. 

    What does it mean to be a better person? That’s what Jim Davies decided to explore. Jim is a professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and author of the book, Being the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are: The Science of a Better You (https://amzn.to/2OyCfly) . He has developed three pillars of being a better person - productivity, morality and happiness. Listen as he explains how you too can all be as wonderful as your dog thinks you are.

    People do better work when they are rewarded for it. That probably comes as no surprise but there is a bit more to it than that. Listen as I explain the power of a reward to motivate people as well as how a lack of reward demotivates people. It is something every parent, employer and manager should hear. Source: Dr. John Hoover, author of the book The Art Of Constructive Confrontation (https://amzn.to/3bbqk4O)


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    46 min
  • How to Prepare for a Big Event (From a Jeopardy Champion) & Making Sense of Statistics

    Where do potholes come from? Did you know there is a “pothole season” when they are more likely to happen? This episode begins with a discussion on one of my biggest pet peeves - potholes. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642198/reason-roads-have-potholes

    We all have big events we need to prepare for. Whether it’s a speech or an interview or a performance of any kind, you need to be prepared. So what is the most effective way to prepare? One person who knows a lot about preparing for a big event is Buzzy Cohen. He was a 9-game winner on Jeopardy who then went on to victory in the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions. Buzzy claims it wasn’t that he was so smart - he just prepared better. Listen as he shares his insight into the best ways to prepare for any big event or performance. He also talks about his experience on Jeopardy. Buzzy is the author of the audio book Get Ready: A Champion's Guide to Preparing for the Moments that Matter (https://amzn.to/3tSdp04).

    While people often use data and statistics to make an argument or support their case, it also seems that more of us are less trusting of that data. Should we be? It often seems that you can use data to support any argument. So how can we better understand how data and statistics work and how can we use these to improve our understanding of the world? Here with some excellent advice is Tim Harford who has been called “the best popular economics writer in the world.” He is author of the book The Data Detective: 10 Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics (https://amzn.to/3jENog6).

    Have you ever forgotten something and worried that your memory maybe isn’t working right? It happens to people at every age. Often the reason it happens is simple and relatively easy to fix. Listen as I explore 3 things that can mess with your memory. Source: Scott Hagwood author of Memory Power (https://amzn.to/2LO2ofm)

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    52 min
  • SYSK Choice: How Your Home Impacts You & The Forgiveness Myth

    When you ask someone on a date, is it better to call or send a text or email? There is a preferred method if the goal is to get a - yes. This episode begins by explaining all of this. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150901140703.htm

    When someone walks into your home, they immediately make assumptions about you. So what do people assume about you? What does your home say? According to Winifred Gallagher author of the book, House Thinking: A Room by Room Look at How We Live (https://amzn.to/2LzmTWX), it says a lot. What’s also interesting is that your house and its contents have impact and influence on you – in terms of how you think and behave. Join me as Winifred explains the fascinating and often undetected relationship you have with your home.

    Whether or not you are happy depends on a lot of factors. But there is one BIG factor in your life that can make or break your happiness. Listen as I tell you what it is. http://www.techinsider.io/how-to-know-you-are-happy-psychology-2015-9

    If you are able to forgive someone for something you have done to you, that is considered the virtuous and right thing to do. But is it? What if what was done to you is unforgivable – then what? Is forgiveness the only way to unburden yourself? No, according to Gary Egeberg, author of the book, The Forgiveness Myth (https://amzn.to/2Pg6xEM). Sometimes forgiveness is NOT the answer and Gary explains what the alternatives are.

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    44 min
  • How Scents, Odors and Smells Affect You & Where the Internet Came From

    Wearing a face mask has become part of everyday life. What type of mask is the best to protect you and others? While the mask itself is important, there is something else about the mask that is critical for it to be effective. Listen as I explain what that is. https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22251362/mask-fit-coronavirus-best-cloth-n95

    Have you ever wondered how your sense of smell really works? What makes some scents pleasant and others repulsive? Did you know a lot of the odors here are on earth come from outer space? These are a few of the fascinating things I explore with Harold McGee, author of the best-selling book called Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells (https://amzn.to/39yhOgx). Listen and you will have renewed respect for your sense of smell.

    What is the Internet, where did it come from and how did it get to be what it is today? That is what you will discover as you listen to my conversation with James Ball. He is Global Editor at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, a former special projects editor at The Guardian and author of the book, The Tangled Web We Weave: Inside The Shadow System That Shapes the Internet (https://amzn.to/3tsaaMP)

    What’s the best cure for the hiccups? Not all cures work for everyone but listen as I explain some that are worth trying. I’ll also tell you the hiccup cure that works virtually every time. Source: Nancy Snyderman author of Medical Myths That Can Kill You (https://amzn.to/3cUAR7d)

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    51 min
  • From "Something You Should Know" - A Special Sneak Peek of The Washies Podcast

    From the producers of "Something You Should Know" comes The Washies! As a SYSK subscriber you are getting a “first peek” of Episode 1 just in time for President's Day and Washington's birthday. Here is what this podcast is all about…

    In the not so distant future of 2025, amid a backdrop of significant political unrest, a TV producer finds and promotes five millennials who happen to be direct descendants of George Washington. The three women and two men participate in a reality TV show that catapults them to both fame and infamy. As they struggle to slay their own person demons, they also represent the paradox of George Washington—hero/slave owner. Through all this, they learn to love each other and truly become family… just as the country needs them most.

    I hope you will listen - and then subscribe, leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen - and feel free to drop me a line and let me know what you think. 

    if you like episode #1 here is a link so you can go and listen to more episodes - they are available now https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-washies/id1549712920  

    So here you go episode #1 of The Washies….

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    29 min
  • The Science of Winning and Losing & Why So Many People Are So Rude

    How do you get someone to say - YES? There is a simple phrase or two you can add to any request that will increase the chances that almost anyone will do you the favor you ask. This episode begins with what those phrases are. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10510974.2012.727941?journalCode=rcst20

    Certainly one of the appeals of watching professional sports is knowing you are watching the best of the best play the game. So how did those players get to be the best and what can you learn from that so you can get to the top of your game in your chosen field? What separates the very best from the “pretty good?” Ashley Merryman, co-author of the book, Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing (http://amzn.to/2CiopYU) reveals some fascinating stories and research that you can use to improve your chances of winning in whatever you choose to do.

    There isn’t a soul alive who hasn’t gotten an email or 2 (or perhaps thousands!) offering male enhancement pills, creams and lotions. The problem is, none of them work. And there is even a bigger problem with these fake potions. Listen and discover what it is. http://healthland.time.com/2013/05/16/the-dangers-lurking-in-male-sexual-supplements/

    Are people becoming ruder? Sure seems that way to me. So where did this need to be “brutally honest” come from? Danny Wallace, author of the book, F You Very Much (http://amzn.to/2HeCzxV) looks at the origins of this new lack of civility as well as what it is doing and how we can stop it.

    The Washies: Here is the link to our new podcast I mention in this episode called The Washies, on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-washies/id1549712920

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    43 min
  • SYSK Choice: How to Master Memory & The Pitfalls of Performance Addiction

    If you have ever lost weight, you’ve probably asked yourself, “When I lose weight, where does the fat go?” It is an interesting question and the fact is most health professionals cannot answer it. But I can – and will as we begin this episode. https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/26/health/lose-weight-where-does-it-go-partner/index.html

    If the “lose-it-or-use-it” theory applies to anything – it applies to memory. U.S. Memory Champion Chester Santos, author of the book, Mastering Memory (https://amzn.to/2P4LTay) joins me to offer some techniques to help you improve your ability to remember names and just about everything else. In fact he takes us all on an exercise to remember a list of 15 random words and commit it to memory.

    There is probably a jar of Vaseline around your house somewhere. And it turns out that Vaseline has a lot of uses and applications that you have probably never heard of. I’ll share several of the best ones in this episode. https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/14-unusual-uses-for-vaseline-50762

    While it is always great to strive for success, some people strive for nothing else. They judge everything by how much they achieve, how they look, how much money they have or how big their house is. Psychologist Dr. Arthur Ciarimicoli identified this problem and gave it a name – “Performance Addiction.” It refers to people who think achievement and success will bring them happiness. When it doesn’t, that’s when the trouble begins. Arthur not only coined the term, he is also the author of a book, called Performance Addiction (https://amzn.to/2P97r66). Arthur joins me to explain and explore this growing problem in our culture – and what can be done about it.

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    46 min
  • The Science Behind Why You Dream & Proven Negotiation Strategies We Can All Use

    We all have regrets. And when you stop and think about it, having regrets doesn’t help you very much. This episode begins with some simple strategies that will help anyone let go of some of those big regrets we all have that we tend to play over and over in our heads for no good reason. Source Hamilton Beazley author of the book No Regrets (https://amzn.to/3rfuf7k)

    You dream every night. You may not remember your dreams - in fact you probably don’t remember most of them. But you do dream. Why do we dream? What purpose does it serve? Do your dreams mean anything? Joining me to discuss all this is Antonio Zadra, professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal and researcher at the Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine. He is also author of the book When Brains Dream (https://amzn.to/2Yxwvu8). While he dismisses most “dream interpretation” he believes there are a lot of important things to understand about your dreams you likely haven't heard before. Listen and find out more. 

    Negotiation scares a lot of people. It can seem full of tricks and schemes that are designed to screw the other guy so you can get what you want. Many of us just don’t feel comfortable with that idea. Negotiation doesn’t have to be that way according to Dr. Leigh Thompson, a professor at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and author of ten books including Negotiating the Sweet Spot: The Art of Leaving Nothing on the Table (https://amzn.to/3iZO9A4). Listen as she offers up some proven ways that anyone can be a better negotiator. Given that we all negotiate every day, this is important advice we can all use.

    Heating your house costs a lot of money. So any little bit you can save has to help. Listen as I explain a few simple ways that will help you keep a little more of the heat in - and the cold out so you save on your next heating bill. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/22/smarter-living/save-money-energy-heating-bills.html

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