Something You Should Know – Wisdom & Advice for Life

Posted March 22, 2025

1181 The Surprising Power of Silence & How to Overcome Your Cravings – SYSK Choice

When you feel that urge to go to the bathroom – it just might be a good time to make an important decision. That probably sounds weird. What could the connection possibly be? Listen as I start the episode by explaining why and then it will make perfect sense. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/full-bladder-better-decisions-controlling-your-bladder-decreases-impulsive-choices.html (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted March 20, 2025

1180 The Science of Changing Your Personality & What Really Happens to Your Trash

Some people just seem to have more luck. Things seem to go their way. When you look closer, those lucky people often have some interesting traits in common. If you want to become luckier in life, listen to the beginning of this episode. https://www.popsci.com/luck-real/ (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted March 17, 2025

1179 A Paradox That Makes You Miserable & How We Amplify Our Own Stress

At some point, most men have likely been told they eat too fast – that they should slow down and enjoy their food more. Do men really eat faster than women? Should they slow down? This episode begins with a brief exploration and explanation. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/study-men-and-women-chew-differently/ (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted March 15, 2025

1178 Science You Believe That Isn’t True & The Story of The Lie Detector – SYSK Choice

This may be hard to imagine but trees can fight crime. Not all types of crime but they the fight some crime – and no one really knows how they do it. Listen to hear the explanation. https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2019/04/trees-crime-cincinnati-philadelphia-ida-b-wells-chicago/ (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted March 13, 2025

1177 Why Your Memory is Perfectly Imperfect & How to Love Better

Everyone knows that $19.99 is really $20. And we know that gas sold at $3.49 and 9/10 per gallon is really $3.50. We get it. So why do retailers and gas stations still price things this way? The answer is more interesting than you might think so we begin this episode by explaining what’s going on.https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/the-psychological-difference-between-1200-and-1167/384993/ (more…)