SYSK Choice: What Your Dog is Really Thinking...

You have seen a dollar bill hundreds of times, but have you ever really studied it? It’s fascinating. And the number 13 plays a prominent role. This episode begins with a short tour of a U.S. $1 bill. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/kids/games/riddles/jokes/dollar-bill-trivia Yo ...  Show more

Ever get a song stuck in your head that simply will not leave? That’s an earworm, and while it will eventually fade away on its own, there are some things you can do to help get rid of it sooner. Listen and discover what works. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/songs-get-stuck-h ...  Show more

Words are energy and cast spells - that's why it's called spelling.   The problem is rarely the problem - it's how you think about the problem that's the problem.  Why overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness and steps to curb it. Why vacations and time off promote succes ...  Show more

We explore the big question of whether to get a dog, sharing results from our listener poll, research on how pets boost happiness, and hilarious "worst-case scenarios.” We share a hack for getting tasks done more quickly and pleasantly. Plus we feature a rich collection of listen ...  Show more

Yo! Today we cover Key Takeaway #3 -- silencing the trash talker in your brain! Recommended Reading: Self Esteem by McKay The Structure of Magic by Bandler & Gringer  One Decision by Coach Mike Bayer Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman Recommended Episodes: 040 | How to Silence Y ...  Show more

Chuck and Josh explore the age-old question: Should you train your dog by treating it like a living, feeling being or should you beat them up and break their spirit?