SYSK Choice: Your Mind and Your Money
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s nothing more embarrassing than those awkward moments in life – when your fly is down or ...
The Problem With Following Your Passion & Understanding Small Data
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is something about flying that makes you feel – lousy. Since a lot of people are flying this...
How Creating a Little Hope Can Change Your Life & How to Live Courageously
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can look dramatically younger by doing almost nothing. This episode begins with 3 simple ways th...
SYSK Choice: Important New About Infectious Diseases & Looking at Life without Sight
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really have a year to send a wedding gift? That turns out to be one of several etiquette myth...
How to Shake Off a Bad Experience & Where New Trends Come From
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you heard that it is important to drink a lot of fluids when you have a cold or ...
How To Make Your Voice Exude Confidence & The Amazing Effect Animals Have on You
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is the most wonderful tine of the year! Many people will tell you that Christmas is their favorit...
SYSK Choice: Why Kids Fail to Launch & Surprising Exercise Myths
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Next time you do something really embarrassing in front of other people – you will remember what I...
Why Voice Computing (Alexa) is a Game Changer & The Fascinating World of Liquids
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When your hands and feet are cold, you feel you cold. Why is that? And what can you do to warm them ...
Separating Fact from Fiction in Nutrition & Why Humans Must Explore
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Something strange happens when most people read emails and texts and it could cause a health problem...
SYSK Choice: What Your Dog is Really Thinking & Why Superstitions Actually Work
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best way to deal with a jerk? Well, according to psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston, there ...
How to Win An Argument & Simple Strategies to Be a Better Writer
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the time of year when people give to people less fortunate – and that is great. However, i...
Why Nothing Has an Instruction Manual Anymore & How People Really Change Their Mind
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People seem to get sadder in winter. Is it the weather? Is it just because it’s colder? Or is it t...
SYSK Choice: What Really Influences Your Buying Decisions & The Odds of Bad Things Happening
30 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can your pet really get sick eating poinsettia leaves or drinking Christmas tree water? We begin th...
Why You Get Angry & The Problems Faced by Dual Career Couples
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Timing is everything. And when you have a big decision to make, the time of day you choose to make i...
Discover How Suggestible You Really Are & 4 Questions You Must Ask Your Doctor
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of people listen to music when they are working because they believe it helps them concentrate ...
SYSK Choice: How to Age Better & Successful Leadership for You and Others
23 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You are wasting too much time on email. It’s estimated that you waste 30 seconds each time you sto...
The Amazing Science Behind Your Smile & How to Be Direct and Honest and Not Be a Jerk
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you leave your garage opener in the car? Do you know where your main water shutoff valve is? No m...
How Simply Eating Dinner Killed A Lot of People & The Real Reason You Have Your Job
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you go when you have to come up with a creative idea? The shower is a favorite spot. And a ...
SYSK Choice: Bring Your Dreams to Life & Fixing Loneliness in Your Relationship
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You develop driving habits over time and some of those habits may not be so great for your car or th...
Why We Are Wrong About So Much & How to Reduce Your Anxiety in an Anxious World
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? When you are taking a test in school ...
How to Get People to Tell You the Truth & How Noise Affect Your Health and Happiness
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How accurate is Wikipedia? If you go to one of their articles, how likely is it to be accurate and o...
SYSK Choice: Stop Being So Busy & The Real Fountain of Youth
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you cook, I’m sure you’ve heard that when you cook with alcohol, the heat burns off the alcoh...
“Dirty Jobs” Host Mike Rowe Offers a Different View of Success & The Awesome Power of Empathy
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins wi...
The Power of Being Brief and to the Point & Why Your Reality May Not Be Real at All
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you let your dog sleep on the bed? Some experts claim it is bad for your health. But I am going t...
SYSK Choice: Finding True Happiness & Controlling Your Money
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You need to know about the “27 Second Effect.” This is a critical part of the whole “distracte...
The Founder of Netflix Reveals His Secret of Success & The Problems of Working From Home
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When someone meets you, the first thing they likely notice are your eyes. But do you know what they ...
The Surprising Benefits of Taking the Blame When Things Go Wrong & The Origins of Trick-or-Treat
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you go to the movies, is there really a “best seat in the house?” Actually, yes. Although p...
SYSK Choice: The Dangers of Going to the Doctor & The Best Ways to Get Organized
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know about The 40% Rule. It’s what Navy Seals use to be mentally tough – and you can use ...
The Powerful Influence Strangers Have On You & How to Speed Up Your Metabolism
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know the many ways supermarkets use psychology to get you to spend more money. Well it ...
Why It’s So Easy to Get Food Poisoning & Academy Award Winner Brian Grazer on Human Connection
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all sometimes struggle to remember important things – like names or passwords or what to get at...
SYSK Choice: Great Advice on How to Succeed from a Self-Made Billionaire
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you cure a cough? Well, there is one idea that has been floating around that some people swea...
How to Harness the Power of Your Brain & Where Halloween Monsters Come From
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people agree that if you know how a book, movie or TV show ends that will ruin the experience o...
Why You Believe Some People but Not Others & How to Finish What’s Really Important to You
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Smile! Smiling turns out to be really good for you in a lot of ways. This episode begins with an exp...
SYSK Choice: Is "Gut Instinct" A Real Thing? & The Fascinating Ways Sound Affects You
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can people actually become addicted to cheese? This episode begins with some surprising information ...
The Powerful Advantages of Telling a Good Story & Why You Need To Change Jobs
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know people who claim they can focus and work just fine in a messy and disorganized office? W...
How to Get People to Say Yes to You & Have We Become Overly Cautious?
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Never cry at work!” has been some long standing advice for employees. So if you DO cry at work,...
SYSK Choice: Become a Brilliant Negotiator & Finding Your Purpose in Life
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Almost all voice guided apps – like Siri and Alexa – have a female voice. Ever wonder why? This ...
A Better Way to Look at Success and Failure & How to Buy and Wear Clothes That Look Great
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people never read the “Terms of Service” when they download an app. However, when you click...
Why You Have Trouble Sleeping & How to Fix It & How to Get the World’s Attention
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
80% of infectious disease are spread by touch. This is why it is so important to wash your hands. St...
SYSK Choice: How to Be More Powerful & Fascinating Facts from the “Google Earth” of Health
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is there such a thing as the best seat in the house at a movie theater? Yes according to the people ...
How Word-of-Mouth Marketing Really Works & Why Your Dog Loves You So Much
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your taste in music can have a big impact on who you are attracted to and who is attracted to you. W...
How You Can Access Better Health Care Now & Subtle Factors That Influence Your Decisions
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever lose something at an airport – where do you go to find it? The Lost & Found of course....
SYSK Choice: Getting Your Dream Project Done & Food Science for Better Cooking
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know bacon is really a low-fat food? That is just one of the many fascinating food science ...
How to Figure Out Any and Every Problem & How to Use Statistics to Make Your Case
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want someone to do something for you, it is all about how you phrase it. This episode begins ...
How to Beat Distractions That Eat Up Your Time & A Positive Way to Fix Problems
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people claim to be allergic to penicillin. In fact 1 out of 10 do. Most of those people are...
SYSK Choice: Great Life Hacks & The Nasty Political Discussion Fix
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s something interesting – as sunscreen use has increased over the last several years, so ha...
How Regular People Get Rich & What You Never Knew About the Clothes You Wear
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever eavesdrop? Be honest now. The fact is we almost all do – it is human nature and once s...
How Your Social Life Affects Your Health & Can You Be Selfish in a Relationship?
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be more successful and make more money there is one very simple and seemingly unrelat...
SYSK Choice: The Simple Solution to Beating Stress For Good
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do dogs do what they do? They seem obsessed with smelling everything and everybody and they univ...
How Probability and Chance Rule Your Life & Understanding How Motivation Really Works
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have someone offer to help you and you say – “No, I got it.”? Why? Why we are so reluctan...
How Anyone Can Learn Anything & The Fascinating Science of Human Attachment
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s quite common and convenient to take medication or vitamin pills with a gulp of coffee or juic...
SYSK Choice: You Are Eating Fake Food & Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Men and women approach online dating very differently and consequently get different results. This c...
How Just a Little Rest Can Change Your Life & Fascinating Stories You Never Knew
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know what customer service people really like? They like when you are nice to them. This episode...
How to Be More Creative Than You Ever Imagined & A Simpler Way to Change Any Behavior
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People who have high credit scores are often quite proud of them. And there is no doubt that a high ...
How to Drastically Improve Your Intuition & How Planet Earth Has Shaped Who You Are
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your shoulders speak volumes. It turns out how you hold your shoulders telegraphs a message to the w...
Why Feedback Often Fails & A More Effective Way to Have a Conversation
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How physically strong are you? Interestingly, men today are not as strong as they once were. I begin...
How a Little Surprise Will Change Your Life & How Introverts Can Thrive in the Workplace
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with an idea there...
How to Effectively Grow Your Self-Confidence & Why Intelligent People Do Dumb Things
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can your boss spy on you? You bet! This episode explains just how far an employer can go to keep tab...
How to Kill a Good Idea (and Why You Shouldn’t) & Fighting Humans’ Deadliest Predator
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people have nightmares? Do they serve a purpose? This episode begins with some fascinating fa...
The Best Way to Learn Anything New & How to Deal With People You Can’t Stand
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you wear a certain fragrance, people will perceive you as 12 pounds thinner. That’s just one of...
Our 300th Episode! - How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself & A Fascinating Explanation of the Universe
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Kardashian and her sisters speak with something called “vocal fry.” In fact a lot of women d...
The Secret to Getting Everything Done & How to Optimize Your Brain for Peak Performance
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pizza math. It’s worth knowing because when you understand it, you’ll realize why a small pizza ...
How YOUR Driving Affects Traffic & How You Can Make Yourself More Likable
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you take your own bags to the grocery store, there may be an unintended health consequence – an...
Why Smart People Do Stupid Things (and How to Stop It) & The Remarkable Power of Appreciation
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever flush the toilet with your foot to avoid the germs on the handle? It’s one of many well-inten...
How to Create More Special Moments in Life & The Problem with Trying to Be Being Perfect
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I suspect every parent wonders how they will be remembered in their child’s mind. What kind of par...
Skin Care Myths You Need to Know & How to Find Time for What Matters Most
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Low-fat milk and dairy products are better than whole fat versions of the same thing – right? That...
How to Accelerate and Bulletproof Your Career & How Advertising Affects You
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a fender bender with another driver, should you just work it out between the two of you ...
How to Dramatically Increase Your Willpower & The Fascinating Ways Time Affects Food
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
People are not getting sick and dying like they used to. The number of cases of some very common dis...
How to Make Smarter Choices in Every Day Life & Why You Must Have More Fun at Work
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hot summer days are often called the “dog days of summer.” Why? This episode begins with an expl...
How to Be More Influential & A Top Veterinarian Answers Important Pet Questions
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You sometimes see products labeled refurbished – particularly electronics. Are they a good deal? T...
How to Tell What’s Real From What’s Fake & Why It Is Good to Suck at Something
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you washed your watch? Not recently I bet. So this episode begins with just h...
How Spaces and Places Affect Your Behavior & Why Johnny Can't Build or Fix Anything
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is it okay to talk with people on a speakerphone with their permission? What about bringing a gift t...
Why Relationships Go Bad and How to Fix Yours & A Better Way to Manage Email
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Driving while texting, talking, eating or drinking can all distract you from paying attention to the...
How to Start a Successful Side Hustle & How Weather Predictions Really Work
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you appear confident, people find that attractive. Sometimes though, when you wish you could ap...
Instantly Improve Your Decision Making & Vices that Are Really Good for You
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every airport runway has a number and it is always between 1and 36. This episode begins with how air...
The HUGE Problem With Generic Drugs & The Science of Choosing the Right Career For You
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My mother used to tell me when I was a kid that coffee would stunt my growth. But seriously, can cof...
How to Create Lasting Personal Change & The Best Way to Learn New Things
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When I smell the scent of fresh cut grass it transports me back to my childhood. It is a great smell...
Why Being a Specialist is Overrated & The Extreme Creatures that Roam Our Planet
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Automobile traffic, like the weather, is hard to predict. The slightest thing can cause a traffic ja...
How To Innovate Like The Great Innovators & How to Clean Faster and Better Than Ever
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had to wait forever to get a prescription filled? Why does it take so long to take pills out of...
The Fascinating Way Ordinary Things Affect You & The Best Plan to Eliminate Debt
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While you are likely very good at noticing when you fail in life, keeping track of all the little vi...
Why Hackers Hack and Ways to Protect Yourself & How AI Will Improve Healthcare
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you turn your headlights on when you drive during the day? You should - and that is just one of s...
The Power of Asking the Right Questions & How to Escape the Baggage of Your Past
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Texting and driving is dangerous. Everyone know that. But why is it so much more dangerous than driv...
Why So Many People Are Unhappy at Work & A Better Way to Make Financial Decisions
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get top dollar when you sell on eBay? Well of course you need good photos and a great des...
Solving the Mystery of the Hamburger & Understanding the Risks in Your Life
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to learn something better and faster, there is a little trick that seems to work. We beg...
The Voice Computing (Siri and Alexa) Revolution & Why So Many Bosses are Incompetent
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does cooking food on the grill increase your risk of getting cancer? The answer is – maybe. But it...
How Your Mind Really Works & Why People Are Insecure and How to Fix It
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you travel, there is a good chance you don’t sleep all that well the first night you are at y...
How the Internet Makes You a Better Consumer & Why the Experts Are So Often Wrong
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurants want you to spend more money. And the menu can be a powerful tool to accomplish that. Th...
The Amazing Benefits of Creating Order in Your Life & the Math that Changed Your World
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to feel good, grab some money! I begin this episode by explaining how the simple act of ...
How to Use Failure To Make Your Good Ideas Better & Why You Check Your Phone 86 x a Day
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine that while you are sleeping, a cleaning crew gets into your brain to clean out all the toxin...
How to Get People to Really Like You & Why Humans Can Be So Kind & So Cruel
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You probably don’t write much with a pen and paper anymore. Most of us type. However, there are a ...
How to Stop Postponing the Important Things in Your Life & How Food Fights Disease
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The scent of lavender is supposed to be calming. It may also be the scent of trust. I begin this epi...
How to Embrace Conflict and Fight Well & Why We Love to Live in Cities
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Grocery stores have a lot of germs. For one thing there is a lot of raw meat and fish moving around ...
How to Use a Secret Identity to Get What You Want & Why We Have a Moon
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sibling relationships change as we move from childhood to adulthood. Sometimes they change for the b...
The Science of Sin: Why We Do Bad Things & How to Lead When You Are Not in Charge
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why does traffic just seem to stop for no reason then magically clear up? You are sure there must be...
Time Cleansing: How to Make Time Work For You & The Ultimate RX For Your Pet's Health and Happiness
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you have to ask a stranger for a favor. Perhaps you need to borrow their phone or help you...
The Surprising Ways Algorithms Steer Your Life & How to Make Your Ideas Stick
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever long for the good old days? Nostalgia can be such a wonderful thing. We begin this episo...
Are We Killing English or is It Just Evolving? & How to Make Big Changes Easier
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Springtime means the return of annoying allergy symptoms for a lot of us. I begin this episode with ...
Toxins in Your Home You Really Need to Worry About & Cutting Edge Career Advice You Must Hear
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Salt makes food taste good – maybe too good. We begin this episode by discussing research that sho...
How to Fail Well and Move On & Diet Tricks that Never Work and What Works Better
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Of course you want high self-esteem and you sure want your kids to have it. But there is actually on...
How to Apply the Science of Success to Your Career & What You Never Knew About Your Bones
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it great when you have an “A-Ha Moment”? It’s when an idea or the answer to a problem ...