

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.
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Nov 12, 2022 • 50min
SYSK Choice: Why Emotional Agility is So Important & Is Earth Safe from Asteroids?
How likely is it that your umbrella will attract lightning in a storm or that the elevator you are in will suddenly drop? Ever worry that a big spider will come after you and jump on you? This episode begins with some insight into these and other common worries and whether or not they could likely happen. https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/everyday-dangers-not-to-worry-aboutAre you good at handling difficult emotional situations? Do you try hard to push negative emotions aside and focus on the positive or do you confront those tough emotions head-on? Harvard Medical School Psychologist Susan David joins me to discuss difficult emotions that we all face and offers advice on how best to experience and deal with them. Susan is author of the book Emotional Agility (https://amzn.to/3lbAiaf). You can also take her Emotional Agility Quiz at https://www.susandavid.com/#ea-quizHow could brushing your teeth and flossing have an effect on your brain? Listen as I reveal some interesting research that will have you brushing and flossing good tonight! https://www.ameritasinsight.com/wellness/health-and-wellness/dental-health-may-affect-mental-healthRocks from outer space are hitting the earth all the time - tons and tons of rocks! So what would happen if a really big rock, like an asteroid hit the earth – would it wipe us all out? Here to discuss all this and explain the difference between meteors, meteorites and asteroids and why they are important is Tim Gregory. He is a is nuclear chemist and former research scientist at the British Geological Survey and author of the book Meteorite: How Stones from Outer Space Made Our World (https://amzn.to/3kbfrCD)PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We’re all about helping you find ways to get more out of life… that’s why we want you to listen to Constant Wonder. Constant Wonder is a podcast that will bring more wonder and awe to your day. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.byuradio.org/constantwonderDid you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/OnlineYou’ve earned your fun time. Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2022 • 50min
The Trouble With Clutter & The Appeal of Pop Culture
When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, the day you choose to go really matters. This episode begins with a look at what days are best and worst to go house hunting or car shopping. https://www.weatherads.io/blog/how-weather-affects-consumer-behavior-and-purchase-decisionsClutter has a way of sneaking up on you. First, it’s a drawer, then a closet, then a spare room fills up with stuff and before you know it, your house is full of clutter. And anyone who has tried, knows tackling clutter can be a monumental task. Here to the rescue is Tracy McCubbin. Tracy is an organizing expert and author of the book Make Space for Happiness (https://amzn.to/3Um3Eny). Listen as she discusses the harm clutter can cause and offers some simple strategies to keep clutter from overtaking your life. Etiquette doesn’t seem as important today as it used to – but there is one etiquette that is always true, always has been true and always will be true – and you’ll never go wrong by following it. Listen and I will tell you what it is. Source: Valerie Sokolosky, author of Do It Right (https://amzn.to/3zGHX9G).People seem to really resonate with pop culture. And there is a ton of pop culture items at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington D.C. Joining me to discuss why pop culture is so popular and important is Kenneth Cohen, a research associate at the museum and editor of a beautiful book put out by Smithsonian Books called Entertainment Nation: How Music, Television, Film, Sports, and Theater Shaped the United States (https://amzn.to/3DuRPnZ). Kenneth takes us on a tour of some of the items in the collection including Dorothy’s ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, TV Superman’s costume, Prince’s yellow cloud guitar, Jerry Seinfeld’s puffy shirt and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We’re all about helping you find ways to get more out of life… that’s why we want you to listen to Constant Wonder. Constant Wonder is a podcast that will bring more wonder and awe to your day. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.byuradio.org/constantwonderDid you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/OnlineYou’ve earned your fun time. Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 7, 2022 • 49min
How to Make The Biggest Decision of Your Life & Curiosities of The Human Mind
Your mother probably told you not to lie – and she was right. Of course, there are the moral reasons for not lying but it seems lying is also bad for your health. This episode begins with the reasons why. http://newsinfo.nd.edu/news/32424-study-telling-fewer-lies-linked-to-better-health-relationshipsFor most of human history, people married NOT for love. It is only recently that this idea of committing to someone because you fall in love came about and a lot of times it doesn’t work very well. While it is unlikely that we will ever go back to arranged marriages, there are some things we can learn from them according to psychiatrist George Blair-West author of the book How to Make the Biggest Decision of Your Life (https://amzn.to/3gQPTyD). Listen as he reveals what really matters in keeping a relationship together for a long time. When you study the human mind, it is easy to come to the conclusion that it works in odd and curious ways. For example, we tend to be overconfident in our abilities a lot of the time. We often think everyone else is having more fun than we are. And we tend to like things simply because they remind us of us – like the numbers in your birthday! Listen as I discuss this with my guest David G. Myers. He is a social psychologist and professor of psychology at Hope College and author of a book How Do We Know Ourselves?: Curiosities and Marvels of the Human Mind (https://amzn.to/3fqyP1Z).In just about every recipe that uses mushrooms, it tells you to brush (not wash) them before you eat them. The theory is that if you wash them, they will soak up water like a sponge and not taste right. Is that true? Listen as I explain. Source: Harold McGee author of On Food and Cooking (https://amzn.to/3UeclA2).PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We’re all about helping you find ways to get more out of life… that’s why we want you to listen to Constant Wonder. Constant Wonder is a podcast that will bring more wonder and awe to your day. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.byuradio.org/constantwonderDid you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/OnlineYou’ve earned your fun time. Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2022 • 49min
SYSK Choice: Money Tips to Help You Save & How Building Design Impacts You
First impressions matter. That’s because once a person makes judgements about you, it can be difficult to change it. This episode begins by revealing 3 things people decide about you within the first 30 seconds and how you can make sure you put your best foot forward. Source: Sherry Maysonave author of Casual Power (https://amzn.to/2Thh1I7)Why should you fill your gas tank on Monday instead of Friday? Does transferring credit card balances to lower interest rate card make sense? What’s the best way to save money at the grocery store? Why should you always order a large pizza? These are just some of the questions I discuss with Lisa Rowan, author of Money Hacks: 275+ Ways to Decrease Spending, Increase Savings, and Make Your Money Work for You! (https://amzn.to/34iOM24). Listen and I am sure you will hear ideas you can use to spend less and keep more of your money.When you walk into an awe-inspiring building, you become friendlier. When kids work in rooms with high ceilings, they become more creative. In short, the room or building or environment you are in has an impact on how you think and on your well-being. That is according to Sarah Williams Goldhagen, an award-winning writer who has written about buildings, cities, and landscapes for many national and international publications. She taught at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design for several years and is author of Welcome to Your World: How the Built Environment Shapes Our Lives (https://amzn.to/3oem3mW). Sarah joins me to explain how building design impacts thought and behavior in ways you never knew.Who doesn’t love a bargain. That’s why outlet shopping became so popular. So why are outlet stores almost always out in the middle of nowhere? Listen as we discuss the psychology of outlet shopping and why it may not always be such a great deal. https://consumerist.com/2009/08/11/how-outlet-malls-fool-shoppers/PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Right now, get a FREE full custom 3D design of your new "Wow" kitchen at https://CabinetsToGo.com/SYSK !Want hassle-free delicious meals delivered during the holidays? Head to https://Go.Factor75.com/something60 & use code something60 to get 60% off your first box!Go to https://CozyEarth.com/SOMETHING to SAVE 35% now! All backed by a 100-Night Sleep Guarantee.We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/something - Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS of dollars per year!Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. With Indeed, you only pay for quality applications that match your must-have job requirements. Visit https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING to start hiring now!Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/OnlineAlong with alarms, fire extinguishers are essential. Make sure to place fire extinguishers on every level of your home and in common spaces like the kitchen and know how to use them. Visit https://firstalert.com/firepreventionmonth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 2022 • 49min
The 4 Stages of Mastering Any Big Change & The Latest In The War On Cancer
While I am certain you are a safe driver, there is one tip race car drivers know that will make you an even safer driver, particularly in the event when you need to suddenly take evasive action. This episode begins with this important tactic that will make you more in control behind the wheel. Source: http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-editors-tips-to-prevent-a-car-accident.htmlChange is scary. Often it means loss. But it can also mean opportunity. Since you can’t stop the world from changing, you need to know how to handle it, process it and make the most of it so it works to your advantage. How do you do that? Listen to my guest Jason Feifer who is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. Jason also hosts a podcast called Build for Tomorrow (https://www.jasonfeifer.com/build-for-tomorrow/) and is author of the book, Build For Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career (https://amzn.to/3zJEwzl).How is the war on cancer going? Will we ever cure cancer? Have there been any big new advances in treatment? Are survival rates increasing? Here with an important discussion on the very latest news in cancer treatment and innovation is Robin Hesketh, a leading authority on cancer. He is a member of the faculty in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge and has published over 100 research papers on the subject. He is also author of the book, Understanding Cancer (https://amzn.to/3Ngz5NQ).You’ve no doubt heard the advice to take 3 deep breaths when you are stressed. Listen as I explain why it is such a powerful and worthwhile technique. Source: M.J. Ryan author of Adaptability (https://amzn.to/3N9Uc4h).PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Right now, get a FREE full custom 3D design of your new "Wow" kitchen at https://CabinetsToGo.com/SYSK !Want hassle-free delicious meals delivered during the holidays? Head to https://Go.Factor75.com/something60 & use code something60 to get 60% off your first box!Go to https://CozyEarth.com/SOMETHING to SAVE 35% now! All backed by a 100-Night Sleep Guarantee.We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/something - Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS of dollars per year!Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. With Indeed, you only pay for quality applications that match your must-have job requirements. Visit https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING to start hiring now!Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/OnlineAlong with alarms, fire extinguishers are essential. Make sure to place fire extinguishers on every level of your home and in common spaces like the kitchen and know how to use them. Visit https://firstalert.com/firepreventionmonth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2022 • 48min
The Fascinating World of Boredom & The Origins of Halloween Customs
Everyone knows what a placebo is. We have talked about the placebo effect on previous episodes. Most people probably think of it as applying to medication. However, I begin this episode by explaining how the placebo effect works with sleep. And the information could come in handy on those days you are feeling tired. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24417326/I am sure you have felt bored at times – whether standing in line, waiting at the doctor’s office or just sitting around with nothing to do. So what is boredom? Does it serve a purpose? And what about that phrase, “I’m bored to death.” Could that actually happen? Joining me for a fascinating discussion on boredom is psychologist James Danckert, author of the book, Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom (https://amzn.to/3ePmnsq). Listen and you will never look at boredom quite the same way again. Phrases like “trick or treat” or “jack o’ lantern” – where do they come from? Why are pumpkins part of Halloween? When and how did monsters like Frankenstein, The Mummy, and Dracula become part of Halloween? They didn’t used to be. Listen as I discuss many of our modern customs, traditions and legends of Halloween with Lisa Morton, one of the foremost authorities on Halloween and author of the book Trick or Treat: The History of Halloween (https://amzn.to/3ePbery) Some people are perfectionists. They are not perfect but they try to be. And that can be a problem. Listen as I explore some of the issues faced by perfectionists which seem like good reasons to stop trying to be so perfect. https://www.christinecarter.com/perfectionismPLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Right now, get a FREE full custom 3D design of your new "Wow" kitchen at https://CabinetsToGo.com/SYSK !Want hassle-free delicious meals delivered during the holidays? Head to https://Go.Factor75.com/something60 & use code something60 to get 60% off your first box!Go to https://CozyEarth.com/SOMETHING to SAVE 35% now! All backed by a 100-Night Sleep Guarantee.We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Cancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/something - Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS of dollars per year!Indeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. With Indeed, you only pay for quality applications that match your must-have job requirements. Visit https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING to start hiring now!Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/OnlineAlong with alarms, fire extinguishers are essential. Make sure to place fire extinguishers on every level of your home and in common spaces like the kitchen and know how to use them. Visit https://firstalert.com/firepreventionmonth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2022 • 46min
SYSK Choice: Why Everyone’s Perception is Unique & How to Outsmart Your Smartphone
When people get angry, it is pretty common for them to get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever made them mad. That is a bad idea. This episode begins with a discussion how on to use anger to your advantage, so you get what you want without everyone getting mad at each other. Source: Thomas A. Schweich, author of Staying Power (https://amzn.to/34Qrb85).You and I can look at the same thing yet see it differently. We all look at the world through filters and biases that cause us to see things in our own way. So, your perception of the world is different than mine and everyone else’s. Interestingly, we seldom think about this. Instead, we tend to believe there is an objective reality that everyone sees in the same way. But it is just not true according to Dennis Proffitt, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and author of the book Perception: How Our Bodies Shape Our Minds (https://amzn.to/3TvRsjU). Listen as he discusses why you have your unique perceptions and why they are different from everyone else’s.How much time do you spend on your smartphone every day? Probably more than you would like to admit. For many of us, our cellphones are our constant companion and something you interact with many times each day. You might even go as far as saying that you have a relationship with your phone -yes? Here with some interesting insight into that relationship is Tchiki Davis, PhD. Tchiki is a technology consultant who writes the Click Here for Happiness blog for Psychology Today and she is author of Outsmart Your Smartphone: Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance, and Connection IRL (https://amzn.to/2GQwxIa) When was the last time you sent someone a handwritten note? If it has been a while, you need to hear why you need to start doing that again. It turns out the handwritten note can be very powerful when done correctly. https://www.handwrytten.com/resources/the-power-of-handwritten-notes/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Confidently take control of your online world with Avast One — it helps you stay safe from viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes! Learn more at https://Avast.comCancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/something - Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS of dollars per year!Shopify grows with your business anywhere. Thanks to their endless list of integrations and third-party apps - everything you need to customize your business to your needs is already in your hands. Sign up for a FREE trial at https://Shopify.com/sysk !Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/Online https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2022 • 48min
Why Little Things Really Matter In Relationships & Cool and Weird Stories About Cemeteries
What follows is a list of the most popular Halloween candy overall in the U.S. Listen as I explain why this list is important if you plan to give out candy to trick-or-treaters this year:Reese’s CupsSkittlesM&M’sStarburstHot TamalesSour Patch KidsHershey’s KissesSnickersTootsie PopsCandy CornSource: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/most-popular-halloween-candy-37144800There is conflict in every relationship. What helps to ease the conflict is doing all the “little things” according to Julie Gottman author of the book The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy (https://amzn.to/3Tk6HMQ). Showing appreciation, saying thank you – simple things like that can have a huge impact . Julie joins me to explain exactly how to do it. Julie and her husband John Gottman have been helping couples navigate conflict and find love for many years and are considered experts in the field and are founders of The Gottman Institute. Cemeteries and Halloween seem to go together. This being October, what a perfect time to take a look at the interesting and sometimes quirky history of American cemeteries and how they have actually had an impact on our culture. For instance, did you know it was Abraham Lincoln who actually gave a kickstart to the funeral home business as well as the practice of embalming bodies before burial? That was all Abe's doing! Here to discuss this is Greg Melville an outdoor journalist and former editor at Men’s Journal and author of the book Over My Dead Body, Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries (https://amzn.to/3go6BFd). Have you ever taken a risk or tried something and worried that everyone was watching you and judging you? For instance, you go to the gym to exercise and you think all the people there are looking at what you are doing. If you have ever had that feeling, you need to listen as I discuss something called “the imaginary spotlight effect.” Source: David Allyn, author of I Can't Believe I Just Did That (https://amzn.to/3TvrE72).PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Confidently take control of your online world with Avast One — it helps you stay safe from viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes! Learn more at https://Avast.comCancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/something - Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS of dollars per year!Shopify grows with your business anywhere. Thanks to their endless list of integrations and third-party apps - everything you need to customize your business to your needs is already in your hands. Sign up for a FREE trial at https://Shopify.com/sysk !Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/Online https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2022 • 52min
How Your Body Clock Really Controls Your Life & Exciting New Trends in Entrepreneurship
Girls cry more than boys – that seems apparent. But why? Is it social conditioning or something more? Listen as I reveal what one researcher has discovered about boys and girls and tears. Source: Michael Gurian, author of What Could He Be Thinking?-How A Man's Mind Really Works (https://amzn.to/3evpJkm).Your body clock controls when you wake up and go to sleep – or at least when you SHOULD wake up and go to sleep. But does your body clock – or circadian rhythm – adapt to you or must you adapt to it? What about people who work nights or stay up late? As it turns out, we need to listen to our body clock or suffer the consequences – some of which can be severe. Listen as my guest Russell Foster explains. He is professor of circadian neuroscience and director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford and author of the book, Life Time: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep (https://amzn.to/3eEptzj).When you hear about venture capital and entrepreneurship, a lot of times those conversations revolve around Silicon Valley or New York or Boston. After all, that is where a lot of the money is. But there is a movement to get more investment dollars into the hands of entrepreneurs all over the country – not just in Silicon Valley. Leading this movement is Steve Case. He is probably best known as the founder of America Online (AOL) and is now an investor seeking to bring more investment dollars to businesses all over the U.S. Steve is author of the book Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream (https://amzn.to/3EFg6Kk) and he joins me with tales of interesting business success stories you would likely never hear about anywhere else. When there is bad news, who is most likely to take it harder – men or women? Listen as I reveal the answer and why it appears to be so. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/10/121010172113.htmPLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Confidently take control of your online world with Avast One — it helps you stay safe from viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes! Learn more at https://Avast.comCancel unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money today. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/something - Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS of dollars per year!Shopify grows with your business anywhere. Thanks to their endless list of integrations and third-party apps - everything you need to customize your business to your needs is already in your hands. Sign up for a FREE trial at https://Shopify.com/sysk !Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/Online https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2022 • 51min
SYSK Choice: The Key Elements of Kindness & What Science Really Is
Confidence makes you more attractive. It just does. So, I begin this episode by offering a short list of simple things you can do that will make you feel and appear as confident as possible. https://www.askmen.com/money/body_and_mind_150/173_better_living.htmlYou often hear people use the words kind and nice interchangeably. Actually though, they really don’t mean the same thing. To be kind is a lot harder and riskier and has a much greater chance of making the world a better place. Nice is just, well, nice. Listen to my conversation with Houston Kraft, author of the book Deep Kindness A Revolutionary Guide for the Way We Think, Talk, and Act in Kindness (https://amzn.to/2SFKPhj) as he explains what it means to be kind and how it can change the world.We are often told that we must “Trust the science!” So what does that actually mean? What is science anyway? What makes something “scientific.” Here to answer that is James C. Zimring, M.D. and Ph.D. in Immunology and professor of pathology at the University of Virginia. James is also author of the book, What Science Is and How It Really Works (https://amzn.to/2GNQQWA). Listen as he explains how science is used and sometimes misused to explain the world and why a lot of people don’t trust science.When driving, you likely turn left from time to time without giving it much thought. However, left-hand turns are amazingly dangerous. Listen as I explain why avoiding left hand turns is a good idea whenever you can and why you seldom see a UPS truck turn left. https://www.friedgoldberg.com/blog/how-left-hand-turns-affect-road-safety/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Helix Sleep is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at https://helixsleep.com/sysk. We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen! Confidently take control of your online world with Avast One — it helps you stay safe from viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes! Learn more at https://Avast.comDid you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/OnlineAlong with alarms, fire extinguishers are essential. Make sure to place fire extinguishers on every level of your home and in common spaces like the kitchen and know how to use them. For more information on fire safety products, safety tips and educational activities you can do at home with your family visit https://firstalert.com/firepreventionmonth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


