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The Science of Winning and Losing & Why So Many People Are So Rude

The Science of Winning and Losing & Why So Many People Are So Rude

FromSomething You Should Know


The Science of Winning and Losing & Why So Many People Are So Rude

FromSomething You Should Know

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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How do you get someone to say - YES? There is a simple phrase or two you can add to any request that will increase the chances that almost anyone will do you the favor you ask. This episode begins with what those phrases are. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10510974.2012.727941?journalCode=rcst20
Certainly one of the appeals of watching professional sports is knowing you are watching the best of the best play the game. So how did those players get to be the best and what can you learn from that so you can get to the top of your game in your chosen field? What separates the very best from the “pretty good?” Ashley Merryman, co-author of the book, Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing (http://amzn.to/2CiopYU) reveals some fascinating stories and research that you can use to improve your chances of winning in whatever you choose to do.
There isn’t a soul alive who hasn’t gotten an email or 2 (or perhaps thousands!) offering male enhancement pills, creams and lotions. The problem is, none of them work. And there is even a bigger problem with these fake potions. Listen and discover what it is. http://healthland.time.com/2013/05/16/the-dangers-lurking-in-male-sexual-supplements/
Are people becoming ruder? Sure seems that way to me. So where did this need to be “brutally honest” come from? Danny Wallace, author of the book, F You Very Much (http://amzn.to/2HeCzxV) looks at the origins of this new lack of civility as well as what it is doing and how we can stop it.
The Washies: Here is the link to our new podcast I mention in this episode called The Washies, on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-washies/id1549712920
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Released:
Feb 8, 2021
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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.