It is rare to see a UPS truck turning left. Sure, sometimes they have to but they try not to. And there is a really good reason why that we can all learn from. I begin this episode with a discussion on that. (http://mentalfloss.com/article/60556/19-secrets-ups-drivers)
Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book and host of the podcast called You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that make us think the way we do – that also makes our perception quite inaccurate a lot of the time.
I bet you’ve wondered if it helps to pay your credit card bill early. Well, if you carry a balance it does. I will explain a simplified version of the math to show you how. You may not get rich from doing it but it certainly worth knowing and can save a fair amount of money over time. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/pay-credit-card-bill-early-and-save-1.aspx
How long will you live? It’s important to grasp this because there are ramifications to the question for you, your parents and your children. Longevity continues to rise and with that comes the good and the bad. Dr. Laura Carstensen, professor of psychology and public policy at Stanford University is founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity and author of the book, A Long Bright Future (https://amzn.to/2KqrvPe) offers up so fascinating insight into how wonderful it is to be living so much longer than our ancestors – and why perhaps the best is yet to come.
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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