You have likely been the victim of the Doorway Effect. It’s when you walk into a room and forget why you walked in there. We start this episode with an explanation of what this is and why it happens.
Wouldn’t it be great if people regarded you as particularly fascinating? Well it turns out there are specific ways to do that according to Sally Hogshead, speaker and author of the book Fascinate: The 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation (http://amzn.to/2BBZT4I). Sally reveals what you can do so that others find you interesting and how to use your personal fascination to great benefit.
If you love guacamole, there is a secret ingredient I want you to try the next time you make it. It’s just a tablespoons worth but it is going to make all the difference in the world, according to Esquire magazine.
What are you afraid of? If you watch the news you would think that crime, terrorism and natural disasters are the real threats. But they are not – at least not statistically. The things that harm and kill more people are much more mundane according to Dan Gardner, author of the book, The Science of Fear (http://amzn.to/2DTW8ws). Listen and understand what is really likely to do you harm and what isn’t. It’s going to help you live longer, healthier and happier.
Inventions That Changed Your World & How to Make Better Love and Money Decisions
SYSK Choice: Critical Steps to Quality Sleep & The Secret to Productive Disagreements
Harnessing the Voice Inside Your Head & How to Shape a Perfect Meeting
Our Fascination With Butts & What Makes A Good Apology (and A Bad One)
SYSK Choice: Why You Are Prone to Financial Mistakes & Why Time is Just a Mirage
The Proven Benefits of Having More Fun & How We Tamed Electricity
The Power of Awe and Wonder & The Backstories of Your Favorite Songs
SYSK Choice: What Influences How Food Tastes & How Habits Work
Amazing Things Your Smartphone Camera Can Do & Is Fasting Really Healthy?
What Really Influences What You Purchase & The Benefits of Being Bold
SYSK Choice: How to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions & What Influences Our Preferences
How to Move On From a Setback & The Interesting Way Trends Come and Go
Why The Right Words Matter & How to Stop Avoiding Stuff
SYSK Choice: Why We Dream & How to Be Personal in a Digital World
The Power of Rituals & The Reason People Hate to Exercise
The Microchip Shortage and How it Affects You & Why Smart People Make Bad Choices
SYSK Choice: How to Train a Human (or Dog) & Why English Has Changed
Where Christmas Traditions Come From & How to Talk With Children
The Surprising Benefits of Religion & What Living In Outer Space Does To A Person
SYSK Choice: Making Good On Your Best Intentions & What Your Brain Is Doing Now
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