How to Stop Making Stupid Mistakes & How to Nail Your New Year’s Resolution

Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia

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

4.5 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 January 2019

⏱️ 37 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

You think you understand the concept of distracted driving – yes? You know it is NOT a good idea to text and drive. But it turns out to be more complicated than that. I begin this episode with some fascinating research that shows that there is a residual effect when you get distracted that affects your driving for much longer than you think. You really need to hear this. http://www.calif.aaa.com/home/about/community-and-safety/hands-free-distractionstudy.html Ever make a really stupid mistake? Wouldn’t it be great if you could make far fewer of them and make a lot more good decisions instead? Listen to Charlie Seraphin author of the book, (One Stupid Mistake: Smart Decision-Making in a Crazy World https://amzn.to/2s3Qq3A.) He walks you through the process that will help you avoid mistakes, especially the big ones. Plus, he explains the importance of owning and learning from the mistakes you will inevitably make. People love to watch reruns of old TV shows and re-watch old movies – but why? You know how it is going to end so why watch it again. Well there is a reason for that and it is the same reason people like hearing the same songs over and over. http://www.livescience.com/23148-tv-reruns-may-replenish-tired-minds.html People have been making New Year’s resolutions for a long time and scientists have studied the idea and the process a lot over the years. What has become clear is that there are some strategies that can dramatically improve your chances of success. Keith McArthur has looked at the science and joins me to help you achieve your New Year's resolution or any other goal for that matter. Keith has a podcast and blog called My Instruction Manual (https://myinstructionmanual.com/) and he is author of a book called (Winning Resolutions https://amzn.to/2BYi7zi.) This Week's Sponsors ADT. Go to www.ADT.com/smart to learn how ADT can design and install a smart home system for you. Geico. Go to www.Geico.com to see how Geico can save you money on your car insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Today on something you should know, some interesting science that will make you never want to
0:06.7	text and drive again.
0:08.8	Plus, how to stop making stupid mistakes and make better decisions.
0:13.7	We can build up 100 arguments for something and then turn right around and build up 100
0:18.0	arguments against it.
0:19.4	But deep down, I think that each person has an internal compass.
0:24.8	And if you're true to that internal compass, you'll make that decision.
0:28.7	Then there's a fascinating reason why people love watching old reruns of TV shows or
0:34.4	rewatching old movies or re-reading old books.
0:38.3	And if you have a New Year's resolution, I'll explain all the ways to improve your chances
0:43.0	of success.
0:44.0	What the research shows actually is, it does really help to have a buddy, but that that
0:48.2	buddy doesn't necessarily have to be having the same goal or resolution.
0:51.8	It's just someone who checks in with you regularly to make sure that you're accomplishing
0:55.6	it.
0:56.6	Today on something you should know.
0:59.2	Something you should know.
1:03.4	Fascinating intel.
1:04.8	The world's top experts and practical advice you can use in your life.
1:10.0	Today, something you should know with Mike Karothers.
1:15.7	Hi and welcome to the first all-new episode of 2019 of something you should know.
1:22.0	I appreciate you being here and for listening and supporting this podcast.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Mike Carruthers | OmniCastMedia and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.