A lot of things about you determine how likable you are but there are a few simple techniques to make you appear more likable instantly. I start this episode with three ways, according to Psychology Today, that will make you more likable to others when you meet them. And they aren’t what you probably think. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/let-their-words-do-the-talking/201107/get-anyone-you-instantly-guaranteed-1
Evolution is what got us to where we are today. But the evolutionary road we have traveled to get here is a bumpy one. Biology professor Nathan Lents author of the book, Human Error: A Panorama of our Glitches from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes https://amzn.to/2zo2u67 takes us on a journey of the human evolution timeline and points out what went right and what went wrong. Ever wonder why so many people have back and knee trouble? Could it be a flaw in our evolution? Why do humans get so many colds? Another flaw? You will find the answers in this episode.
As you go through life, you collect stuff. Then, over time that stuff collects in your home and you forget about it – even if that stuff serves no purpose, is outdated or useless. We start with a list of things you may not even notice that are most likely cluttering up your home that you really ought to throw out – NOW! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/08/things-in-your-home-to-get-rid-of_n_4748455.html
Frisbee, Hula-Hoop, Slip & Slide – they are all toys you and just about everyone else have played with for over 60 years. And they are all made by the Wham-O Toy Company. Had did one small company create such iconic toys? Tim Walsh, author of The Whamo Superbook: Celebrating 60 Years Inside the Fun Factory https://amzn.to/2NE8LxX takes you inside the workings of Wham-O, which has specialized and excelled by making outdoor toys while other toy companies have gone high tech.
Advertisers in this episode:
Helix Sleep. Get up to $125 off your mattress order by going to www.helixsleep.com/something
SimpliSafe. Protect your home with the best home security system. Go to www.simplisafe.com/something
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
Is AI Eliminating Your Choice? & Tribology Explained (It’s Everywhere)
Make Your Dreams Work for You / How Food Affects Mood / Why We Need Stuff
The Real Reason for Anxiety & The Science of the Paranormal
Dangers of Collective Illusions & The Inadequacy of Language - SYSK Choice
How to Decide to Stay or Leave & Songs That Changed Rock & Roll
The World of Government Secrets & The Problem with Productivity
Weird Human Behaviors Explained & Be Kind to Your Mouth -SYSK Choice
How to Better Deal with People & The Power of Profanity
Embracing Optimism & How Algorithms Narrow Your Choices
How to Master Charisma & The Marvel of Modern Genetics - SYSK Choice
How to Keep Life Thrilling & How to Command A Conversation
What Colors Do To You & Recycling: Does It Really Help?
The Benefits of Being Delusional & Our Evolution Challenges-SYSK Choice
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Dirty John
Sword and Scale
Accused
Real Crime Profile
Good Life Project