Something You Should Know
Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.UPGRADE TO SYSK PREMIUM!To unlock ad-free listening to over 1,000 episodes plus receive exclusive weekly bonus content, go to https://SYSKPremium.com
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Oct 21, 2023 • 53min
SYSK Choice: How Choice Architecture Works & The Benefits of Selfishness Done Correctly
Learn how choice architecture influences decision-making and how choices are presented can influence our decisions. Explore the benefits of selfishness and the importance of setting boundaries and honest communication in relationships.
Oct 19, 2023 • 49min
The Awesome Power of Pure Joy & Hidden Distractions That Suck Your Time
Learn how to prioritize devices on your Wi-Fi network. Understand the difference between joy and happiness and the science behind joy. Discover how small moments of joy can enhance happiness and resilience. Explore the contagious power of joy and the importance of managing information consumption. Get tips on being untethered from technology and recycling properly.
Oct 16, 2023 • 51min
How to Get Important Things Done & Ways to Tell If Someone Is in Denial
This podcast explores the difference between restarting and shutting down a computer, the importance of getting important things done, and ways to tell if someone is in denial. Topics include overcoming barriers, creating an environment for success, discovering purpose, understanding the power of motivation, finding doctors with an app, and negotiating better. Guests include Rob Dial and marriage and family therapist Jane Greer. The podcast also discusses the impact of denial on relationships and provides tips for taking care of oneself.
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Oct 14, 2023 • 51min
SYSK Choice: Successful Dating Beyond Dating Apps & Why The 4-Day Work Week Works
Explore the potential benefits of a four-day work week and the limitations of multivitamins. Challenge conventional dating advice in online dating. Discover Hello Fresh's easy meal kit delivery service and fall flavors. Discuss the shift in dating app models and the origins of the seven-day work week. Learn how flipping a coin can help you make decisions.
Oct 12, 2023 • 49min
How to Speak Well When You Are Put On The Spot & The Strange History of Breakfast Cereal
David W. Wolfe, author of Tales From The Underground, shares shocking facts about the unseen underground world. Matt Abrahams, communication expert, provides simple techniques to improve speaking ability and confidence. Kathryn Cornell Dolan, author of Breakfast Cereal: A Global History, reveals the fascinating and quirky story of breakfast cereal, including black market grape nuts and a $900,000 Cornflakes artwork.
Oct 9, 2023 • 50min
What If You Could Live a Lot Longer & Why We Believe Things That Just Aren’t True
Steven Austad, a Distinguished Professor of Biology, discusses the possibility of lengthening human longevity by studying creatures that don't seem to age. Dan Ariely, a professor of psychology, explores misbeliefs and the consequences of irrational beliefs. They also touch on the dangers of throwing away prescription pill bottles without removing important information.
Oct 7, 2023 • 50min
SYSK Choice: A Brief History of Motion & The Right Ways to Speak Up
Learn about the 'Pink Tax' and why women might choose the men's version of a product. Discover the fascinating history of human transportation and how smartphones are transforming it. Hear insights on the importance of speaking up and providing feedback for personal growth. Explore the significance of productive discussions and creating safe environments for communication.
Oct 5, 2023 • 49min
How to Build The Life You Want & Why Eggs Are More Amazing Than You Ever Knew
Discover how to build the life you want and the surprising role of eggs. Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey share insights on cultivating happiness. Lizzie Stark enlightens us on the incredible, edible egg. Beware of the hidden considerations when buying a trampoline.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 47min
Understanding Fear and Bravery in Everyday Life & How Modern Chemicals Affect You
Couples sleeping separately, understanding fear and how to control it, the dangers of chemicals in our environment, the power of mindfulness, the concept of fear and bravery in everyday life, the dual nature of chemistry, the benefits of eating organic food, people's perception of organic food and the health halo effect.
Sep 30, 2023 • 53min
SYSK Choice: What Happens In Our Brain When We Snap & Understanding Heartbreak
Discover why #2 pencils are so popular and the science behind snapping in moments of anger. Learn about the similarities between heartbreak and grief, as well as coping strategies to heal. The podcast also debunks the myth about salt and high blood pressure.
