Why is Stephen Hawking still alive? Most people who are diagnosed with ALS die within 5 years. Stephen Hawking was diagnosed in his 20’s and today he is in his 70’s. We begin this episode by looking at his amazing longevity. (http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stephen-hawking-als/)
Do you know a complainer? It’s a trick question because you probably know a lot more than one. In fact, you might be a complainer without realizing it. Cianna Stewart has studied the subject of complaining in great detail and even wrote a book on it called, No Complaints: How to Stop Sabotaging Your Own Joy (http://amzn.to/2CNYU1M). Listen as she reveals why some people complain about every little thing and strategies to stop yourself from complaining and to stop complainers from complaining.
Look at any print or web ad and you will likely see the images on the left and the text on the right. There’s a reason for that – it is one of the techniques advertisers use. I’ll discuss several more you should be aware of. https://prezi.com/if57qeh9nw7a/key-to-advertisement/
Have you heard of the word “gamification”? You do it with your kids when you make cleaning their room a game instead of a chore. Fitbit is a good example of gamification. They make a game out of fitness. Other businesses do it as well – and you probably also do it in your life. Dave Eng is an expert on gamification. He is an adjunct professor at St. Thomas Aquinas College and he joins me to discuss how gamification works, why it’s go effective and what some of the concerns are. Dave’s website is www.Davengdesign.com
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The Strange Intelligence of Plants & Why Restaurants Seem So Expensive
Why Misperception is So Common & Animal Superpowers We Might Have - SYSK Choice
New Tech That Is Changing Your Life Now & The Best Way to Fail
3 Things to Fix Your Life & Finding Awe Everyday
Communication Secrets for Divided Times & The Anatomy of Anxiety - SYSK Choice
How to Improve Your Luck & A Much Better Way to Die
Improving Your Powers of Perception & How Pain Works
How to Break Free of Being Stuck & Alternative Therapies That Work - SYSK Choice
The Changing Threat of Cyber Crime & The Search for Life in the Cosmos
How Rituals Enrich Your Life & The Simple Science of Being Healthy
The Secrets to Being Influential & What We Learn From Grief - SYSK Choice
Why We Like Superstitions & Science You Never Knew
Human Biases That Shape Your Thinking & The Science of Elite Performers
How Expectations Steer Your Life & The History of the World’s Most Favorite Food - SYSK Choice
What the Government Knows About You & How to Break a Bad Habit
The Surprising Biology of Love & How to Keep More of Your Money
How Aging Can Be Reversed & Science “Facts” That Aren’t True - SYSK Choice
The Story of Jeff Bezos and Amazon & How to Be More Interesting
Why You Need to Laugh More & Inside Multi-Level Marketing
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