Something You Should Know podcast

Something You Should Know

Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.

Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.

 

#1039

Why You Are More Courageous Than You Think & The Magic of Tidying Up

Seems like no matter how hard you try you never pick the fastest checkout line in the supe... more

03 Feb 2025

51 MINS

51:41

03 Feb 2025


#1038

Why Thinking Is Not All In Your Head & Secrets From the Longest Study of Happiness - SYSK Choice

We humans love novelty. We seek it out. While that can be good, it can also get us in trou... more

01 Feb 2025

51 MINS

51:29

01 Feb 2025


#1037

The Essential Qualities of Inspiring People & The Rules of How Life Works

After television, a big part of the ad budget for fast-food restaurants’ is spent on outdo... more

30 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:32

30 Jan 2025


#1036

How to Optimize Your Brain Chemistry & What Would You Do With More Money?

Traffic accidents are an inevitable part of life. However, there are a few simple things y... more

27 Jan 2025

51 MINS

51:20

27 Jan 2025


#1035

Eleven Inventions That Changed the World & The Right Way to Make Love and Money Decisions - SYSK Cho...

The origins of the names for popular food products often make interesting stories. For ins... more

25 Jan 2025

50 MINS

50:07

25 Jan 2025


#1034

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 episod... more

23 Jan 2025

53 MINS

53:15

23 Jan 2025


#1033

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 ... more

20 Jan 2025

54 MINS

54:59

20 Jan 2025


#1032

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... more

18 Jan 2025

49 MINS

49:50

18 Jan 2025


#1031

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 inter... more

16 Jan 2025

55 MINS

55:45

16 Jan 2025


#1030

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.” List... more

13 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:16

13 Jan 2025


#1029

Why You Should Take Fun Seriously & Electricity’s Amazing Story - SYSK Choice

Sometimes your willpower seems pretty good but other times - especially right when you nee... more

11 Jan 2025

53 MINS

53:36

11 Jan 2025


#1028

How and Why Optimism Works & Why a Little Defiance is a Good Thing

Why are dalmatians often associated with firefighters and fire trucks? Is it just a mascot... more

08 Jan 2025

54 MINS

54:48

08 Jan 2025


#1027

How Your Body Affects Your Happiness & Good News for Self-Critics and Perfectionists

At airports all over the world, luggage gets lost – sometimes forever. So, what happens to... more

06 Jan 2025

55 MINS

55:28

06 Jan 2025


#1026

The Science Behind Why We Buy & How to Make Bold Choices - SYSK Choice

In a public bathroom, which is better – drying your hands with a paper towel or using an a... more

04 Jan 2025

50 MINS

50:45

04 Jan 2025


#1025

How to Change What’s Not Working & Why Time Seems to Speed Up and Slow Down

One fear many air travelers have is catching a cold or some other bug when they fly on an ... more

02 Jan 2025

54 MINS

54:58

02 Jan 2025


#1024

The New Science of Effective Weight & What Makes an Idea Scalable

We’ve all heard the advice that when you buy new clothes you should wash them first before... more

30 Dec 2024

54 MINS

54:00

30 Dec 2024


#1023

Why Rituals Exist Everywhere & The Exercise Paradox - SYSK Choice

We know that smiling is a universal human expression of happiness. Everyone smiles - in fa... more

28 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:12

28 Dec 2024


#1022

Scams You Might Easily Fall For & Mastering The Art of Deal-Making

You might think that a good way to get closer to someone is to do them a favor. Yes, that ... more

26 Dec 2024

53 MINS

53:22

26 Dec 2024


#1021

A Fascinating Tour of Our Solar System & The Amazing Story of the Sandwich

What would happen if you were walking by the Empire State Building right at the time someo... more

23 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:50

23 Dec 2024