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Back to SearchSYSK Choice: How to Fix Negative Behaviors In 4 Seconds & The Fascinating History of Halloween
Episode 649
What’s the best seat in a movie theater? While people do have their own preferences, there actually is one “best seat in the house” at least for the …
4 years, 8 months ago
How to Spot Bullsh*t When You Hear It & How to Diffuse and Resolve Any Conflict
Episode 648
What’s the difference between an antique, a collectible and a vintage item? This episode begins with a brief and helpful explanation. https://www.ant…
4 years, 8 months ago
The Myths and Science of Losing Weight & How Humans Have Redefined Nature
Episode 647
If you are booking a commercial flight, what is the best seat to choose? You might want to look at row 49. Listen as I explain why flight attendant S…
4 years, 9 months ago
SYSK Choice: The Power of Good Storytelling & Changing Jobs for Success
Episode 646
Is it possible to work and stay focused in a messy office or environment? This question has actually been tested by researchers at Princeton to see. …
4 years, 9 months ago
How Medical Breakthroughs Really Happen & The History of Clothes
Episode 645
There are a lot of benefits to being a happy person. This episode begins by discussing one more reason to look at the bright side of life that can re…
4 years, 9 months ago
Consciousness: What It Means to be You & What Really Makes Every Dog Happy
Episode 644
Becoming a homeowner is a big goal for so many people. It is part of the American dream. But is owning a home always better than renting? This episod…
4 years, 9 months ago
SYSK Choice: How to Figure Out Anything & The Art of Statistics
Episode 643
It is called the “psychology of requests.” That is, if you want someone to do something for you, it is all about how you phrase it. This episode begi…
4 years, 9 months ago
Why You Make the Choices You Make & The Upside of Being Selfish
Episode 642
Passwords are a real pain. If it is too random, you can’t remember. If you it too easy, you could easily be hacked. So this episode begins with a sim…
4 years, 9 months ago
Why Dating is So Hard and How to Fix It & Will We Soon Have a 4-Day Work Week?
Episode 641
Taking a daily multivitamin seems like it might be good insurance - but is it? This episode begins with a discussion about what taking a multivitamin…
4 years, 9 months ago
SYSK Choice: How Probability REALLY Works & Proven Ways to Master Motivation
Episode 640
I’ll bet there have been times when someone has offered to help you and you declined. You probably said something like, “No, that’s ok I got it.”? We…
4 years, 9 months ago