Something You Should Know – Page 2 – Wisdom & Advice for Life

Posted January 23, 2025

1156 Why We Like Cute Things & How to Have a Great Conversation

When you use sarcasm in an email or text message, you are skating on thin ice. This episode begins by revealing the dangers of sarcasm in electronic communication and why it can get you in trouble. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perceptual-asymmetries/201501/do-you-use-sarcasm-in-e-mails

Universally, people love cute things. (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted January 20, 2025

1155 How the Human Body Works & Stories Your Doctor Won’t Tell You

Do you know your IQ? Can you raise the number up or – are stuck with whatever that number is? This episode begins with some insight into your IQ including some of the unusual things that seem to affect it. Source: Psychologist Andy Williams author of How Do You Compare? (https://amzn.to/3E1Daor). (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted January 18, 2025

1154 Why We Are Obsessed With Butts & The Best and Worst Way to Apologize – SYSK Choice

Ever notice when you are nervous or stressed, the pitch of your voice goes up? Yet a lower pitch would likely be more useful in most cases because we associate a lower pitch voice with dominance and calm. This episode begins with some insight on how to tame your voice in stressful situations and not be betrayed by your own voice. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communications-matter/202101/why-you-need-pitch-your-voice-lower (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted January 16, 2025

1153 How You Are Being Psychologically Targeted & The Extraordinary Power of Curiosity

How many calories do you burn up just eating and digesting the food you eat? It’s an interesting question and the answer depends on what kind of food you are eating. Listen as I reveal the basics of what is called the Thermic Effect.https://www.revolution-pts.com/blog/understanding-the-thermic-effect-of-food (more…)

By Mike Carruthers

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Posted January 13, 2025

1152 Why Couples Hate to Talk About Money & How Scents and Smells Affect You

In the online shopping world, there is something called “cart abandonment discounts.” Listen as I explain what they are and how you can save money on some of the items you want to buy as long as you are not in a huge hurry to buy them. https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/store-hacks/amazon-cart-abandonment-discounts (more…)