Something You Should Know
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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How Real Optimists Think & Butter Secrets Most ...
The science of optimism, surprising secrets about butter, and why sighing may be essential for your body.
46 min
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Should You Stay or Leave? & Songs That Changed ...
How to know when to walk away, plus the iconic songs that reshaped rock and pop music.
45 min
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Are You Revealing Too Much or Not Enough? & How...
Why oversharing may be the right thing to do, how humans adapt to new technology, and why your attitude about aging matters.
45 min
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SYSK TRENDING - A Better Approach to Decision M...
Why we obsess over the wrong decisions — and a smarter way to make choices that actually improve outcomes.
20 min
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How Your Beliefs Drive Success & The Science Be...
How beliefs shape success, how to prevent cognitive decline, and a phrase that makes people say yes.
43 min
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The Art of Conflict & The Surprising Power of S...
Why small head injuries matter, how to handle conflict better, and what swearing really does to your brain.
44 min
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The Science of Dreaming & Simple Rules That Cou...
Why you claim the same seat, what dreams are really doing to your brain, and six simple rules that dramatically improve your health.
45 min
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SYSK TRENDING - How to Successfully Pursue Hap...
Rethink happiness: Why success may not fulfill you—and what truly leads to deeper, lasting joy.
22 min
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Why So Many People Have Allergies & Why You Kee...
Why allergies are so common, the psychology of self-sabotage, and whether exercise really causes weight loss.
45 min
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The Power of Noticing What Matters & Mastering ...
Why excitement fades, how to bring it back, and the skill that makes you magnetic in conversation.
47 min
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The Serious Problem of Picky Eaters & Will AI M...
How picky eating became normal, whether AI will shrink or expand our brains, and what your profile photo says about you.
47 min
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Bonus: SYSK TRENDING – The Crisis of Loneliness...
The science of loneliness and the surprisingly simple path back to connection.
20 min
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Secret Service Communication Skills & Designing...
What Secret Service agents know about earning trust — and a surprising way to design a life filled with meaning and momentum.
45 min
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How to Stop Fighting With Food & The Science of...
Why we eat when we’re not hungry — and why humans are so bad at predicting what will happen next .
45 min
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How Eyeglasses Changed the World & The Art of E...
One invention quietly reshaped the modern world — and how to complain to save you time, money, and frustration when things go wrong.
45 min
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Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - How Stress Distorts Your...
22 min
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Street Smarts That Keep You Safe & The Science...
44 min
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The Secrets Twins Share & Subtle Money Mistakes...
Why twins captivate us so deeply — and the subtle money mistakes people make without realizing they’re costing themselves.
46 min
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How to Find True Love & Why Some People Pursue ...
What actually brings people together romantically — and why some people devote their lives to goals they know they’ll never achieve.
45 min
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Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - The Science of Sleeping,...
You’re probably sleeping, breathing, and hydrating wrong. Small fixes that can make a big difference to your health.
24 min
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The Automatic Path to Wealth & How to Beat Self...
Why the simplest money habits work best — and how self-doubt quietly sabotages opportunities you know you want.
45 min
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Why Everything We Do Matters & The Importance o...
How tiny, everyday choices quietly shape your life — and why a handful of tech companies now hold more power than most governments.
43 min
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Why We Buy Cheap Stuff - Then Regret It & Impor...
Why we’re drawn to cheap souvenirs and knick-knacks — and what really matters when it comes to staying healthy and active.
43 min
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Bonus: SYSK TRENDING - Finding Your Motivation
What really motivates people? A SYSK Trending conversation with Daniel Pink on why carrots and sticks don’t work.
17 min
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The Human Need to Matter & The Enduring Appeal ...
Why feeling like you matter is a core human need — and why millions of people form deep bonds with pets that seem not to care at all.
45 min