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.
1206 episodes transcribedWhat’s the best way to deal with a jerk? Well, according to psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston, there is one word that will shut them up – and it is kind...
This is the time of year when people give to people less fortunate – and that is great. However, if you are going to give, there are things that most...
People seem to get sadder in winter. Is it the weather? Is it just because it’s colder? Or is it the sunlight? This episode begins with the explanatio...
Can your pet really get sick eating poinsettia leaves or drinking Christmas tree water? We begin this episode looking at some of the real holiday pet...
Timing is everything. And when you have a big decision to make, the time of day you choose to make it is more important than you might realize. This e...
Lots of people listen to music when they are working because they believe it helps them concentrate and be more productive? Does it? This episode begi...
You are wasting too much time on email. It’s estimated that you waste 30 seconds each time you stop and check it. So how can you cut down on the amoun...
Do you leave your garage opener in the car? Do you know where your main water shutoff valve is? No matter where you live, there are a few questions yo...
Where do you go when you have to come up with a creative idea? The shower is a favorite spot. And a lot of people like to sit in silence for inspirati...
You develop driving habits over time and some of those habits may not be so great for your car or the engine. Listen to some advice from Popular Mecha...
Why is it that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? When you are taking a test in school or during a meeting when the room is quiet and all...
How accurate is Wikipedia? If you go to one of their articles, how likely is it to be accurate and objective. This episode begins with some surprising...
If you cook, I’m sure you’ve heard that when you cook with alcohol, the heat burns off the alcohol quickly. Well, according to science that is impossi...
People cry when they are sad – so why do they also cry when they are happy? This episode begins with the explanation for why two opposite emotions can...
Do you let your dog sleep on the bed? Some experts claim it is bad for your health. But I am going to start this episode by explaining why it may be j...
You need to know about the “27 Second Effect.” This is a critical part of the whole “distracted driving” problem that most people don’t realize. If yo...
When someone meets you, the first thing they likely notice are your eyes. But do you know what they notice second? Or third? Or fourth? This episode b...
When you go to the movies, is there really a “best seat in the house?” Actually, yes. Although people have their own preferences, theaters are calibra...
Do you know about The 40% Rule. It’s what Navy Seals use to be mentally tough – and you can use it as well. It just takes a simple change in thinking....
You probably know the many ways supermarkets use psychology to get you to spend more money. Well it turns out that airports do the same thing. This ep...
