How to Solve Problems Before They Happen & How to Be Productive Working From Home
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you just hate it when you burn your tongue from drinking or eating something too hot? This e...
SYSK Choice: How to Be More Persuasive & Networking Strategies That Really Work
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you head up the entrance ramp on a freeway, you have to really “floor it” to get y...
How the Human Mind Learns New Things & Finding Hope in the Coronavirus Crisis
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While it’s natural to brag a little about your kids or your job or anything else you are proud of....
How to Get People to Instantly Like You & How Complaining Makes You Stupid
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staying at home with nowhere to go can certainly put you in a bad mood. So this episode begins with ...
SYSK Choice: Interesting Math of Everyday Life & Lose Weight Without Dieting
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that coffee can help you think and focus and can even improve your mood – especia...
How to Change Anyone’s Mind & Could Machines Really Take Over the World?
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably been eating peanut butter since you were a kid. And that turns out to be a really ...
The Psychology of Self-Deception & How Weather Really Works
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have an iPhone, you have likely struggled moving the cursor around in a text message or email...
SYSK Choice: Weird Things that Influence What You Eat & How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to stand in downtown Detroit and start walking south for as long as it took, what is the...
How to Be the Best at Anything & Why It’s Hard to Ask for Help (But Do It Anyway)
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good dancer? Some of it is subjective but there is one particular body part that seems ...
What You May Not Know About the Food You Eat & How to Get Out of a Rut
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of items you buy at the grocery store are actually a lot cheaper at the drug store. This episo...
SYSK Choice: What It Means To Be Spiritual & Taming Your Survival Instinct
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you cleaned your credit or debit cards? Or the remote for the TV? There are a...
How to Deal with People Who Drive You Crazy & How Colors Affect Your Behavior
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yawning is contagious. We have all experienced that. What’s interesting though is when you notice ...
Fascinating Secrets of the Universe & How to Handle Workplace Bullies
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a big decision to make, all kinds of things can influence that decision. But one thing...
SYSK Choice: If Your Walls Could Talk & The Power of Positive Confrontation
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that as you age, your mental function declines. But when does that begin? Age 40? 50?...
How to Give and Take Criticism & Ways to Make Your Relationship Happier – Instantly
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you take a photo of your passport and keep it on your phone? That’s just one of several...
A Better Way to Solve A Problem & How Human Biases Affect Your Decisions
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all make mistakes. However, wouldn’t it be nice if you could make fewer of them? This episode b...
SYSK Choice: A Peek Inside the Heart of the Internet & Self-Discipline Hacks to Achieve Success
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? What’s the best way to stop the hiccups? We ...
Great Strategies to Maximize Your Money & New Technologies that Will Change Your Life
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you try to make a photocopy of a $20 bill? This episode begins by revealing why it i...
Why Your Fingers Get Pruney When Wet & How to Use Online Reviews Effectively
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to sign-off an email? Well, it depends on what you want the outcome to be but i...
SYSK Choice: Psyching Yourself Up for Anything & Surviving Family Get-Togethers
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some people love rollercoasters and scary movies – but why? What is the appeal of being scared hal...
The Rules to Play the Game of Life & How to Be an Effective Parent in the 21st Century
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is all gasoline the same? Actually, there is a difference. This episode begins with an explanation o...
Why You Spend Money the Way You Do & The Benefits of Adding More Pleasure to Your Life
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They tell you on airplane that in the event of an emergency an oxygen mask will drop from the ceilin...
SYSK Choice: How Technology Changes You For the Better & Medical “Truths” That Are False
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The number of parents of who spank their kids as a means of discipline has dropped significantly ove...
What You Didn’t Know About Good Sleep & How to Disagree Productively
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us tend to over-apologize. This episode begins with an explanation of why we do it and why ...
The Best Way to Keep Love Alive & A Scientific Approach to Achieve Any Goal
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know you’ve watched a sleeping dog twitch and move it's feet like it is running. So, is it just ...
SYSK Choice: How Self Aware Are You? & How Your 5 Senses Affect Your Behavior
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New clothes are not necessarily CLEAN clothes. In fact, there is a good chance other people have wor...
How to Make Money Selling Your Old Stuff & What’s Wrong with How You Sleep
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s fun to play the lottery. If you do, you probably spend more on it than you think. This episod...
How Negative Events Control Your Life & Why It is So Hard (For Some) To Lose Weight
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you hate it when people ignore your emails? Well, there may be something you are doing in yo...
SYSK Choice: Your $100 Startup & Why Overworking Doesn’t Work
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every credit card bill comes with a due date. And if you pay the balance every month by the due date...
Understanding Physical Intelligence & How Small Changes Create New Habits
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you breathe through your mouth you are doing it all wrong. This episode begins with a discussion ...
Great Relationship Advice from a Divorce Lawyer & Your Fascinating Sense of Taste
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of “Imposter Syndrome?” It’s that feeling that you don’t really deserve the s...
SYSK Choice: Daydream and Doodle Your Way to Success & The Artistry of Video Games
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People who overeat tend to do so at the same time on the same days. This episode begins with me tell...
The Curious Forces That Make You Who You Are & How to Explain Anything to Anyone
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listening to music is more than just a pleasant experience. It is also good for you in several ways....
The Amazing Benefits of Moving Your Body & Why You Should Talk to More Strangers
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When a woman cries it can have a dramatic effect on a man. Not only because she is sad but also beca...
SYSK Choice: The Value of Criticism & Instantly Make Your Relationship Better
11 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to keep your fresh cut flowers, fresher? My grandmother always said put aspirin in the water an...
How Biological Clocks Control Your Life & Why Most Meetings Are a Waste of Time
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you set any New Year’s resolutions? The chances of them sticking for a long time are pretty sl...
Where Your Personality Comes From & The Good News About Procrastination
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you just found out over the holidays, finding the right gift to someone can be difficult. However...
SYSK Choice: How to Spot a Liar & How to Write Anything Better
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your favorite sleep position? It turns out that one sleep position is better than the other...
The Interesting Math of Life and Death & Understanding the Science of Consciousness
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Flattery works – if you know how to do it right. So this episode begins with a discussion on how ...
How Trust Works & Taking Back Healthcare
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some people can’t imagine exercise without having their cellphone. You can listen to music, text a...
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...