How Optimism Works in Tough Times & The Curious Story of Breakfast Cereal
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There is one word I think gets people in trouble with money. It's probably. I'm probably spending about this much every month. I'm probably saving enough. I'm probably on track for retirement. Probably is not a financial plan. I've been using Monarch. It's a personal finance app that puts your whole financial picture in one place. And it replaces probably. With actual numbers. For example, Monarch showed me that our spending last month jumped about 30% from the month before. 30%. We had some home repairs, but none of the bills seemed like a big hit at the time, but put them all together and wow. But I didn't realize how much our spending had jumped until Monarch showed me. And I think that's how money can get away from you.
It's not necessarily one giant expense that sets off alarm bells, it's all the things that add up that you don't really notice. That's what I like about Monarch. You can see your Spending, accounts, investments, and savings goals all in one place and see what's really going on with your money. If you're operating on probably, maybe it's time to find out, write your own money story with Monarch. Use code SYSK at monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50. That's $50. fifty percent off your first year at monarch.com with code SYSK. Today on Something You Should Know, it's amazing how many people don't know what to do when they get a bloody nose. Do you? Then a better understanding of true optimism that will inspire and empower you.
Optimism doesn't just drive our well-being, it drives our performance as well, greater productivity, energy, we live longer, you're l more likely to survive a cancer diagnosis. So, in my opinion, it is the best investment you can make.
Also, what's the best time to go for a walk? And the story of cereal and how it became synonymous with a healthy breakfast.
Cereal's not the worst food product by any means, but it's sure a good example of how you turn some sugary product into something that everybody thinks they must have and eat for breakfast for heaven's sakes.
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know. Fascinating intel. The world's top experts. And practical advice you can use in your life. Today, something you should know with Mike Carruthers.
So if you or one of your kids or or somebody gets a bloody nose, what do you do? There's a bit of misinformation floating around out there, so I'm gonna tell you what the Mayo Clinic says you should do as we begin this episode of Something You Should Know. Hi, I'm Micah Ruthers. Welcome. So, a lot of us were taught that when your nose starts to bleed, you should tilt your head backward. That actually is the opposite of what you're supposed to do. Tilting back does not stop the bleeding. It just sends the blood down your throat where you could swallow it, become nauseated, or even choke on it. Instead, you should sit upright, lean slightly forward, and pinch the soft. Part of your nose, not the hard bony bridge.
And here's the part many people get wrong.
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Chapters
5 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–8:45
2
How does true optimism differ from simply ‘looking on the bright side’?
8:45–19:19
3
What is the correct first‑aid technique for a nosebleed?
19:19–31:29
4
What is ‘resilient optimism’ and how can it be practiced?
31:29–36:46
5
How did a nurse use a personal “optimism toolbox” in the ICU?
36:46–47:59
Speakers
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