Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP265 The secret power of reversibility in decision making Learn how understanding which decisions can be undone transforms your ability to act quickly and confidently, plus discover the simple framework that Amazon used to become one of the world's fastest-moving companies. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP264 The hidden costs of ignoring maintenance Discover why skipping small maintenance tasks today can lead to massive expenses tomorrow, and learn practical strategies to protect your health, wealth, and belongings through simple preventive care. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP263 The Art of Helping Others without Burning Out How can you make a real difference in the lives of others without losing sight of your own well-being? This episode explores practical ways to help—at work, at home, and in your community—while protecting your energy and maintaining balance. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests s...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP262 What Restaurant Tipping Teaches Us About Human Nature Explore how the "voluntary" act of tipping exposes our deep fear of social judgment and why we'll consistently pay extra just to avoid feeling cheap - even when no one's really watching. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@i...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP261 What Parking Lots Teach Us About Human Nature Discover what our parking lot behavior reveals about human territoriality, social hierarchies, and the primitive instincts that still drive our modern decisions Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 MonsuiTek

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP260 The 5 Whys Method Learn how Toyota's simple "5 Whys" technique can help you solve personal problems by digging past surface symptoms to find and fix what's really holding you back. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 MonsuiTek

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP259 The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Technical Debt Discover how technical debt - the accumulated cost of quick fixes and shortcuts - can destroy companies and careers, with real examples of failures costing millions and three strategies to manage debt before it manages you. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP258 Why Curiosity is the Key to Lifelong Learning   Discover why curiosity, not discipline or motivation, is the real driver of lifelong learning, and learn three practical ways to cultivate curiosity that transforms how you engage with the world. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Searc...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP257 The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Compound Interest Discover why ignoring compound interest could be costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars and learn three practical steps to make exponential growth work for you instead of against you. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 Mon...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP256 How Active Listening Can Change Your Life   Discover how active listening techniques can transform your relationships and influence, with proven strategies used by Oprah Winfrey, FBI negotiators, and top medical professionals. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 MonsuiTek

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP256 7 Morning Habits of Truly Successful People Discover the seven powerful morning rituals that separate high achievers from the rest, from Tim Cook's 3:45 AM starts to Oprah's gratitude practice, and learn how to implement these game-changing habits into your own routine. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP254 How the 2-Minute Rule Can Change Your Life Learn how the 2-Minute Rule can eliminate decision fatigue and mental clutter by turning small tasks into immediate action, with practical strategies you can implement today. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 MonsuiTek

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP253 When Boredom Becomes Your Superpower Discover why embracing boredom instead of constantly seeking stimulation can unlock creativity, deepen focus, and lead to breakthrough insights you never knew were possible. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 MonsuiTek

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP252 When Failure Becomes Your Superpower Learn how embracing failure as feedback rather than defeat can accelerate your growth, build resilience, and ultimately lead to breakthrough success in any area of life. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 MonsuiTek

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP251 When Saying No Becomes Your Superpower Discover how the simple word "no" can transform your productivity, relationships, and overall life satisfaction by protecting your time and energy for what truly matters. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 MonsuiTek

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP250 The Truth About Networking Nobody Tells You Forget business cards and LinkedIn spam - discover why real networking is about genuine relationships, helping others first, and finding your most valuable connections in unexpected places. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 Monsui...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP249 The Truth About Productivity Nobody Tells You Discover why your productivity apps and life hacks are making you busier instead of more effective, and learn the counterintuitive approach that actually moves the needle on what matters most. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at monsui@icloud.com Search🔍 M...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP248 The Rubber Duck method for solving everyday problems Learn how talking to an inanimate object can unlock solutions to your toughest problems, using a debugging technique that's helped programmers for decades solve everything from work conflicts to life decisions. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email me at...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP247 Regression to the Mean Extreme performances naturally return to average over time, but we keep attributing this to curses, interventions, or personal failure. Understand why the Sports Illustrated "curse" exists, why miracle cures often disappoint, and how to avoid overreacting to temporary highs and lows. Thanks for listening. I also t...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP246 The Planning Fallacy Every project takes twice as long and costs twice as much as expected - from kitchen renovations to the Sydney Opera House. Learn why our brains are wired for unrealistic optimism and get practical tools to make accurate estimates that actually stick. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so please email...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP245 Anchoring Bias The first number you hear completely warps every decision that follows - even when it's totally random.  Discover how retailers, negotiators, and salespeople use anchoring to manipulate your spending, and learn practical strategies to set your own anchors first. Thanks for listening. I also take topic requests so plea...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP244 The Paradox of Choice Why does having thousands of Netflix options make you less happy than when you had just 3 TV channels?  The paradox of choice explains why too many options paralyse us and leave us less satisfied.  Learn why constraints are actually freedom and how to make better decisions faster. Thanks for listening. I also take...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP243 Survivorship Bias Ever wonder why everyone else seems to be crushing life on social media while you're struggling?  Why do we think success is more common than it actually is?  Survivorship bias means we only hear from the winners while millions of failures stay silent.  Learn how to make better decisions by seeing the full picture....

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP242 Same Event, Different Story When Trump proposed eliminating tip taxes, CBS called it a "$250 billion cost." When Harris backed the same policy, CBS said she was "fighting for workers."  Same story, different spin. Learn how to read between the headlines and avoid media manipulation. And it’s not just the news, all st...

The Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School Podcast EP241 Tax the rich? Or bite hand that feeds you The top 10% of Americans pay 72% of all income taxes - but is that fair, or should it be more? Or less? We dive into the age-old debate between taxing the wealthy and keeping the economy thriving, with surprising insights about what the rich really care about. Perfect for anyone who loves discov...