Why Conventional Wisdom is Often Wrong & How Others Shape You Thoughts and Actions
Ever talk to someone who is looking at their phone and they act as if they don’t even hear you? This episode explains why that happens so often and why that is likely not the best time to try to talk ...
25 Nov 202144min
How Urges and Instincts Can Sabotage Your Success & What The Universe is Made Of
Most of us have heard the poinsettia plants are poisonous to people and pets. How poisonous? Will eating leaves from a poinsettia kill you? Will it make you sick? Do you even need to be worried? This ...
22 Nov 202153min
SYSK Choice: Spotting Lies to Get to the Truth & The Many Effects of Noise
Just how accurate is Wikipedia? If you go to one of their articles, how likely is it to be correct and objective. This episode begins with some surprising facts about Wikipedia and its accuracy. https...
20 Nov 202149min
Serious Health Concerns with Kitchen Spices & Shortcuts to Solving Problems
Finding the right holiday for co-workers can be a challenge. You don't want to spend too much but you want to give something that shows you put some thought into it, at least. Listen as I begin this e...
18 Nov 202145min
What We’ve Lost to the Internet For Better or Worse & How Money Makes You Happy
Ever have trouble hearing someone on the phone so you cover your other ear to block out the noise? This episode explains why there is a much better way than that if you want to hear someone better. ht...
15 Nov 202146min
SYSK Choice: How Saying Less Gets You More & Why Objective Reality is Not Your Reality
You have probably heard that it not a good idea to allow your dog to sleep on the bed. Despite what the experts say, I am going to begin this episode by telling you exactly why it is probably just fin...
13 Nov 202150min
Why English is Such a Weird Language & How Passive People Can Assert Themselves
If you have a male doctor who wears a tie, that tie could come into contact with you as your doctor examines you. This episode begins by explaining why that could be dangerous and why you should proba...
11 Nov 202149min
What Makes You Lucky or Unlucky & Why Some People Really Believe the Earth is Flat
With people drinking more around the holiday season, it is important to realize that not all drinks are created equal. This episode begins with some interesting differences between beer, wine and hard...
8 Nov 202149min
