How a Little Surprise Will Change Your Life & How Introverts Can Thrive in the Workplace

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

Science, Self-improvement, Social Sciences, Health & Fitness, Education

4.5 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2019

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Have you ever noticed that when you are working on a problem or trying to come up with an idea there comes a point of diminishing returns? The harder you concentrate, the worse it gets. It’s true for everyone and there is a sweet spot after which your efforts suffer. This episode begins with a discussion on why this happens and when you should stop trying and go do something else. https://hbr.org/2014/07/get-your-brain-unstuck At times in your life there have been important moments that have helped to shape who you are. These are transformative moments. Perhaps someone said something to you that made you think differently about yourself or your abilities – good or bad. So what is it about these brief moments in life that make them so powerful they can change your course in life or even change what you think of yourself? Dr. Michael Roussel is an associate professor at southern Oregon University and has been studying transformative moments for over three decades. He joins me to reveal the surprising reason why these moments stick with us and how you can use these moments to your advantage. To see Michael’s TED talk on the subject, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5O6mFWpgZo&t=3s How do you clean a dusty oil painting or rusty old gardening tools? Well, those are just a few of the dirty things you can clean with some handy items that are in your kitchen. Listen as I explain. https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/more-surprising-natural-cleaners As many as half of all people in the U.S. consider themselves introverted. As you might imagine, those people often feel at a disadvantage particularly when it comes to getting ahead in the workplace. However, there are some advantages to being an introvert and ways to play to those strengths according to career coach Jane Finkle, author of the book The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide (https://amzn.to/2Z0YmRr). Listen as Nancy explains some great strategies for introverts to navigate through the world of work. This Week’s Sponsors -Proactiv. Go to www.Proactiv.com/SOMETHING and with your order, you’lll also receive Proactiv’s “On the Go Bag” (close to a $100 value!) PLUS FREE SHIPPING & a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:43.0	Today on something you should know, ever notice that the longer you try to solve a problem, the worse you get at it?
0:51.0	I'll explain why. Then, the fascinating way little surprises in your life can have an incredible impact.
0:58.0	The surprises, essentially a big burst of dopamine, which is our motivator neurotransmitter.
1:03.0	When you're surprised, you get this massive burst of dopamine, and it says, stop whatever you're doing and pay attention, something really important is happening.
1:12.0	Plus, how do you clean an oil painting or rusty garden tools?
1:16.0	I'll explain how to clean a lot of things with simple ingredients from your kitchen, and help for introverts to get ahead in the workplace, and they seem to need some help.
1:26.0	There was a survey that was done. What they found is that 80% of the introverts felt that they were at a disadvantage.
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