Need a favor? The way you ask may matter as much as what you're asking for. Researchers have found that a few simple changes in how you make a request can dramatically increase the chances someone will say yes—and most people overlook them completely. https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/francis-flynn-if-you-want-something-ask-it
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SYSK TRENDING - A Different View of Success
What does it really mean to be successful? Most people would probably say it's about making more money, climbing the career ladder, earning recognition, or becoming well known. But what if we've been measuring success all wrong? After spending years traveling the country as host ... Show More
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Jul 11
The Human Need We're Neglecting & The Mystery of Great Ideas - SYSK Choice
Have you ever forgotten a phone number, birthday, or why you walked into a room because you knew your phone would remember it for you? Many people joke about "digital dementia." While it isn't a real medical diagnosis, researchers are becoming increasingly concerned that our grow ... Show More
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Apr 2024
Ep. 477: Show Yourself, Embrace Fun Plans, Realize You’re a Mentor—Plus a Great Hack for Altoids Tins
We talk about why it’s a good idea to show ourselves (inspired by a Hollywood headshot story). We also tackle a listener’s question about how to recognize when we’ve become a mentor and the happiness stumbling block of dreading plans, even when they will be a lot of fun. Plus a l ... Show More
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May 2023
Regular Guy Friday ep: 118: Changing the Responses That Make You Sick
How every cell in your body picks up your physical and emotional toxins, how this weakens cells, then replicates to create more weakened cells, and how this leads to illnesses like cancer. How your mind will betray you but your body won't. Why when it comes to stress and past wro ... Show More
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Apr 2023
Ep: 425: Use Touch When Talk Is Tough, Close Your Eyes in a Dressing Room, and Answers for Questioners
We discuss why it’s helpful to touch someone during a tough conversation (if appropriate, of course). We mention why closing your eyes in a store dressing room can make it easier to make good buying decisions, and we take a deep dive into listeners’ answers to two common question ... Show More
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63. Listener Q & A Vol. 10
Tune in this week as I talk about dealing with your past regrets, body image, speaking your truth, mending (or not) relationships, dealing with recurring thoughts, and much more!Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfckyourbrain.com/63
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