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.
1
Why You Put Things Off & The Myth of Criminal P...
Why we procrastinate, how to finally stop, and the surprising truth about criminal profiling.
43 min
2
SYSK TRENDING - The Power of Validation
The simple skill of validation, why people need it, and how it can transform your relationships.
24 min
3
What Body Language Really Reveals & How to Get ...
What body language really reveals, why time feels so scarce, and how birdsong affects your brain.
44 min
4
Our Fascination With Pushing Buttons & How Game...
Why humans love pushing buttons, how games shape behavior, and the surprising power of music.
46 min
5
The Truth About Love at First Sight & What the ...
Why some people fall in love fast, what UFO videos may reveal, and the psychology of avoiding fees.
42 min
6
SYSK TRENDING - Understanding and Controlling O...
Why humans need fear, how anxiety takes over, and how to stop fear from running your life.
22 min
7
When What You Said Isn’t What They Heard & The ...
Why people misunderstand each other, why hard work often isn’t enough, and what’s hurting eyesight.
47 min
8
This Is Why You Dream & The Benefits of Solit...
45 min
9
How to Get People to Say Yes & What Your Darke...
How to become more persuasive, what dark emotions reveal about you, and the truth about breakfast.
46 min
10
SYSK TRENDING - The Dangers of Collective Illus...
Why people conform, how social pressure distorts reality, and why loud voices often fool us.
25 min
11
Why Humans Crave Rituals & How Music Transports...
Why humans need rituals, how music transports your mind, and the truth about melatonin.
45 min
12
How to Make Better Friends & Cleaning Myths Tha...
Why friendship feels harder than ever, smarter cleaning hacks, and why kids need more outdoor time.
46 min
13
Your Hormones Control More Than You Think & How...
How hormones affect your body and mind, how to recover from major mistakes, and coffee’s surprising benefit.
47 min
14
SYSK TRENDING - What It Means To Be Inspiring
What makes certain people inspiring—and how you can become more inspiring to others.
25 min
15
Why Walking is More Powerful Than You Think & A...
Why walking matters more than you think, how it affects your health, and whether you’re in the right career.
43 min
16
How Your Environment Affects Your Behavior & ...
How rooms influence your behavior, bizarre stories history forgot, and the surprising story behind Miranda rights.
47 min
17
The Truth About Becoming Wealthy & The Hidden D...
Why financial advice changes over time, how screens affect your body and brain, and the psychology of revenge.
45 min
18
SYSK TRENDING - Why Your Consciousness is Unique
What is consciousness, how your brain creates reality, and why your experience of the world is unique to you.
25 min
19
Why You Hate Uncertainty & The New Science of L...
Why uncertainty feels so hard, how to handle it, and why your genes don’t control your health or your future.
45 min
20
How to Get Better at Anything & Why So Many Peo...
How to get better at anything, why tattoos are so popular, and a simple habit that can boost your mood
46 min
21
The Science of Getting Lucky & What People Secr...
How to create luck, what people secretly search on Google, and how being nice affects your income.
45 min
22
SYSK TRENDING-How to Negotiate by Asking the Ri...
A simple way to negotiate better—by asking the right questions instead of pushing harder.
24 min
23
The Trouble with Thinking Outside the Box & Wha...
Why thinking “inside the box” works, how hunger really works, and why first impressions can be misleading.
45 min
24
Do Plants Think? & Why Dining Out Feels So Expe...
Do plants have intelligence, why dining out feels expensive, and a surprising way to ease stress.
47 min
25
What AI Is Really Good At & That Feeling You G...
What AI is really good at, why you sometimes feel like you don’t belong, and what makes something attractive.
44 min