Something You Should Know

Have you ever felt like you don't really deserve your success? Maybe you got a promotion, landed a great job, or accomplished something impressive, but instead of feeling proud, you worry that you've somehow fooled everyone into thinking you're more capable than you really are. You wonder if it's only a matter of time before someone figures out you don't know what you're doing. That's often called imposter syndrome, and it can affect even highly successful, accomplished people.

But here's an interesting twist: What if feeling like an imposter isn't necessarily a bad thing? What if those feelings of self-doubt are actually a sign that you're challenging yourself, growing, and doing something that matters to you? According to Dr. Jill Stoddard, the goal isn't necessarily to eliminate self-doubt but to stop letting it dictate what you do. She is a mental health care provider and author of the book Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career (https://link.amazon/B04uwlI1v). Listen as she explains why so many capable people feel like frauds, how trying to prove yourself can sometimes make things worse, and why feeling uncomfortable or uncertain may mean you're exactly where you need to be. You'll also discover how to quiet that critical voice in your head and move forward with confidence, even when you don't feel particularly confident.
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On a clear night, the sky is filled with stars — far more than most of us can see. But there's a surprisingly simple trick that can help you spot more of them, even without a telescope. It's something experienced stargazers routinely do, and it can make a remarkable difference in what you see when you look up. https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/how-to-find-good-places-to-stargaze/

Your DNA holds an astonishing amount of information about you. It can reveal your ancestry, help solve crimes, identify long-lost relatives, and even offer clues about your future health. DNA technology is also being used in ways you might never imagine, from detecting food fraud to protecting endangered species. But as powerful as genetic testing has become, it raises some fascinating questions. How much can your DNA really tell you? How reliable are the results? And what happens when a DNA test reveals something you wish you didn't know? Turi King, a leading authority on DNA and genetic research and a member of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and the International Society for Forensic Genetics, joins me to explore the remarkable possibilities and unexpected consequences of genetic testing. She is the author of The Secrets of Our DNA: How Genetics Has Changed the World (https://link.amazon/B0g3AJ0XO).

We're constantly told that winners never quit. But is that really good advice? Whether it's a job, a relationship, a project, or a goal you've worked toward for years, walking away can feel like admitting defeat. After all, what if success is just around the corner? Yet sometimes the decision to quit is exactly what allows you to move forward. So how do you know when to keep going and when to call it quits? Lindsay Crouse, who spent more than 14 years as an editor, writer, and producer at The New York Times, has explored why we find quitting so difficult and why it can sometimes be the smartest decision we make. She is the author of The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out (https://link.amazon/B08H2hGO0). Listen as she explains how to recognize when it's time to walk away — and why quitting doesn't have to mean failing.

Why do shoelaces come untied all by themselves? You can tie them securely, walk around for a while, and suddenly one is dragging on the ground while the other is still perfectly tied. Scientists have actually studied this everyday annoyance and discovered some surprising physics behind it. And understanding why it happens may help you keep your shoes tied longer. https://news.berkeley.edu/2017/04/11/shoe-string-theory-science-shows-why-shoelaces-come-untied/
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Having friends is great. Paying for friendships? Not so great. Between lunches, dinners, drinks, and other get-togethers, maintaining a social life can get surprisingly expensive. And research suggests the rising cost of friendship is changing how often people see their friends and even which friendships they maintain. Listen as I explain what's happening and why it matters. https://www.badcredit.org/studies/friendship-spending-statistics/

What separates people who are remarkably successful from everyone else? Is it talent, intelligence, luck — or something much simpler? William Vanderbloemen set out to find out by studying the habits and behaviors of highly successful people. What he discovered were some surprisingly practical things almost anyone can do to stand out and get ahead. William is founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group and author of Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest (https://amzn.to/3CD1MD5). Listen as he reveals what makes certain people so exceptional and how you can put those same habits to work in your own life.

What is it really like to work for the CIA? Is it anything like the world of spies, secrets, and intrigue we see in movies and on television? And what does the CIA actually do all day? David McCloskey knows that world from the inside. As a former CIA analyst, he contributed to the President's Daily Brief, testified before Congressional oversight committees, briefed senior government and military officials, and worked in CIA field stations throughout the Middle East. Now he's also a bestselling spy novelist and author of The Seventh Floor (https://amzn.to/3CBqx2t). Listen as he takes us behind the scenes of the intelligence world, separates Hollywood fiction from reality, and reveals what life inside the CIA is really like.

You've probably heard that chewing gum can help you concentrate, sharpen your memory, or even improve your performance on a test. But does it really work? Research suggests there may be something to it, although there's an interesting catch. Apparently, when you chew the gum can make a difference. Listen as I explain this curious connection between chewing gum and brainpower. https://www.livescience.com/17520-chewing-gum-test-performance.html\

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Everyone knows that practice makes perfect. Or does it? Practicing is certainly important when you're trying to master something new, but research suggests there's another ingredient that can make practice far more effective. And the surprising part is that it involves not practicing. It turns out that what you do between practice sessions may be just as important as the practice itself. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/take-short-breaks-to-maximize-memory-and-learning

We tend to think great innovations happen when brilliant people have brilliant ideas. But the real stories are often much stranger. Accidents, spectacular failures, and discoveries that almost never happened have changed the world in remarkable ways. So what really drives innovation, and where might the next big breakthrough come from? Andrew Leigh, former economics professor at the Australian National University and Australia's Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, joins me to explore the surprising ways new ideas become reality. He also hosts the podcast The Good Life and is the author of The Shortest History of Innovation: From the Wheel to Gene Editing, AI, and Beyond—How New Ideas Shape Our World (https://link.amazon/B01K1qu64).

You can look right at something and still not see it. In fact, the more familiar something becomes, the less likely you may be to notice it at all. Think about the fire extinguisher in your office, the emergency exit at a place you visit regularly, or the little things around your home that have been there so long they've practically become invisible. Why does your brain tune out things that are right in front of you? And what important information might you be missing because of it? Alan Castel, professor of psychology at UCLA and author of Better with Age (https://link.amazon/B0iqnRuC5), joins me to explain the fascinating difference between seeing and noticing, why familiarity can make us surprisingly oblivious, and how to become more aware of the world around us.

The hands on an analog clock always move in the same direction — clockwise, of course. But why that direction? Who decided? There's no obvious reason a clock couldn't run the other way, and yet clocks all over the world follow the same convention. The explanation goes back much further than the invention of mechanical clocks, and once you hear it, the whole thing makes perfect sense. https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/why-do-clocks-go-clockwise

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Being a perfectionist sounds like a good thing. You have high standards, pay attention to details, and want to do things right. What's wrong with that? As it turns out, quite a lot. Perfectionism can actually work against you, causing you to procrastinate, obsess over mistakes, avoid taking risks, and feel dissatisfied even when you've accomplished something worthwhile. And ironically, the harder you try to make everything perfect, the less you may actually accomplish.

So why are some people perfectionists? Where does that need to get everything just right come from? And how do you know when having high standards has crossed the line into something that's holding you back? Clinical psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, author of Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love (https://amzn.to/32tNfDb), joins me to explain the psychology of perfectionism, why "good enough" is often more than enough, and how to let go of impossible expectations without lowering your standards. What she has to say could take a surprising amount of pressure off your life.

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