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SYSK Choice: How to Get More by Doing Less & Fascinating Real-World Math Fails Apr 09, 2022

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Why do some headaches seem to happen out of the blue? This episode begins with a list of reasons people seldom consider for what could be causing their headache - many of which you would likely never guess. https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/common-headaches-17/mild-moderate/slideshow-headache-triggers

Many of us work long hours. It is often a badge of honor. But could working less actually make us more productive and happier? That’s what Celeste Headlee believes. She is a journalist and author of the book, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving (https://amzn.to/3cKMOJ8). Listen as she reveals the benefits of spending less time working - including more profit for business and better health for workers. Plus she offers some examples of famous, productive people who worked a pretty short day.

Why is it people often look back fondly on the past, yet fear and worry about the future? There is a reason for this - it is called “hindsight bias.” Listen as I explain what it is and why we so often long for the good old days. (Source: Dan Gardner, author of the book Risk (https://amzn.to/2S6MpIW)

Would you believe it if I said that 90% of all spread sheets in the world likely contain at least 1 error? That is just one of many ways math screws things up in our world according to Matt Parker. Matt is a math teacher, YouTuber and author of the book Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World (https://amzn.to/2S8kdFF). Matt joins me to discuss some fascinating truths about math, why it is so important in our lives today and how it often goes wrong. Here is a link to his channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDn3y3MGcBc

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How Changing Your Expectations Can Change Your Life & The Story of Pizza Apr 07, 2022

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Ever had something go “down the wrong pipe” while you were eating and you started choking? Why does that happen? Is it dangerous? This episode begins with an explanation. https://bottomlineinc.com/health/diseases-conditions/down-the-wrong-hatch

What you expect to happen in your life has a great deal to do with how things turn out. Whether it is your health, happiness, body weight, even how long you live, your expectations determine the outcome to a large degree. That’s according to award winning science writer David Robson who has explored the science of expectations and is author of the book The Expectation Effect (https://amzn.to/3KfXZKR). Listen as he explains how having positive expectations can make your life so much better.

When and where was the first pizza made? Why can’t anyone make a decent frozen pizza? What ever happened to Godfather’s Pizza - Round Table? These are just a few of the questions I explore with food writer Mark Masker author of the book Totally Pizza: The Wild Story of the World’s Most Famous Food. (https://amzn.to/3712smr).

Probably since the invention of the classroom, students have been reprimanded for doodling. The assumption is that if you are doodling, you are not paying attention. Listen as I explain how that is completely inaccurate https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090226210039.htm#

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Surprising New Science to Help Anyone Be Thin & How to Make Good Ideas Great Apr 04, 2022

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You have likely heard the advice that you should wash brand new clothes before you wear them the first time. Is that true - and if so why? This episode begins by explaining that. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2010/11/wash-and-then-wear-unwashed-clothes-may-have-formaldehyde/index.htm

The real science of diet and weight loss has come a long way. We now know that it isn’t just about calories in - calories out. Dr. Richard Johnson is on the forefront of research in the area of obesity and diabetes. He is he is a medical doctor, a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado and author of the book, Why Nature Wants Us to Be Fat - The Surprising Science Behind Why We Gain Weight and How We Can Prevent - and Reverse It. (https://amzn.to/3tXHbCF). When you hear what he has to say, it will likely change the way you view your diet, how you eat and when you eat.

We usually smile when we are happy. But did you know smiling can cause you to be happy and, more importantly, healthy! Listen as I explain why. https://www.verywellmind.com/top-reasons-to-smile-every-day-2223755

You have probably heard that one thing that makes for a great idea is to make it “scalable.” What does that mean? How do you scale an idea? And if an idea isn’t scalable, can it still be great? John List is an economist (formerly with Lyft) who explains how ideas scale - or don’t. He also explains how great ideas sometimes have to pivot to be successful. John is author of the book The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale (https://amzn.to/3K3cCkT). He joins me to share some great examples of ideas that could and could not scale and how he used the concept at Lyft.

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SYSK Choice: The Power of Personal Validation & Train Your Mind to Optimize Performance Apr 02, 2022

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You only get one chance to make a good first impression. This episode begins with some proven techniques that will instantly make you look better and smarter to the people you meet. http://www.menshealth.com/best-life/12-ways-to-look-smarter

While we all know it is important to be a good listener – but beyond listening is “validation.” When you validate the person you are talking with, great things start to happen, according to Michael Sorenson author of the book I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships (https://amzn.to/2Kao7JL). He joins me to discuss the importance of validation and why it is so powerful.

Washing your hands frequently is always good advice for staying healthy. What you may not know is that washing your hands may also help you wash away bad luck and bad experiences. Listen as I explain this strange phenomenon.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110721095844.htm

Mental toughness is not something reserved for elite athletes or elite soldiers. You, I and anyone else can develop mental toughness according Jason Selk, former director of mental training for the 2011 World Series Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals and author of the book Organize Tomorrow Today (https://amzn.to/3eo5m3B). Jason explains a simple strategy that can help you perform at your very best no matter what.

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How to Create More Willpower When You Need It & Skin Care Myths That Could Be Harmful Mar 31, 2022

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Putting Covid aside, it turns out people are not getting sick and dying like they used to or in the numbers they used to. In fact, the number of cases of some very common diseases has decreased dramatically over the last few decades. Listen to discover why - sort of. http://www.popsci.com/many-diseases-are-declining-and-doctors-arent-sure-why

Do you ever wish you had more willpower? It does seem that some people have a lot more of it than others. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal says you probably have more of it than you think and you can create even more. Kelly is a lecturer at Stanford University and author of the book The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More (https://amzn.to/2JqGQ35). She joins me to explain how willpower works and how you can create more.

You probably know that your skin is the largest organ of the body. And you likely spend time everyday taking care of it. Yet there are quite a few myths about the skin and how to best treat it. Here to help bust some of those myths and offer some excellent advice is dermatologist Dr. David Leffell. He is an internationally recognized authority in skin health, founder and chief of the Dermatologic Surgery Program at Yale Medicine. His book is titled Total Skin: The Definitive Guide to Whole Skin Care for Life (https://amzn.to/30zZvjX).

Need more space to store things in your house? There are some simple ways to open up a lot of room for the things that really matter. Listen to discover some amazingly easy yet clever strategies for getting rid of things you will never miss and open up tons of space. http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/declutter-garage

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The Science of Slowing Down Aging & Things You Believe That Are Just Not True Mar 28, 2022

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What makes a food a comfort food? Do those foods really comfort you? This episode begins by discussing why we crave our favorite comfort foods and what, if anything, does eating those foods do for us. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/04/why-comfort-food-comforts/389613/

Can you really slow down the aging process and add years to your life? There is a lot of hype about products that supposedly help you turn back the clock that don’t have much evidence to support the claims. However, there is also a lot of serious research into increasing lifespan by slowing the effects of getting older. One of the people on front lines of this is Dr. David Sinclair who is a leading longevity expert, professor at Harvard University and author of the book Lifespan: Why we Age and Why We Don't Have To (https://amzn.to/3KXpzN8). Listen as he explains proven ways that he says can easily add 14 years to your life - or more.

Is a day really 24 hours long? Do we really have just 5 senses? Is it lack of gravity that allows astronauts on the International Space Station to float around? These are examples of things many people believe to be true that really aren’t - or may just have a grain or two of truth according to my guest Philip Bouchard. He is a software engineer, educator and author of the book The Stickler’s Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation: The Real Science Behind Hacky Headlines, Crappy Clickbait, and Suspect Sources (https://amzn.to/3tH5swJ).

Why does your stomach growl? People often think it is because you are hungry and your stomach is empty. Listen as I explain what is really going on and why it isn’t actually your stomach that is doing the growling. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319901

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SYSK Choice: How to Overcome Self-Deception & The Fascinating Science of Weather Mar 26, 2022

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Something I used to struggle with on my iPhone was going back and moving the cursor around in a text message or email. But I struggle no more! There is actually an easy way to do this. This episode begins with me explaining how and it is so very simple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMevwmsbrTk

If you are really honest, you will see that you sometimes lie and deceive yourself about yourself. Everyone else does it too. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cortney Warren is an expert on self-deception and she joins me to offers some valuable insight on how we deceive ourselves, why we do it and the harm it causes. Then, she also gives some strategies to help you to stop doing it that I am sure you will find helpful. Cortney did a TED Talk on the topic which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpEeSa6zBTE. Her website is https://choosehonesty.com/

You may think that while you sleep, your whole body is at rest. But actually, there is a lot going on. Of course, your body is resting but it is doing a lot of other fascinating things at the same time. Listen and find out all the things that happen to you while you sleep. http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/conditions-diseases/what-happens-during-sleep#slide-9

Think about how much the weather dictates what you do in life. The fact is the weather influences where you go, when you go, what you wear and so much more. There are a lot of interesting things about weather that you likely don’t know – but you are about to. Listen as I talk about the weather with meteorologist Simon King, a very popular weather presenter for the BBC in England and he is author of the book What Does Rain Smell Like (https://amzn.to/2xjnD0M)

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Is AI Making You Lazy and Dumb? & The Secret Science of Stickiness Mar 24, 2022

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You probably have all sorts of batteries in your home. This episode begins with some interesting intel about batteries including how to use them, what NOT to do with them and how to store them properly. https://www.kickassfacts.com/battery-facts/

AI - or artificial intelligence is creeping into our lives more and more. In many ways AI is better at doing things than humans can but there is a downside. In fact several downsides to AI according to Jacob Ward, NBC News Technology Correspondent, and author of the book The Loop: How Technology is Creating a World Without Choice and How to Fight Back (https://amzn.to/3JBMmh2). Listen as Jacob explains how artificial intelligence is used in medicine, retail, government and other areas and how it provides benefits and also creates problems.

Are you familiar with the term “tribology”? I wasn’t until I spoke with physicist Laurie Winkless author the book Sticky: The Secret Science of Surfaces (https://amzn.to/3JwTg7i). Tribology is the science of surfaces and how they interact with other surfaces and why some surfaces stick together and some don’t and why some things feel good to the touch and others not. Laurie joins me to explain this fascinating yet little known part of physics and how it impacts your life.

Getting something is good but not LOSING something is even better - at least for most people. This is an important principle often used in advertising and marketing and something you can use in your attempts to persuade people. Listen as I explain. Source: Noah Goldstein author of The Little Book of Yes (https://amzn.to/3ipi4SW).

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Have More Impact on the People Around You & Chef Secrets to Make Food Tastier Mar 21, 2022

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Have you ever been tempted to buy a product (usually electronics) labeled, “refurbished”? The price is typically discounted and often the warranty is excellent - but is it a good deal or are you buying someone else’s headache? This episode begins by looking at what the term refurbished actually means and whether or not it is worth buying that product or leaving alone and going for the brand new one. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/laptops/refurbished-electronics-buying-guide

With just about everyone you talk to, you are either trying to persuade or influence them in some way. Whether it’s your boss, your kids, your co-workers or your friends, exerting influence is how you get them to understand you and go along with your ideas. If you would like to up your influence game, listen to my conversation with Shelle Rose Chavret. She is an expert on influence and persuasion and she is author of the book Words That Change Minds (https://amzn.to/2ITFGOt)

Do you know how to make the perfect scrambled egg? Or the perfect grilled cheese sandwich? How can you make home cooked pasta taste as good as it does in a restaurant? These are just a few of the kitchen secrets revealed by my guest Daniel Holzman. Daniel is a chef, food writer and co-author of the book Food IQ https://amzn.to/3JwtdNv. Whether you are an experienced cook or you just dabble a bit in the kitchen, you will find Daniel's advice practical and useful.

Many of us cling to our old vinyl LPs. Yet, the fact is many of them are dirty and scratchy and would sound terrible if you actually played them on that old turntable you stored away somewhere. However, there is method you can use to clean up and restore those old records that is going to sound weird but actually seems to work extremely well. https://lifehacker.com/use-wood-glue-to-clean-and-restore-old-lps-5495614