Do nice guys finish last? Sure, there are a lot of successful nice guys but there are a lot of successful jerks too. So which is it? The answer may actually lie somewhere in between. This episode begins with some interesting insight into that (http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/06/why-it-pays-to-be-a-jerk/392066)
Humans are motivated by….what? Traditional thinking has been that carrots and sticks – in other words rewards or punishments are the best way to get people to do things. Well that may work but there are other ways that are better says Daniel Pink, author of the book Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us (https://amzn.to/2LNHze7). Daniel joins me to offer some advice on how to successfully motivate yourself and others.
Friends are important but I bet you didn’t know just HOW important. Let’s put it this way… research shows not having a strong social network is equal to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. And that’s just one of the things I discuss about the importance of friends (http://www.rd.com/slideshows/friends-facts/#slideshow=slide2)
Are you one of those people who hates small talk? Or perhaps you find it difficult to talk to strangers and connect with people. Or maybe you just wish you were better at conversation. If so, you need to listen to Jill Spiegel, author of the book How to Talk to Anyone About Anything (https://amzn.to/2t6tIb3). Jill is an expert when it comes to striking up conversations and making them count. Incidentally, she is also the great granddaughter of Joseph Spiegel, founder of the famous Spiegel mail order catalog.
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
The Downside of Creativity & Why We Love Horror Films for Halloween
SYSK Choice: Why Your Consciousness is Unique & How to Give Your Dog a Longer Life
Why People Don’t Read What You Write & How Could You Be a Better Person?
Hidden Ways Movies and TV Influence You & Why You Need to Brush Your Tongue
SYSK Choice: How Choice Architecture Works & The Benefits of Selfishness Done Correctly
The Awesome Power of Pure Joy & Hidden Distractions That Suck Your Time
How to Get Important Things Done & Ways to Tell If Someone Is in Denial
SYSK Choice: Successful Dating Beyond Dating Apps & Why The 4-Day Work Week Works
How to Speak Well When You Are Put On The Spot & The Strange History of Breakfast Cereal
What If You Could Live a Lot Longer & Why We Believe Things That Just Aren’t True
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