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.
SYSK Choice: Why Adulting is Often So Scary & Understanding Traffic
How to Shoot Perfect Holiday Videos & Why Species Go Extinct
How to Really Know a Person Deeply & Why People Love Their Dogs
SYSK Choice: The Power of Fun & How to Have a Happy Inbox
Why Your Sense of Smell is So Amazing & Where Did the Internet Come From?
Quirks of Human and Artificial Intelligence & The Good and Bad Ways Sounds Affect You
SYSK Choice: How Machines Shape Our Destiny & How to Connect With Anyone
The Psychology and Magic of Audiences & The Power of Uncertainty
Nostalgia: Why We Long for The Past & Why Humans Love to Play Games
SYSK Choice: How Your Instincts Can Get You in Trouble & Why There’s No Center of The Universe
How You Can Win Friends and Influence People & Important Strategies for a Good Night’s Sleep
Why Success Never Feels Like It Should & Are You Really Responsible for Your Actions?
SYSK Choice: The Psychology of Luck & Weird Earth Conspiracies Debunked
The Proof That Simple is Always Better & The Amazing Story of Pockets
The Power of Things That Never Change & The Magic of the Doctor/Patient Bond
SYSK Choice: Uncovering the Mystery of Deja Vu & How Our Feelings Built Our World
Popular Myths About the Foods We Love & Tiny Inventions That Changed the World
When Personal Achievement Becomes Toxic & What You Never Knew About the Ocean
SYSK Choice: How to Instantly Detect BS & The Secret to Conflict Resolution
Good News About The Imposter Syndrome & Simple Strategies to A Great Relationship
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