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.
1016 episodes transcribedFrom a very early age you were likely told not to lie. Lying is bad. And it seems that one of the things it is bad for is your health! This episode be...
Most of us have heard that the speed at which you drive can impact your gas mileage but by how much? My guess is you probably believe it isn’t a lot....
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 e...
Do you suffer from any of these symptoms: Tiredness, stomach issues, dizziness, headaches, joint problems, dry skin or depression? What’s interesting...
Something interesting seems to happen when couples are together for a long time. Without even trying, they are able to tune into their partner’s voice...
Major storms all get names: Milton, Katrina, Ian, Sandy etc. Why do we name storms? Do the names of storms ever get used again for other storms? Find...
We all tend to want to impress others with our accomplishments or skills or whatever else that makes us exceptional. Yet there is a real problem with...
When you are focused on a task, interruptions can be annoying and maddening. Yet, there may be a positive side to interruptions that balance out the n...
Watch a couple hold hands as they stroll own the road. It often seems cute and quaint. But it is more than that. Holding hands has some real benefits....
When someone first sees you, what impression do they get? What image do you project? It’s important to think about this if you want to be persuasive....
“You should drink at least 8 glasses of water per day!” Well, wait a second. That advice is about 80 years old and frankly doesn’t really “hold water....
Groceries are expensive. So, if you would like a simple yet effective technique to cut your grocery bill down, listen to the start of this episode to...
iPhone users have likely noticed that some texts show up in blue and some show up in green. What’s the difference? This episode begins by explaining w...
How is your posture right now? If your shoulders are slouched, you are sending a message to others that you probably don’t want to send. I start this...
Ever fake a smile? We all do. What harm can it do? Well, it could do you some harm if you are the one doing the faking. Listen as I reveal the downsid...
What if you could reduce your risk of heart disease by 30% without a lot of effort? After all, it is the number 1 killer in the U.S. This episode begi...
We have become much more of a cashless society in the last few years. That turns out to be a good thing because cash is really disgusting. Listen as I...
Some very popular drinks turn out to be really bad for your teeth. This episode begins with that list of drinks, what they do to your teeth and some s...
My mother was a teacher, and I remember her saying that when you take a test and you don’t know the answer, go with the first answer that comes to you...
At work, do you go out to lunch or eat at your desk? It makes a difference in the quality of your work after lunch is over. Listen and I’ll explain th...
